SIP FX1000 User guide

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SIP Industrial Products Limited

Gelders Hall Road

Shepshed
Loughborough

Leicestershire
LE12 9NH
United Kingdom

For help or advice please contact
your distributor, or sip directly on:

Tel.: [phone]

Email:
[email protected]
or

[email protected]

www.sip-group.com

Please read and fully understand the instructions in this manual before

operation. Keep this manual safe for future reference.

SIP FX100 Welding Fume Extractor

SIP Code 05815

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INDEX

Page Descripon

4 - 10 Safety Instrucons

10 Guarantee
11 Technical Specicaon
12 Geng To Know Your Fume Extractor
13 Operang Instrucons

14 - 17 Maintenance

18 Wiring Diagram

19 Troubleshoong

20 Parts Informaon
22 UK Declaraon Of Conformity
23 EU Declaraon Of Conformity

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SAFETY SYMBOLS USED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL

Danger / Cauon: Risk of electrical injury or damage.

Danger / Cauon: Risk of injury or damage.

Danger / Cauon: Risk of personal injury and / or the possibility of dam-

age.
ATTENTION: draws aenon to situaons and problems associated with

the eciency of the machine that do not aect the safety of people.

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Note: Supplementary informaon

ENVIRONMENT: draws aenon to behaviors and procedures to limit the

environmental impact related to the use of the machine.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not use the machine in places where there is a risk of explosion or re. Do
not approach the machine with naked ames or other.

• Use the machine in a dry environment, not subject to condensaon phenome­na of atmospheric humidity and protected from direct exposure to atmospher­ic agents and sunlight.

• Always use the machine in adequate lighng condions. The environment of

use must be well venlated and in compliance with the regulaons in force on

hygiene and safety at work.

• Do not use the machine in harsh environmental condions: the ambient tem­perature must be between 5 ° C and 40 ° C, with a humidity level less than
80%.

• Check that the electrical power supply system of the machine is up to standard
and equipped with appropriate protecon devices against current leakage and
short circuit.

• The use of the product must be preceded by adequate sta training and by

reading this User Manual.

• The machine can be used as a portable unit for the extracon, ltraon and
deodorisaon of welding fumes in the electronics industry in general, in
body shop departments and for small welds.

• The use of the machine is allowed only to adult and responsible operators,
properly trained.

• The machine must be handled with cauon, respecng the rules given in this
manual.

• Aer use, do not leave the exible hose unaended on the ground, as it

maybe a trip hazard or get damaged.

• Handle the hose and the cap using protecve gloves in order to avoid burns
due to the high temperatures that can be reached in condions of prolonged
use.

• Do not carry out repairs or modicaons to the machine.

• Do not carry out maintenance when the machine is running. To clean the

machine, do not use corrosive or harmful detergents.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• In case of breakdown or malfuncon of the machine DO NOT USE IT AND
CLEARLY LABEL IT AS OUT OF THE SERVICE. Contact our Customer Service for
any repairs.

• Wear suitable personal protecve equipment (PPE) during use, maintenance
and cleaning of the machine.

• During the maintenance phases, do not disperse any residues in the surround-

ing environment, but comply with the current regulaons.

WELDING

• The intended use of the machine is the sucon of welding fumes in industry

and automove workshops: it is forbidden to use it to suck up other sub
stances (dust, liquids, vapors, etc.), especially if ammable, explosive, corro
sive, etc

• The machine must only be used in a work environment protected from at-

mospheric agents.

• The machine must be used with cauon, making sure that the power supply
cable and exible hose are not placed in dangerous areas or where they can
hinder other operators.

• The machine was not designed to be used in a potenally explosive atmos­phere: its use in environments where there is a risk of re or explosion is
prohibited.

• The nozzle must allow the entry of air at room temperature in a rao of 1: 1

with the aspirated fumes. This is necessary to lower the average tempera-

ture of the sucked gases, preserving the life of the internal components of
the machine.

• It is forbidden to use it with systems for capturing and conveying the ow
rate that do not allow the entry of air at room temperature as prescribed.

• SIP Industrial Products disclaims any liability for damage to the machine it­self, to people or property caused by the incorrect use of the collecon cap
or the use of inappropriate hoods.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL

• ELECTRICAL RISK:

• It is forbidden to perform repairs or maintenance on the machine when it is

connected to the electrical power system; however, should it be necessary
to operate with the machine powered on, this pracce can only be carried
out by Qualied Personnel, with experse in the electrotechnical eld, or by
SIP Industrial Products / SIP Service Agent.

• Adopt all the precauons according to the regulaons in force if you have to
operate with the machine powered on: wear insulang gloves and shoes and
use insulang mats and insulated tools. Also check that the system to which
the machine is connected is protected from leaks and short circuits, as re­quired by current legislaon

• RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION:

• The machine cannot be used in environments with a high risk of re or ex-

plosion. It is forbidden to store, even temporarily, potenally ammable or

deagrang substances in the rooms where the exhaust gas extracon sys­tem is installed.

• RISK OF BURNS:

• During work operaons, the machine, especially on the exhaust side, can

reach high temperatures with consequent risk of burns. Use heat-resistant
gloves for handling the machine.

• RISK OF FAILURE OR MALFUNCTIONING:

• Long use of the machine in parcularly severe environmental condions

(brackish environment, excessive temperature, condensaon, presence of

dust, exposure to atmospheric agents, etc.), can cause malfuncons or fail­ures of the product and compromise its safety.

• Respect the requirements indicated in the "Safety Warnings" relang to the
work environment, reported in this User Manual.

• RISK OF INCORRECT INTERPRETATION OF SAFETY LABELS:

• Following the idencaon of the main sources of danger that emerged

from the Risk Analysis, Safety Sckers, with unied symbols, were applied to
the machine to signal these sources of danger. Over me, these sckers can
become illegible or dicult to interpret due to aging or wear.

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• The user is required to immediately replace the Safety Sckers that become
illegible due to aging, wear or damage.

Danger: Risk of Electric Shock. Electrocuon risk around the mains
input and socket. Do not touch electrical parts. Do not exnguish
electrical res using water, use an appropriate exnguisher.

Danger: Risk of Burns from contact with Hot Surfaces.During nor­mal work operaons the machine casing, especially on the exhaust
side, and the acvated carbon lter can reach temperatures above
60 ° C with consequent risk of burns.

Warning: Always use appropriate personal protecve equipment

(PPE) .

• The SIP FX100 machine is accompanied by this User Manual which con­tains the technical informaon, gures, instrucons and warnings neces­sary for correct use of the product.

• The User Manual must accompany the machine throughout its life cycle,

even in the event of sale or transfer; must be stored in such a way as to
ensure its integrity and must be easily accessible in case of need (it is
advisable to keep a copy near the machine).

• The purpose of this document is the transmission of the informaon nec­essary for the competent and safe use of the product and therefore must
be made available to all personnel who work with the machine and its
systems (Plant Manager, User, Maintenance Technician and Qualied
Personnel machine installaon, power supply and commissioning).

• In the event that this manual is lost or damaged, it is recommended to

DOCUMENTATION

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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request a new copy directly from SIP Industrial Products Ltd or our web­site.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DELIVERY, TRANSPORT & HANDLING

• Upon delivery, the machine is contained in a single package. Upon receipt of
the goods, check that the packaging integrity and that there are no signs of

possible damage suered during transport; if necessary, before opening the

package, document the problems encountered with some photographs.

• In the event that the product is damaged, do not use and report the incident
to SIP Industrial Products .

• Arrange a place protected from bad weather to store the product waing for
the installaon, in case installaon is not immediate.

• The product cannot be exposed to bad weather, store and use it in a dry and
covered room.

• In case of damage to the product during transport, do not proceed with use

• For the transport operaon, the operator must unload the packaged ma-

chine using a suitable means for liing.

• Remove the packaging only at the me of nal commissioning of the ma­chine and dispose of the materials in accordance with current regulaons.

• The loading and unloading operaons and subsequent handling must be
performed keeping the machine in its original packaging and using an appro­priate liing device.

• Make sure that the liing means are suitable for the weight of the machine

and carry out handling in safe condions, in accordance with the provisions
of current legislaon.

• Personnel not involved in the operaon must keep a safe distance. Check
that there are no objects resng on the machine and that the moving parts
have been xed. The oor must be at, clean and free of residues

• When opening the packaging, the operator must check that all machine
components are present and that they have not been damaged during
transport. If not, contact our dealer.

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• Connect the exible sucon hose to the machine's sucon duct and secure it
using the hose clamp supplied.

• Assemble the handle of the machine using the 2 screws supplied and a No. 6
Allen key.

• Do not leave the packaging elements (cellophane, wood, cardboard, etc.)
within the reach of children, as they are potenal sources of danger.

• Do not dispose of the packaging materials in the environment. The packaging
must be done in accordance with the regulaons.

GUARANTEE

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This SIP FX100 welding fume extractor is covered by a 24 month parts and labour

warranty covering failure due to manufacturers defects. .

This does not cover failure due to misuse or operang the extractor outside the
scope of this manual - any claims deemed to be outside the scope of the warranty
may be subject to charges Including, but not limited to parts, labour and carriage
costs.

Failure to regularly clean your extractor will shorten its working life and reduce
performance.

Failure to clean and / or replace the lters regularly will impact the life of the mo-

tor, and excess ingress or damaged caused by ingress to the motor will not be cov­ered under the warranty.

The warranty does not cover consumable items such as hoses, lters etc and also
components subject to normal wear & tear.

NOTE: Proof of purchase will be required before any warranty can
be honoured. .

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

The SIP FX100 machine described in this manual is a portable unit for the extrac­on, ltraon and deodorisaon of welding fumes in industry, automove work­shops and for small welding fabricators.

05815 SIP FX100 Welding Fume Extractor
Supply Voltage 230V / 50Hz
Motor Power 1100was
Weight 18kg
Maximum Flow Rate 163m3/Hour
Maximum Pressure Drop 660mmH2O
Sound 73dBA
Diameter of Sucon Hose 60mm

Length of Sucon Hose 3mtrs

Diameter of Sucon Hood 100mm
Sucon Hose Bending Radius 42mm
Sucon Hose Working Temperature 90oC
Sucon Hose Maximum Temperature 120oC **
Filtering Material Cellulose
Filtering Surface Area 1.12m

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Dust Classicaon M

Acve Carbon Qty 2kg

** Peak Temperature of 120oC is intended for a maximum of 15seconds

The hood must allow the entry of air at room temperature in a rao
of 1: 1 with the aspirated fumes. This is necessary to lower the aver­age temperature of the extracted fumes, preserving the life of the
internal components of the machine.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FUME EXTRACTOR

The SIP FX100 machine described in this booklet is a portable unit for the extrac­on, ltraon and deodorisaon of welding fumes in industry, automove work­shops and for small welding fabricators.

Polluted air extracted by a brush motor with integrated aspirator posioned inside
the machine casing. Capture is done by an adjustable hood and through a 60mm
diameter exible hose which reaches a ltraon cartridge. Aer the fan, the fume

will be nally expelled. The nal deodorisaon is carried out through an acvated

carbon cell.

Item Descripon Item Descripon

1 Machine Casing 8 Handle

2 Adjustable Sucon Hood 9 Power Connecon - ON/OFF Switch
3 Fine Spark Arrestor 10 Sound-proong
4 Sucon Hose 11 Acvated Carbon Filter
5 Connecon 12 Exhaust Outlet
6 Main Filter Cartridge 13 Rubber Feet
7 Brush Sucon Motor 14 Mains Power Cable

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OPERATING INSTRUCTION

For correct use of the machine you must:

• Posion the machine near the source of the fumes, using the handle provid­ed.

• Posion the sucon hood of the machine at the point where you want to
extract the fumes using the magnec base supplied.

• Posion the hood no more than 4” / 100mm from the welding fume source.

• Connect the supplied cable to the machine's power socket Fig.1.

• Insert the plug into a suitable electrical socket (check that the power and

supply match the rang label).

• Press the ON/OFF switch into the “I” posion. The switch is located on the
le side of the machine when looking at it from the acvated carbon side
(exhaust ange). The switch itself will light up;

• When you have nished with the extracon press the ON/OFF switch into

the “0” posion.

• Disconnect the electric plug from the power socket and if necessary also
disconnect the electric cable from the power socket on the machine; posi­on the machine in such a way as not to cause obstacles and / or problems
and in such a way that it is not a source of danger to normal acvies.

Fig.1

At the end of its use, do not leave the hose and the power cable on the
ground as they could become a trip hazard or get damaged.

Wear heat resistant gloves & PPE to prevent burns from high tempera­tures that can reach the sucon cap and hose.

Protecon Fuse
Assembly

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MAINTENANCE

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

Descripon Frequency

Visual Inspecon of Sucon Hose Before every use

Hose Clamp Tightness Before every use

Mains ON/OFF Assembly Before every use
Mains Power Cable Before every use
Visual Inspecon of Filters Every 2 months
Cartridge Filter Replacement Every 6 months
Fine Hood Filter Replacement Every 6 months
Acve Carbon Filter Replacement Annually

NOTE: The frequency indicated is purely indicave and refers to
standard condions of use.

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REPLACING THE FILTERS

With use, the sucon capacity of the machine tends to decrease as a result of the

progressive clogging of the lters. They are not regenerable and must be periodically
replaced.

ATTENTION: The machine could contain dusts which is harmful to
health. Repair, maintenance, lter replacement cleaning operaons
must be carried out by suitably trained personnel equipped with ade­quate personal protecve equipment (PPE): Gloves, Goggles and Faci­al lter mask.

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MAINTENANCE

NOTE: Do not disperse the lters used in the environment.

Deliver them to specialised disposal companies in accordance with
current legislaon.

The cartridge lter is located inside the casing of the machine.

Access is from the sucon inlet, xed by means of a bayonet anchoring
system.
To replace it, follow the procedure below:-

• Remove the Sucon Intake Flange, unscrewing the self-tapping screws indi-
cated in Fig. A. Save the screws.

• Press the lter and, keep some pressure on it , turn it clockwise unl the
bayonet hooks disengage (about 1.5cm) (Fig. B);

• Remove and set aside the lter which will then be disposed of.

• Posion the new lter where the old one was, making sure that the 3 pins of

the bayonet coupling system correctly engage the 3 dedicated keyhole slots
(Fig. C);

• Press the lter and, keep some pressure on it, rotate it counterclockwise for
about 1.5cm in order to send the pins of the bayonet system into the dedi­cated seat (Fig. D);

• Check that the lter is correctly and rmly aached;

• Fix back the Sucon Intake Flange.

Fig. A

Fig. B

CARTRIDGE FILTER

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Fig. C

Fig. D

ACTIVE CARBON FILTER

The acvated carbon lter is posioned in view in the rear part of the ma
chine, Fig. E, previously referred to as the exhaust ange.
To replace the lter follow the procedure below:

• Remove and keep the 4 rubber feet and the xing screws of the lower
ange of the machine.

• Remove the lter xing screws.

• Remove the lter from its seat and put it to one side: aerwards dispose of

it following local guidelines.

• Place the new lter in place of the old one, making sure that the sealed
edge of the gasket is facing the outside of the machine, bung up to the
sheet metal ange of the machine casing.

• Pressing the lter downwards in order to compress the gasket, make 3
Ø3.5 holes on the 3 sides of the lter in correspondence with the slots on
the machine casing.

• Apply 3 of the previously removed screws and lock the lter;

• Reassemble the lower ange of the machine xing it with the screws previ-

ously removed.

MAINTENANCE

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MAINTENANCE

Fig. E

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WIRING DIAGRAM

The SIP FX100 machine is equipped with an electric power socket with ignion
switch, power light and protecon fuses.
By pressing the switch, it directly powers the electric motor, starng the sucon
operaons.
At the same me the red LED lights up to indicate that the machine is powered
and switched on.
The following diagram shows the electrical wiring of the machine.

Item Descripon

JL Electric Power Cable

QL Bi-Polar Switch

HL RED Switch LED
F1 6.3A Fuse

M1 Motor 1100wa

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Issue Remedy

Extractor fails to start

Blown Fuse

Voltage Too Low

Mains Cable Issue

Sucon Motor Issue

Test the fuse in the plug
& extractor.
Test Voltage.

Check & Replace.

Check & Replace.

The air is not su­ciently ltered

Ineecve lters Check the condion &

replace

The extractor has

poor / low sucon

Clogged / Dirty Filters

Physical Obstrucons

Damaged Hose

Motor Issue

Check the condion &
replace

Remove any foreign bod-

ies / obstrucons

Check hose and replace
if necessary

Check & Replace.

Circuit Breaker Trip-

ping

Earth Ground Fault

Motor Short Circuit

Check extractor insula­on with tester

Check and replace if nec-

essary

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PARTS INFORMATION

Item Descripon SIP Code

1 CARTRIDGE FILTER

WE08-00052

2 CARBON FILTER

WE08-00053

3 MOTOR

WE08-00054

4 SUCTION HOSE

WE08-00055

5 SUCTION HOOD C/W MAGNETIC BASE

WE08-00056

6 CARTRIDGE & CARBON FILTER KIT

WE08-00057

7 MAINS INPUT CABLE

WE08-00058

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NOTES

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UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We

SIP (Industrial Products) Ltd

Gelders Hall Road

Shepshed Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE12 9NH

England

As the manufacturer within England, Scotland and Wales, we declare that the

SIP FX100 Welding Fume Extractor : SIP Code 05815

Conforms to the requirements of the following regulaon(s), as indicated:

Electromagnec Compability Regulaons 2016

Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulaons 2008
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulaons 2016

The Restricon of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in

Electrical & Electronic Equipment Regulaons 2012

Signed.

Mr. Paul Ippaso

Managing Director
SIP (Industrial Products) Ltd
Date: 31 January 2024

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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We

SIP Machinery Europe Ltd

Quayside Business Park

Dundalk

County Louth

Republic of Ireland

As the manufacturer within England, Scotland and Wales, we declare that the

SIP FX100 Welding Fume Extractor : SIP Code 05815

Conforms to the requirements of the following direcve(s), as indicated:

EMC 2014/30/EU

Machinery Direcve 2006/42/EC

Low Voltage Direcve 2014/35/EU

RoHS 2011/65/EU & 2015/863/EU

Signed.

Mr. Paul Ippaso

Managing Director
SIP (Machinery Europe) Ltd
Date: 31 January 2024

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FOR HELP OR ADVICE ON THIS PRODUCT
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DISTRIBUTOR,
OR SIP

DIRECTLY ON:
TEL: [phone]
EMAIL:

[email protected]

or

[email protected]

www.sip-group.com

Please dispose of packaging for the product in a responsible
manner. It is suitable for recycling. Help to protect the envi­ronment, take the packaging to the local amenity tip and
place into the appropriate recycling bin.

Never dispose of electrical equipment or batteries in with
your domestic waste. If your supplier offers a disposal facility
please use it or alternatively use a recognised recycling agent.
This will allow the recycling of raw materials and help protect
the environment.

31January 2024