Pro Wedge XL Manual PDF
Pro Wedge XL Manual PDF
Pro Wedge XL Manual PDF
Model: 500-0100XL
Geomembrane Wedge Welder
Operator’s Manual
Copyright 2005 by DEMTECH Services, Inc.
All Right Reserved
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Scope of Manual:
This manual contains procedures for general unpacking,
set-up, and operation of your DEMTECH Services, Inc. Pro-Wedge XL .
The text of this publication, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced or transmitted in any
form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, storage in
an information retrieval system, or otherwise, without prior written permission of DEMTECH
Services, Inc.
Notice
Patents have been granted and/or patent applications are pending or are in the process of
preparation on all DEMTECH Services, Inc. developments.
The material in the manual is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without
notice.
DEMTECH Services, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this
manual.
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Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………….…..………………….......ii
1.2 Maintenance………………………………………………….…………….….1
Appendix C, Warranty……………………………………………………..…..………….…13
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Safety Precautions
Safety precautions for operating personnel:
WARNING 1: Operating personnel should perform only the procedures described and
recommended in this manual. Only qualified service personnel familiar with electrical shock
hazards and mechanical entanglement hazards present inside the equipment should perform
disassembly or corrective maintenance of the equipment.
WARNING 2: To avoid shock hazards, the equipment must be grounded with an adequate earth
ground in accordance with local and national electrical codes.
WARNING 3: The locations of potentially dangerous voltages and other hazards are identified
and labeled on the equipment. Be careful to observe these warnings when installing, operating,
maintaining or servicing the equipment. Observe all warnings in this manual.
WARNING 4: Make sure to turn off the equipment power and remove the ~ (ac) line cord from
the power outlet before attempting to service the equipment. Do not perform service unless you
are qualified and trained to do so.
CAUTION 1: Observe the precautions given on the equipment and within this manual to prevent
damage to the equipment.
CAUTION 2: Before connecting the equipment to its electrical power source, check that the ~
(ac) voltage, frequency and current to be supplied to the equipment are correct and match the
serial plate affixed to the system.
CAUTION 3: Use proper handling and packaging procedures for Electro-Static Discharge
(ESD) sensitive circuit boards. Assume that all circuit boards are sensitive to potential damage
from ESD.
CAUTION 4: Unauthorized personnel should not remove from the equipment those panels or
covers that are provided for protection and/or require a tool to remove.
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Section 1: General Safety Information
The Pro-Wedge XL is a high voltage piece of equipment. Always disconnect the power source
before performing service and maintenance to the unit. Never pull or carry welder by the power
cord or electrical connection. Always keep slack in extension cord while in operation to avoid
damage to the power connection. Keep hands and other body parts clear of heating wedge and
elements when hot. Always use Pro-Wedge XL in a well-ventilated area when welding materials
such as PVC that produce toxic fumes. Do not inhale toxic fumes when present. Do not operate
near flammable materials. Do not apply flammable liquids to seam area. Allow unit to cool down
for at least 5 minutes before putting back into shipping/storage case. Protect unit from exposure to
direct rainfall or standing water. Never attempt to weld in standing water.
The Pro-Wedge XL has been manufactured according to the latest technology and current safety
regulations. However, improper use or abuse may lead to hazardous conditions for the user or
third party or damage to the unit.
Always have this manual handy at the location where the Pro-Wedge XL is being used so that it
can be referred to quickly and easily.
The technician assigned to operate this welder must have read through and become familiar with
this manual before starting work, particularly the section on safety.
Do not make changes or modifications to the Pro-Wedge XL relative to safety without contacting
the manufacturer for advice.
1.2. Maintenance
Maintenance, inspection and adjustment of the Pro-Wedge XL may only be carried out by
qualified personnel. Before removing or installing spare parts or performing other repair
operations to the Pro-Wedge XL, consult the manufacturer for advice on proper procedures. This
will help insure a safe and successful outcome. Always make sure all screw connections are tight
before attempting to operate the unit after maintenance or repair. Also make sure all covers,
guards, and other safety devices have been reinstalled before use.
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Section 2: Unpacking, Power Connection, and Accessories
2.1. Unpacking
The Pro-Wedge XL hot wedge welder is delivered to you in a sturdy, reusable shipping/storage
case. The custom foam insert protects the unit from damage during shipping and should be left in
the case at all times. When the unit is out of the case, make sure the lid is closed to avoid dirt, dust
and rain from getting inside. Once the Pro-Wedge XL has been removed from the case, it is ready
for use except for any necessary set-up adjustments. For set-up procedure, refer to the set-up
adjustment section in this manual.
The Pro-Wedge XL is a duel voltage machine and is supplied with an appropriate U.S. plug-end
according to the specified operating voltage per customers request at time of purchase. The
supplied plug-end can be replaced by the customer as long as the new one is rated at a minimum of
20 amps.
The voltage requirement of your Pro-Wedge XL hot wedge welder depends on voltage specified
when ordered. If you intend to operate your welder on 220vac, it will operate properly with
voltage ranging from 208vac to 240vac. If you intend to operate your welder on 110vac it will
operate properly with voltage ranging from 104vac to 125vac.
Note:
The above operating voltage ranges refer to actual voltage at point of welder plug-in. In other
words, the voltage under load at the welder end of extension cord. To measure voltage under load,
connect the welder to the extension cord and generator that will be used. Start the generator and
turn both welder power switches to the on position. While the number 1 indicator light on the
temperature controller is illuminated and the wedge is heating, separate the plug at the end of the
welders power cord just enough to expose the prongs. Using a digital voltmeter, measure the
voltage under load between the hot and neutral prong for 110v operation and both hot prongs for
220v operation.
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2.4. Generator Recommendation
If using house power from a building circuit, please contact the manufacturer for advice on plug
and cord configuration. In-field generators should be rated for at least 3500 watts, however a
rating of 5000 watts or more is recommended in order to obtain the best welder performance and
temperature control. As a rule, the higher the wattage of the generator, the better the performance
of the welder. Keep in mind that the length and wire gauge of the extension cord being used
combined with the capacity of the generator will ultimately determine the operating voltage
reaching the welder.
Extension cords should be at least 12 gauge and regardless of overall length should
have a minimum of plug-end connections.
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Section 3: Set-Up Procedure
SET-UP PROCEDURE
The initial set-up of the Pro-Wedge XL is by far the most critical aspect of not only quality
welding results, but also wear and tear on the unit itself. Adjusting the Pro-Wedge XL too tightly
can result in excessive wear on drive-train parts, such as gears, chains, sprockets, etc.
*** Refer to Figures 1 through 7, page 8-11 of this manual throughout procedure***
From the same mil thickness material as that to be welded, cut 2 pieces approximately 4” X 18”,
and 3 smaller pieces approximately ½” X 6”. These 5 pieces of material will be used as “gauges”
for setting the 3 adjustments.
B. Place two of the 1/2” X 6” pieces of material, each folded in half, between the Nip Rollers,
Figure (2) 1. This is to simulate 2 layers of material between the rollers. Be sure these
pieces do not extend past the Nip Rollers into the machine. Rotate the nip Pressure Cam
Fig (2) 2, to the corresponding mil thickness position indicated on the side of the pressure
cam by rotating the Nip Pressure Cam Lever Fig (2) 3, Clockwise.
C. Move the Wedge, to the ENGAGED/ Welding Position by rotating the Wedge
Engagement Handle, Figure (7) 2, counter-clock-wise. With a 5mm hex wrench, adjust the
wedge as needed, up or down, to center the Wedge between the Nip Rollers. See Fig. (7)
3., for adjustment Bolt Location. (Clock-wise rotation lowers wedge)
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3.2 Adjustment #2: Wedge Forward Travel
Before beginning this adjustment make sure the lock in handle has no free play. If it does
you will need to tighten the pinion gear set screw. Fig (6) 2.
This adjustment controls how close the Wedge is to the Nip Rollers when it is in the
ENGAGED/WELDING position.
A. To adjust clearance, refer to Fig (4), pull out the wedge Lock –in Plunger (1) on the
Wedge Engagement Handle (2), rotate the handle to a central position between the
Hold-down Screws (3), Loosen the screws and rotate the handle counter-clockwise
until the lock-in Plunger drops into the Lock-in Hole (4). (The Lock-In plate should
now rotate with the engagement handle.)
NOTE: Position the Wedge so the distance between the upper tip of the Wedge to the Upper
Nip Roller is the same distance as between the two Nip Rollers (twice the thickness of the
material you will be welding). This same clearance should also be maintained between the
lower tip of the Wedge and the Lower Nip Roller.
DISTANCE #2
UPPER CONTOUR (SAME AS DISTANCE #1)
ROLLER ASSY
UPPER DISTANCE #1
NIP ROLLER DOUBLE THICKNESS OF
MATERIAL TO BE WELDED
WEDGE
LOWER
NIP ROLLER
LOWER CONTOUR
ROLLER ASSY DISTANCE #3
(SAME AS DISTANCE #1)
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To Lock down the adjustments, hold down the Wedge Lock-In Plate, (5), pull Lock-in
Plunger out, and rotate handle to central location between Hold-down Screws (do not
allow the Lock-In Plate to move while rotating handle). Tighten Hold-down Screws
and move Lock-in Plunger back to Lock-in Hole, check that the adjustment did not
change.
A. Insert one of the 4” X 18” pieces of material between the Lower Contour Roller
Assembly and the Wedge Fig (1). This piece should extend out of the Front of the
machine (opposite end from the Nip Rollers).
Adjust the Lower Contour Rollers up, Clockwise, until the Wedge begins to move up
slightly.
B. Insert the other 4” X 18” piece of material between the Upper Contour Roller
Assembly and Wedge Fig (5). Adjust the Upper Contour Rollers Down, Clock-wise, to
obtain the desired Tension.
NOTE: This should be a “snug fit.” To check, hold onto the upper piece of material at the front
end of the machine and move it forward and backward. Check the lower adjustment the same way
(you may need to further adjust the lower contour roller assembly). Now, make sure the tip of the
Wedge is still centered between the Nip Rollers.
C. Once the desired tension is set, tighten both upper and Lower Contour Roller
assembly lock –nuts, being careful not to tighten them too much.
Note: Although this procedure may appear time consuming at first, with a little practice, the
entire set-up should only take a few minutes.
B. If the wedge timing is off you will lose the ability to adjust your machine to its full
range of adjustment (the position of the wedge in relation to the nip rollers when in the
engaged/welding position).
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3.5 Re-Timing the Wedge
Loosen the two lock-in plate screws, Fig (4) 3. Position the lock-in plate so the two screws
are centered in the elongation grooves of the plate Fig (4), tighten screws. Now pull out the
engagement handle as far as you can (5/8”) and rotate engagement handle clock-wise, release
handle back in and rotate handle counter clock-wise moving the wedge towards the nip rollers,
continue this process until the lock-in plunger drops into the lock-in hole on the lock-in plate
and the tip of the wedge has about 1/8” clearance between it and the lower nip roller, see Fig
(3).
B Remove the front and rear frame bolts (1/4” or 6mm hex wrench), Fig (7) 1.
C. Hinge side frame up and install one of the frame bolts into the front bolt hole to hold
machine hinged open, Fig (3) 1 (it will thread into a hidden hole).
D. Rotate wedge engagement handle counter clockwise until the drop-in plunger drops
into the lock-in hole on the lock in plate.
E. Pull the wedge engagement handle out far enough to insert the other frame bolt
between the lock-in plate and the wedge engagement handle, Fig (6) 1 (this will hold
the pinion gear disengaged from the wedge rack gear so the wedge can be removed
easily).
F. Release the cartridge heaters and thermocouple from the behind the heater cable
retention disc, Fig (5) 2.
G. Push down on the front of the wedge carriage while lifting up the tip of the wedge and
pull the wedge assembly out of the machine.
NOTE: To prevent the Wedge Timing from being thrown off, do not disturb the wedge
engagement handle position while the wedge is removed from the machine.
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Figure (1)
Figure (2)
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Figure (3)
Figure (4)
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Figure (5)
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Figure (6)
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Figure (7)
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Warranty
DEMTECH Services, Inc. warrants all equipment of its manufacture to be free from
defects in materials, workmanship, mechanical parts, and labor for a period of one year from the
date of shipment to the original buyer and ninty days for electrical. This warranty excludes
normal wear items such as gears, bearings and chains. The liability under this warranty is
limited to replacement parts and labor on equipment when the equipment is returned prepaid
to the factoryor its authorized service center with prior authorization from DEMTECH Services,
Inc., and upon examination by DEMTECH Services, Inc., is determined to be defective.
At DEMTECH Services, Inc.'s option, a service representative may be dispatched to the equipment
location.
As an additional protection, DEMTECH Services, Inc. warrants that for a period of 90
days from the date of shipment to the original buyer, pending prior authorization from
DEMTECH Services, Inc., there will be no charge for service related shipping of parts and/or
equipment or for authorized travel of a service representative to the equipment location. After 90
days, all costs incurred for shipping the equipment or parts thereof or for travel are the
responsibility of the buyer. Our warranty for this equipment is rendered void if the unit has been
repaired, taken apart or modified, or attempted to be, unless such actions have been taken in
accordance with written instructions received from DEMTECH Services, Inc. The warranty is
also void if the equipment has been subjected to abuse, accident or other abnormal conditions.
IF ANY FAULT DEVELOPS,
THE FOLLOWING STEPS SHOULD BE TAKEN:
1. Notify DEMTECH Services, Inc. by calling 1-888-324-9353. Overseas customers should
contact the local DEMTECH authorized service center. Please be prepared with the model
number, serial number and full details of the difficulty. Upon receipt of this information,
service data or shipping instructions will be provided by DEMTECH Services, Inc. Do not
return the unit for repair without first contacting the factory or its representative for
instructions.
2. After the initial 90 day period, on receipt of shipping instructions, forward the equipment
prepaid to the factory or its authorized service center as instructed. If requested, an
estimate of the charges will be made before work begins, especially with those cases where
the DEMTECH Services, Inc. product is not covered by the warranty.
3. If the original carton and packing are not available, the product should be packed in a
container with a strong exterior and surrounded by a protective layer of shock-absorbing
material. DEMTECH Services, Inc. advises returning the equipment at full value to the
carrier.
DEMTECH Services, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design at any time
without incurring any obligation to install the same changes on units previously purchased.
This warranty states the essence of the obligations or liabilities on the part of DEMTECH
Services, Inc. THE FORMAL, COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF
DEMTECH SERVICES, INC.’S WARRANTY IS CONTAINED IN ITS QUOTATIONS,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND INVOICES. DEMTECH Services, Inc. neither assumes, nor
authorizes any person to assume for it, any liability in connection with the sale of its equipment
other than those set forth herein.
Appendix D
Inspiration and innovative engineering
has re-defined wedge welders.
Introducing the Pro-Wedge XL by All common spare parts are
completely interchangeable with
a Wedge-it Series 2000 welder
including the following:
• Wedge Assembly
• Gears & Sprockets
• Shafts and Bearings
• Nip Rollers, Chains
• Contour Roller Assemblies
• Temperature Controller
• Motor Control Board
• Solid State Relay
• Speed Readout
• Etc….
Contact “Demo Dave” today for pricing and lead time on new
units or upgrades on existing Wedge-It Series 2000 welders.
* Shipping case included. Custom models available upon request. Call for details.
DEMTECH Services, Inc. • P.O. Box 2165, Placerville, CA 95667 • 6414 Capitol Ave., Diamond Springs, CA 95619
www.demtech.com • (888) 324-WELD (9353) • (530) 621-3200 • Fax: (530) 621-0150 • demodave@demtech.com
Pro-Wedge XL
Heavy Duty Wedge Welder
The PRO-Wedge XL, Model 500-0100XL Wedge Welder, manufactured by DEMTECH Services, Inc.,
is the new standard of the industry wedge welder for production welding HDPE geomembrane seams.
Drawing from many years of experience in the plastic welding industry, we’ve designed features and
functions into its design to satisfy the needs of the most demanding welding technicians on the most de-
manding job sites.
Here are just a few of the many exclusive features that make the PRO-Wedge XL the heavy duty welder
of choice for thick and/or textured PE materials:
♦ All common replacement parts are interchangeable with a Wedge-it series 2000 welder.
♦ Wedge assembly can be removed in 30 seconds! Minimizes down-time.
♦ External Plug-in connector for heaters and thermocouple.
♦ Spring loaded retaining disc protects heater/T.C. wires from wear.
♦ Hinged control panel for instant access to electrical components.
♦ Automatic safety switch shuts off power to control box when cover is opened.
♦ Auto-switching voltage selection relay for 110/220V operation.
♦ Many other time and money saving features. Too many to list1
Technical Specifications:
Model Number: 500-0100XL
Weight (welder only) 52 lbs. (23.5 kilos)
Shipping Weight 66 lbs. (30 kilos)
Dimensions (welder only) 16”X11”X 12” (40.6 X 28 X 30 cm)
Material Range HDPE, LLDPE
Welding Range 40-120 mil (1.0-3.0mm)
Operating Voltage 110-250 VAC (Auto Switching)
Power Consumption 1400W, 6-13 Amps
Packaging Sturdy molded case w/foam insert
DEMTECH Services, Inc. • P.O. Box 2165, Placerville, CA 95667 • 6414 Capitol Ave., Diamond Springs, CA 95619
www.demtech.com • (888) 324-WELD (9353) • (530) 621-3200 • Fax: (530) 621-0150 • demodave@demtech.com
Pro-Wedge XL
Appendix F