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- Page 1 GF Piping Systems Instruction Manual BCF Plus 790.121.001 & 790.121.002...
- Page 2 All rights reserved, in particular the rights of duplication and distribution as well as translation. Duplication and reproduction in any form (print, photocopy, microfilm or electronic) require the written permission of Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.1 Other Related Documents 4.2 Use according to instructions 4.3 Working with safety in mind 4.4 Safety devices and safety guards 5 Technical Data 6 Build-up of the BCF Plus 6.1 Circuit points 7 Fusion principles 8 Features and Application 9 ... - Page 4 Table of Contents Instruction Manual BCF Plus 15 Visual weld bead inspection 16 Creating stored fusion logs and labels 16.1 Printout by date 16.2 Printout by counter 16.3 Output on USB stick 17 Remote Welding Unit (RWU) 18 Service and Maintenance 18.1 ...
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Page 5: Introduction
A new welding technology, incorporated into the BCF Plus- fusion machine makes this possible, unlike conventional welding machines (butt welding, socket welding). This fusion machine can only be used in conjunction with SYGEF or PROGEF Natural pipes, fittings and valves from Georg Fischer. -
Page 6: About These Instructions
2 About these instructions Instruction Manual BCF Plus About these instructions To allow a quick understanding of these instructions and safe handling of the machine, all the warning messages, notes and symbols used in these instructions are presented here along with their meaning. -
Page 7: Further Symbols And Displays
Instruction Manual BCF Plus 3 Button explanation Further symbols and displays Symbol Meaning Important Notes: Contain particularly important information for Note comprehension. Request for action in a sequence of actions: You have to do something here. Single request for action: You have to do something here. -
Page 8: Safety Information
Every person working with the BCF Plus fusion jointing machine must have read the complete Instruction Manual in particular have read and understood this chapter and set up the BCF Plus fusion jointing machine accordingly. Keep the Instruction Manual ready at hand in the mobile working table of the BCF Plus fusion jointing machine. -
Page 9: Use According To Instructions
4 Safety information Use according to instructions The BCF Plus fusion jointing machine may only be used in accordance with the information in these operating instructions. Use for other purposes may lead to personal injury to either the user or other persons. In addition, the machine or other property could be damaged. -
Page 10: Safety Devices And Safety Guards
Immediately report any inconsistencies in the operational condition of the machine to the persons responsible. Safety devices and safety guards Operate the BCF Plus only if all safety devices and safety guards are fitted and operable. The ON/OFF switch is on the back of the machine on the left side. -
Page 11: Technical Data
Plus Machine type 15-27 kg Weight (depending on configaration) 147-188 kg Weight of BCF Plus including (depending on configaration) transport case and supplies 0,48 x 0,32 x 0,25 m Dimensions (machine) 0,80 x 0,60 x 1,20 m Dimensions (transport case) 1100 W Max. -
Page 12: Build-Up Of The Bcf Plus
6 Build-up of the BCF Plus Instruction Manual BCF Plus Build-up of the BCF Plus Display Clamping Unit Extension cable Machine housing Navigation panel Heating station Remote Welding Unit Circuit points Main switch Power cable Printer connection Service key Fuses... -
Page 13: Fusion Principles
Instruction Manual BCF Plus 7 Fusion principles Fusion principles Welding of pipe-/ fitting- elements is done via heat introduction by halfshelled heating elements to the pipe-/ fitting- exterior surfaces. At the same time a flexible pressure hull (called “bladder”) supports the inside of the welding zone for the avoidance of a welding bead. -
Page 14: Features And Application
Clean-room gloves should always be used since moisture from your hands contains ions, bacteria and particles. The BCF Plus fusion machine can be operated with 115 / 230 VAC 10% in contrast to its predecessor. Furthermore, the BCF Plus machine was designed for fusion jointing of SYGEF and PROGEF Natural. -
Page 15: Transport And Storage
Always transport the machine in an upright position. Storage Store the working table including the BCF Plus machine in a dry and weatherproof place. Protect against large fluctuations in temperature which may cause condensation. For allowed storage temperatures, see Chapter 5, Technical Data. -
Page 16: 10 Fusion Machine Assembly
Before using the machine, several components need to be assembled as follows: To align the BCF Plus horizontally, adjust the height of the machine feet Insert the clamping units in the guide notches of the remote welding unit Fasten the clamping units with the screw on the back side –... - Page 17 Instruction Manual BCF Plus 10 Fusion Machine Assembly In order to operate with the BCF Plus fusion machine, normally is this to set up (if the conditions of work permit it), as is to be seen in fig: Labelprinter BCF Plus fusion machine Heating stations d 20 –...
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Page 18: Power Supply
Instruction Manual BCF Plus 10.3 Power supply The BCF Plus fusion machine will be connected directly via a 3-channel 115 V / 230 V- CE- shockproof plug to mains supply. If the supplied mains plug needs to be exchanged because of the country- specific electric power supply or connections, it is absolutely necessary that the grounding is connected or the machine is grounded in some other way. -
Page 19: 11 Perfect Fusion Joints
11 Perfect fusion joints The most important prerequisites for perfect fusion joints are: Trained personnel, instructed in the BCF Plus plastic fusion technology. Only one person may operate the machine at the work place and oversee the set pipe data. -
Page 20: 12 Commissioning
12.2 Commissioning with access code In order to protect the BCF Plus machine from access by unauthorized third parties, an access code can be supplied by Georg Fischer upon request from the customer. Then only personnel who know the code can operate the machine 1. -
Page 21: 13 Menu Structure And Work Sequence
Instruction Manual BCF Plus 13 Menu structure and work sequence 13 Menu structure and work sequence Button PRV / LFT UP / MNU NXT / EDT / RGT DWN / MNU Stop / Stand-by button ENTER button 13.1... -
Page 22: Select Pipe Data
13 Menu structure and work sequence Instruction Manual BCF Plus 5. Select time with button. 6. To edit press EDT button. 7. Use the buttons to set the time . 8. Confirm the time with ENTER button. - Page 23 Instruction Manual BCF Plus 13 Menu structure and work sequence 1. Select pipe data (press 1x ). 2. Confirm with the ENTER button. 3. Choose the right material: PVDF / PP-N with . 4. Confirm with the ENTER button.
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Page 24: Set Values
13 Me enu structure and work k sequence Instru uction Manu ual BCF Plu 13.3 Set value The operato or has the p possibility of f entering a n operator a and work si ite code for the instantly y recognizab ble identific cation / assi gnment of t... -
Page 25: Cleaning The Fusion Zone, Cutting The Pipe And Facing
I nstruction M Manual BCF F Plus 13 Menu s structure an d work seq uence 13.4 Clean ning the fusion z zone, cu utting th he pipe a facing We re commend w wearing cle ean-room gloves s at all time es. - Page 26 6. Clean the inner and outer surface of the pipes and fittings. 7. Then, face the pipe / fitting ends with the BCF Plus facer, so that the facing surface of the parts to be fused are at a right angle, smooth (permissible gap of 0.5 mm) and free of burrs .
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Page 27: Clamping The Pipes / Fittings And Positioning The Bladder D 20 - 63 Mm
Instruction Manual BCF Plus 13 Menu structure and work sequence 13.5 Clamping the pipes / fittings and positioning the bladder d 20 – 63 mm Pipes and fittings must always be clamped or supported on both sides using moveable clamping units so that the components are prevented from slipping during fusion. - Page 28 13 Menu structure and work sequence Instruction Manual BCF Plus 6. Cleaning of the bladder. Wait until the cleaning fluid has NOTE evaporated completely. Only then may the bladder be inserted halfway in the second pipe/fitting end . 7. Position the second pipe/fitting in...
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Page 29: Correcting The Bladder Position
Instruction Manual BCF Plus 13 Menu structure and work sequence 13.6 Correcting the bladder position 1. Interrupt the sequence with STOP button if the bladder is not in the correct position after filling. 2. Now the bladder can be placed in the correct position and the procedure continued. -
Page 30: Clamping The Pipes / Fittings And Positioning The Bladder D 75 - 110 Mm
13 Menu structure and work sequence Instruction Manual BCF Plus 13.7 Clamping the pipes / fittings and positioning the bladder d 75 – 110 mm 1. Cleaning of the bladder. Wait until the cleaning fluid has NOTE evaporated completely. Only then may the bladder be inserted halfway in the second pipe/fitting end. -
Page 31: 14 Fusion
1. Confirm with the ENTER button. 2. The fusion process begins. 3. The red signal lamp on the front of the BCF Plus machine lights (11.15) BCF Plus_BA_04... - Page 32 BCF Plus machine will go out. The BCF Plus machine can be disconnected from the power supply for a maximum of 10 seconds during the fusion process for the fusion to be still considered OK.
- Page 33 Instruction Manual BCF Plus 14 Fusion Input second 1. In order to assign the actual fusion number fusion weld clearly and unequivocably to the piping system plan (isometric drawing), it is also possible to give the weld a variable number.
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Page 34: 15 Visual Weld Bead Inspection
This makes it necessary to clearly identify every fusion weld in a system in order to warrant unequivocable traceability. The BCF Plus machine from Georg Fischer make it possible to connect a label printer and a protocol printer. Two labels are printed simultaneously for each fusion so that one can be placed directly next to the weld and the other on the piping system plan. -
Page 35: Printout By Date
I nstruction M Manual BCF F Plus 6 Creating s stored fusio on logs and labels 16.1 Printo out by d date 1. Se elect Printou ut and confi rm with E ENTER butt ton. 2. Co onfirm print by date wit ... -
Page 36: Printout By Counter
16 Cr reating store e d fusion lo ogs and labe Instru uction Manu ual BCF Plu 16.2 Printout by coun nter 1. Select Printout and d confirm w with ENTE ER button. 2. Confirm m print by co ounter with ... -
Page 37: Output On Usb Stick
The RWU must always be supported or fastened securely by the provided eye hooks, to protect the piping system from becoming damaged. The fusion times are the same as on the fully assembled BCF Plus machine . (11.15) BCF Plus_BA_04... -
Page 38: 18 Service And Maintenance
18.1 Periodic maintenance The BCF Plus fusion machine should be serviced every 2500 welds or 18 months of operation (compulsory interval). Otherwise it does not require any particular maintenance when used properly. If working prevalently with one or two heating station we recommend an inspection by an authorized service center or sales company after every 1000 welds. -
Page 39: Spare Parts Replaced By George Fischer
I nstruction M Manual BCF F Plus 18 Service a and Mainte nance 18.3 Spare e parts r replaced d by Geo orge Fis cher If you n notice crack ks or scratch hes on the s surface of t he heating bushes, yo should... -
Page 40: Periodic Maintenance
19 Check for the service status Instruction Manual BCF Plus 18.5 Periodic maintenance We recommend going through an inspection at a certified Georg Fischer Service or Maintenance Center after every 2500 fusions or after a period of 18 months. After completing 2500 fusions or after... -
Page 41: 20 Diagnostic
I nstruction M Manual BCF F Plus 20 Diag gnostic Diagn nostic By usin ng the diagn nostic, it is p possible to check the m main functio ons of the fu usion machin ne. It can als so be used for failure a analysis. - Page 42 20 Diagnostic Instruction Manual BCF Plus 4) Status display of the ambient temperature in °C The ambient temperature measured by the temperature sensor is displayed and should match the temperature of the welding area. Digital value of the ambient temperature The display corresponds to the assigned digital value for the ambient temperature.
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Page 43: 21 Faults
Instruction Manual BCF Plus 21 Faults 21 Faults Fault Cause Remedy Short shavings are produced Facer blades are blunt Replace or turn facer blades during facing around Heating station cannot be Heating station is soiled Clean heating station opened after fusion. -
Page 44: 22 Info And Error Messages On The Display
22 Info and error messages on the display Instruction Manual BCF Plus 22 Info and error messages on the display The fusion machine has an information and error message system that provides the operator with information on handling errors and machine faults. -
Page 45: Other Error Messages
Manual BCF F Plus Info and err ror messag es on the d display Tempera ature sensor rs in the ! +GF+ + Service ! device ar re defective Defective e heating ci rcuit(s) of th Check k fuses (F2/F... -
Page 46: Informationsmeldungen
23 Contrast adjustment Instruction Manual BCF Plus 22.3 Informationsmeldungen Error message Cause Remedy The process has been interrupted manually by the operator ! +GF+ Service ! It has been 18 months or 2500 Service on the machine has to welds since the last maintenance... -
Page 47: 24 Example Of Fusion Log And Label
Instruction Manual BCF Plus 24 Example of fusion log and label 24 Example of fusion log and label ATTENTION A correct fusion protocol is no guarantee for a correct joint. (11.15) BCF Plus_BA_04... -
Page 48: Directory Of Service / Maintenance Centers
25 Service form Instruction Manual BCF Plus 24.1 Directory of Service / Maintenance Centers In addition to these Service Centers, Georg Fischer has Maintenance Centers (Maintenance Personnel Level III) at most of their subsidiaries. To remedy any defects, please contact our representative. The respective address can be found on the reverse of this instruction manual. - Page 49 Instruction Manual BCF Plus 25 Service form NOTES (11.15) BCF Plus_BA_04...
- Page 50 25 Service form Instruction Manual BCF Plus NOTES (11.15) BCF Plus_BA_04...
- Page 51 Instruction Manual BCF Plus 25 Service form Service Form CSO Please fill in the form with block letters! Sender: (Adress) Contact person: Phone: Fax: e-mail: Estimated date of arrival at Service Centre: Pick up of goods: No / Yes, Datum:...
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