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SIP Industrial Products Limited Gelders Hall Road Shepshed Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 9NH United Kingdom SIP FX300 Welding Fume Extractor For help or advice please contact SIP Code 05814 your distributor, or sip directly on: Tel.: 01509 500400 Email: sales@sip-group.com Please read and fully understand the instructions in this manual before operation.
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INDEX Page Description 4 - 9 Safety Instructions Guarantee Technical Specification 12 - 14 Getting To Know Your Fume Extractor 15 - 17 Operating Instructions 18 - 21 Maintenance Wiring Diagram Troubleshooting Exploded Drawing 25 - 26 Parts List UK Declaration Of Conformity EU Declaration Of Conformity...
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL Danger / Caution: Risk of electrical injury or damage. Danger / Caution: Risk of injury or damage. Danger / Caution: Risk of personal injury and / or the possibility of dam- age. ATTENTION: draws attention to situations and problems associated with the efficiency of the machine that do not affect the safety of people.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use the machine in places where there is a risk of explosion or fire. Do not approach the machine with naked flames or other. • Use the machine in a dry environment, not subject to condensation phenome- na of atmospheric humidity and protected from direct exposure to atmospher- ic agents and sunlight.
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• SIP Industrial Products disclaims any liability for damage to the machine it- self, to people or property caused by the incorrect use of the collection cap...
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Qualified Personnel, with expertise in the electrotechnical field, or by SIP Industrial Products / SIP Service Agent. • Adopt all the precautions according to the regulations in force if you have to operate with the machine powered on: wear insulating gloves and shoes and use insulating mats and insulated tools.
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Warning: Always use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) DOCUMENTATION • The SIP FX300 machine is accompanied by this User Manual which con- tains the technical information, figures, instructions and warnings neces- sary for correct use of the product. • The User Manual must accompany the machine throughout its life cycle, even in the event of sale or transfer;...
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• In the event that the product is damaged, do not use and report the incident to SIP Industrial Products . • Arrange a place protected from bad weather to store the product waiting for the installation, in case installation is not immediate.
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GUARANTEE This SIP FX300 welding fume extractor is covered by a 24 month parts and labour warranty covering failure due to manufacturers defects. . This does not cover failure due to misuse or operating the extractor outside the scope of this manual - any claims deemed to be outside the scope of the warranty may be subject to charges Including, but not limited to parts, labour and carriage costs.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FUME EXTRACTOR Item Description Item Description 5mtr Mains Input Cable Filter Cover Hand Nut Mains On/Off Switch 2mtr Self-Supporting Arm Extractor Controls Extraction Hood c/w Handle Inspection Window Access Panels Ventilation / Exhaust Castor Wheel Spark Arrestor Access Locking Castor Wheel Main Filter Access...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FUME EXTRACTOR CONTROL PANEL POWER START STOP Indication DIMENSIONS Weight GW 89kg NW 79kg...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTION INSTALLATION - FITTING THE ARM The arm is supplied fully assembled. Follow the steps below to install. • Remove the extractor from the packaging to expose the arm connector / inlet. Ensure the rubber seal is in place. Fig.1 •...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Warning Read these electrical safety instructions thoroughly before connecting the product to the mains supply. This extractor is for use with a 230V UK domestic socket and should be grounded/ earthed. Make sure that the product is connected to an outlet that has the same configuration as the plug (see Fig.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS START / STOP To start & stop the extractor. ( see Control Panel page 14) • Plug in the mains plug into a socket and switch on. • Turn the recessed rotary ON/OFF switch on the side of the extractor to ON. •...
MAINTENANCE The replacement of the filters, which implies clogging / air flow restriction, can vary in terms of frequency and duration of time according to the type of use. Factors to be taken into consideration are: • Material to be welded (each material and each alloy produces different fumes / micro-dust);...
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MAINTENANCE Spark Arrestor Access Fig.6 • Unscrew the 6 retaining screws and remove the panel. • The spark arrestor can be slid out. • The filter can be cleaned with compressed air and it is also washable. • Do not re-fit if wet. MAIN CARTRIDGE FILTER / REPLACEMENT The main cartridge filter is accessed via the top of the extractor.
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MAINTENANCE FIRST STAGE FILTRATION: Mesh Spark Arrestor SIP Part Number: WE08-00146 Dimension 186 x 186 x 25mm Filter Material Aluminium Mesh Regeneration Yes; washable NOTE: Filter should be cleaned weekly. SECOND STAGE FILTRATION: Cartridge Filter SIP Part Number: WE08-00142 Dimension 325mm Ø...
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Issue Remedy Power Off Check Power & Switch Extractor fails to start Blown Fuse Test Voltage. Mains Cable Issue Check & Replace. The power indicator is Check if Start button has been Check the condition & ON but fan does not pressed.
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LE12 9NH England As the manufacturer within England, Scotland and Wales, we declare that the SIP FX300 Welding Fume Extractor : SIP Code 05814 Conforms to the requirements of the following regulation(s), as indicated: Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008...
County Louth Republic of Ireland As the manufacturer within England, Scotland and Wales, we declare that the SIP FX300 Welding Fume Extractor : SIP Code 05814 Conforms to the requirements of the following directive(s), as indicated: EMC 2014/30/EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU RoHS 2011/65/EU &...
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FOR HELP OR ADVICE ON THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DISTRIBUTOR, Please dispose of packaging for the product in a responsible OR SIP manner. It is suitable for recycling. Help to protect the envi- ronment, take the packaging to the local amenity tip and DIRECTLY ON: place into the appropriate recycling bin.
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