Plymovent Flex-Max FM-1520 User manual

Technical description ......................................... 2
Delivery .............................................................. 2
Advantages ........................................................ 2
Technical data .................................................... 2
Components and operation ............................... 3
Handling............................................................. 3
Hood operation .................................................. 3
Working areas...............................................3 - 4
Pressure loss ..................................................... 4
Mounting examples....................................... 4 - 5
Working areas...............................................6 - 7
Alternative system layouts ................................. 8
Complementary products and accessories........ 9
Mounting instruction..................................10 - 13
Maintenance instructions ................................. 14
Spare part drawing......................................15-16
Product manual
Flex-Max
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PlymoVentCorp.
375 Raritan Center Parkway,
Edison New Jersey 08837, USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE DELIVERED
TO AND MAINTAINED IN THE SERVICE
DEPARTMENT AFTER THE INSTALLATION!
Thankyouforbuying aPlymoVentproduct.
Before you unpack and begin installation please read
this product manual, and follow the instructions.
PlymoVent CanadaInc.
6615 Ordan Drive, Unit # 3
Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1X2, Canada
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
USA/CANADA
010118

FM/USA+CAN/2/16
BSABno:T0.31
Ser.no:FM/TB
Date:Sept-97
Replace:Jan-95
Flex-Max
Flex-Max
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Technicaldata
Prod.
no: Max
working
radius ft
Total
weight
in LB
Recomended
mounting
height in ft
Hose
Ø in
inches
Recomended
ariflow at
hood in CFM
FM-1520
FM-1530
FM-1540
FM-2520
FM-2530
FM-2540
FM-3520
FM-3530
FM-3540
FM-4520
FM-4530
FM-4540
13.1
16.1
19.0
16.4
19.4
22.3
19.7
22.6
25.6
23.0
25.9
28.9
101.2
105.6
110.0
127.6
132.0
136.4
173.8
178.2
182.6
200.0
204.6
209.0
6.6-9.8
6.6-13.1
8.2-16.4
6.6-9.8
6.6-13.1
8.2-16.4
6.6-9.8
6.6-13.1
8.2-16.4
6.6-9.8
6.6-13.1
8.2-16.4
6.30
6.30
6.30
6.30
6.30
6.30
6.30
6.30
6.30
6.30
6.30
6.30
450-700
450-700
450-700
450-700
450-700
450-700
450-700
450-700
450-700
450-700
450-700
450-700
The PlymoVent Flex-Max is the perfect ex-
traction arm in situations requiring maxi-
mum flexibility. With the Flex-Max arm you
can cover the whole working area. Models
range from 13.1 ft up to 28.9 ft working
radius. The hood can reach from the floor
up to 13.1 ft above the mounting height.
Flex-Max is a real problem solver when it comes to
reaching into the tightest corners of the workshop,
positioning very low, reaching long distances or working on very
high objects. Flex-Max consists of an inner and an outer arm, both of
which are mounted on a double ball-bearing pivot. The outer arm, which
has three adjustable joints, gives maximum flexibility within
its working radius and may be rotated through a full 360°. The inner arm is
equipped with a suspension rail for cables, compressed air hoses, wire-feeders
etc. This can be loaded with up to 110.0 LB of weight. Manuvering of the
extraction arm is from the hood. Hose extensions FSL-1, SLE-20 and SLE-30 can
easily be fitted to the extraction arm.
Delivery
Flex-Max is delivered complete with wall mounting bracket,
arm, hose and hood fitted with manual damper.
Advantages
• Ingenious patented construction with two ball-bearing mounted
hinges and three easily adjustable joints in the fume arm.
• Maximum flexibility within a working radius of up to 29.5 ft
(dependent on the choice of arm).
• Quick and easy to position.
• Can carry up to 110 LB suspended from the inner arm.
• You can choose mounting height, high up on the wall or low down.
• Elegant design and high quality

FM/USA+CAN/3/16
ComponentsandOperation
A. Mounting plate with adjustable
friction brake.
B. Ball-bearing mounted inner arm. Carries up to 110.0 LB.
C. Spiroduct.
D. Flame retardant hose Ø 6.50" of PVC coated woven
polyamide with internal steel spiral.
E. Ball-bearing mounting bracket for outer friction arm.
F. Outer arm spindle.
G. Flame retardant hose6.30" of PVC coated woven
polyamide with internal steel spiral.
H. Aluminium inner arm tube.
I. Aluminium outer arm tube.
J. Outer arm pivot with friction pad for tensioning adjustment.
K. Universal joint with hood collar and manual shut-off damper.
L. Flame retardant hose Ø 6.30" flexible hose of PVC coated
woven polyamide with internal steel spiral.
M.Optimally designed hood with safety mesh covering the
11.81" diameter opening. Can be fitted with 20 W halogen
lamp cartridge.
Handling
1.360° ring handle for positioning of the hood.
Can be reached from all sides.
2.Damper control knob.
3.Quick-fit catch for simple exchange of extension
hose and hood.
4.Switch for light cartridge
(seeaccessoriesHL-20/24).
5.Switch for manual start/stop of fan or damper
(seeaccessoriesSA-24, ES-90 orASE-12).
Hoodoperation
The black, enamelled anodized metal hood can
be angled 110° forwards, back-wards and to
the sides. Large, 360°, ring handle, Ø 11.81".
Switchassembly
Workingareas
a
inches
Prod.
nr:
FM-1520
FM-1530
FM-1540
FM-2520
FM-2530
FM-2540
FM-3520
FM-3530
FM-3540
FM-4520
FM-4530
FM-4540
72.83
72.83
72.83
112.20
112.20
112.20
151.57
151.57
151.57
190.94
190.94
190.94
44.09
64.96
90.55
44.09
64.96
90.55
44.09
64.96
90.55
44.09
64.96
90.55
42.13
59.84
73.62
42.13
59.84
73.62
42.13
59.84
73.62
42.13
59.84
73.62
Flex-Max 1540
Recomended mounting height 8.2 ft - 9.8 ft. Flex-Max 2540
b
inches c inches

FM/USA+CAN/4/16
Flex-Max 3540. Flex-Max 4540
Pressureloss
Welding: 500-700 CFM
Pressureloss
inches w.g
Airflow CFM
Thepressurelossin PlymoVentsFlex-Maxisaffectedby:
1.Air volume.
2.With or without lamp cartridge in the hood.
3.Position of the arm.
4.Length of the arm.
MountingExamples
FM-15, 25
FM-35, 45
Mountingplatesfor Flex-Max
Prod.
no: Max. Load/Bolt Safety demands
FM-1520, FM-1530
FM-2520, FM-2530
FM-1540, FM-2540, FM-3520
FM-3530, FM-3540, FM-4520
FM-4530, FM-4540
600 LB/Bolt
1100 LB/Bolt
1430 LB/Bolt
1980 LB/Bolt
1980 LB/Bolt
1980 LB/Bolt
3300 LB/Bolt
4290 LB/Bolt
5940 LB/Bolt
5940 LB/Bolt
Recomendedbolt

FM/USA+CAN/5/16
FM-1530columnmounted FM-2540 wall mounted. Wire feeder unit
suspendedfrominnerarm.
FM-4530mountedinworkshop with low ceiling
withaseperatefan, model FUK.

FM/USA+CAN/6/16
WorkingAreas
Flex-Max can get into those awkward places
like no other extractor.
Flex-Max has a superb reach.
Flex-Max works in almost all work situations.
Smooth and easy to position.

FM/USA+CAN/7/16
WorkingAreas
Flex-Max is ideal for large and
varied work situations.
Flex-Maxisalsothesolution
to problems other than
welding fume.
Flex-Max is unbeatable when working at difficult angles.
Diesel and gasoline fumes and smoke from burnt oil. Flex-Max is always there on hand.
NOTE! Explosion proof fan and antistatic hose are required.

FM/USA+CAN/8/16
Alt. 3
Alt. 4
Alt. 1
Central system: Fan 4700 with 3 X FM-1520
AlternativeSystemLayouts
Central system : EF-5000, FUA-4700 and 3 X FM-1520
Alt. 2
Central system with low pressure fan, ES-90 and separate fans
Central fan FS-3000 with 3 X FM-1520 equipped with ASE-12
ES-90
ES-90
M 1000
ES-90
M 1000
ASE-12 ASE-12ASE-12
Interlink 12 V
Backdraughtdamper
Central
ventilationfan
Main
fusebox
Centralexhaustfan

FM/USA+CAN/9/16
ComplementaryProductsandAccessories
FansFUK
FUK-fanscanbedirectlyattachedtotheFlex-Max
wall mounting bracket. These are available in two
sizes with freeblowing capacities of 1060 and
1300 CFM. The unique anti-spark impeller made of
aluminium gives maximum safety. For wall- or
ceiling mounting, choose FS-1800 or FS-2100.
In a system with more than one Flex-Max arm we
recommend the use of the larger fans: FS-3000,
FS-4700 or FA-6000. FS
FUK
NOTE:ALLFANSMUSTBEFITTEDWITH
RELEVANTMOTOROVERLOAD(NOT
INCLUDED).
Fan
Prod.
no:
Airflow
CFM
Freeblowing
Airflow CFM
at the hood of
the FM arm
Motor
Hp, phase
FUK-1800
FUK-2100
FUK-2101
FS-3000
FS-4700
FA-6000
1060
1300
1300
2000
2840
3540
1 FM = 440
1 FM = 590
1 FM = 590
2 FM = 620
3 FM = 380
3 FM = 590
4 FM = 380
4 FM = 590
5 FM = 470
0.75 Hp, 3 phase
1.0 Hp, 3 phase
1.0 Hp, 1 phase
1.5 Hp, 3 phase
3.0 Hp, 3 phase
5.0 Hp, 3 phase
HalogenLampCartridge
To be fitted in the hood. Consists of 20W/24V
halogen lamp, switch assembly and
32.8 ft cable. Must be complemented
withtransformerTR-24orstarterSA-24.
Prod. no: HL-20/24
Transformer
115/230V-24V/75W transformer for
halogen lamp cartridge HL-20/24.
Prod. no: TR-24
EnergySaver
For autom. start/stop of fan. Adjustable overrun
period of between 7 sec. - 6 min. Incl. inductive
sensor clamp with 16.4 ft of cable. Built-in
contactor must be fitted with relevant fan-motor
overload (not included). Line supply:
1~ 115-575 VAC.
Prod. no: ES-90-005 Incl. 75VA/24V
transformer. For one arm with light and
one fan.
Prod. no: ES-90-006 Includes two sensor
clamps and 75VA/24V transformer. For two arms
with lights and one fan.
ControlUnit
For automatic start or stop of a central fan in
a system with several extractors. To be used in
conjunction with the Energy Saver or Automatic
Damper. Delay time interval: 15 sec.
Line supply: 1~ 115-575 VAC.
Prod. no: M-1000
Semi-rigidExtensionHose
For all extraction arms 6.30" in diameter.
Connects with quick-fit coupling. Flexible and
adjustable, 4.92" diameter. Length 3.3 ft.
Prod. no: FSL-1
Starter
For manual start/stop of the fan via a switch in
the hood. Complete with switch assembly and
32.8 ft cable. Built-in contactor must be fitted
with relevant fan-motor overload (not included).
Line supply: 1~ 115-575 VAC.
Prod. no: SA-24/75 includes 75VA/24V
transformer for halogen lamp on one workstation.
Prod. no: SA-24/75-2 includes
75VA/24V transformer for two halogen lamps
on two workstations.
SwitchAssembly
Switch assembly with 32.8 ft cable for manual
operation from the hood of fan and light.
Also supplied as standard as part of ES-90
and ASE-12.
Prod. no: S-100
ElectrostaticFilters
Clean the air so efficiently (up to 99,9%) that
you may re-circulate the already heated air
into the workshop. Huge energy savings.
Also excellent for filtering oilmist. Are
available in sizes up to 2943 CFM.
For more information, see technical
data for oilmist and Electrostatic Filters
(EF/EFO).
AutomaticDamper
Fully automatic motor driven damper for
fitting to Ø 6.30" duct. Adjustable overrun
period between 7 seconds and 6 minutes,
tocaptureafter-fume.Inductive sensor
clamp with 16.4 ft of cable is included as
standard. Line supply: 1~ 115-575 VAC.
Alsoincludesswitchassembly(S-100)for
manual control from the hood.
Prod. no: ASE-12
ExtensionHose
Ø 6.30" extension hose with quick-fit coupling for
connection to the fume extraction arm. PVC coated
woven fiberglass with inner steel spiral support.
Hood with double magnetic foot and handle
for easy positioning.
Prod. no: SLE-20, 6.6 ft in length
Prod. no: SLE-30, 9.8 ft in length

FM/USA+CAN/10/16
BSABno:T0.31
Ser.no: FM/MA
Date:Sept-97
Replace:Jan-95
MOUNTING INSTRUCTION
FLEX-MAX
Prod. no: Max. load/Bolt Safety requirement
FM–1520, FM–1530 660 LB/Bolt 1980 LB/Bolt
FM–2520, FM–2530 1100 LB/Bolt 3300 LB/Bolt
FM–1540, FM–2540, FM–3520 1430 LB/Bolt 4290 LB/Bolt
FM–3530, FM–3540, FM–4520 1980 LB/Bolt 5940 LB/Bolt
FM–4530, FM–4540 1980 LB/Bolt 5940 LB/Bolt
MountingplatesforFlex-Max
FM-3520, 3530, 3540,
4520, 4530, 4540
FM-1520, 1530, 1540,
2520, 2530, 2540
ABabc
ft ft inches inches inches
FM-1520 6.6–9.8 13.1 72.83 44.09 42.13
FM-1530 6.6–13.1 16.1 72.83 64.96 59.84
FM-1540 11.5–16.4 19.0 72.83 90.55 73.62
FM-2520 6.6–9.8 16.4 112.20 44.09 42.13
FM-2530 6.6–13.1 19.4 112.20 64.96 59.84
FM-2540 11.5–16.4 22.3 112.20 90.55 73.62
FM-3520 6.6–9.8 19.7 151.57 44.09 42.13
FM-3530 6.6–13.1 22.6 151.57 64.96 59.84
FM-3540 11.5–16.4 22.6 151.57 90.55 73.62
FM-4520 6.6–9.8 23.0 190.94 44.09 42.13
FM-4530 6.6–13.1 25.9 190.94 64.96 59.84
FM-4540 11.5–16.4 28.9 190.94 90.55 73.62
FLEX-MAX
Prod. no:

FM/USA+CAN/11/16
Mountinginstructions
5.Bolt Flex-Max bracket to support arm
1.Bolt mounting bracket to wall
3.Mount the support arm
4.Bolt together KUA bracket
and Flex-Max bracket
2.Mount the fan
Max 7.87"

FM/USA+CAN/12/16
NOTE!
6.Attach inner arm to outer arm by means of hinged joint
and fit rubber collar to inner arm.
7.Mount arm to wall mounting bracket.
NOTE!THEWASHER.
8.Fit hose, hose clamps, hood collar and hood to outer arm (Hose 15.76").

FM/USA+CAN/13/16
6 mm
12. Fit rigid ductings, hoses and hose clamps.
11. Fit spigot to mounting bracket.
10. Fit hoses and hose clamps (Hose 25.59").
9.Adjust all friction joints to
correcttension.
6 mm
10 mm

FM/USA+CAN/14/16
BSABno:T0.31
Ser. no: FM/DS
Date:Sept-97
Replace:Jan-95
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTION
FLEX-MAX
B3
A. Ifthearm doesnotstayin therequiredposition:
Tighten the brakes in the two joints with an allen-key.
Checkonceeverysixmonths.
B. Ifthe armdoesnotstay intherequiredposition:
1. Loosen thehoseatB.
2. Pull the extractor out to its full length and angle it horizontally. Loosen
the friction brake until the arm drops towards the floor. Tighten until it
no longer drops.
3. If the arm is difficult to move sideways or moves on its own sideways,
then adjustments must be made to the friction collar in the wallmounting
bracket. This is done by either loosening or tightening the Allen screw.
C. If theouterarmwillnotstay in therequiredposition:
1. Angle the outer arm horizontally. Loosen the friction brake until the arm
drops towards the floor. Tighten until it no longer drops.
D. Ifthehoodwillnot stay intherequiredposition:
1. Loosen thehoseatD.
2. Adjust the friction (see picture) until the hood will stay in the exact
position.

FM/USA+CAN/15/16
BSABno:T0.31
Ser.no:FM/RR
Date:Sept-97
Replace:Jan-95
SPARE PART DRAWING
FLEX-MAX
SUPPORTARM,HOSE/SPIRALTUBING,EXTRACTIONARM

FM/USA+CAN/16/16
BSAB No: T3.1
SPARE PARTS LIST Ser. No: FM / RR
Date: Jan-01
Replace:
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Produkt No: Decription
A All models All models of Flex Max
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CFM-25
DFM-35
EFM-45
F
G
Abreviations
X = Order as requiered, state requiered length.
Pos Art. No: A B C D E F G Description Note
1 503 581 1 1 MOUNTING PLATE SMALL
503 359 1 1 MOUNTING PLATE BIG PAINT
2 500 868 1 1 I-ARM AXLE D.20MM /PART
503 458 1 1 I-ARM AXLE 25MM /PART
3 503 631 1 1 SPACE WASHER INNER
503 557 1 1 SPACE WASHER INNER
4 957 969 1 1 NUT/ M20
958 256 1 1 NUT/ M24
5 503623-Z 1 1 INNER BRAKE SMALL
503565-Z 1 1 INNER BRAKE BIG
6 963 009 2 2 BALL BEARINGS KUA LM-2 SMALL
963 017 2 2 BALL BEARINGS BIG UK & FM
7 508 440 1 SET ACCESSORIES C-/PART
9 978 932 X PLYMOVENT HAZARD STRIPE 75MM
10 508671-Z 1 1 FLEX-MAXBRKT. FM-80/PART
508697-Z 1 1 FLEX-MAX BRKT. FM-100/PART
11 977 652 1 LABEL 160X50 " MAX 50 KG"
12 961 466 4 HOSE CLAMP SMS-168 BLACK
13 979 229,1 1 Ø160 TUBE L-300
979 252,1 1 Ø160 TUBE L-1300
979 302,1 1 Ø160 TUBE L-2300
979 328,1 1 Ø160 TUBE L-3300
14 998 393 2 FLEXIBLE HOSE L=1,3M Ø 165MM
16 503 763,1 1 INNER BOOM ARM 1,5M/PART
503 847,1 1 INNER BOOM ARM 2,5M/PART
503 862,1 1 INNER BOOM ARM 3,5M/PART
503 896,1 1 INNER BOOM ARM 4,5M/PART
When ordering spare parts please quote:
•Product No. (see label) • Batch No • Description • Part No • Quantity
For example:
MSA-125, 00040, Handle, 526574, 1 pc