Plymovent T-FLEX/CW, User Manual

0507291010/260411/A T-Flex/CW

EN - 12

Fig. 4.5: Mounting of the extraction hood

5.1

Controls

The T-Flex/CW is provided with a handle for easy positioning 
and a throttle valve for adjustment of the airflow. All movement 
of the arm is controlled from the hood.

Fig. 5.1

A Rotary knobs for adjustment of throttle valve.
B Handle for positioning of the extraction arm and hood. 
   

Fig. 5.1: Controls

5.2

Use

•

Using the handle (ref. Fig. 5.1B), position the hood of the 
extraction arm in the desired position at approx. 15-50 cm 
(6-20 in.) from the source of fume.

•

Open the throttle valve (ref. Fig. 5.1A).

•

Turn on the connected extraction fan; refer to the 
corresponding manual.

•

Start welding.

•

If desired, adjust the airflow by turning the rotary knob of 
the throttle valve.

•

Turn off the connected extraction fan approx. 20 seconds 
after finishing welding; refer to the corresponding manual.

The product has been designed to function without problems for 
a long time with a minimum of maintenance. In order to 
guarantee this some simple, regular maintenance and cleaning 
activities are required which are described in this chapter. If you 
observe the necessary caution and carry out the maintenance at 
regular intervals, any problems occuring will be detected and 
corrected before they lead to a total breakdown.

The indicated maintenance intervals can vary depending on the 
specific working and ambient conditions. Therefore it is 
recommended to thoroughly inspect the complete product once 
every year beside the indicated periodic maintenance. For this 
purpose contact your supplier. 
  

5

USE

WARNING!

During use, always use Personal Protective Equipment 
(PPE) to avoid injury. This also applies for persons who 
enter the work area.

Retraction movement must happen slowly to allow 
counterweight to descend. 

A

A

B

6

MAINTENANCE

WARNING!

Overdue maintenance can cause fire. 

Component

Action

Frequency: 

every # months

#= 3

# = 6

Outside arm

Check and clean with a non-

aggressive detergent.

X

Flexible hoses

Check for cracks or damages. 

Replace if necessary.

X

Inside arm

Check and clean thoroughly.

X

Arm movement

Check horizontal, vertical and 

diagonal arm movement. If 

necessary, adjust the spring 

and, in the last resort, the 

friction. 

Refer to Fig. V on page 39; 

A = spring; B = friction. 

X

Rotatable hood

Check the functioning of the 

hood hinge. If necessary, adjust 

the friction. 

Refer to Fig. IV on page 39; 

A = vertical movement; 

B = horizontal movement.

X

Check the functioning of the 

throttle valve; refer to Fig. 5.1A.

X