CONDUCTIX wampfler Hose Balancers Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Conductix Wampfler

Table of Contents

CONDUCTIX wampfler Hose Balancers
General details
Safety instruction
Installation
Hose drawing-in limit
Maintenance
Characteristics
Spare parts
References
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CONDUCTIX wampfler Hose Balancers

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General details

Before installing the hose balancer read and follow carefully the operating instruction.
The type 040409-… is made for the unloading of hand-operated compressed air tools.
This device makes the handling of hand-operated tools considerably easier.
The retracting forces are kept nearly constant throughout the complete hose length.
The load capacity depends on the type of balancer and is specified on each type plate.

Safety instruction

Any modification of the balancer 040409-… and of its accessories has to be agreed before execution, through the producer in written form.
A safe working with this device can only be guaranteed, subject to having read and strictly followed the complete safety and operation instructions.
The hose balancer can only be used, installed, maintained and put into service through skilled and authorised persons. The staff has to be informed about the possible risks.
The disassembling of the balancer housing is very dangerous and strictly forbidden.
Take off the load only with completely retracted wire !
The hose of the balancer has to be periodically controlled to detect possible damages. A damaged hose has to be replaced immediately.
The suspension, the anti fall guard and the safety chain must be watched permanently. If damages or wears are noticed, the hose balancer has to be replaced immediately.
NOTICE: A resile of an unloaded hose may cause personal injury or damage the spring! Never exceed the maximum load stated on the type plate!
Before beginning of the maintenance work, make sure that the spring has been completely released.

Installation

Before installing the hose balancer, make sure that the provided suspension, on which it will be attached, is stabile and strong enough.
Nether install a type with a plastic housing in the near of a hot-air blower.
A preventive anti fall device (3) has to be installed according to DIN 15112.
The provided safety chain (4) has to be secured separately, i.e. nether secured on the original balancer suspension ! The maximum possible trail of fall must never exceed 100 mm! Even there, make sure that the support is adequate.
This additional anti fall devise must not perturb the mobility of the hose balancer, which must be freely movable toward the pulling direction.
A fully worn chain (through a falling hose balancer) must be changed immediately; the balancer housing has to be changed at the same time.
The balancer-specific max. load has been pre-adjusted on each hose balancer. It can be readjusted at site, within the specification of the type plate and according to the customer needs.

Adjustment:

For lighter loads, reduce the initial tension of the spring by turning toward “-“.
For heavier loads, increase the initial tension by turning towards “+”.
For the adjustment, attach the load on the balancer and plug an allen-key (6 mm) on the spring shaft (6). Than hold the key tightly and press it on the hose balancer as shown on the picture. When the load has reached his counterweight, make sure the spring snaps in and then take off the allen-key

Never operate the balancer under the min. load mentioned on the type plate!
You can get the max. initial tension by turning the spring shaft (6) n times towards “+”:

040409-1 n = approx. 4
040409-2 n = approx. 2½
040409-3 n = approx. 2

Never stress the spring further to this max. values!

Hose drawing-in limit

For readjusting the hose drawing-in limit, simply move the hose clamp (5) which is easy to be re-secured.
Never exceed the max. hose drawing-in length (also if the hose has been extended)!

Maintenance

The outside flexible parts and the wear points on the suspension have to be greased. The suspension and the hose have to be kept in view permanently. If damages are noticed, the hose balancer has to be replaced immediately. Use exclusively genuine spare parts.