Pfaff 8362-004 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
296-12-18 496/002
Betriebsanleitung engl. 06.09
This instruction manual applies to machines from the
following serial numbers onwards:
# 15186
Industrial
®
8362
-004
-045

The reprinting, copying or translation of PFAFF Instruction Manuals, whether in whole or
in part, is only permitted with our previous authorization and with written reference to the
source.
PFAFF Industriesysteme
und Maschinen AG
Hans-Geiger-Str. 12 - IG Nord
D-67661 Kaiserslautern
This Instruction Manual is valid for all models and subclasses listed in the
chapter "Specifications ".

Contents
Contents ............................................................................... Chapter - Page
1Safety......................................................................................................................... 1- 1
1.01 Directives ...................................................................................................................1- 1
1.02 General notes on safety............................................................................................. 1 - 1
1.03 Safety symbols .......................................................................................................... 1 - 2
1.04 Important points for the user ..................................................................................... 1 - 2
1.05 Operating and specialist personnel............................................................................ 1 - 2
1.05.01 Operating personnel .................................................................................................. 1 - 2
1.05.02 Specialist personnel ................................................................................................... 1 - 3
1.06 Danger .......................................................................................................................1- 3
2Proper use ................................................................................................................. 2- 1
3Specifications............................................................................................................. 3- 1
4Disposal of the machine ............................................................................................ 4- 1
5Transport, packaging and storage .............................................................................. 5- 1
5.01 Transport to the customer ......................................................................................... 5 - 1
5.02 Transport within the customer’s premises ................................................................ 5 - 1
5.03 Disposal of the packaging .......................................................................................... 5 - 1
5.04 Storage ......................................................................................................................5- 1
6Explanation of the symbols........................................................................................ 6- 1
7Controls ..................................................................................................................... 7- 1
7.01 Summary of the control elements ............................................................................. 7 - 1
7.02 Mains switch ............................................................................................................. 7 - 2
7.03 Controller for the heat-sealing temperature ............................................................... 7 - 2
7.04 Controller for the heat-sealing speed ......................................................................... 7 - 3
7.05 Selection switch for the operating mode ................................................................... 7 - 3
7.06 Selection switch for the operating direction .............................................................. 7 - 4
7.07 Lever for engaging the hot wedge ............................................................................ 7 - 4
7.08 Lever for lowering the feed roller .............................................................................. 7 - 5
8Commissioning the machine ..................................................................................... 8- 1
8.01 Connecting the machine to the power supply ........................................................... 8 - 1
8.02 Switching the machine on/off .................................................................................... 8 - 2
9Preparation................................................................................................................. 9- 1
9.01 Seal types .................................................................................................................. 9- 1
9.02 Replacing the feed rollers .......................................................................................... 9 - 2
9.03 Adjusting the feed-roller clearance ............................................................................ 9 - 3
9.03.01 Adjusting the feed-roller clearance on the PFAFF 8362-004...................................... 9 - 3
9.03.02 Adjusting the feed-roller clearance on the PFAFF 8362-045...................................... 9 - 3
9.04 Adjusting the heat-sealing pressure .......................................................................... 9 - 4
9.04.01 Adjusting the heat-sealing pressure on the PFAFF 8362-004 .................................... 9 - 4

Contents
Contents ............................................................................... Chapter - Page
9.04.02 Adjusting the heat-sealing pressure on the PFAFF 8362-045 .................................... 9 - 4
9.05 Adjusting the clearance between the heating wedge and the feed rollers ............... 9 - 5
9.05.01 Adjusting the heating-wedge clearance on the PFAFF 8362-004 .............................. 9 - 5
9.05.02 Adjusting the heating-wedge clearance on the PFAFF 8362-045 .............................. 9 - 6
9.06 Adjusting the workpiece guides ................................................................................ 9 - 7
9.06.01 Adjusting the upper rear workpiece guide ................................................................. 9 - 7
9.06.02 Adjusting the lower rear workpiece guide ................................................................. 9 - 8
9.06.03 Adjusting the front workpiece guides ........................................................................ 9 - 8
9.07 Adjusting the heat-sealing speed / heat-sealing temperature .................................... 9 - 9
10 Heat sealing ............................................................................................................. 10 - 1
10.01 The heat-sealing principle ........................................................................................ 10 - 1
10.02 Inserting the workpieces ......................................................................................... 10 - 2
10.03 Aligning the workpieces .......................................................................................... 10 - 3
10.04 Heat-sealing the workpieces ................................................................................... 10 - 4
10.04.01 Guiding the machine manually................................................................................. 10 - 4
10.04.02 Heat-sealing with a guide ........................................................................................ 10 - 5
10.05 Stopping the machine .............................................................................................. 10 - 5
10.06 Testing the seal ....................................................................................................... 10 - 6
10.06.01 Testing the seal strength ......................................................................................... 10 - 6
10.06.02 Testing the tightness of the seal ............................................................................. 10 - 6
10.07 Malfunctions during the heat-sealing operation cycle.............................................. 10 - 6
11 Care and maintenance ............................................................................................. 11 - 1
11.01 Checking the cable and plug connections ............................................................... 11 - 1
11.02 Cleaning the heating wedge .................................................................................... 11 - 1
11.03 Replacing and grinding-in the heating wedge .......................................................... 11 - 2
11.03.01 Changing the hot wedge on the PFAFF 8362-004 ................................................... 11 - 2
11.03.02 Grinding in the hot wedge (only on the PFAFF 8362-004) ....................................... 11 - 3
11.03.03 Replacing the heating wedge on the PFAFF 8362-045............................................ 11 - 4
11.04 Replacing the fuse ................................................................................................... 11 - 5
11.05 Lubricating the drive chains ..................................................................................... 11 - 6
11.06 Tensioning the drive chain of the lower feed-roller.................................................. 11 - 6
11.07 Tensioning the drive chain of the upper feed-roller ................................................. 11 - 7

Safety
1 - 1
1 Safety
1.01 Directives
This machine was built in accordance with the European regulations listed in the Conformity
decalaration and Manufacturer’s declaration
In addition to this Instruction manual, also observe all generally accepted, statutory and other
regulations and legal requirements - also those of the country in which the machine will be
operating - and all valid environmental-protection regulations!
The regionally valid regulations of the social insurance society for occupational accidents or
other supervisory organisations are to be strictly adhered to!
1.02 General notes on safety
●This machine must only be operated by adequately trained operators and only after having
completely read and understood the Instruction manual!
●The Danger and Safety instructions on the machine itself are to be followed!
●The machine must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended and must not be
operated without its safety devices. Observe all relevant safety regulations!
●When replacing the feed rollers or the heating wedge, when leaving the workplace
unattended, and during servicing, the machine must be disconnected from the mains by
removing the plug from the electrical socket!
●Daily servicing work must only be carried out by appropriately trained persons!
●Repairs and special maintenance work must only be carried out by technicians or persons
withappropriate training!
●Work on the electrical equipment must only be carried out by electricians or appropriately
trainedpersonnel!
●Work is not permitted on parts and equipment which are connected to the power supply!
Exceptions to this are contained in the regulations EN 50110!
●Modifications and alterations to the machine must only be carried out under observance of
all the relevant safety regulations!
●Only spare parts which have been approved by us are to be used for repairs! We
expressly point out that any replacement parts or accessories which are not supplied by
us, have not been tested and approved by us. The installation and/or use of any such
products can lead to negative changes in the structural characteristics of the machine. We
shall not be liable for any damage which may be caused by non-original parts!

Safety
1 - 2
1.03 Safety symbols
Danger!
Points to be observed.
Danger point!
Danger of injury to operating or specialist personnel!
Hot surface!
Danger of burns to operating or specialist personnel!
Electric voltage!
Danger to operating or specialist personnel from electric voltage!
1.04 Important points for the user
●This Instruction manual is a component part of the machine and must be available to the
operating personnel at all times.
●The operating and specialist personnel are to be instructed as to the safety equipment of
the machine and with regard to safe working methods.
●It is the duty of the operator to only operate the machine when it is in perfect running
order.
●It is the obligation of the operator to ensure that none of the safety mechanisms are
removed from the machine or deactivated.
●It is the obligation of the operator to ensure that only authorized persons operate and
work on the machine.
●The user must make sure there is no high-frequency welding equipment being operated
in direct proximity to the machine that exceeds the EMC limit values according to
EN 60204-31 for the machine.
Further information can be obtained at the point of sale.
1.05 Operating and specialist personnel
1.05.01 Operating personnel
Operating personnel are persons responsible for the preparation, operating and cleaning of
the machine as well as eliminating any faults arising.
The operating personnel are obliged to observe the following points and must:
●always observe the Notes on safety in the Instruction manual!
●never use any working methods which could limit the level of safety in using the
machine!
●also ensure that only authorized persons have access to the potentially dangerous area
around the machine!
●always immediately report to the person responsible any changes in the machine which
may limit its safety!

Safety
1 - 3
Before opening the cover 1always disconnect the plug from the mains!
Danger of injury from electric voltage!
Never operate the machine without chain guards 2and 3!
Danger of injury due to the rotating chain!
After use always let the machine cool down first!
Danger of burns from the hot surface of hot wedge 4!
1.05.02 Specialist personnel
Specialist personnel are persons with a specialist education in the fields of electrics,
electronics and mechanics. They are responsible for the lubrication, maintenance, repair and
adjustment of the machine.
The specialist personnel is obliged to observe the following points and must:
●always observe the Notes on safety in the Instruction manual!
●Remove the machine from the power supply by removing the plug from the electrical
socket before carrying out adjustments or repairs and ensure that it cannot be switched
on again unintentionally!
●never work on parts which are still connected to the power supply! Exceptions are
contained in the regulations EN 50110.
●replace the protective coverings and close the electrical control box after all repairs or
maintenance work!
1.06 Danger
Fig. 1 - 01
1
2
3
4

Proper use
2 - 1
2 Proper use
The PFAFF 8362 is a heating-wedge manual heat-sealing machine with self-drive.
The machine manufactures overlapping heat-seals, with or without a test channel, on
plastics suitable for this purpose (thermoplastics), such as truck awnings, pool covers, roof
and building insulations etc.
The machine must not be operated outdoors!
Any and all uses of this machine which have not been approved of by the
manufacturer are considered to be inappropriate! The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for any damage caused by the inappropriate use of the machine! The
appropriate use of the machine includes the observance of all operational,
adjustment, maintenance and repair measures required by the manufacturer!

Specifications
3 - 1
*Depending on material
3 Specifications
Models:
8362-004 .................................................................................................... Standard model
8362-045 ...................... Higher heat-sealing performance compared to the standard model
Dimensions and weight:
Length: .......................................................................................................approx. 400 mm
Width:.........................................................................................................approx. 300 mm
Height: ........................................................................................................approx. 260 mm
Weight:............................................................................................................. approx. 9 kg
Power supply:
set for: .............................................................................. 230 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz, 1 Phase
can be reconnected to: ................................................................................ 115 AC, L/N/PE
Powerconsumption:
8362-004.................................................................................................................... 400 W
8362-045.................................................................................................................... 500 W
Heatingperformance: .................................................................................... 400 W / 220 V
Motor:................................................................................................... 24V, 2,5 A regulated
Heat-sealingpressure: ................................................................................................ 200 N
Heat-sealingtemperature:.................................................. up to 500 °C infinitely adjustable
Max. heat-sealing speed: .................................................................................. 7.0 m/min.
Seal widths:
Overlapped seal without test channel: ............................................................... 20 - 40 mm
Overlapped seal with test channel:..................................................................... asrequired
Max. overlap of the workpieces: ............................................................................. 80 mm
Sealable materials: ..................................................................... ●PVC
●PE - HD
●PE - LD
●EVA
●others
Type of foil: ................................................................................ ●thermally sealable
●flexible
Sealable foil thicknesses *: ............................................................................. 0.3 - 2.5 mm

Disposal of the machine
4 - 1
4 Disposal of the machine
●The proper disposal of the machine is the responsibility of the customer.
●The materials used on the machine are steel, aluminium, brass and various plastics.
The electrical equipment consists of plastics and copper.
●The machine is to be disposed of in accordance with the locally valid environmental
protection regulations.
Special care is to be taken that parts soiled with lubricants be separately
disposed of in accordance with the locally valid environmental protection
regulations!

Transport packaging and storage
5 Transport packaging and storage
5.01 Transport to the customer’s premises
Within Germany, the machine is delivered without packaging. Machines are packaged for
export.
5.02 Transport within the customer’s premises
The manufacturer carries no liability for transport within the customer’s premises or to other
locations where it is to be used.
5.03 Disposal of the packaging
The packaging of these machines consists of paper, cardboard and VCE fibre.
The proper disposal of the packaging is the responsibility of the customer.
5.04 Storage
The machine can be stored for up to 6 months if not in use. During this time it should be
protected from dust and moisture.
For longer storage the individual parts of the machine, especially the moving parts, should
be protected against corrosion e.g. by a film of oil.
5 - 1

Explanation of the symbols
6 Explanation of the symbols
In the following section of this Instruction manual, certain tasks or important pieces of
information are accentuated by symbols. The symbols used have the following meanings:
Note, information
Clean, care
Lubrication, greasing, oiling
Servicing, repair, adjustment, maintenance
6 - 1

7 - 1
Controls
6
7
1
234
5
Fig. 7 - 01
1. Mains switch, see Chapter 7.02.
2. Microprocessor controller for the heat-sealing temperature, see Chapter 7.03.
3. Controller for the heat-sealing speed, see Chapter 7.04.
4. Selection switch for the operating mode, see Chapter 7.05.
5. Selection switch for the operating direction, see Chapter 7.06.
6. Lever for engaging the hot wedge, see Chapter 7.07.
7. Lever for lowering the top feed roller, see Chapter 7.08.
7 Controls
7.01 Summary of the control elements

7 - 2
Controls
7.02 Mains switch
By pressing the mains switch 1
the machine is switched on or
off.
Position "00
00
0" : Machine is switched off
Position "11
11
1" : Machine is switched on
When switching off the
machine, please observe the
notes in Chapter 8.02
Switching the machine on/
off!
Fig. 7 - 02
1
7.03 Controller for the heat-sealing temperature
After pressing button 1the heat-
sealing temperature can be
reduced with button 2or
increased with button 3.
The actual temperature of the hot
wedge is shown on display 4.
Fig. 7 - 03
123
4

7 - 3
Controls
7.04 Controller for the heat-sealing speed
●The heat-sealing speed can be altered by
turning controller 1.
Fig. 7 - 04
1
7.05 Selection switch for the operating mode
The operating mode can be
selected by pressing switch 1.
Position "0": Feed rollers start after the hot
wedge has been engaged
Position "1": Feed rollers run constantly
Fig. 7 - 05
1

7 - 4
Controls
7.06 Selection switch for the operating direction
●The operating direction of the feed rollers
can be selected by pressing switch 1.
Top position:
Feed rollers run forwards (for
heat sealing)
Middle position:
Feed rollers are standing still
Bottom position:
Feed rollers run backwards (for
grinding in the hot wedge)
Fig. 7 - 06
1
7.07 Lever for engaging the hot wedge
●The hot wedge can be engaged and
disengaged with lever 1.
When disengaging the hot
wedge, take care to see that
lever 1 clicks into position.
The adjacent illustration shows
the standard machine version
(PFAFF 8362-004).
Fig. 7 - 07
1

7 - 5
Controls
7.08 Lever for lowering the feed roller
●Lever 1is used to lower and raise the top
feed roller 2.
The adjacent illustration shows
the standard machine version
(PFAFF 8362-004).
Fig. 7 - 08
2
1

8 - 1
Commissioning the machine
Fig. 8 - 01
1
2
8 Commissioning the machine
This machine must only be commissioned by qualified specialists!
All relevant safety regulations are to be adhered to!
Before starting the machine for the first time, inspect the entire heat-sealing
machine for transport damage. If damage is apparent, inform the transport
company and your PFAFF agent.
8.01 Connecting the machine to the power supply
●Check if the machine can be operated
with available voltage (see chapter 3
Specifications).
●Insert plug 1 of the connection cord into
the bushing of the machine and tighten
coupling ring 2.
●Plug the mains plug of the connecting
cord into the main power supply.

8 - 2
Commissioning the machine
8.02 Switching the machine on/off
To switch the machine on
move switch 1to position "1".
To switch the machine off
move switch 1to position "0".
Danger of burns from the hot
wedge!
Immediately after the machine
has been switched off, the hot
wedge is still hot!
Fig. 8 - 02
1

9 - 1
Preparation
Fig. 9 - 01
9 Preparation
All Preparation work must only be carried out by appropriately trained persons!
The machine is to be separated from the power supply at the on/off switch or
by pulling the plug out of the socket whenever carrying out preparation work!
Always allow the machine to cool down before all preparation work!
Danger of burning!
9.01 Seal types
On seals with a test channel, the density of the seal can be ascertained as
described in chapter 10.06.02 Testing the seal density.
Seal without
test channel
Seal with
test channel