PANDROL HFP 36V Operation And Maintenance Manual

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HFP 36V
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
ENGLISH
S0000473
January 2022 rev6
Instruction video

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  • Page 1 Preheater HFP 36V OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ENGLISH S0000473 January 2022 rev6 Instruction video...
  • Page 2 HFP with strong wind. 21/01/2022 Modification of several spare parts code. Added instruction to replace the nozzle and handling the HFP. Added QR code for online training video. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Replacing the nozzle 7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8. IDENTIFICATION 9. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dismantling and disposal 10. CONFIGURATIONS OF THE HFP 11. LIST OF SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR MAINTENANCE 12. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 4: Explanation Of Symbols

    Disconnect the HFP preheater before any maintenance. Risk of contact with parts with electrical current inside the HFP. Accessible parts that may remain hot after using the HFP, especially the tip of the torch. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 5: General Safety Instructions

    The HFP is only intended to be used for the preheating of rail ends in the moulds prior to welding with our Aluminothermic Welding Process. • In the event of use other than that recommended, PANDROL declines all responsibility. • Never use the HFP without first reading and understanding its instructions for use.
  • Page 6 • It is strictly forbidden to intervene on or in the HFP during operation and bring your hands or other parts of the body in contact with the flame. • It is forbidden to operate the device outside of its possibilities and capacities predetermined by the factory settings and stated in this document. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 7 In the event of a fire, shut off the gas supply at the cylinder and use an extinguisher to extinguish the fires. CO2 extinguishers are preferred. • In the event of an accident, refer to the worksite safety instruction. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 8: Description

    A carrying handle is installed on the top of the box. The equipped box weighs 18 kg without battery and 19 kg with batteries. Its overall dimensions are (L x W x H): 750 x 340 x 295 mm approximately. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 9 - It is used to store a second set of battery and a charger (Sold separately) - Its closed overall dimensions are (L x W x H): 1000 x 500 x 400 mm approximately. Purge hose 2 batteries Preheater HFP Support Charge Gas supply line | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 10: Instruction For Use

    The use of scales or equivalent can be used to find out the amount of gas remaining in the cylinder. With the HFP and its connection hose in its transport and storage case, carefully remove the HFP. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 11 3. If the HFP case must be transported by hand, 2 persons are required; The HFP case must be put down every 10m to allow the users to have a rest. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 12 In case of strong wind, set up the HFP back to the wind so the flames are now blown on the HFP when it runs at low speed during the first seconds of preheating. The user's workstation area is represented by a white perimeter and 4 arrows. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 13 To preserve the longevity of the batteries, it is advisable to avoid using a full battery with an empty battery. Charging a battery takes about an hour. The autonomy of the HFP with 2 full batteries is 8 preheating cycles of 8 minutes. Checking the charge level | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 14 Tighten the screwed connection of the regulator on the propane cylinder very moderately (not to the left). Open the cylinder valve a quarter turn and listen and / or feel for any leaks at the connection. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 15 Only adjust this pressure on the regulator if it’s necessary to maintain this value. The gas pressure reading on the manometer when stopped, will be slightly higher than the reading during the preheating operation. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 16 In the event of such discovery, change the seal. 4.4.6 Ignition of the HFP preheater Make sure that the nozzle of the HFP is correctly centered in the moulds. Set the main switch to position I. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 17 The green "RUN" indicator lights up for the duration of the junction preheating cycle. In the event of a fault or malfunction detected by the on-board PLC, the "ERROR" indicator light comes on and the HFP preheater goes off. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 18 Control panel Keyboard and display Main switch Charge USB socket The USB port is used to recharge an external device (Phone, etc.). The HFP must be turned on for charging to work. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 19 In the event of a malfunction, first close the gas cylinder valve, then position the handle of the general switch on O. Let the HFP preheater operate for the entire time delay preselected on the timer. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 20 Take care not to bang the nose as this can result in damage to it. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rail of the HFP support and remove it. Resume the aluminothermic welding procedure, by the casting operation, which must very quickly follow the preheating phase. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 21 The securing of the gas cylinder must be achieved by a reliable means, such as a strap and secure housing for clamping the gas cylinder, or any other means of equivalent effectiveness. The use of bungee cords or elastic bands is prohibited. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 22: Layout On The Track According To Nf En 13977

    5. LAYOUT ON THE TRACK ACCORDING TO NF EN 13977 | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Complete HFP service After 2 years or 400 welds, a control and calibration must be done by Pandrol (The number of welds made is automatically counted in each HFP. The error indicator flashes at start-up when the HFP has made more than 350 welds in order to be able to...
  • Page 24 Tightening the upper nuts / loosing the lower nuts makes the nozzle to rise. (And opposite) Tightening right nuts / losing left nuts make the nozzle to turn right. (And opposite) | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
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  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    The nozzle is damaged The nozzle has overheated Contact the after-sales service The time cannot be set or the display stops Display damaged Contact after-sales service responding | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 27: Identification

    8. IDENTIFICATION The HFP benefits from a traceability code shown on this name plate. COMPANY PLATE S0000473 | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 28: Technical Characteristics

    The disposal of this HFP does not present any difficulties; its dismantling will be carried out in accordance with the previous sections. The materials used can be disposed to a recycling center. | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 29: Configurations Of The Hfp

    HFP36V complete round nozzle with charger type E (C1) SC10A473 HFP36V complete rectangular nozzle with charger DIN9 (A0) SC10B473 HFP36V complete rectangular nozzle with charger DIN9 (B0) SC11C473 HFP36V complete round nozzle with charger DIN9 (C1) | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 30 Picture of the 2 regulators connectors available. Square nozzle Round nozzle | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 31: List Of Spare Parts Available For Maintenance

    Description Quantity 35210008 HFP Complete rectangular nozzle for HFP 35210009 HFP Complete round nozzle for HFP 2 31260007 Torch seal 3 40908001 Nut nylstop M8 4 48402027 Battery METABO 18v 8Ah | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 32 S0000425 Propane fuel system Type E AFNFOR Designation 48102016 Harris 25 propane pressure regulator type E 48302028 Gas regulator flame arrestor S0000176 Propane hose 10/17 NF-EN 559 48301073 Clamp CL1020 48301008 RBE.06 splined sleeve coupler | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 33 S0000477 Propane fuel system Type DIN9 Designation 50-2 S0000213 Harris 25 propane pressure regulator Type DIN9 48302028 Gas regulator flame arrestor S0000176 Propane hose 10/17 NF-EN 559 48301073 Clamp CL1020 48301008 RBE.06 splined sleeve coupler | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 34 21245008 HFP support H90mm for vignole rail - A (Yellow) N° N° Description Quantity 35910533 Support foot 47403007 M16x60 screw with Ø25 pad | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 35 21245016 HFP support H90mm for groove rail - B (Grey) N° N° Description Quantity 35910535 Support foot | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 36 21245017 HFP support H70mm for vignole rail - C (Blue) N° N° Description Quantity 35910537 Support foot 47403007 M16x60 screw with Ø25 pad | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...
  • Page 37: Declaration Of Conformity

    12. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The undersigned manufacturer PANDROL (DIVISION MATERIEL) Z.I DU BAS PRE 59590 RAISMES Certifies that the new equipment designated below BATTERY PREHEATER HFP e+ Ref. S0000473 Sérial 000 to 999 Is conform to: - THE REGULATORY PROVISIONS DEFINED BY DIRECTIVE 2006/42 / EC...
  • Page 38 More on pandrol.com Raismes Z.I. du Bas Pré - B.P. 9 - 59590 RAISMES - FRANCE +33 (0)3.27.22.26.26 infos.pandrol@pandrol.com © Pandrol | S0000473 | January 2022 rev6 © Pandrol 2022...

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