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BAK Thermoplastic Welding Technology AG 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

OPERATING MANUAL 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Page 1: ...BAK Thermoplastic Welding Technology AG OPERATING MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...with protective earth conductor Any interruption of the protective earth conductor within or outside the device is dangerous Only use extension cables with protective earth conductor and a minimum diameter of 2 5 mm The voltage rating stated on the nameplate must correspond to the mains voltage Consult your local electricity supply board if necessary For personal protection the device must be conn...

Page 3: ... person nel at all times Read these operating instructions carefully before installing and using the device Copyright This document must not be disclosed to third parties without the explicit written approval of BAK Any forms of reproduction or copying and electronic storage are prohibited ITENDED USE The ProtOn is a combined hot air and wedge welding machine for overlap weld ing and prefabricatio...

Page 4: ...early to the change in material thickness of the geomembrane liner Drive The double drive system is stepless adjustabke and electronically controlled Therefore the speed always stays constant WELDING PARAMETERS Attention Always do a test welding before real welding to find out the parame ters Welding temperature Set the welding temperature with the up and down buttons of the temperature controller...

Page 5: ...he desired pressure by rotating the adjustment screw to every single step of rota tion you will set 80N of pressure on seam If the maximum welding pressure 1000 N is exceeded mechanical damages may occur WELDING Welding preparation Laying of material o Width of overlap from 60 to 125 mm o Make sure that the surfaces of geomembrane liners above and be low are cleaned as well as between the overlap ...

Page 6: ...ngage the nozzle Switch off device motor ASSEMBLY ATTENTION ALWAYS unplug the device before working on it Changing the heating element only when the device has cooled down Swivel out and lock the hot air system Loosen four screws at the flange of the nozzle Pull off the nozzle Pull off the mica tube careful fragile Remove the gasket Pull off the defective heating element Insert the new heating ele...

Page 7: ...e it is in operation Demonstrate the necessary caution when operating the device near inflam mable materials Do not operate on the same surface for longer periods of time A fire extinguisher must always be within reach in the work area The machine must not be used in explosive atmospheres Heat may reach inflammable materials that are not readily visible There is a very significant risk of fire whe...

Page 8: ... to these standards OPERATIONAL SAFETY The welding machine is manufactured in accordance with the recognised rules of technology The latest safety standards have been observed to eliminate work related risks to the life and health of the operating personnel when the machine is used in ac cordance with its intended use DANGER ZONE The main danger zone of the welding machine is the nozzle which can ...

Page 9: ... Telefax 0041 041 661 22 51 E Mail info bak ag com ACCESSORIES Get the best results by using BAK accessories and spare parts Please refer to our brochures for additional information SERVICE AND REPAIR Repairs have to be carried out exclusively by BAK authorised service centres SHIPPING For repairs please return the machine appropriately packed for transport to your next BAK service centre Shipping...

Page 10: ...g from improper storage no warranty claim will be honoured DISPOSAL Power tools accessories and packaging should be sorted for envi ronmental friendly recycling Do not dispose power tools together with household waste Only EU countries According to the European Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its incorporation into national law power tools that are no longer o...

Page 11: ...056 Kägiswil Svizzera dichiara che l apparecchio qui di seguito descritto nei modelli commercializzati risulta conforme alle direttive di armonizzazione comunitarie imparatite dalla CEE Descrizione del apparecchio Automatic wedge welding machine Modello ProtOn Direttive CEE 2006 42 EC 2004 108 EC 2006 95 EG 2011 65 EU Norme armonizzate EN55014 1 2006 A1 2009 A2 2011 EN55014 2 1997 A1 2001 A2 2008 ...

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