Instrukcja Contents 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................ 2 Signs used in the instruction ........................2 Use ................................2 2. SAFETY ....................................3 General safety systems ..........................3 Workplace safety ............................3 Electrical safety ............................4 Personnel safety ............................4 Use ................................4 Possible danger sources ..........................
1. GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE Before proceeding to work with the device make sure to read closely this user manual, which constitutes integral part of the device. The instruction shall be used before work, during and after the launch and anytime it’s deemed to be necessary. Following above instructions is the only way to achieve three main objectives of this instruction manual i.e.: •...
Instrukcja Stage of Description process Preparation of pipes Installation of pipe-fitting assembly in aligning tool Welding Cooling 2. SAFETY 2.1 General safety systems WARNING Every operator is obliged to read the user manual before proceeding to work with the device. During work operator shall use direct protection measures required in the workplace.
2.3 Electrical safety • Power supply plug must fit the socket perfectly and cannot be modified in any way. Power tool that require protective grounding cannot be powered through extension cords. Use of unmodified plugs and proper sockets significantly reduce the risk of sustaining an electric shock.
Instrukcja • service the device that is under voltage • work with the device on voltage different that intended • remove safety equipment during welding process WARNING Danger of fire or explosion in case of contact with flammable materials. Electrofusion unit shall be used in accordance with general safety rules. There should be proper ventilation ensured in the place of work and enough space for operation to be carried in safe manner.
Repairs of power tools shall be performed by professionals and only with the use of original spare parts. This allows to keep the devices safe in use. 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Technical parameters Type: BLUEBOX 1.0 ~160mm Approximate diameter range: Power supply [V]: Input voltage [V]: 195 –...
Instrukcja 3.1 Construction Electrofusion welding units BLUEBOX 1.0 are equipped with ABS-made casing permanently embedded in steel transport box.. CPU board, power board, transformer and display are all mounted inside the casing. CPU board is responsible for controlling the functions of the device by measuring the voltage and current and controls the duration of subsequent stages of welding process.
3.1.2 Front panel layout Control panel 1. Control panel sticker 6. CONFIRM button 2. Display 7. Navigation button 3. START button 8. Alphanumeric keypad 4. STOP button 9. Power supply diode 5. PRINT button 10. ‘Welding in progress’ diode 3.1.3 Connection adaptors Electrofusion welding units are equipped with two output cables ended with threaded connectors on which adaptors are to be mounted.
3.1.4 Identification plates Identification plate includes technical characteristics of given model and unique serial number of the device. The plate is attached to the front part of metal transport case in models BLUEBOX 1.0. 3.1.5 Barcode scanner Barcode scanner constitutes part of additional equipment options. It’s connected to the welding unit via M12 port. Barcode scanner uses a laser beam to scan and decode the information contained in the barcode.
INFORMATION Protect the tip of the reader and the scanner window from damage and contamination! The state of the scanner window directly affects the operation of the scanner. 3.1.6 Acoustic signal generation electrofusion welding units use acoustic signal as a confirmation of certain actions performed by the operator. These signals serve as a confirmation of correctly scanned barcode, finishing the welding process or error signalization.
Instrukcja Connect the power supply cable to the AC power outlet. Turn on the device by turning the main switch to position “1” ON 4. WELDING PROCESS The electrofusion welding process is based on the use of heat, which is released when the current flows through the resistance wire to heat the inner surface of the fitting and the outer surface of the pipe.
Make sure if the welding unit has CE marking, valid calibration certificate and verify if the power supply source provides correct parameters. Connect the output cables to the fitting Make sure the electrofusion adaptors match the fitting’s pins If the device is equipped with additional options such as barcode scanner or thermal printer make sure to connect them before turning on the welding unit.
Instrukcja 5.2 Welding WORK MODES Electrofusion welder allows for work in four modes, three of which are operated manually and these are: ‘manual’, ‘manual barcode’ and ‘as previously’. Barcode scanner is available only for operators that are equipped with barcode scanner. buttons to choose desired work mode and press to confirm.
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INFORMATION It’s advised to adjust the welding parameters through barcode scanner or by entering the barcode manually. Both methods speed up the welding process and eliminate the possibility of human error and automatically adjust the heating time depending on the outside temperature. INFORMATION If there is no information in the barcode about cooling time, second fitting diameter or fitting type, device will display a message asking to fill these...
Instrukcja FITTING TEST Before starting the welding process the welding unit will perform a short test of connected fitting to confirm that the right type of fitting is connected. During the test device measures the fitting resistance and compares it with the resistance encoded in the barcode.
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DATE AND TIME Next, are the date and time settings. In order to adjust the values use alphanumeric keypad. Currently edited character is marked by flashing rectangle. Using arrow buttons choose the character you wish to edit and then, using alphanumeric buttons, edit the value.
Instrukcja INFORMATION Fast mode is used always when machine is powered from the electrical grid. Normal mode (if power source was correctly selected in settings menu) is used only when power source was selected as power generator. TRACEABILITY* Device allows to record fitting and/or pipe information saved within the barcode. By default this option is deactivated.
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1. Too high/low outside 1. Make sure to level out the temperature. Allowed outside temperature to temperature range 0-40°C adequate by e.g. protecting the device against direct sunlight, welding in protective tent. 2. Damaged sensor of outside 2. Deliver the device for service temperature INFORMATION There is an option to perform welding in emergency situations, even if the...
Instrukcja 2. Power generator isn’t 2. Send the power generator working in stable manner for service 3. Damaged component 3. Deliver the device for service 1. Device doesn’t start 1. Mains voltage is below 1. Check the mains parameters acceptable level of 195 V. 2.
work of the welder and all necessary repairs are carried out. An appropriate certificate is being issued for that occasion (so called certification of calibration). 8. FINAL REMARKS 1. Each user or the device is absolutely obliged to become acquainted with the user manual; 2.
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