FRIATEC FRIAMAT, FRIAMAT LE, FRIAMAT L, FRIAMAT E Operating Instructions Manual

Technical Equipment FRIALEN®/FRIAFIT

Operating Instructions

FRIAMAT® Fusion Units

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Contents Page

1. SAFETY 4

1.1 Dangers 4

1.2 Safety hints and tips 4

1.3 Use in accordance with the requirements 5

1.4 Sources of Danger 6

1.5 Permitted users 6

1.6 Dangers from electrical power 6

1.7 Emissions 7

1.8 Safety precautions on site 8

1.9 Signal equipment 8

1.10 Emergencies 8

2. TECHNICAL DATA / TRANSPORT / COMMISSIONING 9

2.1 Technical data 9

2.2 Transport / storage / despatch 10

2.3 Setting up / connection 10

2.4 Putting into service 10

3. BASIC SETTINGS 11

3.1 Explanation of the function buttons 11

3.2 Date and time 12

3.3 Setting the signal volume 12

3.4 Setting the language 13

4. OPERATION 14

4.1 Construction / components 14

4.2 Functional principles 14

4.3 Fusion operating procedure 14

4.4 Preparation 14

4.5 Reading in the bar code 15

4.6 Starting the fusion process 16

4.7 Display voltage and frequency 17

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5. AUXILIARY FUNCTION (ONLY FOR DOCUMENTATION UNITS) 18

5.1 Documentation 18

5.1.1 Switching on 18

5.1.2 Switching off 18

5.2 Operator’s Pass 19

5.3 Commission Numbers 20

5.3.1 Specifying and saving a commission number 20

5.3.2 Selecting saved commission numbers 21

5.3.3 Deleting saved commission numbers 21

5.3.4 Altering currently set (activated) commission numbers 22

5.3.5 Deactivating commission numbers 22

5.4 Info-text 22

5.5 Fusion Report 23

5.5.1 Print / delete the whole content of the memory 23

5.5.2 Printing out and deleting individual commission numbers 24

5.5.3 Deleting data without printing out the logs. 25

6. MAINTENANCE / TAKING OUT OF SERVICE 25

6.1 Warranty 25

6.2 Care and Maintenance instructions 25

6.3 Checking the reader wand 26

6.4 Taking out of service 26

7. OPERATING FAULTS 26

7.1 Faults when reading in the bar code 26

7.2 Emergency Input 26

7.3 Overheating 27

7.4 Fusion interruption 27

7.5 Fault messages / Warning messages 28

8. APPENDIX 30

8.1 Recommended accessories (options) 30

8.2 Authorised Service Centres world-wide 31

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1. Safety

1.1 Dangers

The fusion units of the FRIAMAT® Family are constructed using state of the
art technology and in accordance with recognised safety rules, and are fitted
with the appropriate protective equipment. In addition to this the fusion units
of the FRIAMAT® Family are entitled to carry the TÜV GS Test Symbol as a
result of tests in line with the German Equipment Safety Law.
The fusion units of the FRIAMAT® Family have been checked for function and
for safety before being delivered. Incorrect operation or misuse, however,
can mean potential danger to

- the health of the operator,

- your FRIAMAT® model or other property of the user,

- the efficient operation of your FRIAMAT® model

All personnel who are in any way involved with the commissioning, operation,
maintenance or repair of the FRIAMAT® must

- be suitably qualified and

- comply precisely with these operating instructions.

This affects YOUR safety !

1.2 Safety hints and tips

This operating instruction employs the following SYMBOLS with WARNING
NOTES:

DANGER ! Describes an impending threat of danger !

Non-compliance with this instruction can result in severe damage to health
and property.

WARNING ! Describes a dangerous situation !

Non-compliance with this instruction can cause slight injuries or damage to
property

IMPORTANT ! Designates user tips and other useful information

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1.3 Use in accordance with the requirements

The fusion units of the FRIAMAT® Family are exclusively for use in the fusion
of

- FRIALEN Safety Fittings with HD-PE pressure pipes (SDR 17-7)
and

- FRIAFIT Sewage Fittings with HD-PE sewage pipes (SDR 17 - 32)

Your FRIAMAT® model can also be used with fittings from other manufacturers
as long as they have been provided by the manufacturer with a bar code 2/5
interleaved to ANSI HM 10.8 M - 1983 or ISO CD 13950/08.94.

Using in according with the requirements also includes observing

- all the directions in this Operating Instruction and also

- the guidelines from the DVGW Code of Practice, from the DVS, the UVV
and the appropriate national and local regulations.

IMPORTANT ! Any other usage does not comply with the requirements !

FRIATEC AG accepts no liability for use which does not comply with the
requirements:

- Modifications or alterations are not permitted for safety reasons

- The fusion units of the FRIAMAT® Family must only be opened by an
electrical specialist

- Fusion with fusion units of the FRIAMAT® Family whose lead seals are
broken will render all claims for warranty and liability null and void.

Other examples of uses which contravene the requirements:

- use as a battery charger

- use as a power supply for heaters of any type

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1.4 Sources of Danger

- Damaged connection leads and extension cables must be replaced
immediately

- Do not either remove safety devices or put them out of action

- Eliminate known faults immediately

- Do not leave your FRIAMAT® model unattended

- Keep away from flammable liquids / gases

- Do not operate in an Ex-environment

1.5 Permitted users

Only trained personnel may work with your FRIAMAT® model. The operator is
responsible for third parties in the working area The user must:

- make the operating instruction available to the operator and

- satisfy himself that the latter has read and understood them

1.6 Dangers from electrical power

- Do not use any damaged connecting cables

- Check the connection leads for damage

- Pull out the power supply plug before all care and maintenance work !

- Only have servicing, maintenance and repairs carried out by authorised
service centres

- Only connect the fusion units of the FRIAMAT® Family to the supply
voltage stated on the rating plate

WARNING ! Distribution points on the construction site: Comply with

the regulations on circuit breakers

Outdoors (on construction sites) sockets must be fitted with earth leakage
circuit breakers. If using generators the DVGW Work Sheet GW 308 and
VDE 0100 Part 728 must be complied with. The generator output rating
required is dependent on the power requirements for the largest fitting being
used, on connection conditions, ambient conditions and the actual generator
type (its control characteristics). Since generators from different model ranges
exhibit very different control characteristics the suitability of a generator
cannot always be guaranteed by the specified rated output alone.

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In the event of doubt (e.g. when purchasing new) ask the authorised service
centre or request the “Positive Generator List” from FRIATEC AG.

Only use generators whose operating frequency lies within the range from
45 - 66 Hz.

First start the generator and let it run for half a minute. Set the off-load voltage
if necessary and limit it to the voltage specified in the technical data. !
Generator (mains) fuse max. 16 A (slow acting)

IMPORTANT ! Before starting the fusion process always check the input

voltage for your FRIAMAT® model from the Technical
Data (See Section 2.1 and 4.7)

If using an extension cable make sure the cross section is adequate:

- 2.5 mm2 up to 50 m and

-4 mm2 up to 100 m length.

Always unroll the cable fully before use. ! Do not connect any other equipment
to the same generator whilst fusion is taking place ! At the end of the fusion
operation first disconnect the power cable to the generator and then shut off
the generator.

DANGER ! Risk to life ! Never open your FRIAMAT® model whilst it is

connected to the power supply !

The fusion units of the FRIAMAT® Family are must only be opened by
specialist personnel from a recognised service centre !

1.7 Emissions

The (equivalent) continuous noise level from all fusion units of the FRIAMAT
Family is below 70 dB(A). When working in a quiet environment the effect of
the signal tone on the “Loud” setting is very loud. For this reason the signal
tone is adjustable (loud / quiet)

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1.8 Safety precautions on site

IMPORTANT ! All the fusion units of the FRIAMAT® Family are splash

proofed. They must not be, however, dipped in water.

1.9 Signal equipment

The fusion units of the FRIAMAT® Family confirm certain operating processes
with an acoustic signal tone (1, 2, 5 tones or a continuous tone). These
signals have the following meanings:

Signal tone x 1 means: Confirmation of reading in a bar code
Signal tone x 2 means: Fusion process ended.
Signal tone x 3 means: Supply voltage too low / too high.
Signal tone x 5 means: Warning - Fault. Look at the display !

1.10 Emergencies

In an emergency switch the master switch to “OFF” immediately and
disconnect your FRIAMAT® model from the power supply ! The fusion units of
the FRIAMAT® Family can be stopped by:

- operating the master switch

- pulling out the power supply plug

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2. Technical data / Transport / Commissioning

2.1 Technical data

FRIAMAT

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FRIAMAT®E FRIAMAT®L FRIAMAT®LE

Input voltage range AC 200 V.-. 260 V AC 200 V.-. 260 V AC 200 V.-. 260 V AC 200 V.-. 260 V

Frequency range 44 Hz... 66 Hz 44 Hz... 66 Hz 44 Hz... 66 Hz 44 Hz... 66 Hz

Current consumption AC 16 A max. AC 16 A max. AC 16 A max. AC 16 A max.

Power 3.5 kW 3.5 kW 3.0 kW 3.0 kW

Generator rated output 1~
d20 - d160 AC 2.4 kW AC 2.4 kW AC 2.4 kW * AC 2.4 kW *
d180 - d630 AC 4.0 kW AC 4.0 kW
(mechanical governor)
d180 - d630 AC 4.0 kW AC 5.0 kW
(electronic governor)

Equipment fuse 16 A slow acting 16 A slow acting 16 A slow acting 16 A slow acting

Casing Enclosure class Enclosure class Enclosure class Enclosure class

IP 54 DIN 40 050 IP 54 DIN 40 050 IP 54 DIN 40 050 IP 54 DIN 40 050
Protection class I Protection class I Protection class I Protection class I
DIN 57 700 DIN 57 700 DIN 57 700 DIN 57 700

Connection cable 5 m with 5 m with 5 m with 5 m with

contoured plug contoured plug contoured plug contoured plug

Fusion cable 4 m with Ø 4 mm 4 m with Ø 4 mm 4 m with Ø 4 mm 4 m with Ø 4 mm

fittings plug fittings plug fittings plug fittings plug

Bar code Code 2/5 Code 2/5 Code 2/5 Code 2/5

interleaved to interleaved to interleaved to interleaved to
ANSI HM 10.8M - ANSI HM 10.8M - ANSI HM 10.8M - ANSI HM 10.8M ­1983, ISO CD 1983, ISO CD 1983, ISO CD 1983, ISO CD
13950/08.94 13950/08.94 13950/08.94 13950/08.94

Working temperature range -20 °C ... +50 °C** -20 °C ... +50 °C** -20 ° C ... +50 °C** -20 °C ... +50 °C**

Fusion current monitoring Short circuit 110 A Short circuit 110 A Short circuit 110 A Short circuit 110 A

Open circuit Open circuit Open circuit Open circuit

0.25 x I

N

0.25 x I

N

0.25 x I

N

0.25 x I

N

Printer interface Parallel - Parallel -

(D-Sub 25) (D-Sub 25)

Fusion voltage max. AC 48 V max. AC 48 V max. AC 48 V max. AC 48 V

Dimensions 370x280x480 mm 370x280x480 mm 350x260x450 mm 350x260x450 mm
W x D x H

Weight 19 kg 19 kg 14 kg 14 kg

Weight with transport box 23 kg 23 kg 18 kg 18 kg

*: The FRIAMAT®L / LE is only suitable for domestic connections and distribution pipes up to

d110, plus saddle components of all sizes

** : When fusing fittings from other manufacturers always take heed of the details given on the

working temperature range.

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2.2 Transport / storage / despatch

Your FRIAMAT® model is delivered in a transport box. There are no particular
requirements for unpacking, or for (temporary) storage in the transport box.
Storage temperature - 20 °C to + 70 °C

WARNING ! Do not damage the front face of your FRIAMAT® model !

Always despatch in the transport box.

2.3 Setting up / connection

If protected from rain and wet your FRIAMAT® model can be set up and
operated out of doors.

- Set up the FRIAMAT® on level ground (as near horizontal as possible).

- Ensure that generator is fused with a 16 A minimum (slow acting) fuse.

- Plug the mains plug into the mains socket or connect to the generator.

- If necessary use an extension cable, ensuring that the cross section is
adequate (see section 2.1 “Technical Data”).

- Always comply with the operating instructions for the generator.

WARNING ! Always unroll the cable before use

2.4 Putting into service

WARNING ! Charring ! Dirty contacts can char the plug.

The contact surfaces of the fitting and the fusion plug must always be clean.

- Remove any existing deposits thoroughly

- Protect the plug from contamination, replacing it if necessary

- Check the fusion plugs and contact sockets on the fitting for dirt, and only
then make the connection

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3. Basic Settings

3.1 Explanation of the function buttons

The fusion units of the FRIAMAT® Family have 6 function buttons. Please take
note of the diagram below and the basic explanation of the buttons,

START STOPINFO

SET RESMENU

START: The START button is green in colour. It is used to start a fusion

process, to confirm messages and to call up / select menu functions.
The START button also moves the cursor in the display to the left
when entering characters (e.g. entering notes, date).

STOP: The STOP button is red in colour. It is used to cancel a fusion

process, in some menus to select menu functions and generally to
end menu functions. The STOP button also moves the cursor in the
display to the right when entering characters (e.g. entering notes,
date).

INFO: The INFO button is yellow or grey in colour depending on the

model. It is used to call up current information (voltage / frequency,
date / time, ambient temperature, fusion operator, language) or to
scroll through the individual menus. When entering characters (e.g.
entering notes, date) the setting of the required character is made
with the INFO button.

SET: The SET button is grey in colour. It is used to save settings.
MENU: The MENU button is yellow or grey in colour depending on the

model. It is used to call up the main menu and to scroll through the
individual menus. When entering characters (e.g. entering notes,
date) the setting of the required character is made with the MENU
button.

RES: The RES button is grey in colour. It is used to cancel an input

process.

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