Putting Into Operation; Measures For Preparing Welding - Virax VULCA D160 Manual De Instrucciones

3.2 Operating instructions
The Virfus 160 must be operated only by correspondingly instructed and
appropriately qualified specialists in accordance with DVS 2212 Part 1.
The machine must be used only by trained and authorized operators!
3.2.1

Putting into operation

Please read through the operating instructions and safety instructions
attentively before you put the butt Virfus D160 into operation!
 Put the machine on a level, solid surface
 Pull the knob (9), swing the machine upward, and allow the locking bolts to click in.
Make sure that both bolts are engaged in the holes in the frame!
 Pull the trimmer lock (7) to the front and swivel the trimmer (1) to the back.
 Swivel heating element (2) to the back.
 Connect power plug of trimmer unit (1) and heating element (2) to the power supply stated
on the type plate. The switch at the heating element glows green for ON.
Heating of the heating element is indicated by the yellow pilot lamp in the temperature
regulator.
When the yellow control light blinks, the correct temperature has been reached (see
3.2.2).
Very hot – Do not touch! The heating element can reach a temperature of
approx. 280°C!
3.2.2

Measures for preparing welding

For pipes which are smaller than the maximum diameter of 160 mm to be welded the clamping
inserts / bracket of the corresponding diameter are to be inserted in the main clamps:
Be sure to use the correct reduction clamping inserts! The upper reduction clamping
inserts, or the bracket + lower reduction clamping inserts + support fork inserts, must
match!
Open the clamping plates (8) and swing them to the rear position. Press the upper
reducing insert against the rear stop and tighten the tensioning screw (8.2).
 Insert the lower reduction.
 Supports bracket inserts are to be inserted in the support brackets (10) and fastened with
the knurled screws.
 Insert the plastic pipes or fittings to be welded into the clamps.
 Put the support brackets (10) under the pipe or fitting, loosen hexagonal screw with multi-
purpose spanner SW 17, and move the support bracket accordingly and turn if required
For straight pipes to be welded align the support brackets with the front surface
parallel to the centre of the groove in the tables!
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