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15 Visual weld bead inspection 

Instruction Manual BCF Plus 

 

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15  Visual weld bead inspection 

Each and every fusion weld should be 
visually checked by the operator  

 

The process status only indicates whether the fusion parameters, such as 
temperature, cooling time, etc., have been observed. It does not provide 
information on the quality of the fusion joint. 

 

16  Creating stored fusion logs and 

labels 

Quality assurance requirements and the dictated documentation are becoming 
more stringent. Often, end customers will request complete documentation on 
the installation of a system. This makes it necessary to clearly identify every 
fusion weld in a system in order to warrant unequivocable traceability.  

The BCF Plus machine from Georg Fischer make it possible to connect a label 
printer and a protocol printer. Two labels are printed simultaneously for each 
fusion so that one can be placed directly next to the weld and the other on the 
piping system plan. Documentation and traceability of each individual fusion 
weld is thereby guaranteed. 

The BCF Plus machine has 2 USB interfaces: 

  If an output device is connected to one of these interfaces, the fusion data 

(logs) are automatically created or stored. 

 

The internal memory capacity of the electronic system is approx. 2500 fusion 
logs. Consequently, the last 2500 fusions can be called up from the circular 
buffer. In the Annex, Chapter 24, a fusion log and the respective label are 
illustrated.  

 

Note 

 

Summary of Contents for 790.121.001

Page 1: ...GF Piping Systems Instruction Manual BCF Plus 790 121 001 790 121 002...

Page 2: ...articular the rights of duplication and distribution as well as translation Duplication and reproduction in any form print photocopy microfilm or electronic require the written permission of Georg Fis...

Page 3: ...lication 10 9 Transport and Storage 11 9 1 Transport 11 9 2 Storage 11 10 Fusion Machine Assembly 12 10 1 Scope of Delivery 12 10 2 Assembly of the machine and the HP working table 12 10 3 Power suppl...

Page 4: ...intenance 34 18 2 Fuses and current supply 34 18 3 Spare parts replaced by George Fischer 35 18 4 General cleaning of the heating station 35 18 5 Periodic maintenance 36 19 Check for the service statu...

Page 5: ...nal welding machines butt welding socket welding This fusion machine can only be used in conjunction with SYGEF or PROGEF Natural pipes fittings and valves from Georg Fischer It is an automatic fusion...

Page 6: ...h their meaning 2 1 Warning messages In these instructions warning messages are used to warn you about the dangers of injury or material damage Always read and observe these warning messages Warning s...

Page 7: ...n in a sequence of actions You have to do something here Single request for action You have to do something here 2 3 Abbreviations Abbr Meaning BCF Bead and Crevice Free 3 Button explanation 1 Button...

Page 8: ...egular intervals that those working on the machine keep in mind both safety and the risks involved Servicing and repairs Only technical staff of George Fischer may open the BCF Plus fusion jointing ma...

Page 9: ...ta Sheet according to regulation EC when fusion jointing is made of PVDF material Inspect the BCF Plus fusion jointing machine daily for outwardly visible signs of damage and defects Have any damages...

Page 10: ...s on the back of the machine on the left side Position 0 OFF Position 1 ON The Safety lever is always to be removed after starting the fusion process because of the danger of inadvertent opening of th...

Page 11: ...ays be connected Faults in the neutral wire may cause damage to the machine Mains fuse 10 A Protection rating IP 43 Working temperature range 10 C to 40 C Storage temperature range 0 C to 70 C 70 rela...

Page 12: ...6 1 Circuit points The locks are operated only by authorized George Fischer coworkers Keys not included in the scope of delivery Clamping Unit Navigation panel USB Fuses Display Machine housing Remote...

Page 13: ...ng elements to the pipe fitting exterior surfaces At the same time a flexible pressure hull called bladder supports the inside of the welding zone for the avoidance of a welding bead The bladder is pr...

Page 14: ...rinsing the finished system Clean room gloves should always be used since moisture from your hands contains ions bacteria and particles The BCF Plus fusion machine can be operated with 115 230 VAC 10...

Page 15: ...eck Have all the moveable parts been secured Always transport the machine in an upright position 9 2 Storage Store the working table including the BCF Plus machine in a dry and weatherproof place Prot...

Page 16: ...height of the machine feet Insert the clamping units in the guide notches of the remote welding unit Fasten the clamping units with the screw on the back side Assembly of the facing tool mounting pla...

Page 17: ...CF Plus fusion machine normally is this to set up if the conditions of work permit it as is to be seen in fig 1 Labelprinter 2 BCF Plus fusion machine 3 Heating stations d 20 110 mm 4 Inserts for the...

Page 18: ...230 V CE L1 Connect phases N Connect neutral PE Connect grounding For damages resulting from nonobservance of these instructions or from negligence the manufacturer assumes no liability The operator o...

Page 19: ...th the pipe fitting in the clamp Strictly follow the work steps shown on the display Maintain a working temperature between 10 C and 40 C Make sure the work environment is clean and dry Only join homo...

Page 20: ...s by unauthorized third parties an access code can be supplied by Georg Fischer upon request from the customer Then only personnel who know the code can operate the machine 1 Switch on the BCF Plus ma...

Page 21: ...lues are then stored in the memory Printouts of fusion logs in the language selected will then have the correct date and time information The system clock is battery operated and runs even if disconne...

Page 22: ...nese Norwegian Spanish Swedish Russian 1 Select Language and confirm with ENTER button 2 Press or button until you have selected the desired language 3 Confirm language with ENTER button 13 2 Select p...

Page 23: ...equence 11 15 BCF Plus_BA_04 19 1 Select pipe data press 1x 2 Confirm with the ENTER button 3 Choose the right material PVDF PP N with 4 Confirm with the ENTER button 5 Confirm pressure with the ENTER...

Page 24: ...e operator and nge operato T Button bu name max m character ER button firm the wel ters must be e work site w nge work si T Button same proc or BCF Plus_BA_04 es possibility of ble identific ntrol ENT...

Page 25: ...with th er cleaned eck again va se a pipe cu e desired le ot touch the Mo 11 15 BCF Plus_ ning the g wearing cle es The clea d in the follo explicitly be room cleani d Tangit KS rface and th of the he...

Page 26: ...ble gap of 0 5 mm and free of burrs 8 Clean dry the inner and outer surface of the pipes and fittings in the fusion area Pipe ends must be free of grease oil and shavings Clean very thoroughly After c...

Page 27: ...ion the pipe or fitting end to be fused in the middle of the heating station and close the left clamping unit or use a supporting tool for 45 fittings or the clamping unit for 90 fittings to absorb th...

Page 28: ...station 9 Close and lock the second right clamping unit 10 Confirm with the ENTER button 11 Confirm with the ENTER button Make sure that the bladder is surroundded by the inside wall of the pipe alon...

Page 29: ...25 13 6 Correcting the bladder position 1 Interrupt the sequence with STOP button if the bladder is not in the correct position after filling 2 Now the bladder can be placed in the correct position an...

Page 30: ...then may the bladder be inserted halfway in the second pipe fitting end 2 Confirm with ENTER button without closing the clamping unit 3 Insert bladder halfway into the second pipe or fitting end by p...

Page 31: ...tation 14 Fusion Never start the fusion process if the bladder is not in one of the piping components to be fused It could burst Remove the safety lever of the heating station after starting the fusio...

Page 32: ...power supply for a maximum of 10 seconds during the fusion process for the fusion to be still considered OK Never open the clamping devices before the cooling time ends Removing the parts from the cl...

Page 33: ...variable number 2 Press EDT button 3 Press DWN button 4 Press EDT button to edit 2 fusion number 5 Use buttons to adjust the desired 2 fusion joint number 6 Confirm with ENTER button The entry of the...

Page 34: ...y identify every fusion weld in a system in order to warrant unequivocable traceability The BCF Plus machine from Georg Fischer make it possible to connect a label printer and a protocol printer Two l...

Page 35: ...DT b ith onfirm date ess again e within the 11 15 BCF Plus_ out by d ut and confi ton by date wit ton button edit d buttons a range with with butt button edit d buttons a range with ENTER bu period of...

Page 36: ...and ER button m print by co ER button EDT button bu r range m counter ra ER button STOP with EDT button bu m counter ra again ENT BCF Plus_BA_04 by coun d confirm w ounter with n edit desire uttons ad...

Page 37: ...is necessary Please see the Instruction Manual for BCF Plus WIN WELD As of this time point each fusion will be additionally stored on the USB stick 17 Remote Welding Unit RWU For fusions in difficult...

Page 38: ...e or two heating station we recommend an inspection by an authorized service center or sales company after every 1000 welds Standard maintenance is limited to regular external cleaning with a clean li...

Page 39: ...g the station to h will not be inflated in t erature of 2 d open the ean shells of th he parting p ng cloth to re posits ting proces gases relea usea nd the hous as been com l indicates t n the front...

Page 40: ...months this service message will appear on the display every time the machine is switched on The fusion machine can however still be used without any operational limitations when the ENTER button has...

Page 41: ...heatin 2 8 6 7 11 15 BCF Plus_ nostic nostic it is p so be used stic ENTER bu scription ermine the oupler n is subdivi station ON ng station t 2 9 10 8 _BA_04 possible to for failure a utton temperatu...

Page 42: ...for service personnel 6 Status display for the LED red Digital value 0 OFF Digital value 1 ON 7 Heating circuit Digital value 0 OFF Digital value 1 ON 8 Status display for the pressure build up Digita...

Page 43: ...ation is warped top to bottom part Heating station was not closed Clean heating station Replace heating station Compressor runs several times 3 times during the fusion process Compressed air hose leak...

Page 44: ...s Error message Cause Remedy Ambient temperature T is either too low T 10 C or too high T 40 C Make sure the temperature in the work area remains between 10 C and 40 C Fusion number counter in the mac...

Page 45: ...tation r error m ent voltage s ent voltage s ent voltage s ing station i rectly y contacts o on connect 22 _BA_04 rs in the e rcuit s of th message supply supply supply s mounted on heating tions Info...

Page 46: ...months or 2500 welds since the last maintenance GF Service Service on the machine has to be done The heating station may not be opened before the fusion process ends incl cooling time 23 Contrast adju...

Page 47: ...Instruction Manual BCF Plus 24 Example of fusion log and label 11 15 BCF Plus_BA_04 43 24 Example of fusion log and label A correct fusion protocol is no guarantee for a correct joint ATTENTION...

Page 48: ...Singapore 528872 Singapore Fax 65 6747 05 77 Tel 65 6747 06 11 E Mail sgp ps georgfischer com This publication contains no warranty of whatever kind It is only for general information purposes and is...

Page 49: ...Instruction Manual BCF Plus 25 Service form 11 15 BCF Plus_BA_04 45 NOTES...

Page 50: ...25 Service form Instruction Manual BCF Plus 11 15 BCF Plus_BA_04 46 NOTES...

Page 51: ...soires Machine parts as listed below Reason for Service Regular maintenance Repair of defect Upgrade modification Please specify Others Please specify Additional comments description of defect Service...

Page 52: ...ischer M Sdn Bhd 40460 Shah Alam Selangor Darul Ehsan Phone 60 0 3 5122 5585 my ps georgfischer com www georgfischer my Mexico Northern Latin America Georg Fischer S A de C V Apodaca Nuevo Leon CP6663...

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