3
Function of the Unit
3.1
Overview
Isolated Handle
1
Flex with Plug
2
Pushbutton
3
"+" / "-" button
4
red diode "Stand by"
5
The handy pipe socket welding machines are designed for the overlap welding of PE, PP and
PVDF plastic pipes and shaped pieces in a workshop and on sites.
There are two methods of welding: type A und type B.
Using method A the pipe is used without peeling, it is simply chamfered.
Using method B the pipe must be peeled to a certain length and then chamfered.
The ROTHENBERGER heating jacks (8) and -arbours (9) are designed in form A and are
marked accordingly on the uncoated rear.
3.2
Operating instructions
The Heating Element must be used by well trained and authorized operators only!
3.2.1
Putting into operation
Please read the operating- and safety-instructions attentively before putting the heating
element into operation!
Do not use the heating element in explosive environments or bring it into contact with
easily flammable materials!
Fit the corresponding heating jacks (8) and heating arbours (9). Secure heating arbour (9)
with counter pin (10) and thighten the screw M6x40 with allen key (s.fig. A).
Insert the heating element with the mounting groove in a table clamp (no.: 55540) or floor
stand (no.: 55539).
Connect power plug to the power supply stated on the type plate.
The red "Stand by" diode on the heating element lights up, which means: voltage is being ap-
plied. Switch on the heating element on the hand grip using the large press-button (lights up
green) and set the desired temperature using the "+" or "-" button (160°C to 285°C / 320°F to
545°F).
Heating is displayed on the hand grip by the yellow diode. Horizontal bars also appear on the
temperature indicator. The yellow diode goes out shortly before reaching the set nominal tem-
perature (tolerance +/-3°C / 5.4°F) and the green one lights up. The heating element is usable
after a further 10 minutes. Note: upon first reaching the nominal temperature the set value can
be exceeded for short time.
Check the temperature using an external temperature measuring instrument. If there are devia-
tions it means that the heating element must be re-calibrated: press the "+" and "-" button simul-
taneously and then set the difference using the "+" or "-" button.
If "Er1" appears this means the electronics are defective. For "Er2" the resistance thermometer
is either defective or not connected. Send the device to an authorised ROTHENBERGER speci-
alist workshop.
Very hot – Do not touch! The heating element can reach a temperature of approx.
290°C / 554°F!
14
temperature indicator
6
Heating plate
7
Heating jack
8
Heating arbours
9
Counter pin
10
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