AUTOMATIC WELDING MACHINE

Operating Manual

Read before use and keep safe

Table of Contents

1.0 Technical data, technical descriptions Page 2

2.0 Safety Page 2
3.0 Safety Instructions Page 2
4.0 Maintenance Page 4
5.0 Use Page 5
5.1 Welding Page 6
6.0 Trouble shooting Page 8
7.0 Schematics Page 9

(800) 624-2408 (530) 626-9386 Fax (530) 626-5144

6686 Merchandise Way Diamond Springs, Ca 95619
www.sineqco.com
1.0 Technical Data/Technical Description

Power Supply 110V

Power Consumption 1700 W
Air temperature adjustable from 20 to 600 degrees C
Speed display Digital-Display
Speed 2 to 5 m/min
Sound pressure level 70 dB(A)
Sound energy level 83 dB(A)
Weight 29 lbs.
Includes: Automatic Welding Machine, transport box,
operating manual

2.0 Safety
The Sinclair Automatic Welding Machine is designed to the common
safety requirements according to
IEC 745, VBG 7j (national spec)

3.0 Safety Instructions

Disconnect power supply before doing any maintenance on the machine.

Only qualified personnel should perform maintenance on this machine.

Use only Sinclair genuine spare parts.

Attention! Never leave the machine without supervision! Never use or

put the machine adjacent to inflammable or explosive materials.
Otherwise you might cause fire or explosion due to hot machine parts.

3.1 Introduction

This operating manual helps you to become familiar with the Automatic
Welding Machine for your maximum benefit. You get helpful
information to realize and avoid danger. Thus you do not only improve
your own safety, but decrease repair costs and extend the durability of
your machine.

This operating manual must be read in any case before starting work with
the Automatic Welding Machine. Also maintenance personnel must have
read and understood the instructions.

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3.2 Danger while working with machine

The Automatic Welding Machine is designed to the state of the art and the
current technical standards. Nevertheless its usage could cause danger for
life or material values.
Use this machine only:

- For the defined application

- In a technically perfect condition

Disturbances that could impair safety have to be eliminated at once.

3.3 Definition of usage

The Automatic Welding Machine is designed exclusively for welding

PVC, Polyolefine, and linoleum floor coverings in dry rooms. Any other
or comprehensive usage is not according to the defined application.
Sinclair Equipment is not liable for any damage or loss caused by this.

The defined application also includes:

- To take care of all directions from the operating manual and

- The execution of maintenance and service.

3.4 Genuine spare parts and safety

Spare parts and accessories are designed especially for the Automatic
Welding Machine. We explicitly point out that other parts must not be
use. By using other parts the safety of the machine can be jeopardized.

Sinclair Equipment Company is not liable for damage caused by not using
genuine spare parts.

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4.0 Maintenance

The Automatic Welding Machine is nearly maintenance free.

The hot air nozzle, the welding tube and the rollers should be cleaned
from floor covering residues from time to time. The feed tube can be
removed from the machine by turning the black ball screw.

Changing the heat element. Disconnect the power supply.

For changing the heating element the hot air gun has to be removed from
the machine.
Remove the thumb screw (1) at the back side of the welding rod
support. (do not loosen the hexagon socket screw at the metal ring,
this would change the position of the hot air gun)
Turn and detach the hot air gun.
Remove the big plastic ring (2) of the hot air gun and change the
heating element.
Reassemble the machine in reverse sequence.

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5.0 Use

The Automatic Welding Machine is designed for welding PVC, Polyofine,

and Linoleum floor coverings.

The various materials need different welding temperatures. Thermoplasts

like PVC or Polyolefines can be welded with maximum temperature. For
welding Linoleum or rubber materials pay attention to the manufacturers
specifications.

The slotted welding nozzle (1) only heats the area of the groove. The
other parts besides the groove are not heated. You should avoid shiny
stripes along the groove by that means.

Preparing the groove

The seam has to be prepared with a groove suitable on the welding rod.
The groove depth should not amount more than 2/3 of the flooring
thickness. It should not amount to more than 1.8 mm if you use a 4 mm
welding rod. Half-round groover blades with a radius of more than 1.8
mm might cause reduced collateral welding. In this case you observe
small dark stripes between welding rod and flooring.

Decrease the groove depth to 1.3 mm if this happens. Surely the

durability of the groove will decrease, too.

Heating up the device

To heat up the device switch the hot air gun to maximum power.

As long as the Automatic Welding Machine does not run, the airflow is directed
sideways and not through the nozzle towards the flooring. Thus the flooring
cannot be damaged by overheating.

Setting the correct speed & temperature.

You have set the adequate speed & temp, if a little string of melted material will
show at the point where welding rod and flooring surface meets.

This indicates that the surface had melted.

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5.1 Welding

Connect the power supply.

The flashing speed display
indicates the power supply.

Nozzle covering
For welding PVC and Polyolefine
all 4 nozzles are used. For welding
linoleum pull the nozzle covering
(2) that covers the top nozzle.

Welding
1. Put the Automatic Welding Machine onto the groove.
2. Draw welding rod through the feed tub (3) and under the welding
wheel (4).

The welding rod must lay in the Groove, the guide wheel must sit above
the groove.

Operation Panel

To start the welding machine press the START button. After releasing the
button, the welding machine will heat the flooring and start to run at the
pre-set speed.

Set the optimum temperature with the switch at the top of the hot air gun.

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Keeping the START button pressed

To get a welding already from the start, keep the start button pressed for 3 to 4
seconds. This suppresses the motion, but already heats the welding rod and the
floor covering. If you release the button, the Automatic Welding Machine starts
to run.

During the first meters the temperature will rise slightly. Readjust the
temperature if necessary.

Setting the speed

You have set the adequate speed, if a little string of melted material will show at
the point where welding rod and flooring surface meets. This indicates that the
surface had melted.

If the string is getting bigger, run the Automatic Welding Machine bit faster. It
should be hardly visible; otherwise the welding wheel may spread it over the
surface.

Automatic shutoff at the wall

If the Automatic Welding Machine reaches the wall, the valve piston will
automatically shut off the motion. The hot air gun remains switched on. The hot
air is directed to the escape nozzle at the side of the valve. Cut the welding rod
above the feed tube just before the Automatic Welding Machine will hit the wall.
You can use the loose part later to be welded by hand into the remaining open
joint. Do not switch off the hot air gun. The Automatic Welding Machine is
ready for welding the next groove.

Trim the welding rod

After some minutes you can trim the welding rod in two actions with a quarter
moon knife. First use it in combination with the trimming guide that will leave
some 0.5 mm above floor level. The next run, cut it without even getting a slight,
hollow shape of the seam.

Cool the machine down

After finishing welding, cool the machine down with running ventilator and
stopped heating.

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6.0 Trouble shooting

Trouble Possible Cause Remedy

Machine does not Power supply Let the trouble be

start disconnected, removed resp. the
fuse defect, parts be changed by
power line defect, an electrician
plug defect

Machine does not Hot air gun is defect Repair or change

heat hot air gun

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7.0

Schematic # DESCRIPTION PART #

1 Base Plate U015285
2 Housing U017880
3 Bracket U015286
4 Axle Housing U017853
5 Axle for welding rod U017853
6 Front bow U017860
7 Back bow U015288
8 Axle for bow U017886
9 Roller holder, fixed U017421
10 Roller holder, movable U015289
11 Gear cover U015290
12 Welding feed tube U015291
13 Driving wheel, narrow U017849
14 Driving wheel with guide U017833
15 Axle drive shaft U015292
16 Rim for welding wheel U017933
17 Pressure roller U015282
18 Ball bearing U017903
19 Protection Tube U017595
20 Bracket support U017940
21 Switch bush U017937
23 Supporting ring U017934
24 Tension flange U017942
25 Crank U017882
26 Welding gun top U014197
27 Hot air device, 110v U017576
28 Shifting magnet U015296
30 Electronics complete, 110v U015298
31 Worm wheel U015299
32 Pressing plate U017615
33 Nozzle cover U015300
34 Motor U015301
35 Thumb screw U017973
36 Shifting rod U017972
37 Safety washer U017714
38 Flat head screw U017628
39 Counter sunk screw U014774
40 Cap nut U017986
41 Guide roller U015258
42 Ball bearing U017538
43 Rubber band U014930
44 Binding head U017555
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 45 Ball bearing 6000 2RS U017001
46 Safety washer U017692
47 Bushing U017759
48 Flat head screw M8x6 U017716
49 Spacer U015309
50 Washer U017724
51 Circlip U017694
52 Pressure spring U017751
53 Pressure spring U014894
54 Ball handle U017543
55 Cyl pin U017717
56 Headless pin M6x12 U018196
57 Headless pin M6x40 U017524
58 Headless pin M6x25 U017683
61 Washer U014859
63 Counter sunk screw M6x16 U014756
65 Counter sunk screw M6x20 U014757
66 Counter sunk screw M6x30 U017699
67 Hexagon nut M6 U014809
68 Hexagon nut M3 U017768
69 Spiral pin 3x20 U017775
70 Spiral pin 5x16 U014889
71 Washer, M6 U014827
72 Hexagon screw M6x20 U014771
73 Cyl screw M3x10 U014715
76 Square nut M6 U014819
77 Thumb screw M6x16 U017677
78 Cyl screw M5x40 U014723
79 Thumb screw M5 U014802
80 Binding head U014799
81 Cyl screw M4x10 U014717
82 Coupler plug U017560
85 Split washer U014843
90 Heating element Z0181213
92 Insulation tube U019289
93 Grummet U017729
94 Cyl screw M5x16 U017610
96 Clamping sleeve 10x13 U017774
100 Cap nut M6 U017687
101 Washer M4 U016961
102 Sealing ring U017693
103 Adjusting washer U017736
105 Washer M5 U014858
106 Washer M3 U017772
107 Counter sunk screw M6x10 U017726
108 Screw joint U014992
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109 Antikink protection U017664
110 Cable U014713
111 Swivel nut U017606
112 Heat shield U015294
113 Sealing ring U014836
114 Hexagon screw M6x30 U014773
115 Adjusting washer U017648
120 Lever U017962
121 Leg spring U017722
122 Binding head M6x25 U017558
123 Distance bushing U017978
124 Binding head M6x12 U017553
125 Adjusting washer U017737
126 Wall roller U015516
127 Cyl screw M6 x 20 U014752
128 Washer U014835
129 Safety washer U014835
ITEMS NOT PICTURED
Case U015284

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 STANDARD WARRANTY
SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT COMPANYS tools are warranted to be free of defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. Should
any trouble develop during this one year period, return the complete tool, freight prepaid, to
SINCLAIRS authorized Service Center. If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective
workmanship or materials, SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT COMPANY will repair, or, at its option,
replace without charge.

This warranty does not apply to malfunctions caused by damage, unreasonable use, faulty
repairs made by others, or failure to provide recommended maintenance.

The warranty is void if the product is altered by the original consumer purchaser, or if it is
used in a manner not recommended by the manufacturer.

The warranties do not cover consequential damages or transportation charges incurred with
the replacement or repair of SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT COMPANY products.

Not responsible for lost job or down time.

In no event shall SINCLAIR be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from
the sale or use of the product. This disclaimer applies both during and after the term of this
warranty.

SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT COMPANY disclaims liability for any implied warranties, including
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a specific purpose, after the one year
term of this warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state. Should you have any questions, contact SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT COMPANY at
(530) 626-9386.

To obtain warranty service, deliver or send the complete tool, prepaid, to SINCLAIR
EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Be sure to include the following information:

Nature of failure;
Name and address of distributor where tool was purchased;
Application of tool when rendered defective; and
Proof of purchase.

To obtain individual repair parts, contact SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT COMPANY with the
following information:

Tool model number;

Item part number; and
Description of part.

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Notes

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