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Operating Instructions MEK 18B & MAK 18B Type: MEK-18 / MAK-18 Serial No.: ______________ Article No.: ______________ These operating instructions contain important information to be observed for hand extruder operation and maintenance. It is therefore imperative that they be read and their contents fully understood by the operators before the hand extruder is placed in service.
Hand Extruder MEK-18 / MAK-18 Scope of delivery: Please check that the delivery is complete. The delivery comprises: 1) Container engineering design: fillet weld a = 7mm, 40mm long 1 hand extruder 1) Landfill construction design: sheeting/film weld 25mm, 40mm...
Hand Extruder MEK-18 / MAK-18 Non-observance of the safety instructions may in 1 General particular involve the following risks: • failure of important hand extruder functions, These operating instructions must always • hazards to persons due to electrical and me-...
Furthermore, the Operator [mm²] has to make sure that the contents of the operating up to 19 instructions is fully understood by the operating per- 20-50 sonnel. 1) for 230 V AC MEK-18 / MAK-18 Issue 08.2008/Rev. 00 Page 5/20...
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Hand Extruder MEK-18 / MAK-18 • Extension cables must be certified for the specific • service conditions (e.g. outdoor service) and The hand extruder must not be used in identified accordingly. explosion hazard areas or flammable atmos- pheres. Always handle the connecting cable with care.
- the unit does not work properly or there are unusual changes in its operating behaviour. • Never allow the hand extruder to come into contact with water: Hazard to persons and equipment, short-circuit risk. MEK-18 / MAK-18 Issue 08.2008/Rev. 00 Page 7/20...
Hand Extruder MEK-18 / MAK-18 3 Transport and Storage 4 Product Description 3.1 Transport 4.1 Application range • The application range of the hand extruder is defined Before transport and storage, make by the data on the type tag and the service limits sure that the hand extruder has cooled down indicated in these operating instructions.
CAUTION The supply air must be clean, dry and must be observed. free from oil and water. Any working practices posing a safety risk are pro- Never connect an external air source to a hibited. MAK hand extruder. MEK-18 / MAK-18 Issue 08.2008/Rev. 00 Page 9/20...
Hand Extruder MEK-18 / MAK-18 • Mount welding shoe - Select the welding shoe required for the CAUTION The hot air hood must be in place. specific weld geometry or machine a welding shoe blank to the required geometry. - Observe DVS 2207 Guideline, Part 4 for machining welding shoe blanks.
Make sure to maintain the air supply. bore for introducing the welding rod. • When interrupting the welding job, switch off the drive unit and deposit the hand extruder as shown in the illustration below. MEK-18 / MAK-18 Issue 08.2008/Rev. 00 Page 11/20...
Hand Extruder MEK-18 / MAK-18 5.4.5 Shutoff 5.4.6 Transport/Storage Observe section “Safety”. Make sure to observe the instructions under section “Transport/Storage“. • After completion of the welding job, switch off the drive unit and deposit the hand extruder as shown in the illustration (see preceding section).
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