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• The drive motor starts automatically as soon as the heating is activated.
• Check whether the correct drive direction (left or right) is set and compare it with the direction on the nozzle to
match the arrow so that it matches the arrow on the display (
Switch drive direction 17 [9.5]
• Make sure that the welding temperature has been reached before commencing work (the heating-up time is
–three to five minutes).
• Now carry out test welds in accordance with the welding instructions of the material manufacturer and/or natio-
nal standards or regulations and inspect the results. Adjust the welding profile as needed.
Commencing welding
• Insert the
welding nozzle (8)
between the overlapped sheets.
During the welding process
• Guide the semi-automatic hot-air welder by the
handles on the side (5)
or by the
carrying handle (4)
along
the overlap and also observe the position of the
drive / pressure rollers (7).
• The welding speed, air volume, and air temperature can be adjusted at any time during welding
Setting welding parameters 16 [9.2]
Finishing welding
• After the welding, move the semi-automatic hot-air welder out of the overlapping sheets.
Switch off the heating with the
Heating on/off key (16)
.
Do not touch moving parts
There is a risk of inadvertently becoming caught and being pulled in. Do not wear articles of clothing
such as scarves or shawls. Tie up long hair or protect it by wearing headgear.
Preparing for welding
As soon as you have switched on the heating, you will see a
dynamic display of the cur-
rent air temperature
(setpoint and actual value). All welding parameters (welding speed,
temperature and air volume) can be set.
6.5 Welding sequence
6.6 Switching off the device / Maintenance