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Rev. F, December 2020 

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Pro-Wedge VM-20 Operator’s Manual 

 

 

 

 

Figure 7.4 

 

Figure 4 shows the triple / double assembly configuration for welding 40-120 mil (1.0- 

2.5mm) HDPE / LLDPE material. For reference Item 1 is (P/N 100-010), Item 2 is (P/N 

100- 012), (P/N 100-012A is light version). 

 

Changing spring configuration: 

 

Removing-upper contour roller assembly: 

 

 

Remove screw from the end of the shaft that the material guide plate (#12, Figure 

7.2) pivots on, then slide material guide off of shaft and set aside. 

 

 

Remove the two Phillips head screws that attach the upper contour roller 

assembly mount plate (#1, Figure 7.5) to the nip arm and remove contour 

assembly from the unit. You may need to move the heating wedge fore or aft for 

access with screwdriver. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 7.4 M001 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Pro-Wedge VM-20

Page 1: ...Pro Wedge VM 20 Operator s Manual Model Number VM 20AU A Revision A...

Page 2: ...mation retrieval system or otherwise without prior written permission of DEMTECH Services Inc Notice Patents have been granted and or patent applications are pending or are in the process of preparati...

Page 3: ...5 SITE PREPARATION PAGE 3 6 UNPACKING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 4 6 1 Unpacking and Preparation Page 4 6 2 Electrical Plug Connection Page 5 6 3 Generator Recommendations Page 5 6 4 Accessories P...

Page 4: ...1 Appendix A Pro Wedge Welding Speed Temperature Chart Page 21 9 2 Appendix B Pro Wedge Speed Setting Versus Travel Rate Chart Page 22 9 3 Appendix C Pro Wedge Lid Wiring Schematic Parts ID Page 23 9...

Page 5: ...time while it is plugged in and the power is turned on Incorrect use of the product such as overheating of the material can present a fire and explosion hazard especially near combustible materials a...

Page 6: ...eld in standing water 2 1 Intended Use For additional product information please refer to the product data sheet located in Appendix C of this manual The Pro Wedge has been manufactured according to t...

Page 7: ...Just like all other DEMTECH Services Inc products even a first time user will be productive in minutes 4 Operating Environment The Pro Wedge is intended to be operated within the following environmen...

Page 8: ...ore opening the shipping storage case for the first time and unpacking the welder inspect the outside of the case thoroughly for any signs of mishandling or damage during shipping Report any damage to...

Page 9: ...ld have a minimum of 3 plug end connections Conductor Size 3 Wire 10 AWG 5 3 mm2 3 Wire 12 AWG 3 3 mm2 Length 500 Feet 152 meters 250 Feet 76 meters Table 6 2 Maximum recommended extension cord length...

Page 10: ...E PP and PVC to very thick materials such as 60 120 Mil 1 5 2 5mm HDPE Non woven geotextiles can also be welded at very high speeds up to 32 ft minute with stock motor The Pro Wedge uses a spring load...

Page 11: ...upper nip arm it is a hex shaped turnbuckle style nut 11 Figure 7 2 The correct amount of nip pressure is needed to get a good weld It is also important that the nip rollers are providing enough tract...

Page 12: ...down on the nip lever until it has clicked into place At this point the material should move around freely between the nip rollers Turn the hex nut 11 Figure 7 2 counter clockwise until the nip roller...

Page 13: ...e a smooth motion Again it is important that you are getting enough traction to avoid burning out and at the same time providing enough nip pressure to create a good weld Keep in mind that the thicker...

Page 14: ...t is used as a stiffener or back up spring There are also two mounting locations on the mount plate 3 Figure 7 4 one for the rear roller set closest to the nip rollers and one for the front roller set...

Page 15: ...ing spring configuration Removing upper contour roller assembly Remove screw from the end of the shaft that the material guide plate 12 Figure 7 2 pivots on then slide material guide off of shaft and...

Page 16: ...20 Operator s Manual Figure 7 5 The individual upper contour rollers and springs can now be configured to match the material you will be welding See the Upper Contour Roller Assembly Spring Configura...

Page 17: ...3mm open ended wrench and a 4mm and 6mm allen wrench Figure 7 6 With the nip pressure lever in the up position and the wedge in the disengaged position insert the adjustment material that you cut earl...

Page 18: ...h a 4mm Allen wrench at the end of the roller Once the desired position has been achieved tighten the lockdown bolt hex head then check the adjustment again to make sure it did not move when tightened...

Page 19: ...edge to weld thin material or in very hot ambient conditions the front contour roller 4 adjustment should be set very loose or backed off completely to reduce material dwell time over heating material...

Page 20: ...have the same clearance as shown in Figure 6 Tighten lock screws to set adjustment Re check all adjustments to make sure they are correct before disengaging nip lever and wedge and removing material...

Page 21: ...ol box next to temperature control unit Keep in mind that the three digit number on the speed setting pot does not relate directly to feet or meters per minute Refer to the Speed Setting versus Actual...

Page 22: ...Rev F December 2020 Page 18 Pro Wedge VM 20 Operator s Manual Figure 8 1 4 2 1 3...

Page 23: ...ard a little for both sheets to settle into the welder Third pull out on the wedge lock handle and slide wedge toward nip rollers until the lock pin slides off the end on the slide rail Make sure wedg...

Page 24: ...ur specific site Please contact a DEMTECH technical representative for advice on appropriate settings Appendix B Speed Setting versus Actual Travel Rate Chart Refer to Appendix B for a chart showing t...

Page 25: ...18 30 C 860 F 460 C 15 4 6 X steel double triple Non reinforced PVC PP 20 0 5 65 85 F 18 30 C 650 F 340 C 25 7 6 X X rubber single upper Non reinforced PVC PP 30 0 75 65 85 F 18 30 C 700 F 370 C 22 6...

Page 26: ...50 16 29 900 15 27 5 850 14 26 800 13 24 5 750 12 5 22 5 700 12 21 650 11 19 5 600 10 18 550 9 5 16 5 500 8 5 15 450 8 13 5 400 7 12 350 6 10 5 300 5 5 9 250 4 5 7 5 200 3 6 150 2 4 100 1 3 Setting Lo...

Page 27: ...Rev F December 2020 Page 23 Pro Wedge VM 20 Operator s Manual 9 3 Appendix C Pro Wedge Lid Wiring Schematic Parts ID 100 017_WH_A_2D...

Page 28: ...ERMOCOUPLE 1 7 100 456 FUSE 20 AMP 110V MODEL 2 8 100 457 FUSE 1 5 AMP 1 9 100 435 ASSEMBLY THERMOCOUPLE 1 10 100 471 HOUSING CONNECTOR 6 PIN MALE 1 11 NS HARDWARE FERRULE CRIMP 12 AWG 10MM PIN LENGTH...

Page 29: ...Rev F December 2020 Page 25 Pro Wedge VM 20 Operator s Manual 9 5 Appendix D Pro Wedge Box Wiring Schematic Parts ID 100 016_WH_A_2D...

Page 30: ...CH ON OFF POWER 4 POLE 1 4 100 472 HOUSING CONNECTOR 6 PIN FEMALE 1 5 100 475 A ASSEMBLY POWER CORD 120V 1 6 NS HARDWARE TERMINAL QUICK DISCONNECT 16 14 AWG FEMALE FULLY INSULATED BLUE 1 7 NS HARDWARE...

Page 31: ...pment has been subjected to abuse accident or other abnormal conditions IF ANY FAULT DEVELOPS THE FOLLOWING STEPS SHOULD BE TAKEN 1 Notify DEMTECH Services Inc by calling 1 888 324 9353 Overseas custo...

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