MIG-O-MAT Lotstar 141, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...getechnik GmbH Werksstrasse 20 DE 57299 Burbach Fon 49 0 2736 4154 0 Fax 49 0 2736 4154 99 info mig o mat com www mig o mat com Operating Instructions MIG O MAT L tstar 141 175 241 301 Hydrogen Solder...

Page 2: ...nit 15 5 2 Mounting of the unit top part 16 5 3 Filling of the reactor with electrolyte 18 5 4 Filling of the vaporizer glass with vaporizer liquid 20 5 5 Connecting the unit to the mains 22 5 6 Setti...

Page 3: ...idge in the dryer glass 37 8 2 Service indications display 38 8 3 Malfunctions and warnings 38 8 4 Trouble shooting 40 8 5 Repair 42 8 6 Transportation of the unit 42 8 7 Removal of electrolyte 43 8 8...

Page 4: ...ous countries The operator of the unit must ensure that all relevant local regulations concerning the prevention of accidents and the use of hazardous substances are known and observed MIG O MAT L tst...

Page 5: ...on the use and waste disposal of electrolytes Risk of fire and explosion The vaporizer liquid is a flammable substance Keep away from ignition sources while filling vaporizer liquid into the unit Avoi...

Page 6: ...at there is a sufficient distance between the flame and any flammable items Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation for all soldering and welding operations The manufacturer cannot be held liable...

Page 7: ...ng or welding job by the selection of a suitable nozzle size and the type of vaporizer liquid The fine adjustment of the quantity of delivered gas is carried out by the regulating wheel on the burner...

Page 8: ...an one workplace The operating pressure is variable and is automatically kept precisely at a constant value even when the ambient conditions change Additional advantages Very high safety standard in c...

Page 9: ...monitoring by means of safety pressure switch Temperature monitoring of the reactor and of the transformer Flame barrier backfire protection device integrated in burner hand piece Flame barrier backfi...

Page 10: ...ces of burner nozzles depending on type of unit gas hose 3 0 m long burner hand piece Torch stand with holder for nozzles filling funnel glass floating body for checking the electrolyte filling level...

Page 11: ...t and side view here L tstar 300 Unit top part with glasses for vaporizer liquid and condensate separator Moveable for an easy removal of the glasses Handles on both sides Operating panel with display...

Page 12: ...d temperature sensitive gas cut off Screw cap on filling duct for vaporizer liquid Screw connection for the gas hose at the reactor outlet Screw cap of filling duct for electrolyte for initial filling...

Page 13: ...13 4 7 Description of unit back Illustration 4 7 Mains socket with mains switch Mains switch as main switch for switching off the unit during longer operating stops e g overnight over the weekend etc...

Page 14: ...ay also shows service indications operating hours display language etc Key on off for switching the gas reactor on and off Menu selector key to call the following settings and display indications Oper...

Page 15: ...perated under permanent supervision only The workplace must allow free access to the unit The operator must be able to supervise the unit at all times Possible warning signals of the unit must be audi...

Page 16: ...10 mm or comparable suitable tool 1 fork wrench size 19 mm or comparable suitable tool Illustration 5 2 Correctly mounted and connected unit top part 1 Use the 4 cap nuts A to screw the unit top part...

Page 17: ...bH BA_L tstar_EN_Vers 07 2016 17 the screw connection fast to avoid leaks in the pressure system 4 Connect the gas hose of the burner hand piece to the outlet on the top part C The unit top part is mo...

Page 18: ...manufacturer or your supplier for information L tstar 141 L tstar 175 241 301 1 8 litre electrolyte solution 4 0 litre electrolyte solution 1 Unscrew the closing cap from the filling duct see illustra...

Page 19: ...Vers 07 2016 19 The glass float remains in the filling duct for future filling level checks 6 Screw the closing cap back onto the filling duct and tighten it 7 The filling process is now finished Illu...

Page 20: ...lling due to ignition sources around the workplace Keep away from ignition sources when the vaporizer glass is open or when you handle vaporizer liquid Risk of ignition of the flammable vaporizer liqu...

Page 21: ...these applications the vaporizer liquid can be removed from the vaporizer glass The high flame temperature which is necessary for the soldering of platinum can also be reached by the use of water in...

Page 22: ...conditions Use the mains cable delivered with the unit Plug the cable into the mains socket at the L tstar unit as shown in illustration 4 7 Then plug the mains plug into a freely accessible mains soc...

Page 23: ...fers to carry out a leak check Press the key No at the operating panel to stop the check Press the key at the operating panel twice Depending on the basic setting the display shows the following optio...

Page 24: ...lectrolyte filling level check The operator is asked to check the filling level of electrolyte solution in the reactor The electrolysis process reduces the quantity of electrolyte solution in the reac...

Page 25: ...y Yes at the operating panel You are now asked to check and confirm that the valve at the burner hand piece and the filling ducts at the reactor and the vaporizer glass are shut Close the burner valve...

Page 26: ...ered with a selection of nozzles of different sizes L tstar 141 0 6 mm G23 1 0 mm G19 L tstar 175 0 7 mm G22 1 2 mm G18 L tstar 241 0 8 mm G21 1 5 mm G17 L tstar 301 0 8 mm G21 1 8 mm G15 The use of l...

Page 27: ...to 200 mbar the minimum gas pressure is limited to 50 mbar The display shows the actual operating pressure in the top line e g 120 mbar If the set pressure value is changed e g to 140 mbar the reacto...

Page 28: ...to the holder delivered with the unit with burning flame Ensure that the burner flame cannot ignite any flammable substances even if the position of the burner tip changes It may be safer to extinguis...

Page 29: ...el When the ventilator for cooling the reactor has stopped running delayed shut off switch off the unit at the mains switch on the back of the unit If the unit is switched off at the mains switch afte...

Page 30: ...er flame ensure that the flame does not touch the nozzle This may burn out and damage the nozzle Stop the flame e g with a compressed air pulse The higher the gas pressure of the flame the easier this...

Page 31: ...oltage V 230 230 230 230 Power consumption W 900 1200 1800 2000 Mains fuse A 10 16 16 16 Max gas production l h 140 170 240 300 Max nozzle size 1 0 G19 1 2 G18 1 5 G17 1 8 G15 Workplaces 1x G19 1 0 6x...

Page 32: ...Keep unit away from ignition sources Do not light the filling duct with the burner flame Caution with open filling duct of the electrolyte reactor Risk of fire and explosion due to electrostatic disc...

Page 33: ...enance work read and observe the safety warnings given in section 8 1 e g protective goggles and gloves Check the filling level by means of the glass floating body only Do not light the filling duct w...

Page 34: ...t is no longer visible refill max 0 2 litre demineralized water 2 Switch on the unit at the on off key I O at the operating panel to start the gas production The filling duct can remain open Caution R...

Page 35: ...lly read and observe the safety instructions before you carry out this maintenance work 1 Extinguish the burner flame at the burner hand piece 2 Switch off the gas production at the on off key I O at...

Page 36: ...ad and observe the instructions given in section 9 3 1 Switch off the gas production at the on off key I O at the operating panel 2 Unscrew the fastening ring by turning it to the left see illustratio...

Page 37: ...ewing the fastening ring back to the right see illustration 8 1 3 E 8 1 5 Exchange of the filter cartridge in the dryer glass During operation of the unit the gas flowing through the unit is dried in...

Page 38: ...l tone can be silenced by pressing any key Operation of the unit may continue for a limited period of time Please contact your supplier or the manufacturer Caution The manufacturer cannot be held liab...

Page 39: ...as the ventilating device stops operating too If you feel uncomfortable due to a too noisy operating sound of the ventilating device switch the unit into stand by operating mode by pressing the on off...

Page 40: ...4 6 E and or the gas route between gas outlet illustration 5 2 B and hand piece are leaky Switch off the unit at the mains switch retighten the screw connections replace washers if necessary check th...

Page 41: ...the edge of the filling duct The flame is instable The nozzle is choked Clean or replace the nozzle The vaporizer liquid has been consumed Completely exchange the vaporizer liquid clean the glass The...

Page 42: ...6 Transportation of the unit For reasons of safety the unit must be shipped only when empty Electrolyte and vaporizer liquid are hazardous substances 1 Remove the electrolyte see section 8 7 2 Remove...

Page 43: ...hose by mouth To prevent dangerous causticization when handling electrolyte always wear protective gloves and goggles 1 Switch off the L tstar at the mains switch at the back of the unit 2 Open the s...

Page 44: ...eriod of time before you open the vaporizer glass container This will branch off any possible electrostatic charging of the operator without any risk 1 Switch off the gas production at the on off key...

Page 45: ...stand with holder for nozzles Nozzle set 0 6 1 0 x10mm 50 2517901 Extension of work station L tstar 175 consists of Micro torch with control valve cranked type T part 3m gas tube Torch stand with hold...

Page 46: ...18 50 25019120 Nozzle set 1 5 x 10 consisting of 5 pcs nozzles 1 5 x 10 G17 50 25019150 Nozzle set 1 8 x 10 consisting of 5 pcs nozzles 1 8 x 10 G15 50 25019180 Nozzle set 5 St 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 x 1...

Page 47: ...e cranked type for Nozzles up to 1 8 G15 50 2502410 Micro torch with control valve cranked type with exchangeable flame barrier for nozzles up to 1 0 G19 and use with flux 50 2502415 Flame barrier for...

Page 48: ...2520208 External booster for individual workstations As standard booster for L tstar 80 supplied with the unit or as additional booster in case of using flux e g for L tstar 141 301 Delivery incl spec...

Page 49: ...e device 30 900001 Trolley for L tstar 141 with 4 swivel rolls 2 lockable The trolley can be connected additionally without tools to the device 30 900001 Fan nozzle 6 x 0 7 10 for L tstar 241 301 50 2...

Page 50: ...ting emptying the glass without disassembly 50 25164165 Glass cylinder for gas dryer with drain cock Additional cost for new L tstar with shut off valve and glass protector emptying the glass without...

Page 51: ...ompanies Waste number 20 01 15 Alkalines Containers can also be returned free of charge when they are completely empty Rinse the containers with water before you return them for waste disposal Neutral...

Page 52: ...Manufacturer s contact address MIG O MAT Mikrof getechnik GmbH Werksstrasse 20 DE 57299 Burbach Telefon 49 0 2736 4154 0 Telefax 49 0 2736 4154 99 info mig o mat com www mig o mat com Subject to techn...