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Summary of Contents for Plasma Cutter 45A

Page 1: ...handy for quick reference Pay particular attention to the hazards and safety precautions provided for your protection and for the protection of those in the immediate vicinity where this device is to...

Page 2: ...n this manual may be reproduced for personal or in house use without permission from GWS Otherwise no part of this manual may be reproduced in any material form or transmitted to any persons without p...

Page 3: ...dard factory configuration Doing so will void the machine warranty PLASMAARC45 Pilot arc controller Cutting selection Modes Cut Grid Gouge Single phase input from 230V 10 90mm inch LCD screen Variety...

Page 4: ...AN BE DANGEROUS Fumes and gases produced during the plasma cutting process can be dangerous and hazardous to your health Keep your head out of the fumes avoiding inhalation Use an air supplied respira...

Page 5: ...e levels PLASMA ARC RAYS Plasma Arc Rays can injure your eyes and burn your skin The plasma arc process produces very bright ultra violet and infra red light These arc rays will damage your eyes and b...

Page 6: ...s Supply to Unit Connect the gas line to the inlet port of the gas filter on the rear panel 2 Check Air Quality To test the quality of the air press on the function button briefly check if there is an...

Page 7: ...g mode switch between first and second menu 4 Over heat LED when signs of over heating the yellow light will be on 5 Power LED when powered on the green light will be on 6 Cutting torch connector 7 Av...

Page 8: ...Nozzle 45A Retaining Cap 45 70A ECO Handheld Shield Swirl Ring 45 70A ECO Gouging Nozzle Gouging Shield 5 5 1 1 1 2 1 Included with machine Kit contents SKU PST70SR PST70SCB PST70E PST70CT50 PST70SC...

Page 9: ...g current press on the function button briefly to switch cutting mode The current range is 20 45A the recommended value is 4 8Bar Tips The LCD contains two menus In the first menu the cutting current...

Page 10: ...ntains air pressure output voltage the recommended length of the cutting torch Holding down the function button for 1 second will flash the cutting parameters and allow you to change the barometric mi...

Page 11: ...ransformer and IGBT on the invert board No pilot arc established possibly due to a loss of current Check consumables No input power Torch cup is loose or off E13 means air pressure is out of range H m...

Page 12: ...on the cutting switch Ignite the pilot arc Shift to the workpiece the pilot arc changes into cutting arc The torch leaves the workpiece The cutting arc changes into pilot arc again Normal Loosen the...

Page 13: ...cool down for at least 5 minutes Make sure the unit has not been operated beyond Duty Cycle limit refer to technology parameters in Section 3 1 3 Faulty components in unit return for repair or have a...

Page 14: ...ons 2 Gas pressure is out of range adjust as needed 3 Torch consumables worn check torch shield cup tip starter element and electrode replace as needed 4 Faulty components in unit return for repair or...

Page 15: ...r product In no event shall the warranty period extend more than the time stated The warranty period includes parts and labour GWS reserves the right to request documented evidence of the date of purc...

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