Mussel HPD 450 P 120 User manual

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Operating Instructions
Heating Press for Melting Splices
HPD 450 P 120 and
HPD 500 P 120
Müssel Maschinenbau GmbH
Reichelsweiherstraße 8
95615 Marktredwitz
GERMANY
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

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Introduction
We would like to congratulate you for having purchased the Müssel-Belting Tools made by Müssel
Maschinenbau GmbH and to thank you for the confidence you placed in us.
This operating instruction provides you with important information for the proper and safe use of the heating
press, HPD 450 P 120 and HPD 500 P 120.
Owing to our experience over decades in the development and the fabrication of finishing tools for conveyor
belts and driving belts, these devices have been designed according to the latest state of technique and in
compliance with this application . Please find further information on splicing types and finishing parameters
in the detailed splicing instructions or in the belt specific technical data sheets of the belt manufacturer.
Please note that the future usage conditions of the conveyor belt have to be considered for the choice and
the finishing of splices.
The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents
to others without express authorization is prohibited as far as this is not explicitly allowed by Müssel
Maschinenbau GmbH. Offenders will be held liable for the payment of damages. All rights reserved.
Any liability for errors and printing errors is excluded.

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Contents
1 General information
1.1 Name and address of the manufacturer
1.2 Identification of the device
1.3 CE-Declaration
1.4 Conformity
2 General safety instructions
2.1 Usage in accordance with regulations
2.2 Organisational measures
2.3 Personnel selection and qualification
2.4 Safety instructions for specific operating phases
2.5 Mobile devices
2.6 Safety instructions
3 Product description
3.1 Components and proper usage
3.2 How it works
3.3 Technical data
3.4 Wiring diagram
3.5 Accessories
4 Preparing the product for usage
4.1 Transport
4.2 Position
4.3 Electric installations
4.4 Utilities
4.5 Connection points for the compressed air
4.6 Control and limitation of temperature
5 Handling
5.1 General
5.2 Inserting the belt into the heating press
5.3 Closing the heating press
5.4 Connecting the water cooling system
5.5 Connecting the heating press to the mains and heating the splice
5.6 Cooling the splice
5.7 Removing the belt from the heating press
6 Controlling and cooling the heating press
6.1 Without control unit
6.2 With control unit
6.3 Using compressed air
7 Maintenance work
7.1 Spare parts
7.2 Wear parts
8 Disassembling and disposal

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1 General information
1.1 Name and address of the manufacturer
Müssel Maschinenbau GmbH
Reichelsweiherstraße 8
95615 Marktredwitz
GERMANY
1.2 Identification of the device
Product designation: Heating press for melting splices
Serial/Type designation: HPD 450 P 120, HPD 500 P
Serial number: see type label
Year of construction: see type label
1.3 CE-Declaration
see fixed label

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1.4 Conformity

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2 General safety instructions
The following document contains important information on serious risks when operating the tool
described or important technical information on the tool or processes used. Symbols are used to
highlight this important information and indicate as follows:
This symbol is always to be found in connection with an endangerment and its respective
signal word.
Signal words hierarchy:
Danger: This signal word is indicating a person endangerment with a high risk level which
causes death or serious injury, in case it cannot be avoided.
Warning: This signal word is indicating a person endangerment with a medium risk level, which
can cause death or serious injury, in case it cannot be avoided.
Caution: This signal word is indicating an endangerment with a low risk level which can cause a
minor or moderate injury, in case it cannot be avoided.
Attention: This signal word is indicating a warning of material and environmental damages.
2.1 Usage in accordance with regulations
This device has been built as state of the art and according to the fundamental health and safety
requirement of the EC machinery directive. However, its usage may result in risks to the body or life
of users or third parties, or adverse effects to devices and other property.
The device may only be used in proper technical condition as intended, in a safety- and hazard
conscious manner and observing the operating instructions!
Observing the operating instructions and adhering to the inspection and maintenance conditions are
also parts of the intended use.
2.2 Organisational measures
The operating instructions must always be at hand at the place of use of the device!
In addition to the operating instructions, observe and instruct the user in all other generally
applicable legal and other mandatory regulations relevant to accident prevention and environmental
protection!
The operating instructions must be supplemented by instructions covering the duties involved in
supervising and notifying special organizational features, such as job organization, working
sequences or the personnel entrusted with the work.
Please only assign trained personnel familiar with the operating instructions of the device.
Check at regular intervals whether the personnel are carrying out the work in compliance with the
operating instructions and paying attention to risks and safety factors!
In order to minimize the risk of injury, garments must be close-fitting. Furthermore long hair must
be tied back and jewellery -including rings- have to be removed before beginning work.
Observe all safety instructions and warnings attached to the device and see to it that they are
always complete and perfectly legible!
If the operating behaviour changes immediately stop the device and report the error to the
responsible department/person!

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Never make any modifications, additions or conversions which might affect safety without the
supplier´s approval.
Additional mountings or modifications have as consequence that the responsibility for the
accordance with the EU-directive has to be assured by the person who carries out the mountings
and the modifications.
Spare parts, only from the original equipment, comply with the technical requirements specified by
the manufacturer and guarantee the failure-free operation of the device.
2.3 Personnel selection and qualification
The device can only be operated by staff accordingly skilled and instructed.
Work on electrical equipment of the device must be performed by a qualified electrician or trained
individuals under the direction and supervision of an electrician according to electro-technical
regulations.
2.4 Safety instructions for specific operating phases
The device can only be operated in a safe and absolutely reliable state. Make sure in particular that
all protective and safety-oriented devices are in place and fully functional.
Loosened screws and hose connections must be tightened upon completion of the maintenance and
repair work.
2.5 Mobile devices
In case of minor changes of place, please even disconnect the device from any external power
supply! Properly reconnect to the mains prior to restarting the device!
Always use hoisting and slinging equipment with sufficient weight bearing capacity for loading!
Position hoisting devices or slinging means only on the load lifting appliances of the device that are
provided for this purpose!
Please take the necessary and appropriate measures for making sure that during the transportation
no device part may fall in or loosen!
2.6 Safety instructions
The removing of covers or parts of safety-oriented components may increase the risk of accident.
Conversions, maintenance and repair work must be performed by trained, competent and skilled
persons.
Always use original fuses with the required rating! If errors of the device electrical power supply
occur immediately shut off the conveyor system!
Because of the risk of burns, make sure the device is always freely accessible and is not covered.
The devices do not have their own protection appliances against electrical overload. For this reason,
the operator must ensure that the electrical installations at the operated place, are protected from
overload.
Regularly inspect/check the electrical equipment of a device. Visible faults, such as loose
connections, must be immediately rectified.

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3 Product description
3.1 Components and proper usage
Heating presses are electrical heating devices for use in fabricating (splicing) belting material that
can withstand maximum temperatures of 200°C. Heating presses are used to splice belting material
using pressure and temperature. Depending on the requirement we differentiate between different
designs and type.
The heating press consists of the following components and functional groups:
Functional group
Components
Top part
Pressure beam
Pressure hose
Heating plate with edge cooling bar
Plug-in contact / cable
Bottom part
Pressure beam
Heating plate with edge cooling bar
Plug-in contact / cable
Eye bolts with nuts
Mechanical hold-down bars
3.2 How it works
In the closed heating press pressure and temperature are generated between the top and bottom
part and the electrically heated heating plates when compressed air is supplied; this caused the
melting of the inserted belting material as well as the splicing after a prescribed period (hold-down-
time). Once cooled down, the finished splice has got the physical features required.
For further information on how the heating press functions, see chapter "5 Handling".

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3.3 Technical data
HPD 450 P 120
HPD 500 P 120
Belt width max. (at 90°)
mm
450
500
Belt width max. (at 80°)
mm
420
470
Belt width max. (at 60°)
mm
310
360
Belt length min.
mm
720
720
Splice max.
mm
Z-70 and Z-Stepped
Heating plates length
mm
120
120
Length
mm
270
270
Width
mm
710
760
Height
mm
330
330
Weight (net)
kg
38,0
78,5
Voltage
V
230
230
Capacity
W
2x 1300
2x 2500
Frequency
Hz
50
50
Heating up time up to 180°C
min
approx. 9
approx. 10
Cooling down time
from 180°C up to 40°C
min
approx. 2
approx. 2
Coolant
water
Air pressure max.
bar
5
5
Heating temperature max.
°C
200
200
Material number
Designation
720029
HPD 450 P 120 (230V)
720350
HPD 500 P 120 (110V)

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3.4 Wiring diagram
Valid for top and bottom part of plug-in connection cables.
Voltage: 230V
Valid for top and bottom part of fixed connection cables.
Voltage: 230V with temperature fuse

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3.5 Accessories
Accessories are not included in the scope of delivery and must be ordered separately!
HPD 450 P 120
HPD 500 P 120
Designation
Optional with control unit:
7875134
/
HPS2 control unit (single phase)
7875122
/
CWD 55 E cooling device for HPS2
Note:
Should the heating presses be operated with a control unit of other manufacturers, some
problems may occur for which we cannot be made liable!
Optional without control unit:
7875126
Input inlet (230V), 16A, 2m
7875181
Input inlet US 110V, 15A, 2m
7870356
CWD 55 E cooling device
7871563
Digital measuring device
7871564
Temperature sensor standard
General:
730081
Compressor 230V, 6 l, portable
7871524
Compressor 230V, 24 l, mobile
7870174
Separating paper 50 m x 330 mm
7872171
Textured fabric Standard, width 220 mm
(yard goods) Minimum quantity: 5 m
7872185
Soft pad 1 mm, width 220 mm
(yard goods) Minimum quantity: 5 m
7872192
Silicone fabric no. 1, width 220 mm
(yard goods) Minimum quantity: 5 m
Silicone embossing mats on request!

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4 Preparing the product for usage
Before starting the operation of the tool, the following steps must be carried out each time to ensure
that the tool works properly. Check the following points:
4.1 Transport
The transport / the relocation / the use of the device should be carried out by an appropriate lifting
appliance (regarding the minimum lifting force, please look at chapter “3.3 Technical data“). Prior to
this relocation, the device should be disconnected from the energy supply (electrical current and
compressed air).
The tool may only be transported in cooled-down condition and under observation of the generally
valid safety regulations.
Note:
When transporting, make sure that the heating presses are only transported or stored when they are
closed (This protects the heating surfaces best from damage). The filling of the pressure hose (0,5
bar is sufficient) avoids any unintentional opening of the press during the transport.
Warning
Make sure that the heating press is firmly locked in lifting.
In lifting and transporting the device, please handle particularly with care!
During the transport please do not keep staying under the floating load!
Lift the heating press only at the provided lifting points.
Attention
Do not lift the heating press at the hold-down bars!
Higher tilting danger owing to the irregular weight repartition!
4.2 Position
Heating presses and their components, in particular heating plates, must be only placed on surfaces
that can withstand maximum temperatures of 240°C. Otherwise damage can occur to materials that
are not heat resistant or they will present a fire risk. The surfaces must also be able to withstand the
static load from the weight of the heating presses.
Attention
Risk of burns! Make sure the heating press is always freely accessible and is not covered
up. Should the heating press be covered up, this will present a fire risk.

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4.3 Electric installations
The existing mains voltage must be suitable for the tools' operating voltage. The heating plates must
have their own electricity supply according to the information on the type plate.
The connection cables are delivered partial in plug-in form.
4.4 Utilities
Pressure equalizing metal sheets
Shim bars
Textured fabric standard
Silicone fabric no.1
Separating paper
Soft pad 1 mm
Thermometer
All utilities must be cleaned.

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4.5 Connection points for the compressed air
The pressing power does not depend on the width of the inserted belt. The required pressing power
should not be exceed or below this value.
The Press is carefully to be closed.
Fill presses equipped with pressure hose only with cleaned and dry compressed air.
Fill pressure hose only, when the press is firmly closed and the hose is properly fitting.
Fill the pressure hose only by means of filling devices provided for this purpose; this makes also
possible the later emptying.
Maximum air pressure: 5 bar
The function in-feed of compressed air is not controlled automatically and must be done from a
stationary compressed air network or a compressor system. The maximum press inlet pressure is not
displayed or monitored on the heating press.
The pressure may only be reduced through the bleeder screw.
For this purpose turn the bleeder screw by half a rotation only!
The safety valve is factory-set to the correct pressing power and may not be modified!
Caution
Risk of injury! Connect the pressure hoses carefully!
Check that compressed air connections work and do not leak.
Empting screw
Compressed-air connection
Safety valve

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4.6 Control and limitation of temperature
Several parts of the heating device get extremely hot during operation; therefore touch the press
only at the points intended for.
The temperature must be measured always at the bore of the heating plate.
Other measuring points would falsify the reading.
Only gauged and operative measuring devices may be used!
Attention
The temperature of the heating plates may not exceed 200°C!
In case this temperature is exceeded, the temperature safety fuse would be destroyed
that is built-in for protecting the heating elements. The current supply is then
interrupted.

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5 Handling
5.1 General
Heating presses are electrical heating devices for use in fabricating (splicing) belting material that
can withstand maximum temperatures of 200°C.
There are two basic methods of controlling the heating procedure,
a.) An automatic one using a control unit that carries out the heating and cooling phases on special
heating presses automatically after the operator has programmed in and
b.) A manual one where the operator supervises and carries out independently all the cycles.
Note:
When making melting splices always observe the splicing instructions for the belt type to be spliced.
5.2 Inserting the belt into the heating press
1. Prepare the two belt ends according to the required connection (Z-splice, wedged splice etc.).
2. Place the pressure equalizing metal sheet on the bottom part of the press and cover them by
silicone fabric No. 1.
3. The both belt ends must be centrically placed on the pressure equalizing metal sheet (with the
operating side reversed).
4. Place the shim bars (or material of the same thickness) to the left and right next to the ends of
the belt (refer to the following figure).
Note:
Always fold out the areas to be pressed to the full width. If the belting
material is a) narrower than the area to be pressed, (so that the press
do not flexing) extra pieces in the same thickness or several shim bars
of the corresponding width must also be inserted
5. Please entirely push together and mark the Z-splice (Fig. 1).
6. Place the hold-down bars and slightly tighten them.
7. Centre and align the belt (Fig. 2), adjust the distance between the
two belt ends according to the instructions for the respective belt type
(belts mostly about 5 mm).
8. Evenly tighten the hold-down bars.

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9. If necessary etc., cover the splice with additional material (PVC-Z-foil,
PU-Z-foil) (Fig. 3).
10. Depending on the belt type, place the prescribed cover material
(silicone embossing mat, separating paper, textured fabric fine etc.)
(Fig. 4).
11. Cover the splice with the top pressure equalizing metal sheet.
12. Place the top heating plate.
13. Place the top pressure beam with pressure hose.
5.3 Closing the heating press
The centering pin must slide into the centering bore.
1. Slightly tighten nut by hand.
2. Only then fill the pressure hose with air.
(max. 5 bar)
Note:
The feeding of compressed air is not automatically
controlled and must be done in form of a stationary
compressed air network or a compressor system.
A pressure display does not exist!
Warning
Risk of injury! The permitted maximum air pressure for generating the pressing force is 5
bars. If you exceed this maximum figure, the device can burst!
Nut
Centering bore
Centering pin
Eye bolt

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5.4 Connecting the water cooling system
Warning
Risk of injury! Connect the cooling hoses carefully to the tool. Leaking water or steam
can be leading to burns.
1. Make sure no more water is in the cooling system.
2. Before heating connect the cooling hoses as shown in the following figure to the rapid couplings
on the heating plates.
Fig. similar
Note:
Only let in cooling water after the heating procedure has been completed. Only use clean water!
Only use original hoses with temperature resistance for cooling!
The temperature of the steam is 170°C and the pressure is 6 bar.
Check the connection between connector and hose.
Circle reverse control
Front side
Back side
Drain
Supply
Circle reverse control

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5.5 Connecting the heating press to the mains and heating the splice
1. Connect the heating press to the mains.
Attention
Risk of fire or damage because of overload to the electricity supply. The electricity supply
for the heating plate must be separated from the mains according to the indications
mentioned on the type plate! If necessary, make sure the heating press has a separate
electricity supply.
2. Observe the heating temperature using the thermometer included and put it in the
measurement drill holes provided.
3. As soon as the heating temperature required has been reached, disconnect the heating press
from the mains by pulling out the plug on the heating plates. The data sheet for the belt
provides information on the heating temperature and hold-down time.
Make sure the heating plates are not heated above 200°C as this will destroy the in-built melt fuse
or the heating resistance. You can automatically regulate the temperature using a control unit.
Warning
Risk of injury from burns. The heating plates can get very hot during heating (up to
200°C) Touching them without any protection will mean burns.
5.6 Cooling the splice
1. Only let in cooling water after the heating procedure has been completed. Only use clean
water.
2. Cool the heating press till the heating plates has reached a temperature of approx. 40°C.
5.7 Removing the belt from the heating press
1. Please empty the pressure hose.
Note:
Empty the pressure hose only after the heating press has cooled down!
2. Please open the heating press and take off the belt.
3. If necessary, clean the edges and the surface of the belt from excess material.
The belt is prepared.
4. After use, clean the heating press.