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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

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WARNING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS………………………………………..……….. 3-5

Plasma

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Plasma Defined

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Voltage Regulation

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Thermal Protection

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Duty Cycle

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INPUT POWER…………………………………………………………………6

MAIN TECHNICAL DATA

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INSTALLATION

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Unpacking

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Operating Environment

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Input Cable Connection

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Torch Connection

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TORCH ASSEMBLY

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Torch Assembly Procedure

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OPERATION

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To Begin

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Cutting

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Stand-off Cutting

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Piercing

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MAINTENANCE

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Each Use

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Weekly

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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GRAPHICS

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PACKING LIST…………………………………………………….…………. ….13

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Page 1: ... 1 Owner s Manual FOR PLASMA CUT CT 30 40 50 50D ...

Page 2: ... 6 Duty Cycle 6 INPUT POWER 6 MAIN TECHNICAL DATA 7 INSTALLATION 8 Unpacking 8 Operating Environment 8 Input Cable Connection 8 Torch Connection 8 TORCH ASSEMBLY 8 Torch Assembly Procedure 8 OPERATION 8 To Begin 8 Cutting 9 Stand off Cutting 9 Piercing 9 MAINTENANCE 10 Each Use 10 Weekly 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 GRAPHICS 12 PACKING LIST 13 ...

Page 3: ...uch as tanks or drums _ Connect work cable to the work as close to the cutting area as practical to prevent cutting current from traveling long possibly unknown paths and causing electric shock sparks and fire hazards _ Do not use plasma cutter to thaw frozen pipes _ Never cut containers with potentially flammable materials inside they must be emptied and properly cleaned first _ Do not cut in atm...

Page 4: ...und your body _ Ground the workpiece to a good electrical earth ground if required by codes _ Use only well maintained equipment Repair or replace damaged parts at once _ Wear a safety harness if working above floor level _ Keep all panels and covers securely in place _ Do not bypass or try to defeat the safety interlock systems _ Use only torch es specified in Owner s Manual _ Keep away from torc...

Page 5: ...l and foot protection NOISE can damage hearing _ Use approved ear plugs or ear muffs if noise level is high _ Warn others nearby about noise hazard PLASMA A Plasma Defined Plasma cutters work by sending a pressurized gas such as air through a small channel In the center of this channel you ll find a negatively charged electrode The electrode is at the center and the nozzle is just below it The swi...

Page 6: ...ne The fan will most likely continue to run until unit cools down When it reaches an acceptable temperature it will operate again D Duty Cycle Duty cycle is the percentage of on time measured in minutes in a 10 minute period in which the machine can be operated continually in an environment of a specified temperature Exceeding duty cycle ratings will cause the thermal overload protection circuit t...

Page 7: ... OUTPUT VOLTAGE V 100 110 110 DUTY CYCLE 30 30 30 CUT THICKNESS MM 12 13 14 WEIGHT KG 8 9 11 DIEMENSIONS MM 327 250 155 327 250 155 327 250 155 DATA ITEM CT 520D MMA TIG CUT RATE INPUT POWER KVA single phase 110V 220V 15 NO LOAD VOLTAGE V 40 40 40 RATE OUTPUT CUR A 10 200 10 200 10 50 RATE OUTPUT VOLTAGE V 16 25 90 DUTY CYCLE 60 60 60 CUT THICKNESS MM 30 WEIGHT KG 16 DIEMENSIONS MM 327 250 155 ...

Page 8: ...cted to the ground terminal of the power plug you use If using an extension cord make sure that it meets or exceeds the following recommendations For 220 VAC Service Up to 50 ft 14 AWG Up to 100 ft 12 AWG Note The input current required to produce the same output power is inversely proportional to the input voltage Example If the machine draws 22 amps 220 volts it will draw 44 amps 110 volts to pr...

Page 9: ...enetration cutting or gouging operation is being performed You can also use stand off technique when cutting sheet metal to reduce the chance of splatter back tip damage 4 Piercing For piercing position the tip approximately 1 8 3 2 mm above the workpiece Angle the torch slightly to direct sparks away from the torch tip and operator Initiate the pilot arc and lower the tip of the torch until the m...

Page 10: ...the threads 2 Weekly Check for proper fan operation Blow or vacuum dust and dirt out of the entire machine and the air filter TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Torch will not come on Power Switch Off Air supply is compromised Workpiece Ground Clamp not attached Turn Power Switch to the On Position Another indication of this is a more green flame Check air supply Attach to workpiece or to stee...

Page 11: ...penetration Cutting speed too fast Torch tilted too much Metal too thick Worn torch parts Slow travel speed Adjust tilt Several passes may be necessary Inspect and repair or replace worn parts Consumables wear quickly Exceeding unit capability Excessive Pilot arc time Improperly assembled torch Inadequate air supply pressure too low Faulty air compressor Material too thick increase angle to preven...

Page 12: ... 12 Front View Back View Current adjustmen t Indicator light Output terminal Torch Switch Connection Torch Air Hose Connection Power Switc h Power Cable Air pressure hose ...

Page 13: ... Regulator Filter 1 part Workpiece Ground Clamp 1 Air Tube Fitting 2 For Regulator connection Shield Cup 2 part Swirl Ring Insulator 2 part Electrode 3 part Tip Nozzle 3 part Ao Plasma cut Shield Cup SC3040T1 Swirl Ring SR3040T1 Electrode Short ES3040T1 Tip Nozzle Short TS3040T1 ...

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