Plymovent KUA-160/2H Installation And User Manual Download Page 3

0000101887/010920/B KUA-160 

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PREFACE

Using this manual

This manual is intended to be used as a work of reference for 

professional, well trained and authorised users to be able to 

safely install, use, maintain and repair the product mentioned 

on the cover of this document.

Pictograms and symbols

The following pictograms and symbols are used in this manual:

TIP

Suggestions and recommendations to simplify 

carrying out tasks and actions.

ATTENTION

A remark with additional information for the user. A 

remark brings possible problems to the user’s 

attention.

CAUTION!

Procedures, if not carried out with the necessary 

caution, could damage the product, the workshop or 

the environment. 

WARNING!

Procedures which, if not carried out with the 

necessary caution, may damage the product or 

cause serious personal injury. 

WARNING!

Fire hazard! Important warning to prevent fire. 

WARNING!

Explosion hazard! Important warning to prevent 

explosions. 

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Instruction to use respiratory protection when you 

do service, maintenance and repair jobs, as well as 

during functional testing. We recommend to use a 

half-face respirator according to EN 149:2001 + 

A1:2009, classe FFP3 (Directive 89/686/EEC).

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Instruction to use protective gloves when you do 

service, maintenance and repair jobs.   

Text indicators

Listings indicated by “-” (hyphen) concern enumerations. 

Listings indicated by “•” (bullet point) describe steps to 

perform. 

INTRODUCTION

1.1 

Identification of the product

The identification plate contains, among other 

things, the following data:

 

- product name

 

- serial number

1.2 

General description

The KUA-160 is an extraction arm with an external middle 

hinge. The removable hood has a safety mesh. The arm is 

fitted with a control valve and is 360° rotatable

1

. The hood is 

90° movable in four directions. 

The KUA-160 arm is available in four different types:

 

- type 

H

: for hanging mounting (wall bracket included)

 

- type 

S

: for standing mounting (e.g. on a mobile unit)

 

- type 

ATEX

: approved for use in explosive environments 

Zone 22; marking EX II 3D (for hanging mounting only)

2

1.

  KUA-160 ATEX: 359° rotatable due to the litz wire

2.  In accordance with TRGS 727 & ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU

 

- type 

H-D

: for hanging mounting, with sealed shut-off valve

1.3 

Options and accessories

FlowGuard

Airflow sensor

KUA-160 all types (except for ATEX versions) 

S-100

Manual on/off switch for hood mounting

LL-5.5/24-160

Manual on/off switch, incl. LED working light

1.4 

Product combinations

You can use the KUA-160 with the following products:

1.4.1  KUA-160/2H | 3H | 4H (incl. ATEX versions)

FUA-1800

0,55 kW (0.75 HP)

Extraction fan

FUA-2100

0,75 kW (1 HP)

PA-110/160

1,1 m (3½ ft)

Stanchion

PA-220/160

2,2 m (7 ft)

FM-15/160

1,5 m (5 ft)

Extension crane  

(type FlexMax)

FM-25/160

2,5 m (8¼ ft)

FM-35/160

3,5 m (11½ ft)

FM-45/160

4,5 m (15 ft)

ERC

Extraction rail

SLE-30

3 m (9¾ ft)

Extension hose

1.4.2  KUA-160/2S | 3S | 4S

MobileGo

Mobile welding fume extractor

MobilePro
PA-110/160

1,1 m (3½ ft)

Stanchion [+ additional 

wall bracket, art. no 

0000101537]

PA-220/160

2,2 m (7 ft)

1.5 

Technical specifications

Physical dimensions and properties

Length:

 

- KUA-160/2

 

- KUA-160/3

 

- KUA-160/4

 

- 2 m (6½ ft)

 

- 3 m (9¾ ft)

 

- 4 m (13 ft)

Diameter:

 

- tubes

 

- hood opening

 

- Ø 160 mm (6¼ in.)

 

- Ø 300 mm (12¾ in.)

Material of tubes

aluminium

Material of hoses:

 

- type 

H

 and 

S

 

- type 

ATEX

 

- PVC with spring steel wire

 

- polyethylene with copper 

coated spring steel wire 

Weight:

 

- KUA-160/2

 

- KUA-160/3

 

- KUA-160/4

 

- wall bracket (

H

 types)

 

- 14 kg (31 lbs)

 

- 15 kg (33 lbs)

 

- 17 kg (37½ lbs)

 

- 4 kg (9 lbs)

Performance

Recommended airflow

 

-

min. airflow

800-1200 m³/h (470-710 CFM)

800 m³/h (470 CFM)

1.6 

Working reach

Refer to Fig. I on page 11.

1.7 

Pressure drop

Refer to Fig. II on page 11.

Summary of Contents for KUA-160/2H

Page 1: ...www plymovent com Extraction arm A KUA 160 H S ATEX Installation and user manual EN...

Page 2: ...lation use maintenance and repair of the product mentioned on the cover page of this document This publication is to be used for the standard model of the product of the type given on the cover page T...

Page 3: ...h The arm is fitted with a control valve and is 360 rotatable1 The hood is 90 movable in four directions The KUA 160 arm is available in four different types type H for hanging mounting wall bracket i...

Page 4: ...always fully responsible for observing the local safety instructions and regulations Observe all applicable safety instructions and regulations User manual Everyone working on or with the product must...

Page 5: ...cement saw dust wood dust etc Inspect the product and check it for damage Verify the functioning of the safety features During use always use Personal Protective Equipment PPE to avoid injury This als...

Page 6: ...re depends on the wall type You can mount the wall bracket on e g A a thin brick or concrete wall min thickness 100 mm with four threaded rods M10 B a thick brick or concrete wall with four cotter bol...

Page 7: ...bolts M6x25 washers M6 Fig 4 3 A B C D E F B D F G G Mounting of the arm For mounting of the hood refer to paragraph 4 6 In case of a KUA 160 H ATEX subsequently proceed with paragraph 4 7 4 4 4 Fan...

Page 8: ...ivel ring D with the hose clamp C ATTENTION Make sure to install the washer M20 E between the rotating flange and the swivel ring to avoid damage B A C D F E B A C D F E Fig 4 7 Arm on mobile unit For...

Page 9: ...ith a handle for easy positioning and a valve to regulate or shut off the airflow All movement of the arm is controlled from the hood Fig 5 1 A Sealed shut off valve H D types only B Control valve C H...

Page 10: ...al arm movement If necessary adjust the friction refer to section 6 2 X 6 2 Arm adjustment If the extraction arm or a part of it does not stay in the desired position you must adjust the friction Fig...

Page 11: ...ppendix I regarding basic health and safety requirements in connection with the construction and manufacturing of machinery Applicable standards EN ISO 12100 2010 Safety of machinery Basic concepts ge...

Page 12: ...rane 1 Start with par 4 4 1 par 4 4 2 INS_FlexMax 2 Arm mounting par 4 4 3 par 4 4 3 par 4 4 3 3 Fan mounting par 4 4 4 par 4 4 4 4 Hood mounting par 4 6 par 4 6 par 4 6 KUA 160 H ATEX Wall Stanchion...

Page 13: ...e anchor bolts A A A A mounting plate A mounting plate A mounting plate A DESCRIPTION REV DRAWING NO 3RD ANGLE PROJECTION 0 MATERIAL DR The information contained in this drawing is the sole property o...

Page 14: ...550 0000101906 0000101915 0000101904 0000101905 0000101913 0000101914 0000101908 0000101537 0000102989 0000101903 B C D C D A A B B 0000102396 0000102398 0000102400 0000102397 0000102399 0000102401 00...

Page 15: ...160 4 KUA 160 2S 0000101904 Hose L 850 mm 163 mm incl 2 hose clamps 0000102387 Inner frame KUA 160 2S complete 0000102396 Inner tube KUA 160 2 0000102397 Outer tube KUA 160 2 KUA 160 3S 0000101905 Hos...

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