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- Page 1 TM 160/250/315 ECO Butt Fusion Machine Operating Instructions...
- Page 3 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO Table of contents " Page About this manual Warning notice Other symbols and notices Abbreviations Safety instructions Proper use General safety measures Working with safety in mind Disposal General Introduction Range of application Copyright Product identification and description Product identification Product description Technical specifications...
- Page 4 Table of contents Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO Maintenance Replacement of worn parts Hydraulic system Hydraulic unit 10 Customer Service...
- Page 5 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 0 About this manual This manual is valid for TM 160 ECO, TM 250 ECO and TM 315 ECO butt- fusion machines (hereinafter referred to as TM 160/250/315 ECO). The warning notices, symbols and their meanings as used in this manual are explained below to help you quickly understand the format of this instruction manual and how to use the machine safely.
- Page 6 0 About this manual Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO & Mandatory: you must observe this regulation Suggest: This notice contains especially important information & TM 160 Butt fusion machine d 40–160 mm TM 250 Butt fusion machine d 75–250 mm TM 315 Butt fusion machine d 90–315 mm Deutscher Verband für Schweisstechnik...
- Page 7 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 1 Safety instructions The TM 160/250/315 Butt Fusion Machines are designed according to the latest standards of technology. Using it for purposes other than those described in this manual may cause injury to the operator or to others. It may also cause damage to the machine or other equipment.
- Page 8 1 Safety instructions Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO “Make your contribution to safety in the workplace." • Report any deviations from normal operation immediately to the person in charge. Always keep safety in mind while working. For your own personal safety as well as for the safe and optimal handling of the machine, the TM 160/250/315 must be installed correctly.
- Page 9 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 1 Safety instructions Shavings and used hydraulic oil should be disposed of properly. Observe all the regulations, standards and guidelines applicable in your country. Separate collection of electronic and electrical waste (from the equipment) has to be ensured through appropriate systems. note: The here below symbol indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment according to 2002/96/CE WEEE directive (Waste...
- Page 10 Should problems nevertheless arise, please contact directly Georg Fischer Omicron s.r.l. or the nearest service representative. This manual applies only to the TM 160 ECO, TM 250 ECO and TM 315 ECO butt-fusion machines (hereinafter referred to as TM 160/250/315 ECO).
- Page 11 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 2 General The copyright for this instruction manual is held by This instruction manual is intended for assembly, operation and maintenance personnel. No part of the technical regulations or illustrations contained herein may be reproduced or distributed in any form, used illicitly for competitive purposes or passed on to others.
- Page 12 3 Product identification and description Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO According the directives for machines an identification tag is added to the base machine, showing the following information: Manufacturer Type of machine Serial number Piston area Pipes range Year of manufacture Wheight Barcode Base Machine...
- Page 13 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 3 Product identification and description Heating element • PTFE-coating • Power multi-cord with integrated temperature sensor probe • Thermometer integrated Electric planer • Torque transmission robust worm-gear device • Self locking device against accidental unhooking (1) •...
- Page 14 4 Technical specifications Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO " Machine Butt-fusion machine to weld thermoplastic description pipes PE, PP Type TM 160 TM 250 TM 315 Serial No........Total piston 353 mm 510 mm 510 mm area Max.
- Page 15 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 5 Transport and assembly " A decisive factor in the choice of packaging is the means of transport. Usually the machine and all the accessories are delivered in a cardboard box on a pallet or wooden case upon request. Special care must be taken when transporting the machine in order to prevent damage from impact or improper loading and unloading.
- Page 16 6 Fusion preparation Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO The Fusion Process described in the following chapters is based on the instruction sheets and guidelines issued by the DVS 2207. The fusion area should be protected against the influences of weather (humidity, ambient temperature <+ 5 °C, extreme direct exposure to sun) with such measures as pre-warming the fusion materials, tents, heating.
- Page 17 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 6 Fusion preparation In order to weld pipes and/or fittings with an outer diameter smaller than the clamp of the base machine, insert matching clamping half shells and fasten them with the screws. Clamp the components to be jointed in that way, that the pipe/fitting ends reach out at least 30 mm from the clamps in order to perform a proper weld.
- Page 18 6 Fusion preparation Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 9 ( $ " 1. Connect Heating element to the temperature regulator. " 2. Connect temperature regulator to the power outlet or power generator. 3. After the temperature regulator is connected to the power supply, the current heating element temperature is shown on the display.
- Page 19 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 6 Fusion preparation To change the value of the set point use the buttons UP (5) and DOWN (4), the value is changing immediately. To confirm the set point press "ON SET" (3) or wait for approximately 10 seconds and the display will change automatically to the indication of the current heating element temperature.
- Page 20 6 Fusion preparation Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 9 ( 2 The temperature regulator controls different possible errors or difficulties concerning the connections and the power supply. As soon as an error occurs the ERC is providing the corresponding error message on the display.
- Page 21 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 7 Fusion " For butt fusion with a heating element, the parts to be joined (pipe/pipe, pipe/fitting fitting/fitting) heated fusion temperature in the fusion area and are fused under pressure without the use of additional materials. The heating element butt fusion joint must be done with a controllable equalization pressure.
- Page 22 7 Fusion Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO " 7 ( $ Machine slide moves! Danger of injury in the moving machine slide! When moving to the end positions do not reach into the machine. " 1. Open the machine to the end position by moving the control lever (2) into open direction “<>”.
- Page 23 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 7 Fusion $2>(# 5. Release the pressure to Zero by pulling the control lever half way between 0 position and open “<>”. With this procedure the pipe surfaces will not show any offset. 0.5 mm 6.
- Page 24 7 Fusion Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 7 ( ) " (e.g. 31 bar* 6 bar = 37 bar) * for TM 315 and TM 250 HD–PE d 200 mm, SDR 11 see pressure tables 7 ( - 15. Open the machine. 16.
- Page 25 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 7 Fusion 7 ( 2 The PTFE coating of the heating element must be protected from mechanical damage and/or dirt. Heating elements with damaged PTFE-covering has to be replaced. Non-observance affects the quality of the joining. The heater is hot (210 °C)! Danger of burning hands on the hot heater.
- Page 26 7 Fusion Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO /1D1 !1 (reduction of equalization pressure after formation of the fusion bead) 1. After formation of the equalization bead around the entire pipe circumference (see corresponding welding table), move control lever towards “open <>“ (lever position: halfway between neutral and fully open) until pressure on manometer shows nearly 0.
- Page 27 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 7 Fusion (the hydraulic system) /1D1 !. ? Release the pressure of the hydraulic system before opening the clamping stations. Move control lever towards “open <>“ (lever position: halfway between neutral and fully open) until pressure on manometer shows nearly 0. Open clamping station before removing welded pipes/fittings.
- Page 28 7 Fusion Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO "& )$2;(2# Pipe/fitting Heater temperature 210 °C Pipe outer diameter 200 mm Drag resistance 6 bar Pressure rating SDR 11 Table value 31 bar Wall thickness 18.2 mm Adjustment value on 37 bar hydraulic unit All pressure, time and temperature values to be taken out from the corresponding welding tables!
- Page 29 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 8 Failure analysis " • • • & ! & " • • • & & ! & " • • 0.1s 0.1s 0.15s • but max. but max. 1 but max. 0.5mm e 0.1s but e 0.15s but e 0.2s but max 2 mm...
- Page 30 8 Failure analysis Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO /, 0 0 1 0 - /, 0 0 1 0 - /, 0 0 1 0 - & ! & " • • • & b1 0,7 x b2 b1 0,6 x b2 b1 0,5 x b2 &...
- Page 31 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 9 Maintenance & The TM 160/250/315 should be checked and cleaned periodically. Normal care of the machine is limited to periodic cleaning of the outside. Every 3200 hours of use or after 2 years the complete machine with all components should be maintained and calibrated at a Georg Fischer certified service station.
- Page 32 9 Maintenance Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO Check the hydraulic oil level regularly. If necessary, refill the hydraulic oil according to chapter 4 after . )(## To replace the hydraulic oil, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure that the hydraulic pressure is on zero level by checking the pressure gauge.
- Page 33 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 9 Maintenance We recommend having a service booklet to record maintenance work for each TM 160/250/315 machine. 15.09.2008 Georg Everything OK Fischer Omicron 25.10.2008 Georg Heating element Cable replaced Fischer Omicron...
- Page 34 10 Customer Service Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO $# ' There is a separate spare parts list for ordering replacement parts. If repairs are necessary, please contact your local representative. Please indicate the following information: • Customer name. • Product description •...
- Page 35 Operating instructions TM 160/250/315 ECO 10 Customer Service...
- Page 36 TM 160_250_315 ECO_english_rev01.doc Code no.: 790152177-A Georg Fischer Omicron S.r.l. Via Enrico Fermi, 12 I 35030 Caselle di Selvazzano (Padova) – Italy...
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