Wilkinson Star F-TECH POCKET Instruction manual

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F-TECH POCKET
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR USE
AND MAINTENANCE

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INDEX
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Analytical index of the operating and maintenance manual
INDEX ................................................................................................................................... 2
Analytical index of the operating and maintenance manual .................................................... 2
Purpose of the operating and maintenance manual ....................................................... 3
Storage of the instruction manual .................................................................................... 4
Updating of the Instruction Manual .................................................................................. 4
Glossary and pictograms .................................................................................................. 4
Manufacturer’s identification data .................................................................................... 7
Machine identification and data plates ............................................................................. 8
Declarations ........................................................................................................................ 8
Warranty activation .......................................................................................................... 10
USE AND GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ..................................................................... 11
FEATURES ........................................................................................................................ 11
Technical data ............................................................................................................................ 13
INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND START-UP ..................................................... 14
FUNCTIONING ................................................................................................................... 14
Normal use .................................................................................................................................. 14
Most frequent problems: causes and remedies ...................................................................... 15
Risks and emergencies ............................................................................................................. 15
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................. 16
F-Tech Pocket - Cleaning and change of parts ....................................................................... 16
Inspections ................................................................................................................................. 17
DECOMMISSIONING ......................................................................................................... 18
Dismantling and demolition ...................................................................................................... 18
WIRING .............................................................................................................................. 18
F-Tech Pocket ............................................................................................................................. 18
OPERATOR’S NOTES ...................................................................................................... 19
Details of maintenance operations ........................................................................................... 19

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INTRODUCTION
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Purpose of the operating and maintenance manual
This instruction manual is an integral part of the machine and is intended to provide all the information
necessary for:
• Raising the awareness of operators as regards safety matters;
• The safe handling of the machine when packaged and unpackaged;
• The correct installation of the machine;
• A thorough knowledge of the machine’s operations and limits;
• The safe use of the machine;
• The correct maintenance procedure;
• Safely dismantling of the machine, in compliance with the regulations in force on the health and safety
of workers and the environment.
A competent person should ensure this machine is installed according to the regulations in force,
carefully read the content of this Operating Manual and ensure that operators and maintenance staff
operating and working on the machine read the relevant parts.
This will ensure the correct and safe operation of the machine.
This document is based on the assumption that the area of operation in which the machine is going to be
installed is in compliance with the health and safety at work regulations in force ad that the machine is correct
for the application.
The instructions, drawings and documentation contained in this manual are of a technical confidential nature
and they are property of the manufacturer; they may not be reproduced in any way, in part of fully.
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this manual is complete and
accurate, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Please note products are subject to continual
development and may be subject to change without notice.

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INTRODUCTION
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Storage of the instruction manual
The instruction manual must be kept safely in a clean, dry place with the machine.
Do not remove, tear out or modify any parts of the manual. Further copies of this manual can be requested
from Wilkinson Star Limited.
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Updating of the Instruction Manual
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this manual is complete and
accurate, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Please note products are subject to continual
development and may be subject to change without notice.
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Glossary and pictograms
This paragraph lists some terms which are not commonly used or with a meaning different from the common
one. The meaning of the abbreviations and pictograms used is described below. The abbreviations and
pictograms are used to indicate operator qualifications and state of the machine; they provide, in a quick and
univocal manner, the information necessary for the correct and safe use of the machine.
GLOSSARY (Annex I point. 1.1.1 Dir. 2006/42/EC)
HAZARD
A potential source of injury or damage to health;
DANGER ZONE
Any zone within and/or around machinery in which a person is subject to a risk to his health or safety;
EXPOSED PERSON
Any person wholly or partially in a danger zone;
OPERATOR
The person or persons installing, operating, adjusting, maintaining, cleaning, repairing or moving machinery;
RISK
A combination of the probability and the degree of an injury or damage to health that can arise in a hazardous
situation;
GUARD
A part of the machinery used specifically to provide protection by means of a physical barrier;

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PROTECTIVE DEVICE
A device (other than a guard) which reduces the risk, either alone or in conjunction with a guard;
INTENDED USE
The use of machinery in accordance with the information provided in the instructions for use;
MISUSE
The use of the machinery in a way not intended in the instructions for use.
OTHER DEFINITIONS
MAN-MACHINERY INTERACTION
Any situation in which the operator interacts with machinery in any of the operating phases during the life cycle
of the machinery.
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum level of skill that an operator must have to carry out the described operation.
NUMBER OF OPERATORS
The suitable number of operators, able to carry out the operation described in an optimal way, as
established by a careful manufacturer analysis, whereby a different number of operators might not make it
possible to obtain the expected result or might endanger the safety of the personnel involved.
STATE OF THE MACHINE
The state of the machine includes operating modes, for example automatic running mode, the condition of the
safety devices on the machines such as protection devices provided (or not provided), pressed emergency
button, type of isolation from electrical power etc.
RESIDUAL RISK
Risks that persist despite the adoption of the protective measures included in the design of the machine and
despite the additional protective devices and measures adopted.
SAFETY DEVICE
Device:
- That carries out a safety function;
- which, when faulty and/or broken, endangers the safety of people.
(e.g. lifting equipment; fixed, mobile, adjustable protective device, etc., electric, electronic, optical, pneumatic,
hydraulic device interlocking a protection device, etc.).

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SAFETY SIGNS
• The pictograms inside a triangle indicate DANGER;
• The pictograms inside a circle mean PROHIBITION/OBLIGATION.
Symbol
Description
Dangerous electrical voltage
Danger of crushing of upper limbs
Danger of entanglement
Danger of being dragged by machine parts
General hazard
Danger of entanglement in transmission belt
Hot surfaces; danger of burning
Danger of being dragged by impellers or rotating parts
No access to unauthorised people
Do not remove safety devices
Do not manually clean, oil, grease, repair of adjust moving parts
Do not carry out any work without disconnecting the power
Protective gloves must be worn
Safety footwear must be worn
Safety helmets must be worn

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Manufacturer’s identification data
MANUFACTURER
Aerservice Equipments S.r.l.
REGISTERED OFFICE – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Via Marconi, 1 Z.I. – 35020 – Legnaro – (PD) – Italy
EXCLUSIVE WHOLSALE UK IMPORTER
Wilkinson Star Limited
Shield Drive
Wardley Industrial Estate
Worsley
Manchester M28 2WD
0161 793 8127
[email protected]
Wilkinsonstar247.com
AFTER SALES SERVICE
01670 590300
[email protected]

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Machine identification and data plates
Each machine is fitted with a CE plate with indelible identification data. All communications with the
manufacturer or technical assistance centres must refer to the said data.
The position of the plate on the machine may vary.
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Declarations
The machine is manufactured in conformity with relevant EC Directives, applicable when the machine is put
on the market.
ANNEX IV Directive 2006/42/EC
The machine does not belong to the category of machines mentioned in Annex IV to directive 2006/42/EC
Year of
manufacture
Article code
Article barcode
Serial number
Serial number
barcode
Revision number
of label

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
(Annex IIA DIR. 2006/42/CE)
THE MANUFACTURER
Aerservice Equipments S.r.l.
Company
Via Marconi, 1 Z.I.
35020
Padua
Address
Postcode
Province
Legnaro
Italy
City
Country
DECLARES THAT THE MACHINE
Portable air cleaner for the extraction of welding fumes
F-Tech Pocket
Description
Model
_ _-_ _ _ _ _ _-_ _ _ _
_ _ _ _
Serial number
Year of manufacture
F-Tech Pocket
Commercial name
Extraction and treatment of welding fumes for oil-free and fat-free light-duty processes
Intended use
IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES
Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and Council of 17 may 2006 on machinery and amending directive
95/16/EC.
Directive 2004/10/8/EC of the European Parliament and Council of 26 February 2014 on the approximation of the laws of
the member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and Council of 26 February 2014 on the approximation of the laws of
Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.
Reference to harmonised standards:
EN 349:2008, EN 614-1:2009, EN 614-2:2009, UNI EN ISO 14123-1:2015, UNI EN ISO 14123-2:2016, EN 842:2009, EN 894-
1:1997+A1:2008, EN 894-2:1997+A1:2008, EN 894-3:2000+A1:2008, UNI EN ISO 14120:2015, UNI EN 1005-2:2009, UNI EN ISO
14118:2018, EN 1037:1995+A1:2008, EN 1093-1:2008, EN 1093-4:2008, UNI EN ISO 19353:2016, UNI EN ISO 13849-1:2016.
AND DECLARES THAT THE TECHNICAL FILE
Has been compiled by the manufacturer and is kept at:
Aerservice Equipments S.r.l. in Via Marconi,1 Z.I. – 35020 – Legnaro – PD – Italy
Place and date of document The manufacturer
Legnaro, _ _ / _ _ / _ _ _ _
Legal representative
D.C.: DC N-001/00001

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Warranty activation

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USE AND GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Use
These units are suitable for businesses where the
welding operation is intermittent but still has the
presence of low concentrations of fumes, i.e. for
those who, for reasons dictated by their activity, must
perform welding in various areas where the need to
transport the purifier is a primary requirement.
FEATURES
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The F-tech Pocket is made by:
- An outer painted steel structure, of suitable thickness, designed in such a way as to make the purifier
resistant to accidental impacts due to the use and to the movement. The unit is also equipped with a
convenient handle for ease of transport;
- A filter section comprising a pre filter in metal wool with spark proof function, by one or two paper filters
pretreated depending on the version and an active carbon filter;
- An electric single-phase motor;
- A hose and suction nozzle with magnet and tube;
- An electric control panel and plug CEE norm.
1. Dust separator panel
2. Side locks
3. Non-sparking metal mesh
4. Wing nut
5. Filter
6. Vacuum cleaner with brush motor
7. Handle
8. ‘On -off’ switch
9. Protection fuse
10. Filter fixing screw
11. Activated carbons filter
12. Panell
13. Air outlet slits
14. Sound insulation
15. Electrical cable
16. Support feet
17. Flex hose L= mt 3
18. Aluminium hood with bracket
19. Support magnet

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TECHNICAL FEATURES
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The portable F-Tech Pocket uses a mechanical filtration system to purify the air. The air is sucked in through
the nozzle, positioned near the pollutant source and connected to the purifier by means of flexible tubing,
through the filtration section in which occurs the separation of the particulates (dust present in welding). After
this first stage of separation, the air passes through the fan first and then passes through a panel with activated
carbon for deodorization.
-F-Tech Pocket, filter section comprising a high efficiency filter paper in ø = 195 mm L = 285 mm and
an active carbon filter 210x210 mm. The suction is obtained by a single motor.
Characteristics F-Tech Pocket
ON OFF switch YES
Activated carbons filter 210 x 210 mm YES
Paper filter Ø=195 L=285 mm YES
Flexible hose Ø=50 mm L=3 m YES
Conical extraction nozzle YES
Magnet for the hood YES
Extracting torch -

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE MACHINE
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Technical data
Unit data
F-Tech Pocket
230V/110V
Suction arm
N°
1
Supply voltage
V
230/110
Mains frequency
Hz
50
Installed power
kW
1.1
Absorbed current
A
4.85/9.30
Maximum extractor fan flow rate
m3/h
250
Extractor fan negative pressure
Pa
2200
IP Protection class
55
ISO insulation class
F
Machine air flow rate
m3/h
110
Filtration efficiency
According to EN 779
%
G2 25%
%
H13 99%
Activated carbon
Kg
1
Sound pressure level
dB(A)
72
Weight of unit
Kg
20

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INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND START-UP
Installation
The unit should be installed by a qualified person and in accordance local area standards and regulations.
Mains input requirements are detailed on the equipment data plate.
Once fitted to a suitable mains supply make the connection of the hose for the conveyance of the fumes.
It is advisable to protect the unit from moisture.
WARNINGS
Before installation, check there is a suitable mains supply.
Commissioning
It is recommended to include the use of the device subject to the following environmental conditions:
- The ambient operating temperature of the machine is between -10 ° C and 60 ° C
- The humidity of the indoor environment in which the work is carried out must be between 0% and 90%
Recommendations / Instructions:
- The elimination/removal of any waste materials should be carried out according to the regulations
- For cleaning or replacing the filters using the mask and protective gloves.
ATTENTION:
Both containers and metal structures connected to it should be properly grounded as required by safety
regulations. Do not operate the machine without grounding.
Starting
After carrying out the above checks, turn on the unit with the switch on the panel and position the collector
hose near the pollutant source.
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Normal use
The F-Tech Pocket has been designed and built for intermittent use.
The cleaner should be used exclusively for mechanical exhaust of smoke, fine dust, gas, gaseous pollutants
in low concentrations through the torch hood or hose. Remember that: the law allows recycling in the
environment only in case of occasional welding operations. The manufacturer is not liable for any use other
than as described.
DO NOT
- Remove the air cleaner filter panels
- In general, do not dismantle or remove any part of the unit when it is in use or connected to the mains
supply
- Do not trap the power cord.
- Do not tamper with the components of the electrical panel
- Do not run the vacuum cleaner when the suction nozzle closed
- Do not use the unit to pick up liquids
- Do not place hot objects into the unit (e.g. cigarette butts)

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FUNCTIONING
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Most frequent problems: causes and remedies
Most of the malfunctions occur for improper use of the system. Below are some possible malfunctions that
may occur, and the measures to be taken to remedy them.
FAULT TYPE
CAUSES
ACTION
The cleaner suddenly stops
Power outage
Restore the power supply
The fuse is burned
Change
Motor is burned
Repair or change
The yield of the mechanical
cleaner is decreased
Filters are dirty
Repair or change
Fumes are escaping
Wrong installation of the filters
Check the closures of the panels
and seals
Bad smell
Activated carbons filter full
Change
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Risks and emergencies
Risks
Description hazards and specific protections
The manufacturer has taken steps to reduce the dangers that can arise due to incorrect use of the machine
by installing on the machine protection devices.
Description hazards cannot be eliminated by the security measures used
The dangers that cannot be eliminated by the security measures taken by the manufacturer are caused by
incorrect use of the machine or by a failure on the part of the user to heed the safety instructions in this manual
(refer to the above concerning the things do not do).
As already mentioned above we recommend the use of gloves and mask during cleaning and filter change, in
order to avoid the possible consequences to the operator.
Emergency situations
In case of fire:
- Use a powder fire extinguisher comply with standards
- Pay attention to the combustion gases (polyester filters and plastic electrical plant)

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The materials and substances used in the construction of the equipment do not pose a risk of explosion
IMPORTANT NOTE
THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD NOT BE USED IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
MAINTENANCE
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F-Tech Pocket - Cleaning and change of parts
ATTENTION:
Before carrying out any maintenance always disconnect the unit from the mains power supply. Wear
gloves and a filter mask to carry out filter maintenance.
For the F-Tech Pocket remove the input panel where the hose connects (1) from the enclosure using the
retaining clips (2). Remove and clean the spark arrester material (3). Unscrew the locking knob (5) of the
cartridge (4) and then remove it. To clean it apply a jet of air in the opposite direction to the flow of suction but
this can only be done in a controlled environment. Replace it carefully into place by tightening the locking knob
(5) and replace the cover plate (1) with the retaining clips (2).
The activated carbon filter (6) is mounted under the air outlet panel and covers the electrical parts area.
Remove the end cover(8) by releasing the retaining clips (2). Using a screwdriver to remove the screws (7)
that hold it in place remove the carbon filter (7). Replace the carbon filter with a new one, taking care to align
it correctly and screw it in position. Replace the air outlet cover (8) and secure with the retaining clips (2).

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MAINTENANCE
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Inspections
The motor of this model is equipped with brushes. When they are worn the need to be replaced. To replace
the brushes see below.
Remove the worn brush by unclipping and pulling out. Replace by inserting the new brush and re clipping.
NOTE: Change both motor brushes at the same time.
Please note that regular maintenance of the system ensures general durability.
Periodic maintenance of the filters
The maintenance intervals recommended periodic maintenance are listed below.
GROUP TO CHECK
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
OPERATIONS TO DO
Decanting container door
When checking the filters
Empty an blow with compressed
air
Spark arrestor
When the extraction is low
Blow with compressed air
Micro filter cartridge
About every 300-500 hours
Change
Carbons
When the expelled air has bad
smell
Change
The filters should be replaced after 2 or 3 cleans.
The filters, when replacing, must be disposed of according to local disposal regulations.
For the replacement of the filters is carried out as described previously.
Defects
Any repairs or parts replacement to the system components do not alter the characteristics of the machine.

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DECOMMISSIONING
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Dismantling and demolition
DISMANTLING – PUTTING OUT OF SERVICE
Should you decide not to use the equipment, or replace it with another, you must proceed with dismantling and
putting out of service process.
This operation should always be made in compliance with current local regulations.
If the equipment, or part of it, has been put out of service, its parts must disposed of in a way that that does
not cause any danger.
The materials making up the machine are:
- Steel
- Rubber
- Conductors of electrical system
- Plastic
- Fabric of the filters
- Aluminium
- Activated carbon
- Slag materials
WIRING
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F-Tech Pocket
Ref
Description
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Power connection plug and socket 230 V 16-T
2
Fuse 5 x 20 Amp
3
Illuminated switch
4
Motor 230 V 900 Watt

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OPERATOR’S NOTES
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Details of maintenance operations
The following table must be completed by a competent trained person
It is of fundamental importance to keep these notes up-to-date in order to have an affective record of the
problems encountered and the maintenance performed.
DATE
COMPANY NAME
CONTACT PERSON
OPERATION CARRIED OUT
First start-up

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Wilkinson Star Limited
Shield Drive
Wardley Industrial Estate
Worsley
Manchester M28 2WD
0161 793 8127