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(Translation of the original operating instructions) Please read operating instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference. Leister BITUMAT B2 Hot air welder Application Handheld hot air welder for overlap welding of modified bitumen membrane liners (SBS, APP) in the open air or in well ventilated rooms, for various roof systems, on horizontal and shallow-pitched flat surfaces.
Conformity Leister Technologies AG, Galileo-Strasse 10, CH-6056 Kaegiswil/Switzerland confirms that this product, in the version as brought into circulation through us, fulfils the requirements of the following EC directives. Directives: 2006/42, 2004/108, 2006/95 Harmonised standards: EN 12100-1, EN 12100-2, EN 60204-1, EN 14121-1...
Welding parameters Welding temperature Turn the main switch (3) to I. Set the temperature knob (6) to the required value. Heating-up time approx. 5 minutes. Air volume • To achieve optimum welding of the modified bitumen membrane liners or to avoid bitumen spatters, the air volume can be set with the turning knob for air volume (32).
Operating preparation • Before putting into operation, check power supply cord (1) and connector as well as extension cable for electrical and mechanical damage. • Move lower guide bar (15) into the required position using clamping screw, lower guide bar (17) and upper guide bar (33) using clamping lever, upper guide bar (16).
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Operating preparation • To achieve an even weld, there must be no bitumen deposits on the drive roller (13). • In the case of soiling, the following measures can be taken: – Release screws for scraper (26). Reduce the distance between the scraper (25) and the drive roller (13). Tighten the screws for scraper (26).
Power supply If an extension cable is used, a 3 × 4 mm mains cable must be used. The extension cable must be approved for the application site (e.g. outdoors) and labelled accordingly. Heating power at +/- 10 % the rated voltage Voltage (V) Heating power (W) Rated voltage...
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Tool positioning without lifting device • Lift hot air welder applying pressure onto upper guide bar (33) and move to weld position • Swivel the guide roller (19) downwards. • The distance between Guide roller (19) and Drive roller (13) is 5 mm (Detail C). Welding process without lifting device •...
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Tool positioning with lifting device • Lift hot air welder applying pressure onto upper guide bar (33) and move to weld position • Swivel the guide roller (19) downwards. • The distance between Guide roller (19) and Drive roller (13) is 5 mm (Detail C). •...
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Changeover Converting the hot air welder BITUMAT B2 from 100 mm to 75 mm or vice versa. Disconnect power supply cord (1) form the line/mains. The device may only be converted while the welding nozzle (7) is cold. Caution when removing the welding nozzle (7); do not damage mica tube and heating element.
• Regular service of the hot air welder BITUMAT B2 increases its service life!. • Repairs should only be carried out by authorised Leister Service Centres. They guarantee a correct and relia- ble repair service within 24 hours, using original spare parts in accordance with the circuit diagrams and spare parts lists.
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