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Operating Instructions Type: GMAK-420 / GMAK-620 Serial No.: ______________ GMEK-420 / GMAK-620 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 GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 Scope of delivery: Please check that the delivery is complete. The delivery comprises: 1 Hand extruder 1 extruder support 3 Nozzles 1 Granulate funnel with transparent lid 3 Compression nozzles (420) 1 Hot air hood...
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In the event of any modifications to the machine/unit or use not as intended, this declaration becomes invalid unless the manufacturer’s prior written approval has expressly been given. Ransbach-Baumbach, 12.05.2017 Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Munsch Managing Director GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 Issue 05.2017/Rev. 01 Page 3/20...
Hand Extruder GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 Non-observance of the safety instructions may in 1 General particular involve the following risks: • failure of important hand extruder functions, • hazards to persons due to electrical and mechan- These operating instructions must always...
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 GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 Issue 05.2017/Rev. 01 Page 5/20...
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Hand Extruder GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 • 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.
- 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. GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 Issue 05.2017/Rev. 01 Page 7/20...
Hand Extruder GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 3 Transport and Storage CAUTION Operation of the hand extruder outside the service limits stated in these operating instruc- 3.1 Transport tions is subject to the Manufacturer’s prior approval. • Before transport and storage, make sure that the hand extruder has cooled down 4.2 General...
Only trained and qualified personnel may be as- free from oil and water. signed to the operation of the hand extruder. Never connect an external air source to a GMAK hand extruder. GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 Issue 05.2017/Rev. 01 Page 9/20...
Hand Extruder GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 • Mount welding shoe • CAUTION Before plugging in the mains connect- - Select the welding shoe required for the specific weld geometry or machine a welding or, check that the drive unit is not set to continu- shoe blank to the required geometry.
Fill clean and dry granulate into shown in the illustration below. the funnel and close the lid. Repeat the proce- dure before the granulate container has run down. GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 Issue 05.2017/Rev. 01 Page 11/20...
Hand Extruder GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 5.4.5 Shutoff The default settings for the melt and air temperatures of the GMEK and GMAK hand extruders are shown Observe section “Safety”. in the following temperature chart. • After completion of the welding job, switch off (The values have been determined with the aid of reference materials.)
Hand Extruder GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 6 Maintenance/Inspection 6.2 Dismantling Prior to dismantling the hand extruder, pull the mains connector. Pull mains connector before carrying out any maintenance and repair work on the hand extruder. The hand extruder must be at ambient temperature.
Hand Extruder GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 7 Malfunctions, Causes and Remedies 7.1 Trouble-shooting The following table lists potential operating upsets of Should malfunctions occur which are not covered the hand extruder, possible causes and their reme- here or which cannot be traced back to the cause dies (fault diagnosis chart).
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Drive unit defective Electronic control defective Controller programming error Hot air unit defective No mains voltage Check voltage supply 1) Consult MUNSCH Kunststoff-Schweißtechnik GmbH 2) Only for GMAK 3) Only for GMEK GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 Issue 05.2017/Rev. 01 Page 17/20...
Hand Extruder GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 8 Technical Data Type designation GMAK-420 / GMEK-420 GMAK-620 / GMEK-620 Welding materials PP, PE, PVDF and other materials after PP, PE, PVDF and other materials after tests or consultation with company tests or consultation with company...
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Hand Extruder GMAK-420, 620 / GMEK-420, 620 Warranty The Manufacturer warrants freedom from defects Any damage incurred through the following acts in materials and workmanship and state-of-the- or omissions of Purchaser shall be expressly art performance of the purchased article for a pe- excluded from this warranty: riod of six (6) months from the date of delivery.
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