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- Page 1 ACT2 Electrofusion Welding Unit – Operator Manual – Rev: 2.4.a ACT 2 (Data logging 40v welding unit) Operating manual © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 1...
- Page 2 ACT2 Electrofusion Welding Unit – Operator Manual – Rev: 2.4.a © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 2...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Set Up Options ............18 Information ............... 20 Fault Finding ............21 Maintenance ............. 25 Disposal ..............26 Calibration and Warranty .......... 27 Declaration of Conformity ......... 29 Service and Repair ........... 30 Quick Start Guide ............. 32 © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 3... -
Page 4: Operating Controls
Ratings Plate 10. Supply Cable 6. Display 7. Buttons 5. Protective Lid 8. Protective Frame 4. Welding Cable Socket 9. Ratings Plate 3. USB Socket 10. Supply Cable 2. USB Memory 1. Welding Cable © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 4... -
Page 5: Safety Notes
Keep the work area safe! Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine while welding. Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the welding unit. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 5... -
Page 6: Product Specification
#3 #4 The unit is available in either 110v or 230v operation. 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. -
Page 7: Intended Use
PE80 and PE100 materials’, and is suitable for use on all UK water distribution networks. This welding unit has been designed to comply with the International Organization for Standardization standard ISO12176-2:2000 "Plastic pipes and fittings, equipment for fusion jointing polyethylene systems , part 2, electrofusion". © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 7... -
Page 8: Introduction
This manual does not detail the specific welding procedure for the fittings: scraping, clamping and assembly of joints. For this information you must contact the manufacturer of the fittings. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 8... -
Page 9: Delivered Items
Carefully remove the welding unit from its packaging and check that you have the following items: Welding unit. Welding cable. USB flash memory drive. When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 9... -
Page 10: Electrical Safety
Damaged cables must be replaced by an approved service agent. This equipment is classified as “Portable for use on industrial applications”, and must undergo a formal electrical safety check (Portable Appliance Test) as per local regulations. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 10... -
Page 11: Using The Equipment
1 or 0 keys. (This is the same method used for text with mobile cell phones.) Pressing the B Quick-Key will step Back one position. Pressing the C Quick-Key will Clear the input field. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 11... -
Page 12: Data Log Memory
An optional “lifetime weld memory” feature is available. This uses an SD memory card fitted internally that records every weld carried out by the unit. This is designed as a backup device and can only be downloaded by an approved service agent. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 12... -
Page 13: Manual Welding
Press any key to continue. The display will ask for the welding cable to be disconnected from the fitting. Doing this will reset the unit back to the welding menu. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 13... -
Page 14: Fusamatic Welding
Press any key to continue. The display will ask for the welding cable to be disconnected from the fitting. Doing this will reset the unit back to the welding menu. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 14... -
Page 15: Extreme Low Temperature Operation
The operation of the unit is now as previously described. Extended temperature range facility is a factory-fitted option and must be requested when ordering the product from you supplier. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 15... -
Page 16: Downloading The Weld Memory
The data can be download as either an encrypted PFD file, or as a plain text XLS file. To change the setting please contact your approved service centre. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 16... -
Page 17: Upgrading The Operating Software
This allows the software to be upgraded without opening up the unit or changing the memory chip. Software upgrade must be carried out by an approved service agent, and are emailed from the manufacturer. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 17... -
Page 18: Set Up Options
USB memory disk. To aid fault finding, all welds carried out including those “not logged” can be downloaded. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 18... - Page 19 Warranty Period. The date the unit was first used can be viewed. This allows accurate control of the warranty period. Clear Data Log. The data log memory can be cleared by entering a password. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 19...
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Page 20: Information
The serial number and part number of the unit are shown. The calibration date and calibration period are also shown. Press the A Quick-Key and the following weld counters are shown: Total weld count, weld count at last calibration, welds done since last calibration. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 20... -
Page 21: Fault Finding
The unit has detected that the ambient temperature is very cold or the sensor has broken. If the temperature is not below -40 C then the unit will need to be returned to a service agent for repair. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 21... - Page 22 It is recommended that only 10 meters of extension are used, and the cable should be the same thickness as the input lead on the unit (4.0mm © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 22...
- Page 23 Follow the instructions with Windows to defragment the memory pen. 52: USB Memory: File not found. When performing a software upgrade, the required file was not found on the memory drive. Reload the upgrade files onto the memory drive. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 23...
- Page 24 ACT2 Electrofusion Welding Unit – Operator Manual – Rev: 2.4.a 127: Power off failure. If the power is turned off while the unit is welding, this fault will be recorded to the datalog. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 24...
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Page 25: Maintenance
It is recommended that the unit is calibrated every twelve months. After use, clean the outside of the unit with a soft brush or cloth. Carefully wind up and store the cables around the frame in the location provided. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 25... -
Page 26: Disposal
According to the European Directive 2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), this equipment does not contain more than the agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 26... -
Page 27: 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 28 ACT2 Electrofusion Welding Unit – Operator Manual – Rev: 2.4.a Customers will prepay all shipping charges for products returned under warranty, and Advance Welding will charge for return of the products back to the customer. This warranty statement gives the customer specific legal rights. The customer may also have other rights which vary from country to country in the world.
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Page 29: Declaration Of Conformity
ACT2 Electrofusion Welding Unit – Operator Manual – Rev: 2.4.a Declaration of Conformity In compliance with the ‘New Approach Standardization in the Internal Market’, the products manufactured by Advance Welding meet the following relevant directives: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 2006/95/EC... -
Page 30: Service And Repair
Service and Repair Manufactured in the UK by: ADVANCE WELDING Units 1 & 2 Taylor Street Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 5DZ United Kingdom Tel: 0844 880 7748 Fax: 0870 752 6139 Email: sales@advancewelding.co.uk Web: www.ElectrofusionWelding.com © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 30... - Page 31 ACT2 Electrofusion Welding Unit – Operator Manual – Rev: 2.4.a Notes: © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 31...
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Page 32: Quick Start Guide
Any faults will be indicated on the display. At the end of the weld, disconnect the welding cable to reset the unit. Press the Star key to return to the main menu if required. © 2014. Advance Welding. Page 32...
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