Advance Welding AW315 Operator's Manual

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AW315 - Operator Manual

Operating Controls

Operating Controls ........................................................................................................................

Safety Notes .....................................................................................................................................

Product Specification ...................................................................................................................

Intended Use ....................................................................................................................................

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................

Delivered Items ................................................................................................................................

Electrical Safety ................................................................................................................................

Using the Equipment .....................................................................................................................

Data Log Memory ............................................................................................................................

Manual Welding .............................................................................................................................

Fusamatic Welding .......................................................................................................................

Bar Code Welding .........................................................................................................................

Fusion Operator Badge ..............................................................................................................

GPS Location .................................................................................................................................

Extreme Low Temperature Operation .................................................................................

Downloading the Weld Memory .............................................................................................

Upgrading the Operating Software .......................................................................................

Set Up Options ..............................................................................................................................

Information .....................................................................................................................................

Operating manual

Fault Finding ...................................................................................................................................

Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................

Disposal ............................................................................................................................................

Calibration and Warranty ...........................................................................................................

Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................

Service and Repair.........................................................................................................................

Quick Start Guide ..........................................................................................................................

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Page 1 AW315 AW315 - Operator Manual Operating Controls Operating Controls ........................Safety Notes ............................. Product Specification ........................Intended Use ............................ Introduction ............................Delivered Items ..........................Electrical Safety ..........................Using the Equipment ........................Data Log Memory ..........................Manual Welding ..........................AW315 Fusamatic Welding ........................
Page 2: Table Of Contents
AW315 AW315 - Operator Manual Index Operating Controls ..........................Safety Notes .............................. Product Specification ........................... Intended Use ............................Introduction ............................. Delivered Items ............................Electrical Safety ............................. Using the Equipment ........................... Fault Finding ............................Maintenance ............................Disposal ..............................Calibration and Warranty ........................
Page 3: Operating Controls
AW315 AW315 - Operator Manual Operating Controls Lid Catch On/Off Switch Supply Fuse Supply Lead (fitted with plug) Carrying Handle Output Leads Start/Stop Button Indicator Display 1. Lid Catch 8. Indicator Display 7. Start/Stop Button 6. Output Leads 2. On/Off Switch 3.
Page 4: Safety Notes
AW315 AW315 - Operator Manual Safety Notes • RISK OF EXPLOSION! This welding unit must not be used in a gaseous atmosphere. • RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Do not open. No user serviceable parts inside. • Before using, always visually inspect the unit to see that the cables and connectors are not worn or damaged.
Page 5: Product Specification
41 x 34 x 20cm Operating Temp. º º C to +50 Advance Welding has a policy of continuously improving product design, and as such reserve the right to change specification of its products without prior notice and with impunity. © 2019. Advance Welding...
Page 6: Intended Use
AW315 AW315 - Operator Manual Intended Use This equipment is intended to weld Drainage Fittings 5 Amp Low Pressure Fittings from 32mm to 160mm 10 Amp Low Pressure Fittings from 200mm to 315mm 230 Volt Low Pressure Fittings from 200mm to 315mm Introduction This manual gives instructions on the correct assembly and safe use of your welding unit.
Page 7: Electrical Safety
AW315 AW315 - Operator Manual Electrical Safety WARNING! Switch off and remove the plug from the mains before adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is cut, damaged or entangled. This welding unit is Class 1 and requires an earthed connection. (An earth spike must be used with generators.) The operating voltage is 110 volts ac 50 Hz, and a power...
Page 8: Using The Equipment
AW315 AW315 - Operator Manual Using the equipment This welding unit takes the ambient temperature into account when calculating the energy required to weld the fitting. It must therefore be allowed to reach ambient temperature before use and must be at the same temperature as the fitting to be welded.
Page 9: Fault Finding
AW315 AW315 - Operator Manual Fault Finding If a fault happens with the unit, the red fault light will illuminate along with one other indicator light to show the error number. Information on the causes of these faults is shown below.
Page 10 AW315 AW315 - Operator Manual Error 6. Low welding current. The unit has detected a low welding current as follows: 1.5% low, fail in 3 seconds. 90% low, fail in 1 second. • Make sure that the correct fittings are being welded.
Page 11: Maintenance
AW315 AW315 - Operator Manual Maintenance Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose or damaged cables and connectors. Look for warn components and broken covers or housings. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. It should be returned to an approved service agent for repair and calibration.
Page 12: Calibration And Warranty
If during this period, notice of a defect which is covered by this warranty is received, then Advance Welding will either repair or replace the product at its option. Any replacement product will have functionality at least equal to that of the product being replaced, and will in our opinion, perform consistently with its age and usage.
Page 13 This equipment has been designed for use with the range of fittings and pipe available at the time of its design and development. Advance Welding can accept NO liability for the equipments ability or otherwise to be used with new or different fittings or pipe that subsequently appear in the market place.
Page 14: Declaration Of Conformity
AW315 AW315 - Operator Manual Declaration of Conformity This welding unit has been designed to comply with the harmonised standards under the “New Approach” directives, and has been CE marked accordingly. The applicable standards are: 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility 73/23/EEC Low voltage equipment...
Page 15: Service And Repair
AW315 AW315 - Operator Manual Service and Repair Manufactured in the UK by: ADVANCE WELDING Units 1 & 2 Taylor Street Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 5DZ United Kingdom Tel: UK 0844 880 7748 +44 1274 870112 Fax :UK 0870 752 6139 +44 870 752 6139 Email: sales@advancewelding.co.uk...