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MULTIPURPOSE ELECTROFUSION MACHINE ELEKTRA LIGHT USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK MM259 Rev.: 0 16/03/2010 MU000504...
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È vietata la riproduzione, anche parziale e sotto qualsiasi forma, di questo documento. Ritmo S.p.A. is free to modify the contents of this handbook, as well as the features of the machine described herein, at any time, without notice. All rights reserved.
Dear Customer Thank you for having chosen a Ritmo machine. This handbook will show you all the features and operating instructions for the ELEKTRA LIGHT. In this book you will also find all the information and suggestions needed to use the machine in a proper, safe and professional manner.
The Elektra Light has a memory capacity of up to 350 welding cycles, downloadable to a USB flash drive or a serial printer (via adapter DB9M-USB on request).
Parts description Scan reader/optical pen/printer connector Welding cable Welding connectors Power supply cable Transport bag Optical pen Scan reader...
Control panel V1xx 08:52 16/03/10 A. Display B. Increase/Decrease pushbuttons (used to scroll the menu / change the values of each one of the parameters) C. ON/OFF switch D. OK pushbutton (Confirms the setting / proceeds to the next screen / starts the welding) E.
Terminal adapters kit - M 4 mm / F 4,7 mm • Transport bag • Manual scraper OPTIONS • Building site serial printer kit (serial printer and cable included) • Serial/USB data transfer adapter cable • Ritmo Transfer Software (multi-language) • Scan reader • Optical pen...
Safety Standards IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS HEREIN BEFORE START USING THE MACHINE! ATTENTION PLEASE! Safety instructions against electrocution and fire hazards must be respected at all times when using electrical appliances. KEEP THE WORKSPACE CLEAN, TIDY AND PROPERLY ILLUMINATED. Clutter and/or lack of proper light on the workspace may cause accidents.
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ATTENTION PLEASE! BE SURE TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL START-UP OF MACHINE AND/OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL DEVICE. When turning on the generator, be sure that the machine is not plugged to it. Wait until the generator has stabilized to plug the machine - the generator may create spurious voltages during ignition, which would cause irreparable damage to the printed circuit board and other electronic components of the machine.
Generator set Features and connections The welding machine indicated in this handbook can operate with an alternate current between a minimum value of 195V and a maximum value of 265V; the frequency range goes from 50Hz to 60Hz. Always use earth connection with a residual current device with a 16A slow curve magnetothermic switch (for the 230V version), or a 20A slow curve magnetothermic switch (for the 110V version).
In no event shall Ritmo S.p.A. be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind whatsoever with respect to the use of a machine that did not undergo regular maintenance/overhaul.
SET UP The quality of the joint depends on many factors; we recommend that the following indications are respected in a meticulous manner, in order to give the user the surety of a perfect welding. STORAGE OF PIPES/FITTINGS/COUPLERS During the welding cycle, the pipes/fittings/couplers must have the same temperature as the ambient one (as read by the thermal probe of the machine).
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WELDING The area where the welding takes place must be protected from adverse climate conditions, such as humidity, very low temperatures (inferior to -10°C) or very high temperatures (superior to +40°C), strong winds, direct sun rays. The pipes/fittings/couplers to be welded must be made of the same material, or at least compatible materials;...
Operating Instructions - Introduction Operating instructions with scan reader: Before turning on the machine, connect the scan reader and follow instructions on page 15. Operating instructions without scan reader: Without the scan reader, welding voltage and time data must be inserted manually. Follow instructions on page 22.
Operating instructions with scan reader Menu 1/5 (Bar code reading – scan reader) Keep the trigger pressed and make sure the laser beam aims at the welding bar code. READ BAR CODE Information about the coupler manufacturer is displayed. Important: in case of malfunction of the laser scanner, it is possible to work in manual mode (see page 16) Press OK to start welding.
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Menu 2/5 (Manual insertion of bar code) Press OK to access the manual insertion of the INPUT BAR‐CODE bar code characters. Read the 24 characters underneath the bar code type them using (Increase/Decrease) pushbuttons. Press OK to confirm each value typed. Proceed like this for all the 24 characters.
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