FTM Technologies BDT3A User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
THERMAL WIRE STRIPPING - BDT3A & BDT3 TS
FTM Technologies thanks you for buying our thermal stripper.
1. Cautions for use…………….…………………………….…...p.2
2. Product description………………………………...……….p.2
3. Safety instructions………………….…………….…….……p.3
4. Installation………………………………………………………….p.3
5. Starting…………….………………….……………………………..p.3
6. Maintenance……………………………………………………...p.4
7. Warranty …………………….………………………………….....p.5

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1. CAUTIONS FOR USE
This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, sensory or mental disability,
or lack of experience or knowledge. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the device.
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The thermal stripper is composed of two parts :
Power units
BDT3A
Technical data
The carter is made of blue painted steel sheet 15/10th.
Mains supply: 230 V 50 Hz.
BDT3 TS
Technical data
BDT3 TS power unit is made of stainless steel 15/10th
Mains supply : 110 to 230 V
50 to 60 Hz
Types of pliers :
PC3NC
Standard plier
PC3/5C
Constant pressure plier
Reference
L x W x H
Power
Weight kg
BDT3A
250 x 95 x 100 mm
80 W
3,3
Reference
L x W x H
Power
Weight kg
BDT3 TS
220 x 95 x 100 mm
150 W
1,5

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PC4NC
Plier for large diameter cable
They are connected to the control box through a fast connector.
Length of the connection cable is 1,05 m.
Choice of electrodes
The electrodes will be choosen according to the diameter of the wire and to the nature of insulation being
stripped.
Reference
Designation
Tightening of
electrodes screws
AWG
EDT2P
Flat wire electrodes
32 Ncm
8 to 28
EEDT2
Flat wire electrodes with
notch
32 Ncm
8 to 28
EEDT4
Flat wire electrodes with
double notch
32 Ncm
8 to 36
EDT2PA/U
Flat wire electrodes for
large section
56 Ncm
< 8
TEDT2
Sheet metal electrodes
with notch
32 Ncm
8 to 28
EG182022
Gauge electrodes
Ø
18, 20, 22
3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Avoid putting the electrodes in contact with easily flammable parts.
- Do not to touch the electrodes with the fingers (possibility of serious burns).
- Do not put out the plier from the connector/control box, without having taken care of disconnecting the cord
of power supply.
4. INSTALLATION
1 - Put the control box on a plane and horizontal surface.
2 - Connect the clamp to the control box, this by simple twisting, the metal ring must swivel clockwise, then
in the opposite direction, this until hearing small click. Ensure of its good connection while drawing slightly
on the connector.
3 - Check that the length of the electric cord is compatible with the distance from the Block to the
mains supply.
4 - Check that this mains supply has AC current single-phase current with ground 230V ; 50 Hz. BDT3 TS
allows any type of mains supply 110 –230 V ; 50 –60 Hz. It must be protected by a fuse from maximum
6 A.
5. STARTING
- Check that the switch is in position 0.
- Connect the socket to mains supply.
- Check that the control knob of the temperature is in position minimum or LCD displays zero.

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- An overshoot heating could happen at first time. The heating switches off when you remove your finger
from the sensitive button.
- During operation, it is better to await a period of 3 seconds between 2 strippings.
- Adjust the length of stripping (if need be) with the celoron stop.
- Adjust the minimum spacing of the electrodes using the 2 nylon screws on both sides of the grip (this in
order not to harm the core of the cable, and avoid the electrodes to touch each other) : PC3NC, PC3/5C and
PC4NC.
- Engage the switch.
- Adjust the heating temperature according to the nature of the cable sheath.
- The stripping of the cable can be carried out, (avoid turning around the cable with the clamp closed). Proceed
in 2 stages : make a first heating and a second one after having made 1/4 of turn.
Turning off
Stop heating, put the switch on position 0 on the control box.
If non used for a significant time, disconnect the mains cord.
Indicative temperature chart
The temperature reached will depend on the type of electrodes used. The chart below is made for new type
EEDT2 electrodes. These values are indicative and it will be necessary to carry out a preliminary test.
Graduation BDT3A
Graduation BDT3 TS
Stabilized temperature °C
Insulation
10
70
20
130
PE, PVC
1
30
250
Nylon, Kynar
2
40
350
Tefzel, Silicone
4
50
450
PTFE
5
60
520
PTFE
6
70
600
PTFE
8
80
700
Kapton
10
90
780
Kapton
100
880
Kapton
6. MAINTENANCE
CAUTION : Before any intervention, withdraw the electric cord of the mains supply.
Power unit : Wipe with a dry rag.
Plier : Change the electrodes regularly.
Brush with a metal brush the head of the plier (where the electrodes are fixed).
Tightening of electrodes must be done with recommended couple (see typical value).
C
BDT3A
BDT3 TS

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If the electrodes temperature is wrong look first at the electrodes tightening.
Periodically take a look to electrical contacts to reduce electric trouble.
Temperature choice
The temperature of use depends on the section and the insulation which has to be stripped.
Tests need to be carried out as a preliminary.
Setting the maximum temperature (for BDT3 TS only)
Press the « + »button while switching on the device, the display will show « MAX ». Adjust the level to the
desired maximum and press the contact button of the plier to confirm. Switch off the device. Your
tehrmostripper will not go above the indicated maximum.
Spare parts (recommended stock)
- Fuse 2 A : Quantity 2
- Electrodes (according to model employed) : Quantity 10 pairs.
Cord replacement : If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales
service or similarly qualified persons to avoid danger.
7. WARRANTY
All sets are guaranteed 1 year (material and workmanship) as long as you use this product in accordance to
its purpose and the instructions for use.
To apply this warranty, we ask you to send us a photocopy of the original invoice specifying the purchase
date.
Warranty exclusions :
- Modification or alteration of the present document.
- Unidentifiable product type and/or series number.
- Damage caused by causes independent of the device, such as lighting, fire, water damage or negligence.
- Interventions on the product made by an unauthorized person.
- Modification or adaptation of the product.
This warranty does not cover wear of accessories and spare parts (normal consumption).
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