Putting Out Of Operation; General Requirements - Virax VULCA D160 Manual De Instrucciones

 After the preheating time is over, disengage clamping lever (5) move workpieces apart,
swivel out the heating element (2) and move the workpiece ends together again. While
doing this, increase the corresponding joining force as linearly as possible until the
nominal force is reached (see the accompanying book for welding parameters) and pull
the clamping lever (5). The joining force must be maintained during the entire cooling
period.
 At the end of the cooling period, disengage the clamping lever (5) and release the spring
via the grip bar. Unclamp and take out the welded tube sections. The entire parameters
can be found in the welding tables.
A complete list of welding parameters for various materials is provided in the
"Welding Parameter Handbook".
3.2.4

Putting out of operation

 Unplug the trimmer and heating element.
 Swivel trimmer into the space between the main clamps.
 Wind up flex.
 Insert the heating element into the mounting provided in the underframe.
The hotplate must be cooled off!!
 Pull the knob (9) and swing the machine downward until the locking bolts have clicked in.
3.3

General requirements

Because weather and environmental influences have a decisive impact on welding, the
corresponding specifications in the DVS guidelines 2207 Part 1, 11 and 15 must be observed
unconditionally. Outside Germany the corresponding national guidelines shall apply.
(The welding work must be monitored constantly and carefully!)
3.4 Important information on welding parameters
All required welding parameters, such as temperature, force and time are to be taken from the
latest DVS guidelines 2207 Part 1, 11 and 15. Outside Germany the corresponding national
guidelines shall apply. In individual cases the material-specific parameters of the pipe
manufacturer must be obtained.
The welding parameters stated in the enclosed welding tables are reference values which
VIRAX does not guarantee!
4 Maintenance and care
To maintain the operativeness of the machine the following instructions must be followed:

Keep the guide rods for the skids or for the heating element holder and milling unit free of
dirt.

The electric drives of the trimmer and heating element must be operated only with the
voltage stated on the type plate.

To obtain perfect welding results it is required to keep the heating element clean. When its
surface is damaged, the heating element must be recoated or exchanged. Material
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