Fromm P328s User manual

OPERATION MANUAL

BATTERY - POWERED

PLASTIC STRAPPING TOOL

MODEL P328S

P328000301.en/DS/11.18

Original instructions

CE Declaration of conformity

We declare that the machine P328S

is in conformity with the following standard or

standardised documents:

2006/42/EC

2014/30/EU

2011/65/EU

Technical file at:

J. Baßler

FROMM System GmbH

Neulandstrasse 10

D-77855 Achern

6.11.2018

R.Fromm

Director

FROMM Holding AG

Hinterbergstrasse 26

CH-6312 Steinhausen

Operation manual P328S

Index Page

1 General 3

1.1 Key to the symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 Safety 4

2.1 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.2 Keeping and reading of operation manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.3 Safety rules for strapping tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.4 General power tool safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 Technical data 8

4 Accessories 10

4.1 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.2 Battery - chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.3 FROMM Tool app for tools with activated remote module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.4 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.5 Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4.6 Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4.7 Wearing plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.8 Protection plate (plastic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5 Operating elements 12

6Akku 13

7Settings 14

7.1 Adjustment menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

7.2 Set Strap Tension and Welding Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

7.3 Tension Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

7.4 Strap Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

7.5 Activate/Deactivate the Key Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7.6 Information Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7.7 Request Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7.8 Update the firmware for tools with an active remote module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

7.9 Energy Saving Mode (Standby Operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

7.10 Work Menus and Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

8 Strapping 23

8.1 Feeding the strap around the package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

8.2 Inserting the strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

8.3 Tensioning the strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

8.4 Sealing the straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

8.5 Removing the tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

8.6 Seal - Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

9 Chart of types 25

10 Electric schematic ELS.1126 25

11 Exchange of wearing parts 26

11.1 Exchange of tensioning wheel and grippers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

11.2 Exchange of cutter, welding stop gripper and welding gripper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

11.3 Type dependent wearing parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

11.4 Adjustment of the coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

12 Cleaning 29

13 Service 29

14 Malfunctions and corrections 29

15 Transport 30

16 Disposal 30

17 Warranty conditions and liability 31

18 Spare parts list 31

Operation manual P328S

1 General

His operation manual is valid for the plastic strapping tools P328S.

Manufacturer:

FROMM Holding AG

Hinterbergstrasse 26

CH-6312 Steinhausen

www.fromm-pack.com

1.1 Key to the symbols

Symbols and signal words which are used in this operation manual or on the strapping tool:

WARNING

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in minor or

moderate injury.

NOTICE

Warning about material and environment damages.

Denotes application tips and other useful information.

Observe operation manual!

Wear protective gloves!

Wear eye protection!

Wear ear protection!

Wear safety shoes!

CE-label

WEEE symbol

RoHS symbol

Recycling symbol

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2 Safety

2.1 Intended use

The tool has been designed to strap packages with plastic strapping (See 3 Technical data) exclusively.

Another use or an use beyond that is considered as not intended.

For damages resulting from that FROMM Holding AG is not liable.

To intended use also belongs:

• Following of all notes from the operation manual.

• The observance of the local laws and regulations.

• The observance of the inspection and maintenance work.

2.2 Keeping and reading of operation manual

WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and

instructions may result in serious injury.

The operation manual belongs to the tool and must be at the disposal of every user of the

tool. Keep the operation manual for further use.

2.3 Safety rules for strapping tools

2.3.1 Personal protective equipment

Wear protective gloves, safety shoes and always safety glasses.

Cascading objects, sharp edges and spring back straps can cause severe injuries.

2.3.2 Work area safety

Never use the tool in an unfavourable working position. Keep work area clean and well lit.

Abnormal body posture, clutter or bad visibility in the working area is causing danger of accident.

Do not operate strapping tools in explosive atmospheres. Flammable liquids, gases or dust could

be ignited and lead to explosion or fire.

Only dispense strap from a dispenser specifically designed for strap. Tuck strap end back into

dispenser when not in use. Packaging straps lying around are causing hazards of slipping, tripping

and falling.

2.3.3 Operation

Tool must not be used by persons not properly trained in their use. Before tensioning strap,

read and understand the tool operating instructions. The disregard of this regulation can cause

breakage of strap and implicate severe inquiry.

During tensioning of the strap there must not be any hands or body parts between strap loop

and strapped object.

Make sure that no other persons are present in the area endangered by tensioning the strap.

When tensioning the strap around a strapping object there is hazard of injury due to pinching, cutting

and shearing.

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2.3.4 Strap breakage hazard

Use the correct strap quality, strap width, strap gauge and strap tensile strength recommended

in this manual for your tool.

If the load corners are sharp, use edge protectors.

Place the strap correctly around a properly positioned load.

Choose your operation position always outside the zone which is specially endangered by

spring back straps.

It is also in your responsibility to take care that no other persons are in the area of the

endangered zone.

Improper operation of the tool, excessive tensioning, using strap not recommended for this tool or

sharp corners on the load can result in a sudden loss of strap tension or in strap breakage during

tensioning, which could result in the following:

A sudden loss of balance causing you to fall.

Injury due to spring back strap and due to falling down objects.

2.3.5 Danger from deficient sealing

You are fully responsible to review the joints made by your tool. Become familiar with the seal

control and the adjustment possibilities of the tool described in this operation manual.

Never handle or ship any load with improperly formed joints.

Malformed joints may not secure the load and could cause serious injury.

2.3.6 Misuse of the strapping

Never use strap as a means of pulling or lifting loads.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in severe personal injury.

2.3.7 Cutting tensioned strap

When cutting strapping, use the proper strapping cutter.

Keep other personnel and yourself at a safe distance from the strap.

Hazard due to spring back strap and due to falling down objects. Especially at risk is the zone in which

the cut strap end springs back.

2.3.8 Tool maintenance

Executing maintenance work is allowed for qualified personnel only.

Check tool regularly for broken or worn parts.

Do not operate a tool with broken or worn parts.

Use only genuine accessories and genuine parts.

Never modify any tool.

This will ensure that the safety of the tool is maintained.

2.3.9 Environment protection

Do not dispose of used tools and batteries in the household refuse, water or by burning them.

For disposal of the tools and batteries the local laws and prescriptions must be observed.

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2.4 General power tool safety warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and

instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated

(cordless) power tool.

2.4.1 Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to

lose control.

2.4.2 Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any

adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will

reduce the risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the

risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)

protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

2.4.3 Personal safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do

not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as

dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will

reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to

power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your

finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left

attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

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e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the

power tool in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves

away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure

these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

2.4.4 Power tool use and care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power

tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before

making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the

power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the

hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts

and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power

tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are

less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking

into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for

operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

2.4.5 Battery tool use and care

a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one

type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs

may create a risk of injury and fire.

c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,

keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal

to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact

accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.

Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

2.4.6 Service

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement

parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

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3 Technical data

Description of the tool

The tool model P328S has been designed to strap packages with plastic strapping. The plastic strapping is

fed around the package manually or in combination with a strap feeder. The straps are inserted in the tool,

tensioned, sealed by friction welding and separated from the strap coil.

Tool size with battery

Weight

with battery N5.4349: 4.3 kg / 9.6 lbs

with battery N5.4353: 4.7 kg / 10.4 lbs

Noise information

The A-weighted emission sound pressure level at the work place of the machine operator is

typical 79 dB(A).

This value was determined according to EN ISO 11204.

Uncertainty K: 2.5 dB

Hearing protection is recommended.

Vibration information

The vibration total value typically amounts to less than 2.5 m/s².

This value was determined according to DIN EN 60745-1/2-18.

Uncertainty K: 1.5 m/s²

The vibration emission level and noise emission values given in this manual has been measured in

accordance with a standardized test and may be used to compare one tool with another.

It may be used for a preliminary assessment of vibration exposure.

Depending on the type of packaged goods and the way the tool is used, the actual values may differ from the

specified values.

An exact estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool

is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure

level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects

of vibration such as: maintain the tool, keep the hands warm, organization of work patterns.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction

manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential

area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at

his own expense.

Dimension with battery N5.4349 with battery N5.4353

Length 351 mm / 13.8" 367 mm / 14.4"

Width 134 mm / 5.3" 134 mm / 5.3"

Height 143 mm / 5.6" 160 mm / 6.3"

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Work menu / Operation mode

The strapping tool can be operated in the work menus CLASSIC or ADVANCED.

Both work menus each enable manual, semi-automatic, or automatic operation modes.

Strap tension

Strap tension*: Can be set from 250 - max. 2600 N / 56 - max. 585 lbs.

The adjustment is made in 5% increments.

Strap speed*: 49-174 mm/s / 1.9 - 6.8 inch/sec.

The strap speed depends on the strap tension. In the lowest tension this is 49 mm/s

(1.9 inch/sec), this increases up to 70% of the tension to 174 mm/s (6.8 inch/sec)

and then remains at this level up to the highest setting.

Strap material

Strap qualities: PET (Polyester) and PP (Polypropylene) plain or embossed.

The plastic strap must be according to DIN EN 13394.

Use only plastic straps recommended by your sales shop (name and address

on the rear of the operation manual).

Strap dimensions: 12.0 - 16.0 mm x 0.40 - 1.05 mm (see chart of types).

Use only plastic straps with the correct strap dimensions for your tool.

Seal

Type of seal: Friction weld sealing

Strength of seal*: approx. 75% of the tensile strength of the plastic strap.

* The value depends on the strap quality.

Working temperature

The ambient temperature should be between -15° and 45° C (5° and 113°F).

The best performance is achieved between 15° and 20°C (59° and 68°F).

Data transmission for tools with activated remote module

Signal reach up to approx. 30 m.

The mobile terminal equipment must have Bluetooth® 4.2 low-energy or higher.

Depending on the external requirements, including the receiver, this reach can vary strongly. Inside closed

rooms and behind metal barriers (such as walls, shelves, suitcases, etc.), the reception distance can be

considerably shorter.

Bluetooth® is a registered trade mark and property of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Operation

mode CLASSIC work menu ADVANCED work menu

Manual The tool user starts the tensioning and sealing

of the strap.

The tool user starts the tensioning and sealing

of the strap.

The strap speed is variable.

Semi-

automatic

The user presses the tension key until the set

tension is reached. The sealing starts

automatically when the set tension is reached.

The user presses the tension key until the set

tension is reached.

The strap speed is variable.

The sealing starts automatically when the set

tension is reached.

Automatic The user taps the tension key to start the

automatic tension and sealing procedures.

The user taps the tension key to start the

automatic tension and sealing procedures.

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4 Accessories

4.1 Battery

The battery is not automatically supplied with the tool. The battery has to

be ordered separately under the following item number.

* Only available in EU countries.

4.2 Battery - chargers

The charger must be ordered separately according to below shown table.

(..) = an adaptor N52.2102 is required.

Charging times

*Older models were not equipped for a capacity of 9 Ah. They have a time limitation of 90 minutes. This

means that if the battery is not completely loaded after 90 minutes, the charger will be set to malfunction, and

both LEDs will blink alternatively. To completely load the 9 Ah, disconnect the battery from the charger and

insert it again. This continues the charging.

4.3 FROMM Tool app for tools with activated remote module

With the FROMM tool app, the tool status can be displayed on a smart phone. This can also manage the strap

database and transmit any firmware updates to the tool.

The FROMM tool app can be downloaded from the App Store / Google Play Store.

4.4 Power Supply

The strapping tool can be operated directly from the mains with the optional power supply part no. N5.1471.

The power supply (220-240 V / 50-60 Hz) is only available for EU countries.

WARNING The use of unsuitable spare parts or accessories can cause damages and

personal injuries. Use only parts and accessories mentioned in the operation manual.

Item-No. Battery Voltage Capacity

N5.4349 Li-Ion 18 VDC 4.0 Ah

N5.4353* Li-Ion 18 VDC 9.0 Ah

Item-No. Voltage / frequency Admitted for country

N5.4443 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz A, B, BG, BIH, BOL, BR, BY, CH, CL, CZ, D, DK, DZ, E, EAS, EST,

ET, F, FIN, GE, GR, H, HK, HR, I, IL, IND, IR, IRQ, IS, JOR, KSA,

KWT, L, LAR, LT, LV, MA, MC, MK, MOC, N, NL, P, PK, PE, PL,

PRC, PY, RA, RCH, RI, RL, RO, ROK, ROU, RP, RUS, S, SK, SLO,

SYR, THA, TN, TR, UA, (UAE), YU, YV, (BRN), (BRU), (CY), (EAK),

(EAT), (GB), (IRL), (M), (MAL), (OM), (SGP), (Y), (Z), (ZA), (ZW)

N5.4468

(Quick

charger)

N5.4447 120 V / 50-60 Hz BR, C, CDN, CO, CR, DOM, EC, GCA, J, JA, KSA, LB, MEX, NIC,

PA, Puerto Rico, RC, RP, USA, YV

N5.4445 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz AUS, NZ

Item-No. Battery Capacity Standard charger Quick charger

N5.4349 Li-Ion 4,0 Ah approx. 80 min approx. 45 min

N5.4353 Li-Ion 9,0 Ah approx. 180 min* approx. 90 min

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