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Operating Instructions
(Translation of the original operating instructions)
Leister ASTRO
Automatic Wedge Welding Machine
The Leister ASTRO is an automatic wedge welding machine for overlap welding of geomembrane liners
in earthwork and civil engineering.
•
Thermoplastic geomembrane liners:
Polyethylene PE-HD, PE-LD, Polypropylene PP.
• Type of seam:
Welding seams are pro-duced in accordance with DVS 2225 part I and BAM.
Other dimensions are pos-sible on request.
DVS:
German Welding Society for welding
BAM:
Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Berlin.
Application
Read the operating instructions carefully before starting
the device and keep them for future reference.
Danger !
Unplug the tool before opening it as live components and connections
are exposed.
Incorrect use of the hot wedge tool can present a
fire and explosion hazard
especially near combustible materials and explosive gases.
The tool
must be operated
under supervision. Radiant heat from the hot wedge
can ignite flammable materials.
The device machine may only be used by
qualified specialists
or under their
supervision. Children are not authorized to use this device.
For personal protection, we strongly recommend the tool be connected to an
RCCB
(
R
esidual
C
urrent
C
ircuit
B
reaker) before using it on construction sites.
The
voltage rating
stated on the tool should correspond to the mains voltage.
In the case of a
power loss
, disengage the hot wedge.
Do not touch the element housing and wedge when hot as they can cause
burns
.
Allow the tool to cool down. Do not point the hot air flow in the direction of people
or animals.
Protect
the tool from
damp and wet
.
FI
230
400
Warning
Caution
Connect the tool to a
socket outlet with protective earth conductor.
Any interruption of the protective earth conductor within or outside the tool is
danger-ous !
Use only extensions cables with a protective earth conductor !
GB
Risk of entanglement !
Do not touch pressure rollers when closing or during
operation.