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  • Page 1 Operating instruction FRIAMAT basic 7th generation...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page 1. Preliminary remarks Safety instructions and hints Intended use 2. Safety Functional reliability The operator’s obligations Sources of danger Mains operation Generator operation Extension cable Opening the device Safety measures at the installation site Emergency 3. Basic information Layout/parts Function keys explained Display...
  • Page 3 Contents Page 4. First use Activating and registering the device 5. “Fusion” sequence Siting, connection, and startup Reading in the barcode Starting the fusion procedure 6. FRIAMAT basic Basic settings Info Emergency Input Update 7. Warranty / maintenance / disposal Warranty / FRIAMAT GarantiePLUS Yearly maintenance and care Disposal...
  • Page 4: Preliminary Remarks

    Preliminary remarks Safety instructions and hints In these operating instructions, the following symbols with warnings are used: Symbol Meaning Danger to persons. WARNING! Failing to observe this can cause death or serious injury. Danger to persons. Failing to observe this can cause low to medium severity CAUTION injuries.
  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety Functional reliability FRIAMAT fusion units are state of the art, built in accordance with the require- ments under ISO 12176-2 and the acknowledged safety standards and fitted with the required safety devices. Prior to delivery, FRIAMAT fusion units are tested for correct and safe functio- ning.
  • Page 6: Sources Of Danger

    • Before all care and maintenance work, pull out the plug connecting the equipment. • Maintenance and repair work must be performed by authorised Aliaxis Deutschland service stations only. • Supply FRIAMAT fusion units only with the operating voltage specified on the ratings plate.
  • Page 7: Generator Operation

    Generator operation NOTICE Only those generators must be used that have been designed for industrial use on building sites. The operating instructions for the generator must be observed! The use of generators must comply with DVGW work sheet GW308, VDE 0100 Part 728, and the specifications and guidelines applying in the country of use.
  • Page 8: Extension Cable

    • Never open the FRIAMAT fusion unit when it is supplied with operating voltage! • FRIAMAT fusion units may be opened only by specialised personnel from an authorised Aliaxis Deutschland service station! Safety measures at the installation site The connecting and fusion cables must be protected against sharp edges.
  • Page 9: Basic Information

    Basic information Layout/parts 1 Main switch 2 Fusion cable with reader wand or barcode scanner 3 Front foil with display and function keys 4 Service interfae (USB) with protective cap 5 Ventilation slots (air outlet) 6 Adapter bag 7 Power cable 8 Ventilation slots (air intake)
  • Page 10: Function Keys Explained

    Function keys explained 1 Function keys The three blue function keys let you access the function key symbols shown on the display. 2 Direction keys The direction keys (left/right/up/down) let you move the cursor through the menu structure. The selection is confirmed with OK or one of the function keys. 3 START key The START key is used to start a fusion procedure.
  • Page 11: Display

    Display 1 Function status symbols Symbols appear representing the functions that can be activated at this time. See also Section 3.5. Also shown is the next due maintenance (see also Section 7.2). 2 View ambient details Key ambient details are shown (date, time, ambient temperature, voltage, and frequency).
  • Page 12: Function Key Symbols Explained

    Function key symbols explained Symbol Designation Description Menu key This opens the main menu. This lets you input a barcode manually, Input / e.g. when it cannot be read. This opens a emergency input key virtual keypad. Depending on the context: OK, Confirm, Confirm key Apply, Save, Select (a menu item).
  • Page 13: Reader Wand

    Reader wand To read in fusion barcodes and traceability barcodes, place the reader wand under a slight angle (like a pencil) in front of the barcode on the fitting. Now move the reader wand quickly over the whole label and a little beyond. Bar- codes can be read in from right to left or vice versa.
  • Page 14: Temperature Probe

    3.10 Temperature probe FRIAMAT fusion units can be used only on electrofusion fittings bearing a barcode. When this is read in, the microprocessor controlled FRIAMAT fusion unit regulates and monitors the supplied energy fully automatically and defines the fusion time as a function of the ambient temperature. This ambient tempe- rature is continuously measured by the temperature probe on the fusion cable.
  • Page 15: Signalling Devices

    barcode reads. Performing two to nine fusion phases is termed multiphase fusions. This means that up to nine fusions can be performed immediately in succession on the one fitting / component. When this 2D barcode standard with multiphase fusions is applied, the FRIAMAT preCHECK function is deactivated.
  • Page 16: Technical Details

    3.14 Technical details Technical details * FRIAMAT basic Input voltage range AC 190 V – 250 V Frequency range 44 Hz...66 Hz Input current AC 16 A max. Power 3,5 kW Generator rated output for fittings d 20 – d 160 ~ AC 2,4 kW d 180 –...
  • Page 17: Automatic Activation Of Maintenance Interval

    3.15 Automatic activation of maintenance interval The maintenance interval stored in the FRIAMAT fusion unit (default: 12 months, see also Section 7.2) is not activated automatically until after the first fusion. INFORMATION The leading maintenance date is always shown on the display and may differ from the details on the service label attached to the FRIAMAT fusion unit! 3.16 Transport/storage/dispatch...
  • Page 18: First Use

    Any personal email address entered in the FRIAMAT fusion unit’s activation dialogue will be stored and used by Aliaxis Deutschland as a fast, simple means to inform this email address’s owner of the availability of new software updates and new...
  • Page 19 “General terms and conditions” found in the footer at www.aliaxis.de/en...
  • Page 20: Fusion" Sequence

    “Fusion” sequence Siting, connection, and startup Before every use, you should check that the FRIAMAT fusion unit is not dama- ged and operates properly within the specifications. All parts must be correctly installed and all conditions fulfilled. Only then can the device operate properly. The FRIAMAT fusion unit can be sited and operated out of doors when it is protected against rain and moisture.
  • Page 21: Reading In The Barcode

    CAUTION Only original FRIATEC fusion plugs (art. no. 624529) may be used! 9. Connect the fusion plugs to the contact pins on the fitting. 10. The fusion plugs must be attached completely to the fitting’s pins, i.e. over their whole internal contact length. Reading in the barcode 1.
  • Page 22 NOTICE Do not connect any other consumers during fusion! You can stop the fusion procedure at any time by pressing the STOP key. Fusion can be resumed after the fusion joint has cooled completely (and all causes of the fault have been eliminated). Observe here the processing instructions from the fitting manufacturer.
  • Page 23: Friamat Basic

    FRIAMAT basic Basic settings The function key in the main menu opens the submenu “Basic settings”. Here you can edit the device settings. DATE and Time * SYSTEM LANGUAGE * VOLUME UPDATE DEFAULT SETTINGS 1. Press the (Menu) function key. This opens the main menu. 2.
  • Page 24: Emergency Input

    FRIAMAT fusion unit. After registering the FRIAMAT fusion unit in the module “FRIAMAT Software Update”, the user will receive from Aliaxis Deutschland and its affiliates for the registered FRIAMAT prime fusion units emailed update notifications and further specific device details and new features sent to the address assigned to the user’s account in the customer portal.
  • Page 25 The use of the module “FRIAMAT Software Update” in the customer portal is subject to the special conditions of use in addition to the general conditions of use pertaining to the customer portal of Aliaxis Deutschland GmbH, Steinzeug- strasse 50, 68229 Mannheim, Germany, and to the services provided to users (current wording under the section “General terms and conditions”...
  • Page 26: Warranty / Maintenance / Disposal

    This maintenance can be performed at Aliaxis Deutschland GmbH or one of its authorised service stations (see Section 9.1). Also all connection adapters must be submitted for tests on the maintenance...
  • Page 27: Disposal

    FRIAMAT fusion units fall under this European Directive and can be submitted for disposal to Aliaxis Deutschland GmbH or one of its authorised service stations. Further regulations, standards, and directives applying in the country of use...
  • Page 28: Error Messages / Warnings / Info

    Error messages / warnings / info Irregularities during fusion cause error messages or warnings to appear on the display of the FRIAMAT fusion unit. INFORMATION On the FRIAMAT basic, press the function key to view the displayed error message in plain text! INFORMATION Should the FRIAMAT fusion unit output an error message or warning that is not listed in the following and that cannot be explained or remedied despite...
  • Page 29 Power too low Fitting’s power input is too Contact the low. The FRIAMAT cannot Aliaxis Deutschland provide such a low power. service hotline: +49 (0) 621 - 486 1533 Power exceeded The fitting’s power input...
  • Page 30 Voltage … V; Adjust generator, and acknowledge at STOP key. frequency … Hz Maintenance Have the device serviced by Aliaxis Deutschland GmbH or an authorised service station. date exceeded FRIAMAT When the 2D barcode complying with ISO 12176-5 (Draft) is...
  • Page 31: Annex

    The date of the last revision is specified on every page. The latest operating instructions can be viewed on the internet at www.aliaxis.de/en. The download section can be accessed via the navigation bar. This provides our updated operating instructions in the form of PDF...
  • Page 32 Aliaxis Deutschland GmbH Aliaxis Deutschland GmbH Infrastruktur Infrastructure Steinzeugstraße 50 Steinzeugstraße 50 68229 Mannheim 68229 Mannheim, Germany Tel + 49 621 486-2828 T + 49 621 486-2238 Fax + 49 621 486-1598 info.de@aliaxis.com info.de@aliaxis.com www.aliaxis.de www.aliaxis.de...

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