Winston EAGLE V42-DD Operating Instructions Manual

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EAGLE V42-DD HOT-AIR WELDING TOOL
CONGRATULATIONS! You have purchased an Eagle, a tool that is designed and manufactured to assist
you with a quality seam weld. NOTE: The Winston Group does not warrant seam performance. We supply
a tool which provides heat, speed, and pressure. You, as the operator, select the correct combination of
these three components and, like all tools, the most important factor to a quality seam is your skill and
experience in setting up and using the Eagle.
WARRANTY CARD. A postage-paid warranty card is included in the shipping box. Please fill it out so that
we can provide you any new product information or "tips" for better welding. The serial number of your unit
is located on the handle of the gun assembly.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Any new tool requires familiarity. Take
fifteen
minutes
of
acquainted with your purchase. These
instructions are intended to guide you
through connection, operation, trouble
shooting, and maintenance. If you have
any questions or problems in start-up,
give us a call at:
1-630-231-0419
sales@winstongroup.com
CAUTION AS V42DD MOVES BACKWARD
THE WINSTON GROUP LTD
1092 Carolina Drive, Suite 1
West Chicago, Illinois 60185
www.winstongroup.com
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
time
to
get
COOL DOWN 10 MINUTES
Phone:1-630-231-0419
Fax: 630-231-0429
Fig. #1

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  • Page 1 CONGRATULATIONS! You have purchased an Eagle, a tool that is designed and manufactured to assist you with a quality seam weld. NOTE: The Winston Group does not warrant seam performance. We supply a tool which provides heat, speed, and pressure. You, as the operator, select the correct combination of these three components and, like all tools, the most important factor to a quality seam is your skill and experience in setting up and using the Eagle.
  • Page 2: Electrical Power Requirements

    I. UNPACKING, ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTION . A. UNPACKING. Your new V42DD Hot Air Welder is delivered to you in a sturdy, reuseable polymer tool box. The custom designed foam base and spacers assure that your machine is protected and arrives ready to assemble and use.
  • Page 3 D. ADDING THE WEIGHT KIT, AND CHECKING THE NOZZLE. If recommended by the membrane manufacturer, add the 20 pound weight kit. Most membrane manufacturers require the weights for welding. The amount of weight is a function of the type of membrane, the type of insulation material and its thickness.
  • Page 4 Checking The Control Box Plugs Each connector is "keyed" or "indexed" for proper alignment when attached. The drive motor plug should be securely connected to the lower outlet on the left side of the control box. Handle Drive Motor Lever Drive Motor connection AC Input...
  • Page 5 Fig. #6 WINDOW OF WELD The Winston Group does not warrant seam performance. Only you can control and verify a quality seam. The operator's selection of speed, temperature, and pressure (weight kit) will vary with the type of membrane, its color, the substrate, and the conditions of the jobsite. In addition, your membrane manufacturer will provide you with a correct temperature and speed guidelines.
  • Page 6 SHUTTING DOWN THE WELDER. (10 MINUTES COOL DOWN) First, remove the nozzle tip while the welder is still in motion by positioning the nozzle tip in an "UP" position, pointing into the air. Switch the Drive Motor to "STOP" and put the drive gear lever to "FREE WHEEL".
  • Page 7: General Safety Information

    III. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION. • You are working with high voltage equipment. Always disconnect the power source before servicing the welder. • Never pull or carry the welder by a power cord or electrical connection. • Keep clear of the heat gun nozzle. Exposed skin will burn upon contact. •...
  • Page 8 D. BLOWER MOTOR BRUSH REPLACEMENT E. REPLACEMENT OF SCREEN. Factory installed blower motor has about 1400 Air screen should be cleaned as needed to hours of brush life. To prevent potential stall maintain proper air flow to prevent over heating problems during welding operation brushes and loss of welding performance.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting Tips

    V. TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS POOR WELD . 1. Check power source for 200 to 240 VAC.(See Fig. #3) 2. Check and/or replace heating element. 3. Gun tip not properly aligned at 2-1/4"-2-1/2'. 4. Additional weight required to compress lap. 5. Incorrect relationship between speed and temperature. Consult membrane manufacturer. You may be moving too fast for your temperature setting.
  • Page 10: One Year Warranty

    THE WINSTON GROUP guarantees this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the established purchase date. The Winston Group. will repair or replace, free of charge, any defective parts determined to be covered under this warranty by factory authorized service personnel.

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