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BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Operating manual
5.1 Installing the Air Pressure Regulator
An air pressure regulator assembly is included with the BOC Smoothcut
Plasma 40.
To install follow the steps listed below:
1
Fix the mounting bracket with the screws as supplied to the back of
the machine.
2
Fix the air inlet and outlet connectors to the air pressure regulator.
3
Fit the air hose to the air outlet connector on the air pressure
regulator and the other side to the machine inlet connector. Ensure
that all connections are tight.
4
Fit the pressure indicating dial to the main body of the regulator and
ensure that it is screwed in tight.
5
Fit the air pressure regulator to the mounting bracket.
6
Adjust pressure adjusting screw till correct air pressure is achieved.
5.2 Setting up the power source
1
Connect primary cable to the power supply (15 Amps).
2
Connect the air supply. Ensure that the air pressure regulator is
properly installed as per section 5.1 of this manual.
3
Connect the work return lead and clamp.
4
Select the appropriate amperage.
5
Ensure that you are wearing the correct PPE.
6
Begin cutting.
7
The torch is fitted with a trigger safety latch which needs to be lifted
in order to press the torch trigger.
8
The cutting process works on the principle of a contact start i.e.
the cutting tip needs to touch the work piece before cutting will
commence.
5.3 Input Power Requirements
PLEASE NOTE:
This unit must be fitted with a 32 amp four pin three phase plug.
6.0 Installing your Plasma Machine
Side View of Smoothcut Plasma 40
Vapour collection
container
Vapour drain plug
Air hose
Air Pressure
adjustment knob
Mounting bracket
Air outlet connector
Machine inlet
connector
Pressure
Indicating dial
Air inlet connector
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