Use; Maintenance - PLYMOVENT T-FLEX/CW Manual Del Usuario

Fig. 4.5: Mounting of the extraction hood
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USE

WARNING!
During use, always use Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) to avoid injury. This also applies for persons who
enter the work area.
5.1 Controls
The T-Flex/CW is provided with a handle for easy positioning
and a throttle valve for adjustment of the airflow. All movement
of the arm is controlled from the hood.
Fig. 5.1
A Rotary knobs for adjustment of throttle valve.
B Handle for positioning of the extraction arm and hood.
A
Fig. 5.1: Controls
5.2 Use
• Using the handle (ref. Fig. 5.1B), position the hood of the
extraction arm in the desired position at approx. 15-50 cm
(6-20 in.) from the source of fume.
Retraction movement must happen slowly to allow
counterweight to descend.
• Open the throttle valve (ref. Fig. 5.1A).
• Turn on the connected extraction fan; refer to the
corresponding manual.
• Start welding.
• If desired, adjust the airflow by turning the rotary knob of
the throttle valve.
0507291010/260411/A T-Flex/CW
• Turn off the connected extraction fan approx. 20 seconds
after finishing welding; refer to the corresponding manual.
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The product has been designed to function without problems for
a long time with a minimum of maintenance. In order to
guarantee this some simple, regular maintenance and cleaning
activities are required which are described in this chapter. If you
observe the necessary caution and carry out the maintenance at
regular intervals, any problems occuring will be detected and
corrected before they lead to a total breakdown.
The indicated maintenance intervals can vary depending on the
specific working and ambient conditions. Therefore it is
recommended to thoroughly inspect the complete product once
every year beside the indicated periodic maintenance. For this
purpose contact your supplier.
Component
Outside arm
Flexible hoses
Inside arm
Arm movement
Rotatable hood
A
B

MAINTENANCE

WARNING!
Overdue maintenance can cause fire.
Action
Check and clean with a non-
aggressive detergent.
Check for cracks or damages.
Replace if necessary.
Check and clean thoroughly.
Check horizontal, vertical and
diagonal arm movement. If
necessary, adjust the spring
and, in the last resort, the
friction.
Refer to Fig. V on page 39;
A = spring; B = friction.
Check the functioning of the
hood hinge. If necessary, adjust
the friction.
Refer to Fig. IV on page 39;
A = vertical movement;
B = horizontal movement.
Check the functioning of the
throttle valve; refer to Fig. 5.1A.
Frequency:
every # months
#= 3 # = 6
X
X
X
X
X
X
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