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Operating Instructions Type: MEK-18-S / MAK-18-S Serial No. : ______________ Article No.: ______________ These operating instructions contain important information to be observed for hand extruder operation and maintenance. It is therefore imperative that they be read and their contents fully understood by the operators before the hand extruder is placed in service MUNSCH Kunststoff-Schweißtechnik GmbH...
Hand Extruder MEK-18-S / MAK-18-S Scope of delivery: Please check that the delivery is complete. The delivery comprises: 1) Container engineering design: fillet weld a = 7mm, 40mm long 1 hand extruder 1) Landfill construction design: sheeting/film weld 25mm, 40mm...
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In the event of any modifications to the machine/unit or use not as intended, this declaration becomes invalid unless the manufacturer’s prior written approval has expressly been given. Ransbach-Baumbach, 01.03.2011 Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Munsch Managing Director MEK-18-S / MAK-18-S Issue 03.2011/Rev. 03 Page 3/20...
Hand Extruder MEK-18-S / MAK-18-S Non-observance of the safety instructions may in 1 General particular involve the following risks: • failure of important hand extruder functions, These operating instructions must always • hazards to persons due to electrical and be available at the place of use of the hand mechanical impacts including risk of burns, extruder.
Manufacturer/Supplier on request. Furthermore, the [mm²] Operator has to make sure that the contents of the up to 19 operating instructions is fully understood by the 20-50 operating personnel. 1) for 230 V AC MEK-18-S / MAK-18-S Issue 03.2011/Rev. 03 Page 5/20...
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Hand Extruder MEK-18-S / MAK-18-S • Extension cables must be certified for the specific • service conditions (e.g. outdoor service) and The hand extruder must not be used in identified accordingly. explosion hazard areas or flammable atmospheres. Always handle the connecting cable with care.
- the unit does not work properly or there are unusual changes in its operating behaviour. • Never allow the hand extruder to come into contact with water: Hazard to persons and equipment, short-circuit risk. MEK-18-S / MAK-18-S Issue 03.2011/Rev. 03 Page 7/20...
If parts have been removed for transport purposes, mount and fasten them carefully before restarting the hand extruder! Transport of the hand extruder in MUNSCH’s original shipping case is recommended. 3.2 Storage • Store the hand extruder in a dry and frost-free place.
(6). Air is supplied either from an external compressor or an on-board blower. As the MAK-18-S / MEK-18-S does not provide for separate setting and control of the hot air temperature and the melt temperature, we would like...
Hand Extruder MEK-18-S / MAK-18-S • Mount welding shoe • CAUTION The hot air hood must be in place. - Select the welding shoe required for the specific weld geometry or machine a welding shoe blank to the required geometry.
• CAUTION The hand extruder is provided with a • When interrupting the welding job, switch off the bore for introducing the welding rod. drive unit and deposit the hand extruder as shown in the illustration below. MEK-18-S / MAK-18-S Issue 03.2011/Rev. 03 Page 11/20...
Hand Extruder MEK-18-S / MAK-18-S 5.4.5.2 Hand extruder with external air supply, CAUTION Prior to prolonged interruptions of work type MEK (approx. 15-30min), set back temperature controller (1) by about 2 positions (risk of overheating of the • Turn button (1) anti-clockwise to position “0“ to melt in the melt chamber).
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Prior to prolonged work interruptions (approx. 15-30 minutes), set the temperature controller (1) back by about 2 positions (risk of melt overheating in the melt chamber). Set temperature controller to welding position approx. 5 minutes before restarting the machine. MEK-18-S / MAK-18-S Issue 03.2011/Rev. 03 Page 13/20...
Make sure to use original spare parts only. work carried out by authorized and qualified personnel who are familiar with the operating For spare parts supply, contact MUNSCH Kunststoff- instructions, Schweißtechnik GmbH. to always shut off the unit before carrying out any...
Hand Extruder MEK-18-S / MAK-18-S 7 Malfunctions, Causes and Remedies 7.1 Trouble-shooting The following table lists potential operating upsets of Should malfunctions occur which are not covered the hand extruder, possible causes and their here or which cannot be traced back to the cause remedies (fault diagnosis chart).
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Observe instructions in section “Maintenance“. Observe instructions for operation! Hot air unit defective No mains voltage Check voltage supply 1) Consult MUNSCH Kunststoff-Schweißtechnik GmbH 2) Only for MAK 3) Only for MEK MEK-18-S / MAK-18-S Issue 03.2011/Rev. 03 Page 17/20...
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Type designation: Serial No.: P.O. date: Your warranty MUNSCH Kunststoff-Schweißtechnik GmbH hereby warrants the unit to be free from defects in materials and workmanship from the date of its first acquisition. Should deficiencies resulting from defects in materials or workmanship be identified during the warranty period, the...
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Hand Extruder MEK-18-S / MAK-18-S Warranty The Manufacturer warrants freedom from defects Any damage incurred through the following acts in materials and workmanship and state-of-the- or omissions of Purchaser shall be expressly art performance of the purchased article for a excluded from this warranty: period of six (6) months from the date of delivery.
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