BETEX BLF Series User Manual

BETEX BLF Series User Manual

Basic induction heaters

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USER MANUAL
BETEX® Basic Induction Heaters
BLF series
© BEGA International BV - 23.02.R01
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL BETEX® Basic Induction Heaters BLF series © BEGA International BV - 23.02.R01...
  • Page 2 Lees voor ingebruikname eerst de gebruiksaanwijzing en de veiligheidsvoorschriften • Controleer alle onderdelen op mogelijke transportschade. Waarschuw bij schade onmiddellijk het transportbedrijf. • Omdat onze producten voortdurend worden verbeterd, behouden wij ons het recht voor om wijzigingen aan te brengen. © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    10.4 Yokes  ...............................  26 10.5 Scope of delivery  ...........................  27 11. Miscellaneous  ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28 11.1 Warranty conditions  .......................... 28 11.2 Disclaimer ...............................  28 11.3 Waste disposal  ............................ 28 12. CE Declaration of Conformity ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 29 13. UKCA Declaration of Conformity  ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 30 © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 4: About The User Manual

    1�4 Original user manual The original user manual is taken to be a user manual in the Dutch language. A user manual in another language is to be taken as a translation of the original user manual. © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 5: Safety, Warnings And Potential Hazards

    Forbidden for persons with metal implants. Forbidden for magnetically sensitive data media. Read the user manual! Wear heat-resistant gloves! Wear safety shoes! Warning of danger. Electric shock hazard. Warning of magnetic fields. Warning of hot surface. Warning of heavy object. © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 6: Description Of Potential Hazards

    Furthermore, it cannot be ruled out that the electromagnetic fields could cause damage to electronic and magnetic data media. Keep such equipment away from the induction heater. © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 7 Caution! Risk of injury during lifting A number of units in the Betex heater range weigh more than 23 kg and may therefore not be lifted by one person alone. (see technical specs) If a unit weighs more than 23 kg, lift it with two persons or use suitable lifting equipment.
  • Page 8: Safety Measures To Be Taken

    • Never use or store an induction heater in a damp environment. • Only use Betex induction heaters indoors. • If using a mobile version; always lock the castors when not moving the device. • If the heater is equipped with extendable horizontal supports, always secure them with the appropriate locking pin, both in the fully retracted and in the fully extended position.
  • Page 9: Safety Provisions

    • Models with a swivel arm are equipped with a safety positioning cam. An induction heater operates by means of a magnetic field. At a distance of 1 metre, the magnetic field has been reduced to such an extent that it is below the applicable standard of 0.5mT. © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 10: Introduction

    Betex BLF 200 type where the maximum temperature is set at 150ºC (300°F). Betex induction heaters are suitable for continuous use. However, when heating to 240°C (464°F), don’t do so for more than half an hour. Betex BLF 200 has a duty cycle of 1,5 hour. CAREFUL! •...
  • Page 11: Installation

    • Connect the temperature sensor by inserting the plug into the socket. Make sure that the – and + of the plug correspond to that of the socket. • The induction heater is now ready for use in the temperature mode. © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 12: Explanation Of Display And Keys

    Display: time or < temperature Time or temperature up > < Time or temperature down Heating in Heating in time mode > < temperature mode Start heating after setting Stop heating / automatic > < time/temperature demagnetisation © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 13: The Magnetic Temperature Sensor

    Handle the sensor with care! It is a vulnerable part of the heater. After use, place the sensor on the side of a vertical pole. Remove the sensor from the workpiece at the plastic part. Do not pull the cable. © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 14: Method Of Operation

    Large workpieces can be thermally insulated by wrapping them in insulating material, such as a welding blanket. This ensures that the heat stays in the workpiece and does not dissipate. © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 15: Heating A Hanging Workpiece

    • Always make sure that the workpiece does not come into contact with the plastic casing of the heater. When the heating is finished, follow the instructions in reverse order. Use heat-resisant gloves to move the heated workpiece. © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 16: Heating A Horizontal Workpiece

    • Keep to these maximum weights and avoid tilting the heater or damaging the supports, (swivel) yokes or hinge. CAREFUL! Always handle induction yokes with care. They are damaged easily when dropped, knocked against something, etc. Store them immediately after use. © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 17: Operation

    If this is often the case, choose a bigger heater from the BETEX range. 8�1 Heating in temperature mode (default setting) • Position the workpiece and sensor (according to chapters 6 & 7.) •...
  • Page 18: Workpiece Installation

    • Press and hold the temperature key for 10 seconds. When pressing, a short beep is sounded. • After 10 seconds, another short beep is sounded and the display changes from one temperature unit to the other. • The heater can now be operated using the newly set temperature unit. © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 19: Cleaning, Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    3. Loosen the socket screws and the bolts on the hinge bushing by about half a turn. 4. Switch on the heater by pressing “START”. The yoke now sets itself. If necessary, a plastic (dead blow) hammer may be used. 5. When noise reduces, then tighten all bolts and switch off the heater. © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 20 • Carrying out the right maintenance and following the instructions is important. • Contact your supplier if in doubt about the correct functioning of the device. • Repairs must be carried out by the manufacturer or a specialist approved by the manufacturer. © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 21: Technical Data And Accessories

    Max. outside Ø mm A Space between poles mm B Pole height mm C Pole surface mm D 40x40 40x50 50x50 70x80 70x80 Dimensions mm (LxWxH) 460x240x280 600x226x272 702x256x392 788x315x456 788x315x456 BLF 200 BLF 201 - 204 © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 22: Technical Specification Blf 205 - 208

    Space between poles mm B Pole height mm C Pole surface mm D 80x100 90x110 180x180 230x230 1080x650x955 1520x750x1415 Dimensions mm (LxWxH) 1214x560x990 1344x560x990 1080x650x1025* 1520x750x1485* *Height with optional wheels BLF 205 - 206 BLF 207 - 208 © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 23: Machine Id And Certification

    BLF 203 C-US 240V/16A BLF 204 CE 2 ~ 400V/20A BLF 204 CE 2 ~ 450V/16A BLF 204 CE 2 ~ 500V/16A BLF 204 C-US 2 ~ 480V/16A BLF 204 C-US 2 ~ 600V/14A CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL SAFETY LR1601 © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 24 BLF 208 CE / UKCA 400V/100A CE / UKCA BLF 208 CE / UKCA 450V/80A CE / UKCA BLF 208 CE / UKCA 500V/80A CE / UKCA BLF 208 C-US 480V/80A BLF 208 C-US 600V/65A CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL SAFETY LR1601 © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 25: Yokes

    42031010 10x10x350 0,27 ✓ 42031414 14x14x350 0,51 ✓ 42032020 20x20x350 1,06 ✓ 42033030 30x30x350 3,67 ✓ 42034040 40x40x350 5,51 ✓ 42035050 50x50x350 7,79 ✓ 42036060 60x60x350 10,69 ✓ 42037070 70x70x350 14,01 ✓ 42037080 70x80x350 15,90 ✓ © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 26: Scope Of Delivery

    4208150150 150x150x1140 199,56 ✓ 10.5 Scope of delivery Scope of delivery BETEX BLF 1 pc. Temperature sensor 1 pc. Heat protection gloves (up to 250°C) ✓ Acid-free lubricant ✓ Printed manual (English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch) ✓ © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 27: Miscellaneous

    Power tools, accessories and packaging must be reused at the end of their life cycle in an environmentally sound manner. Do not dispose of used power tools as residual waste, but bring them to a recycling company that complies with the applicable environmental requirements. © BETEX Tools...
  • Page 28: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    Bega International BV Manufacturer’s address: Schorsweg 15, 8171 ME Vaassen, NL www.begaspecialtools.com Hereby declares that the following products: • BETEX BLF 200 • BETEX BLF 201 • BETEX BLF 202 • BETEX BLF 203 • BETEX BLF 204 • BETEX BLF 205 •...
  • Page 29: Ukca Declaration Of Conformity

    Bega International BV Manufacturer’s address: Schorsweg 15, 8171 ME Vaassen, NL www.begaspecialtools.com Hereby declares that the following products: • BETEX BLF 200 • BETEX BLF 201 • BETEX BLF 202 • BETEX BLF 203 • BETEX BLF 204 • BETEX BLF 205 •...

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