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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

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On receipt, check the unit for any damage which may have occurred during
transportation. You should immediately report such damage to the Clarke dealer
from whom the unit was purchased.

A. KING 35

This model is provided with a regulator
and air filter assembly, which is mounted
on the rear panel  as shown in fig 5.

Attach the air hose by simply pushing the
hose into the connector.

To remove the hose, hold the clamping ring
IN, whilst pulling on the hose, as shown in fig.6

B. KING 50 & KING 70.

(i)

Attach the handle to the unit by inserting the ends into the holes in the upper corners
of the front panel, and securing with the four self tapping screws provided.

(ii)

Gently, and with assistance, tip the unit over so that it rests on the handle, and edge
of the front panel, and insert the axle into its’ housing. Attach the wheels, and secure
in position with circlips provided.

(iii) Push the two castors firmly home into the holes provided, and gently lift the machine

to an upright position.

C. ALL MODELS

1.

Connect the power supply cable to a source located as near as possible to the
work area, so that the unit can be switched off quickly in case of emergency. Refer
to ‘Electrical Connections’ on page 12. Fuse ratings are given in the Specification
chart on page 2.

Make sure that the mains supply switch and any fuses have a value which is the
same or 20% above the maximum current absorbed by the unit. (See Specification
chart page 2)

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Attach the handle by snapping the lugs into the
slotted holes in the top of the machine, then
screwing in the two securing screws.

Summary of Contents for King 35

Page 1: ...OPERATING MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1 97 PLASMA CUTTERS Model Nos King 35 King 50 King 70...

Page 2: ...A 230V T30A 230V T35A 230 T25A 400 Cutting Depth Steel Class C 4MM 10MM 15MM No Current Settings 1 2 2 Working Air Pressure 5 to 5 5 BAR 5 to 5 5 BAR 5 to 5 5 BAR Rated Air Delivery 100 L MIN 105 L MI...

Page 3: ...efully in doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you and you can look forward to the Plasma Cutter giving you long and satisfactory service GUARANTEE This CLARKE pro...

Page 4: ...rea Before installing welding equipment the user shall make an assessment of potential electromagnetic problems in the surrounding area Avoid using your inverter in the vicinity of a other supply cabl...

Page 5: ...evel 2 4 Equipotential bonding Bonding of all metallic components in the welding installation and adjacent to it should be considered However metallic components bonded to the work piece will increase...

Page 6: ...A hard hat should be worn when others work overhead Flammable hair preparations should not be used by persons intending to weld or cut B Toxic fume prevention Severe discomfort illness or death can re...

Page 7: ...suitable fire extinguishing equipment during and for some time after welding or cutting if a appreciable combustibles including building construction are within 10m b appreciable combustibles are furt...

Page 8: ...ye protection such as welding goggles used for oxy acetylene welding Should the cutting cable be burned replace it NEVER attempt to repair it yourself NEVER operate the machine with the covers removed...

Page 9: ...high frequency spark The main arc will ignite as soon as the gas between the tip and the nozzle is ionised The power generator is essentially made up of a transformer a rectifying unit and an electron...

Page 10: ...mponents which make up the unit such as the solenoid valve the power contactor etc MAIN CONTACTOR MAIN TRANSFORMER MAIN BRIDGE PLASMA TORCH CONTROL PCB AIR SOLENOID VALVE AIR INPUT AIR SUPPLY A compre...

Page 11: ...10 KING 50 70 FRONT PANEL KING 35 FRONT PANEL Fig 3 Fig 2 GENERAL LAYOUT Warning Lamps Warning Lamps...

Page 12: ...ce with that given in the specification chart on page 2 A standard 13 Amp plug MUST NOT be used with this machine WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are colou...

Page 13: ...ntly andwithassistance tiptheunitoversothatitrestsonthehandle andedge ofthefrontpanel andinserttheaxleintoits housing Attachthewheels andsecure in position with circlips provided iii Pushthetwocastors...

Page 14: ...n assembled with the correct components and thatthe holeinthetipofthetorchcomplieswiththevaluesgiveninthetablebelow accordingtothecuttingcurrent Simplyunscrewthenozzle andreplacewithoneof the required...

Page 15: ...he torch pull towards you rather than pushing away from you 11 To stop cutting remove the torch from the workpiece To extinguish the pilot arc release the trigger on the torch Note When the trigger is...

Page 16: ...he condensate has drained B THE TORCH ASSEMBLY WARNING NEVER ATTEMPT TO CARRY OUT ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE TORCH UNLESS THE MAINS SUPPLY IS DISCONNECTED No special tools are required to replace torch pa...

Page 17: ...GGED CUT AND LACK OF POWER Check the hole in the nozzle If it is burned too big or egg Shaped replace it Check the air supply Make sure that the moisture is drained out of the filter regulator 4 NOT C...

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