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  • Page 1 Usage Information VAS 6321 A...
  • Page 2 Usage information VAS 6321 A Version 2021/06 Read this usage information carefully before using the VAS 6321 A for the first time. Keep the instructions for later use and pass this usage information on to other/further users. The dissemination or reproduction of these instructions or the re-use or communication of its contents are not permitted, unless expressly authorized.
  • Page 3 Dear Customer, Congratulations on your decision to purchase our VAS 6321 A. With this repair system, you have not only purchased a quality product from Carbon GmbH, but also made a future-ori- ented decision – we wish you success when working with this equipment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PowerInverter | Power Source (VAS 6321 A/13) ........
  • Page 5 CBR EasyTool glue technology (VAS 6321 A/11) ........

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Perform body repair work, such as dent removal, using resistance welding techniques and straightening devices. Local heating of the metal sheets using the copper electrode. The VAS 6321 A/13 inverter welder and the pulling and straightening tools may not be used for other purposes! No structural changes, even minor ones, are permitted;...
  • Page 7 Always work attentively and concentrate! Magnetic fields Please note that the VAS 6321 A/13 PowerInverter included in the VAS 6321 A generates powerful magnetic fields that exert powerful attractive forces on magnetic metals. Watches, magnetic cards and data carriers can be damaged by this.

  • Page 8: Use / Guarantee

    Proper use Our VAS 6321 A is designed and manufactured exclusively for commercial use in repairing damage to the vehicle body. Use in the non-commercial sector is expressly not recommended due to the frequent lack of knowledge of vehicle body repair and especially of welding equipment, as well as a lack of specific training.

  • Page 9: Electrical Supply

    Important safety instruction regarding the electrical supply The VAS 6321 A trolley is supplied with a connection cable with a 16A type EN 60309-1 plug. The cable must be connected to a three-phase, grounded 400V (50-60 Hz) socket (L1, L2, L3, N and PE) with neutral and protective conductor connected in compliance with the regulations and current standards for electrical installations.

  • Page 10: The Vas 6321 A In Use

    4. The VAS 6321 A in use The VAS 6321 A is a complete, innovatively designed repair system for the economical and high-quality repair of the vehicle body. Almost unbelievable results can be achieved by experienced craftsmen who have received instruction and training in effecting repairs using resistance welding techniques, a variety of straightening devices and glue technology.

  • Page 11: Typical Damage

    Ty p i c a l d a m a g e 5. Typical damage Attachment parts, as well as welded and bonded parts...

  • Page 12: The Vas 6321 A At A Glance

    Th e VA S 6 3 2 1 A a t a g l a n c e 6. The VAS 6321 A at a glance LineTool 160 Feet for EasyTool EasyTool Hand Puller Slide hammer Dent removal hammers Feet for EasyTool...
  • Page 13 Th e VA S 6 3 2 1 A a t a g l a n c e LineTool 100 LeverTool Feet for LineTool StrongTool Feet for StrongTool Second pulling unit for LineTool Enhancement / extension for StrongTool with L-foot Steel scale 1 m LeverTool components...
  • Page 14 Th e VA S 6 3 2 1 A a t a g l a n c e The VAS 6321 A consists of the components listed below. Their use and application is described in more detail in this usage information:...
  • Page 15 CBR LineTool 100 with pulling unit and double pull hook VAS 6321 A / 3 Second pulling unit with double hooks for VAS 6321 A / 1 and VAS 6321 A / 7 VAS 6321 A / 2 Enhancement / extension for CBR StrongTool VAS 6312 A / 4...

  • Page 16: Cbr Pulling Tools At A Glance

    C B R p u l l i n g t o o l s a t a g l a n c e 7. CBR pulling tools at a glance Second pulling unit with double hooks for LineTool CBR LeverTool CBR EasyTool...
  • Page 17 C B R p u l l i n g t o o l s a t a g l a n c e CBR LineTool 160 CBR LineTool 100 CBR StrongTool Enhancement / extension for CBR StrongTool with L-feet...

  • Page 18: Powerinverter | Power Source (Vas 6321 A/13)

    The PowerInverter The VAS 6321 A/13 PowerInverter is the multifunctional power source (hereinafter referred to as PS) at the heart of the VAS 6321 A. It enables a wide range of applications in the repair of damage to the vehicle body.

  • Page 19: Operation Of The Ps

    P o w e r I n v e r t e r | P o w e r S o u r c e ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 1 3 ) Operation of the PS After switching on the PS with the main switch (1), the MANUAL (2) and GROUND (5) LEDs light up.

  • Page 20: Attaching The Ground Clamp With Program 1

    Important Whenever working with the VAS 6321 A, make sure that the zinc coating is removed from the sheet metal without leaving any residue. This should be done with nylon discs or similar at low speed in order to introduce as little heat as possible into the sheet metal being machined.

  • Page 21: Clamping The Ground Clamp

    Important: If the edge is ground off on one side, the fixed and not the moving part of the ground clamp should have contact with the panel – otherwise faulty welding or even hole burn-through may occur! For your consideration: In order to achieve a good result, the VAS 6321 A/13 requires a secure ground connection to the vehicle body.

  • Page 22: Attaching The Flexible Ground

    Please note: The welded-on ground connections are only suitable for work where little current flows – if possible, always use the clamped ground connection. Please note: In order to achieve a good result, the VAS 6321 A/13 requires a secure ground connection to the vehicle body. 1. Place the ground clamp in the recess provided on the extension.

  • Page 23: Working With The Cbr Bits

    W o r k i n g w i t h t h e C B R B i t s 9. Working with the CBR Bits The CBR Bits The CBR Bits serve as a force-transmitting medium between the CBR StrongTool, the CBR LineTool, the CBR LeverTool and CBR PushPull System, and the surfaces and edges of the vehicle body to be repaired.

  • Page 24: Welding On The Bits With Program 2

    Please note: A test weld is recommended. To do this, weld on the bit, check that it is firmly seated and then remove it by twisting off – this must not leave a hole in the sheet metal! Please note: In order to achieve a good result, the VAS 6321 A/13 requires a secure ground connection to the vehicle body.

  • Page 25: Useful And Interesting Facts About Bits

    Insufficient contact pressure during welding. „ Unsafe, hesitant handling. „ Poor ground connection. „ Insufficient power supply (VAS 6321 A/13 is operated with extension cable). „ Power is set too low. „ Shunt (adjacent bit is touched during welding). „...

  • Page 26: Important Notes On Welding On The Bits

    W o r k i n g w i t h t h e C B R B i t s Important notes on welding on the bits: Start welding on the bits on the spot where the damage is deepest. „...

  • Page 27: The Cbr Pull Rods

    W o r k i n g w i t h t h e C B R B i t s The CBR pull rods Select the appropriate pull rod for the number of bits welded on, and insert this through the slotted holes of the bits. If the damage to the body part is slightly deeper than the height of the slotted holes, it is possible to reach the deeper parts of the damage by tilting the outer bits.

  • Page 28: Bitcutter & Recutting Bits

    B i t C u t t e r & r e c u t t i n g b i t s 10. BitCutter & recutting bits 10.1 The BitCutter and how it is used The BitCutter is used to cut bits that have already been welded on several times, in order to obtain a defined geometry of the bit tip and to be able to use the same length of bits.

  • Page 29: Important Notes On Use And Care Of The Bits

    Only use original CBR Bits – these bits are made of a special alloy and are coordinated to the performance characteristics of the VAS 6321 A/13. This ensures a high level of process reliability. Remove the bits after use by twisting them off the body panel –...

  • Page 30: Cbr Strongtool (Vas 6321 A/4)

    11. CBR StrongTool (VAS 6321 A/4) As the name suggests, the CBR StrongTool is the pulling tool offered by the VAS 6321 A for building up the highest pulling forces. It is the preferred tool in areas that are very stable, such as sills, on A, B and C pillars, and other angular areas. The lever transmission enables the user of this tool to achieve pulling forces of up to 2 tons manually.

  • Page 31: Components Of The Cbr Strongtool

    11.1 Components of the CBR StrongTool Important: If the support points on the body are far apart or at very different levels, the optionally available VAS 6321 A/2 enhancement/extension is extremely helpful when using the StrongTool. In this case, too, make sure that the support point is exactly in the center of the feet.

  • Page 32: Cbr Strongtool Enhancement Set

    C B R S t r o n g To o l ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A /4 ) 11.2 CBR StrongTool enhancement set (VAS 6321 A/2) Extension blade, and small and large L-feet The various individual parts allow many possible combinations, thus in...

  • Page 33: Working With The Cbr Strongtool

    C B R S t r o n g To o l ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A /4 ) 11.3 Working with the CBR StrongTool (VAS 6321 A/2) Incorrect Correct Foot must be placed central to the edge.

  • Page 34: Cbr Linetool (Vas 6321 A/6 And Vas 6321 A/7)

    The CBR LineTool is available in two lengths (1600 mm in the basic version of the VAS 6321 A and 1000 mm as an option), and because of its sliding pulling unit it is very much a universally applicable tool.
  • Page 35 C B R L i n e To o l ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 6 a n d VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 7 ) The LineTool can be supplemented with additional pulling units that can be positioned independently on the LineTool. Thus, you can create the option to pull at several points at the same time.

  • Page 36: Working With The Cbr Linetool

    C B R L i n e To o l ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 6 a n d VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 7 ) 12.1 Working with the CBR LineTool When working with the LineTool, the same procedure, process and instructions apply as with the StrongTool. With any extensive damage to doors and side panels, it is important to start at the bottom or strongest line (bead, edge).
  • Page 37 C B R L i n e To o l ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 6 a n d VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 7 ) After attaching the suction cups and fixing the lines correctly, the LineTool hangs in the desired working position.
  • Page 38 C B R L i n e To o l ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 6 a n d VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 7 ) The LineTool 160 with the pulling unit in combination with the glue technology. The LineTool 100 with two additional pulling units in the hard sill area.

  • Page 39: Cbr Easytool (Vas 6321 A/5)

    C B R E a s y To o l ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 5 ) 13. CBR EasyTool (VAS 6321 A/5) The CBR StrongTool, LineTool and LeverTool are mainly used on large areas of damage. After repairs have been carried out with these tools, minor damage often remains;...

  • Page 40: Cbr Easytool Components

    Important: To avoid damage to the vehicle electronics, the vehicle’s electrical system must be disconnected from the power source in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications before using the VAS 6321 A/13! The first step is to assess the site of the damage, select the appropriate foot and attach it to the CBR EasyTool. Then carry out the basic setting of the CBR EasyTool.
  • Page 41 High-Tef. Spray (TEF-01). Using this setup, the VAS 6321 A/13 also requires a secure ground connection to the vehicle body to achieve a good result. Connect the cable to the VAS 6321 A/13, switch on the PS and select program 3: Automatic.

  • Page 42: Program Setting With The Cbr Easytool

    C B R E a s y To o l ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 5 ) Please note: If damage is minor, work is carried out from the center – in the case of major damage, repair work is carried out from the outside in a circular pattern towards the center.
  • Page 43 C B R E a s y To o l ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 5 ) Place the EasyTool on the damaged spot with the handles pulled together and slowly loosen the handles. When the welding tip makes contact, the welding process is triggered automatically.
  • Page 44 C B R E a s y To o l ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 5 ) In the edge and border area, it is recommended to work with the half feet. The EasyTool is a very effective tool for repairing damage caused by sideswipes.

  • Page 45: Cbr Levertool (Vas 6321 A/8)

    C B R L e v e r To o l ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 8 ) 14. CBR LeverTool (VAS 6321 A/8) The CBR LeverTool is used when the condition around the damage does not allow the use of the StrongTool or LineTool.

  • Page 46: Working With The Cbr Levertool

    C B R L e v e r To o l ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 8 ) 14.1 Working with the CBR LeverTool The LeverTool is mostly used where there is only one way of providing support. The LeverTool can be used for pushing or pulling, and it can be converted to one or the other use in just a few steps by exchanging the foot and the pulling carriage.

  • Page 47: Cbr Hand Pullers & Impact Hammer

    15.1 The hand puller & the sliding puller The CBR hand puller and the CBR slide hammer have proved to be useful additions to the VAS 6321 A. These tools are mostly used when it is not possible to use the EasyTool.

  • Page 48: Working With The Cbr Handtool

    C B R h a n d p u l l e r s & i m p a c t h a m m e r 15.2 Working with the CBR HandTool Use of the CBR hand pullers Pulling large, soft dents in sheet metal while simultaneously easing them out with the aluminum hammer. Shrinking of small dents and dings in sheet metal.

  • Page 49: Shrinking With The Vas 6321 A

    S h r i n k i n g w i t h t h e VA S 6 3 2 1 A 16. Shrinking with the VAS 6321 A 16.1 Shrinking steel sheets The benefit of this method is that dent removal and pulling work can be performed with the same tool, which both saves time and keeps the impact of heat on the sheet metal very low.

  • Page 50: Thermal Shrinking - Copper Electrode - Ball

    VAS 6321 A/13 offers you a variety of tools and options for this purpose. For your consideration: In order to achieve a good result when shrinking, make sure that the VAS 6321 A/13 has a secure ground connection to the vehicle body.

  • Page 51: Thermal Shrinking - Copper Electrode - Flat

    Th e r m a l s h r i n k i n g – c o p p e r e l e c t r o d e – f l a t 18. Thermal shrinking – copper electrode – flat 18.1 Shrinking with the copper electrode –...

  • Page 52: Thermal Shrinking - Carbon Electrode

    Th e r m a l s h r i n k i n g – c a r b o n e l e c t r o d e 19. Thermal shrinking – carbon electrode 19.1 Shrinking and stabilizing with the carbon electrode This method should only be used for shrinking, or stabilizing, soft, thin deep-drawn metal sheets on older vehicles.

  • Page 53: Thermal Shrinking With Aluminum Sheets

    Important: To avoid damage to the vehicle electronics, the vehicle’s electrical system must be disconnected from the power source in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications before using the VAS 6321 A/13! Select program 5 for “Aluminum”. With or without pulse, depending on the application.

  • Page 54: Cbr Aluminum Hammers

    21.1 The CBR aluminum hammers and plastic wedges The scope of delivery of the VAS 6321 A includes three different aluminum hammers, one wide and one narrow plastic wedge. The hammers differ not only in size, but also in the different position of their fins - these are arranged vertically or horizon- tally to the hammer handle.
  • Page 55 C B R a l u m i n u m h a m m e r s A very important step in dent removal work with the VAS 6321 A where sheet metal is under tension is to remove the tension at the right time.

  • Page 56: Creative Approaches To Different Repair Methods

    C r e a t i v e a p p r o a c h e s t o d i f f e r e n t r e p a i r m e t h o d s 22.
  • Page 57 C r e a t i v e a p p r o a c h e s t o d i f f e r e n t r e p a i r m e t h o d s...

  • Page 58: Cbr Easytool Glue Technology (Vas 6321 A/11)

    C B R E a s y To o l g l u e t e c h n o l o g y ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 1 1 ) 23. CBR EasyTool glue technology (VAS 6321 A/11) 23.1 Paintless dent removal with the CBR glue technology...

  • Page 59: Equipping The Easytool With The Adhesive System

    23.3 Equipping the EasyTool with the adhesive system On the upper cable holder on the left side of the VAS 6321 A trolley there is a punched out hexagon. Plug the welding shrinking tip into the punched hole and loosen the nut behind it using a 17 mm open-end wrench. Twist off the welding tip...

  • Page 60: Cbr Glue Technology (Vas 6321 A/9)

    C B R g l u e t e c h n o l o g y ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 9 ) 24. CBR glue technology (VAS 6321 A/9) 24.1 Glue technology with the StrongTool / LineTool / LeverTool For larger areas of damage, the StrongTool or LineTool is used in a similar way to the repair with welded-on bits.
  • Page 61 C B R g l u e t e c h n o l o g y ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 9 ) Pour the special cleaner onto a soft cloth and clean the To ensure optimum adhesion, the damaged area must be surface of the adhesive pad.

  • Page 62: Glue Technology With The Linetool

    C B R g l u e t e c h n o l o g y ( VA S 6 3 2 1 A / 9 ) 24.2 Glue technology with the LineTool 24.3 Glue technology with the StrongTool 24.4 Glue technology with the LeverTool...

  • Page 63: Cbr Gluetech

    It is possible to control the shrinking force very finely. The procedure for applying the glue and placing the pull tab is identical to the CBR glue technology (VAS 6321 A/9). MGT-200 GlueTech Plus MGT-11 GlueTech Plus pull tab blue MGT-10 GlueTech Plus pull plate...

  • Page 64: Decommissioning The Vas 6321 A

    D e c o m m i s s i o n i n g t h e VA S 6 3 2 1 A 26. Decommissioning the VAS 6321 A Temporary decommissioning Switch off the PS. „ Disconnect the cables from the PS and store the cables on the cable holders provided.

  • Page 65: Declaration Of Conformity

    D e c l a r a t i o n o f C o n f o r m i t y Carbon GmbH Haldenhoefe 3 DE - 78253 Eigeltingen - Heudorf Tel.: +49 (0) 7465 – 466 27. Declaration of Conformity Fax: +49 (0) 7465 –...

  • Page 66: Notes

    N o t e s 28. Notes...
  • Page 67 N o t e s...
  • Page 68 In collaboration with: CARBON GmbH © Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft Haldenhöfe 3 Konzern Abteilung D-78253 Eigeltingen-Heudorf Brieffach 1848 - 2 Phone +49 7465 466 +49 7465 2217 38436 Wolfsburg Mail info@carbon.ag Deutschland ©2021 CARBON | VAS-004 EN | 6/2021...

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