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ACT4 Electrofusion Welding Unit – Operator Manual – Rev: 4.1.G

 

 

 

© 2008. Advance Welding.  

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Index 

 

Operating Controls ............................................ 4 

Safety Notes ..................................................... 5 

Product Specification ........................................ 6 

Intended Use ..................................................... 7 

Introduction ....................................................... 7 

Delivered Items ................................................. 8 

Electrical Safety ................................................ 8 

Using the Equipment ......................................... 9 

Data Log Memory ........................................... 10 

Manual Welding .............................................. 11 

Easigrip Welding ............................................. 12 

Extreme Low Temperature Operation............. 14 

Downloading the Weld Memory ...................... 15 

Upgrading the Operating Software ................. 15 

Set Up Options ................................................ 16 

Information ...................................................... 17 

Fault Finding ................................................... 18 

Maintenance ................................................... 21 

Disposal .......................................................... 22 

Calibration and Warranty ................................ 22 

Declaration of Conformity ............................... 25 

Service and Repair ......................................... 26 

Quick Start Guide ............................................ 28 

Summary of Contents for ACT 4

Page 1: ...ACT4 Electrofusion Welding Unit Operator Manual Rev 4 1 G 2008 Advance Welding Page 1 ACT 4 Data logging 80v welding unit Operating manual...

Page 2: ...ACT4 Electrofusion Welding Unit Operator Manual Rev 4 1 G 2008 Advance Welding Page 2...

Page 3: ...d Items 8 Electrical Safety 8 Using the Equipment 9 Data Log Memory 10 Manual Welding 11 Easigrip Welding 12 Extreme Low Temperature Operation 14 Downloading the Weld Memory 15 Upgrading the Operating...

Page 4: ...plug 2 USB Memory Drive 3 USB Socket 4 Welding Cable Socket 5 Protective Lid 6 Display 7 Buttons 8 Protective Frame 9 Supply Breaker 10 Supply Cable 1 Welding Cable 2 USB Memory 10 Supply Cable 8 Prot...

Page 5: ...ot interrupt the supply voltage or disconnect the welding cable while the unit is welding a fitting Do not lift or pull the equipment by its cables Do not disconnect the welding cables by pulling on t...

Page 6: ...0 seconds Apparent Power Factor 0 72 Supply Voltage 110 V ac 20 40 to 60 Hz Supply Current 1 to 63 A ac true rms Supply Power 6 930 W Supply Protection Class 1 Earthed Data log memory 2048 welds Data...

Page 7: ...08 Specifications for the fusion jointing of polyethylene pressure pipeline systems using PE80 and PE100 materials and is suitable for use on all UK water distribution networks This welding unit has...

Page 8: ...atts This equipment must be fitted with a 63 amp mains plug Extension cables should only be used if they comply with the H07RNF harmonized standard They must be fitted with connectors to the BS EN 603...

Page 9: ...key on the keypad will jump back to this menu Notes The operation of the unit can be customised by turning welding modes on and off along with some features like the cooling time and data logging This...

Page 10: ...he A Quick key to accept it Pressing the D Quick key will select the Information Field and allow changes to be made Enter the required information and press the A Quick key to accept it When all the i...

Page 11: ...3600 seconds Press the A Quick key to accept the new time When the correct time has been selected press the A Quick key to accept them The display will now ask for the START button to be pressed Pres...

Page 12: ...main on the pipe ends for 10 minutes Reposition the first clamp and use the PET to score through the skin Peel the skin off the pipe when ready to position the electrofusion coupler Slide the coupler...

Page 13: ...e A key to accept To enter the Weld time press the D key then enter the time using the numeric keypad Press the A key to accept When the correct times have been selected press the A Quick key to accep...

Page 14: ...rature When the temperature inside the unit is below 15o C the following operation will apply Plug the welding unit into the correct supply voltage and switch it on The internal case heater will switc...

Page 15: ...A Quick Key to select download data Confirm that you want to download the data The display will show that it is Enumerating the device While this is showing the unit is initialising the memory drive T...

Page 16: ...es of Operation Manual On Off Cooling time On Off Data logging On Off Easigrip On Off Cooling time On Off Data logging On Off Calibration Period The calibration period can be set between 1 month and 9...

Page 17: ...of all welds carried out Purchase Date The date the unit was sold to the customer can be set and viewed This allows more accurate record keeping Warranty Period The date the unit was first used can be...

Page 18: ...arge fittings Let the unit cool down and the fault will clear If this happens when the unit is cold then there could be a bad connection on one of the internal plugs In this case the unit will need to...

Page 19: ...be caused by a generator that is too small If a large fitting is welded then a large amount of power will be needed from the generator If it can not supply this power then it will stall and the volta...

Page 20: ...d by a shorted turn happening in the fitting An increase OF 10 If this happens then it is most likely a faulty fitting This must be replaced If the fault persists then it could be a fault within the u...

Page 21: ...cts such as loose or damaged cables and connectors Look for warn components and broken covers or housings There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit It should be returned to an approved servi...

Page 22: ...es not contain more than the agreed levels of lead cadmium mercury hexavalent chromium polybrominated biphenyl PBB and polybrominated diphenyl ether PBDE flame retardants Calibration and Warranty This...

Page 23: ...from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve months and its mechanical products for six months from the date of purchase by the end user customer If during this period notice of a...

Page 24: ...es the product this warranty statement shall be deemed modified by the minimum necessary to be consistent with such local law To the extent allowed by local law the remedies provided in this warranty...

Page 25: ...with the harmonised standards under the New Approach directives and has been CE marked accordingly The applicable standards are 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic compatibility 73 23 EEC Low voltage equipmen...

Page 26: ...Advance Welding Page 26 Service and Repair Manufactured in the UK by ADVANCE WELDING Units 1 2 Taylor Street Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 5DZ United Kingdom Tel 0844 880 7748 Fax 0870 752 6139 Ema...

Page 27: ...ACT4 Electrofusion Welding Unit Operator Manual Rev 4 1 G 2008 Advance Welding Page 27 Notes...

Page 28: ...e correct voltage and switch it on The unit will power up and go to the main menu Press the A Quick key to select Manual welding If the unit is set to data log enter the details as shown on the screen...

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