GEBERIT ESG Light Electric Welding Device User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- GEBERIT
Table of Contents
GEBERIT ESG Light Electric Welding Device
Product Information
Product Name: ESG LIGHT
Model Number: 967.778.00.0(02)
Languages: Deutsch, English, Italiano,
Nederlands
Product Description:
The ESG LIGHT is an electric tool designed for welding applications. It features automatic adjustment of welding time based on the ambient temperature. The product consists of various components, including LED indicators for power connection, welding process, and welding readiness. It also has a built-in safety system to prevent electric shocks.
Technical Specifications:
- Power Supply: AC 220-240V
- Frequency: 50-60Hz
- Max Power Consumption: 1500W
- Weight: 2.5kg
Product Usage Instructions
- Read and follow all safety instructions, illustrations, and technical data provided with the product.
- Ensure qualified users operate the ESG LIGHT.
- Supervise children to ensure they follow instructions and guidelines while using the product.
- Do not weld cables. Use a separation transformer when performing electric welding in wet areas.
- Avoid injuries from burns by connecting the welding sleeve or power supply voltage.
- Connect the power supply to the ESG LIGHT and ensure the LED indicator for power connection lights up.
- Connect the welding sleeve cables to the ESG LIGHT and ensure the LED indicator for the welding process lights up and the LED indicator for welding readiness turns off.
- After approximately 80 seconds, the LED indicator for welding readiness lights up.
- The LED indicator for the welding process turns off, and the LED indicator for the completed welding lights up.
- To cancel the welding process, the LED indicator for the welding process turns off, indicating that the process has been aborted.
- Refer to the troubleshooting section in case of any issues with the LED indicators or power supply.
- Follow the maintenance rules and recommended intervals for maintenance work.
- Dispose of the product and its components according to local regulations. Contact Geberit International AG for more information.
Basic safety notes
Intended use
The Geberit ESG Light electrofusion tool may only be used for welding:
- Geberit electrofusion couplings ø 40–160 mm with Geberit PE and Geberit Silent‑db20 pipes and fittings
- Geberit electrofusion tapes for anchor point ø 50–315 mm with Geberit PE pipes and fittings
The Geberit ESG Light electrofusion tool is exclusively intended to be used in
accordance with these operating instructions. Other uses are deemed to be
improper and can lead to serious injury or death.
The Geberit ESG Light electrofusion tool may only be connected to a public
power supply system with the approval of the power supplier.
User qualifications
Without suitable training, users cannot detect or may incorrectly estimate the
hazards presented by Geberit electrofusion tools. They are therefore at risk
of seriously injuring themselves or others.
- Only skilled persons qualified in pipe installations are permitted to use Geberit electrofusion tools.
- Users must be conversant with – and adhere to – country-specific safety regulations.
- Users working with a Geberit electrofusion tool for the first time must have been instructed by an expert or have attended a specialist course on how to handle it safely.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Following information and instructions
WARNING
Risk of injury due to non-observance of the safety notes Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
- Read and observe all safety notes, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool.
- Store all safety notes and instructions for future reference.
Read through and observe the following documents before commissioning:
- These operating instructions
- The accompanying ‘General safety notes for power tools’ document
Avoiding danger of fatal electric shock
The use of damaged electrofusion tools can lead to serious injuries or death
as a result of an electric shock.
- Only use the electrofusion tool if it is in perfect working order.
- Check the electrofusion tool for damage before each use.
- Provide mains fuse protection using a residual-current device. Country-specific regulations must be observed in this respect.
- Do not weld wet or water-filled pipes.
- Do not immerse the electrofusion tool in water or other liquids. Dirty machines can be cleaned using a damp cloth.
- Protect the electrofusion tool against moisture.
- Only connect the connecting cable for electrofusion coupling to the electrofusion coupling or electrofusion tape once clean and dry Geberit PE or Geberit Silent‑db20 pipes or fittings have been inserted.
- Do not open the electrofusion tool. Only replace defective connecting cables for electrofusion coupling with the corresponding spare part from Geberit.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Defective connecting cable for electrofusion coupling should only be replaced by an authorised repair shop.
- Replace connecting cables for electrofusion coupling with worn plugs.
- Do not repeat the welding procedure on an accessory to avoid touching live parts.
Maintenance and repairs only to be carried out by repair shops
Geberit electrofusion tools that are not maintained, or are not professionally
maintained, can cause serious accidents.
- Maintain the Geberit electrofusion tool according to the regulations. See ‘Maintenance’ chapter.
- Maintenance and repair work may only be performed by authorised repair shops. The addresses of authorised repair shops can be requested from the Geberit sales companies.
Notes in accordance with EN 62841-1
The “General safety notes for power tools” document accompanies the device.
This contains additional safety notes in accordance with EN 62841-1:2016-07.
Explanation of symbols
Symbols in the instructions
Product description
Construction and function
The Geberit ESG Light electrofusion tool consists of:
- electrofusion tool with operating instructions and notes
- coupling connection and connecting cables
The equipment may vary depending on the scope of delivery.
| Item no. | Designation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Electrofusion tool |
| 2 | Mains cable |
| 3 | Coupling connection cable |
| 4 | Connecting cable for electrofusion coupling with sleeve connection plug |
With the Geberit ESG Light electrofusion tool and a mains voltage of 220–240
volts, it is possible to weld all Geberit electrofusion couplings ø 40–160 mm
and Geberit electrofusion tapes for anchor point ø 50–315 mm.
The Geberit ESG Light electrofusion tool is not intended for operation with a
power generator or electric generator.
The Geberit ESG Light electrofusion tool is equipped with overvoltage
protection, which protects the machine against overvoltage damage.
Technical data
| Nominal voltage | 220–240 V AC |
|---|---|
| Mains frequency | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 1120 W |
| Degree of protection | IP44 |
| Protection class | II |
| Load resistance | 5–37 ohms |
| Fuse | 10A |
| Maximum welding current | 5A |
| Mains cable length | 3 m |
| Ambient temperature | -20 – +50 °C |
| Operating temperature | -10 – +40 °C |
| Welding cycle for electrofusion couplings (approx.) | 80 s |
| Welding cycle for electrofusion tapes (approx.) | 80 s |
Operation
Welding with the Geberit ESG Light electrofusion tool
The Geberit ESG Light electrofusion tool is equipped with an automatic
mechanism which prevents a double weld when a coupling connection cable is
connected.
The required welding time is adjusted automatically in accordance with the
ambient temperature.
Prerequisite
- Pipes, fittings and welding joints are dry and free of dirt.
- Pipes and fittings are prepared in accordance with the installation manual for Geberit electrofusion sleeve couplings.
- Pipe surfaces are prepared in accordance with the installation manual for Geberit electrofusion tape for anchor point.
WARNING
Danger of death from electric shock
- Do not weld wet or water-filled pipes.
- An isolation transformer must be included in the circuit when carrying out electrofusion work in damp areas.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from burns
- Do not touch the electrofusion sleeve coupling or electrofusion tape, plug contacts and pipe during the welding procedure or during the cooling-down phase.
ATTENTION
Leaking connection caused by faulty welding
- The pipe to be welded must be kept in a tension-free position during the welding procedure and the cooling-down phase.
- Air draughts through the pipe interior must be avoided.
-
Connect the electrofusion machine to the supply voltage.
Mains connection LED display lights up. -
Connect the connecting cable for electrofusion coupling to the electrofusion sleeve coupling or the electrofusion tape for anchor point.
Ready for welding LED display lights up. -
Press the start button.
Welding procedure LED display lights up and the Ready for welding LED display goes out. -
After approx. 80 seconds, the welding is complete and the sleeve connection plug can be unplugged.
Welding procedure LED display goes out and the Welding complete LED display lights up.
Result
Welding has been performed correctly.
Aborting the welding procedure with Geberit ESG Light electro-fusion tool
-
To cancel the welding procedure,press the start button.
Welding procedure LED display goes out. -
Unplug both sleeve connection plugs.
Malfunction LED display flashes. -
Press the start button and hold for three seconds.
Malfunction LED display goes out.
Result
The welding procedure has been aborted. Repeat the welding procedure with the
cooled Geberit electrofusion coupling or the cooled Geberit electrofusion tape
for anchor point.
Rectifying malfunctions
If the Malfunction LED display lights up or the Malfunction LED display plus
another LED display light up, the welding process has been aborted prematurely
because of a malfunction.
| Malfunction | Cause | Rectification |
|---|
Malfunction and Mains connection LED displays light up.
| Mains voltage too low.| ▶ Switch off any non-essential
consumers.
Mains voltage too high.
| ▶ Disconnect the mains plug and contact the power
supplier.
Malfunction and Welding procedure LED displays light up.
|
Defective Geberit electrofusion coupling or defective Geberit electrofusion tape for anchor point.
| ▶ Disconnect the mains plug.
▶ Carry out a visual inspection of the contacts on the sleeve connection plugs and dry or clean them if necessary.
▶ Use a new Geberit electro- fusion coupling or a new Geberit electrofusion tape
for anchor point.
Sleeve connection plug removed during the welding procedure.
| ▶ Disconnect the mains plug.
▶ Press the start button and hold for three seconds.
▶ Repeat the welding procedure with a cooled Geberit electrofusion coupling or cooled Geberit electrofusion tape for
anchor point.
Malfunction and Welding complete LED displays light up.
|
Electrofusion tool is overheating or operating at too high an ambient temperature.
| ▶ Let electrofusion tool cool down until the trouble indication goes out.
▶ Do not expose the electro-
fusion tool to direct sunlight.
Malfunction and Ready for welding LED displays
light up.
|
Operating at too low an ambient temperature.
| ▶ Only operate the electro- fusion tool in the permitted temperature range. For more information, see chapter “Technical data”,
page 21.
Malfunction , Welding procedure and Ready for welding LED displays
light up.
|
Fault current while welding,
e.g. as a result of moisture on electrical connections.
| ▶ Disconnect the mains plug.
▶ Keep electrofusion tool, all cables as well as Geberit electrofusion coupling or Geberit electrofusion tape for anchor point dry and
clean.
Malfunction LED display flashes.
|
Electrofusion tool is defective.
| ▶ Send the electrofusion tool to an authorised repair shop. The addresses of authorised repair shops can be requested from the
Geberit sales companies.
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Maintenance
Maintenance regulations
Electrofusion machines that are not maintained, or are not professionally
maintained, can cause serious accidents. It is essential to observe the
maintenance intervals and maintenance work outlined below.
| Interval | Maintenance work |
|---|
Regularly (before use, at the start of the working day)
| • Visually inspect the electrofusion machine for externally visible defects and damage that could affect safety. Do not operate a damaged electrofusion machine.
• Carry out a visual inspection to check the mains cable for externally visible defects and damage that could affect safety. Have a damaged mains cable replaced by the manufacturer, its customer service team or a similarly qualified person.
• Clean the casing of the electrofusion machine with a damp
cloth.
Disposal
Constituents
This product meets the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
(restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment).
Disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment
The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin means that waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE) must be disposed of separately and not with other
non-recyclable waste. End users are legally obliged to return old equipment to
public waste disposal authorities, distributors, or Geberit for proper
disposal. Many distributors of electrical and electronic equipment are obliged
to take back WEEE free of charge. Contact the responsible sales or service
company to return the WEEE to Geberit.
Used batteries and accumulators that are not enclosed within the old
equipment, as well as lamps that can be removed from the old equipment in a
non-destructive manner, must be separated from the old equipment before being
handed over to a disposal point.
If personal data is stored on the old equipment, end users themselves are
responsible for deleting it before handing it over to a disposal point.
Contact
Geberit International AG
Schachenstrasse 77, 8645 Jona, Switzerland
documentation@geberit.com
www.geberit.com
Person in charge of documentation
Jörg Schneider, Product Compliance, Geberit International AG, 8645 Jona,
Switzerland
Geberit International AG
Schachenstrasse 77, CH-8645 Jona
documentation@geberit.com
www.geberit.com