Operation Instructions
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT: IPPBPLUSCU_A 3 of 4
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OPERATION
User must be familiar with and follow all applicable statutes, codes and regulations governing the workplace and personnel. Also
refer to AWS Z49.1
Safety In Welding And Cutting And Allied Processes
.
NOTICE. Only ERICO CADWELD PLUS products should be used to make ERICO CADWELD PLUS connections. Follow
details in these instructions as well as the ERICO
CADWELD PLUS WELDING PROCEDURE Instructions
(IPX). Only properly
trained personnel should use this product. Failure to comply with ERICO procedures can result in inferior connections or
damage to conductors.
1. Dry Control Unit Termination Clip, case and hands.
If the ERICO CADWELD PLUS Control Unit case has
moisture on it, dry the case with a clean, dry towel prior
to operation.
2. Place the ERICO CADWELD PLUS Steel Cup into the
mold.
The ignition strip and termination clip should be positioned
perpendicular to the opening in the mold cover to minimize
exposure to the reaction.
3. Connect the Control Unit Termination Clip to the
ERICO CADWELD PLUS Ignition Strip.
Push the Control
Unit Termination Clip onto the ERICO CADWELD PLUS
Ignition Strip until the end of the clip stop. (must push a
little past the initial resistance felt).
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4. Keep hands and body clear of the leads and
ERICO CADWELD PLUS Ignitor Strip and mold while
making a connection.
Press the OPERATE
pushbutton switch and hold down with constant
pressure. The READY light flashes for 5 to 7 seconds
as the ERICO CADWELD PLUS Control Unit charges.
Once the unit is fully charged, the READY light becomes
steady. Initiation of the reaction occurs 1 second after
the READY light is on steady. Maintain constant
pressure on the OPERATE switch until the ERICO CADWELD
PLUS reaction has been initiated. Letting go of the switch
before prior to reaction initiation will result in an internal
discharge without ignition of the welding material.
5. Internal Discharge.
The ERICO CADWELD PLUS Control
Unit has an internal discharge feature. Releasing the
OPERATE pushbutton switch prior to completing the
full charge cycle discharges the unit within 5 seconds.
6. Batteries.
The ERICO CADWELD PLUS Control Unit must
have sufficient battery charge for operation. As the
end of battery life approaches, the 5 to 7 second
charge time will increase. Once this charge time
increases (and the READY light flashes) to 15 seconds
or more, the batteries may need to be replaced. At 20
seconds, the Control Unit circuit automatically times
out and will not operate until the batteries are replaced.
Fully charged batteries should provide approximately
400 operations.
7. Disconnect Lead.
Allow 30 seconds for the
completion of the reaction and the solidification of the
molten metal. Remove used Control Unit Ignitor Strip
from Control Unit Termination Clip.
