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Part # 740.0000

2016-03

Processes

Plasma

110-240VAC Plasma System

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2016.03

MATCO MA48

PCA48 PFC

AIR PLASMA CUTTER

IMPORTANT:

Read this Owner’s Manual Completely

before attempting to use this

equipment. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference. Pay particular

attention to the safety instructions we have provided for your protection. Contact your

distributor if you do not fully understand this manual.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for MA48

Page 1: ...MPORTANT Read this Owner s Manual Completely before attempting to use this equipment Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided for your protection Contact your distributor if you do not fully understand this manual OPERATOR S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...4 3 3 GAS CONNECTIONS 4 4 OPERATION 5 4 1 LAYOUT FOR THE FRONT REAR PANEL TAKE THE CUT40 FOR EXAMPLE 5 4 2 CUTTING PREPARATION 6 4 3CUTTING OPERATION 6 5 MAINTENANCE 7 5 1 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 7 5 2 TROUBLESHOOTING PRINCIPLE 8 5 3 NPT48 PLASMA TORCH CONSUMABLES 10 5 2 ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLE DRAWING 11 5 3 PARTSLISTING 11 ...

Page 3: ...umes and gases from the plasma arc depend on the kind of metal being used coatings on the metal and the different processes You must be very careful when cutting or cutting any metals which may contain one or more of the following Antimon Chromium Mercury Beryllium Arsenic Cobalt Nickel Lead Barium Copper Selenium Silver Cadmiu Manganes Vanadium Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS tha...

Page 4: ...gen gas can be eliminated or dissipated Trapped hydrogen gas that is ignited will cause an explosion NOISE Noise can cause permanent hearing loss Plasma arc processes can cause noise levels to exceed safe limits You must protect your ears from loud noise to prevent permanent loss of hearing Operator should wear protective ear plugs and or ear muffs Protect others in the workplace Noise levels shou...

Page 5: ... cable connector 3 Earth Clamp Cable with 200 amp clamp and 25 10 cable connector 4 Spare Consumables with 3 spare Electrodes and 5 spare Cutting tips 5 Operator Manual Inspect each item for possible shipping damage If damage is evident contact your distributor and or shipping company before proceeding with the installation 3 2 Plasma Torch Earth Clamp Connections Install the NPT48 plasma torch by...

Page 6: ...tion circuit inside the machine will illuminate alarm light and current will be cut off If the power supply voltage continually goes beyond the safe work voltage range it will shorten the life of the machine If this occurs the below measures should be taken Change the LINE power supply Such as connect the welder to a dedicated circuit Shut off other machines using LINE power supply at the same tim...

Page 7: ...e connector Connect plasma cutting torch cable to the power source 6 Compressed air fitting Connect compressed air hose to regulator 125 PSI maximum 7 Power switch Flip toggle to turn line power ON or OFF to machine 8 Power cord Connected plug end to the appreciate power outlet 3 3 Above 9 Torch Air pilot LED Illuminates when shield cap is removed or air pressure below 30 psi 10 DC output pilot LE...

Page 8: ... when cutting release torch trigger and allow unit to cool until the alarm resets and lamp goes OFF then press on the switch to start cutting again 2 In the automatic air purge mode SET pressing trigger will not ignite arc 3 In the event less than 30 psi air pressure is supplied to the machine pressing trigger will not ignite arc 4 After extended usage nozzle and electrode should be changed to ins...

Page 9: ... swirl ring by lifting off electrode and place both on bench 4 Locate electrode wrench and remove electrode by rotating counter clockwise RH thread 5 Inspect torch head for clogged air ports or damage 6 Replace elctrode with new part and tighten with wrench It is important to secure with wrench as electrode transfers very high DC current at vert high temperatures A loose electrode will damage the ...

Page 10: ...off the power source install the electrode or nozzle and screw shield cup down properly then turn on the power source D The cutting torch fail to ignite the arc when torch trigger depressed DC pilot light ON and air flows intermittently 1 Short circuit for burned out and other abnormal situation turn off the power source to change the electrode and nozzle E Power lamp and temperature lamp ON 1 Air...

Page 11: ...chnician repair L Torch cuts but low quality 1 Current A control set too low increase current setting 2 Torch is being moved too fast across work piece reduce cutting speed 3 Excessive oil or moisture in torch hold torch 1 8 inch 3 mm from clean surface while purging and observe oil or moisture buildup do not activate torch If there are contaminants in the gas additional filtering may be needed 5 ...

Page 12: ...5 4 Electrical principle drawing ...

Page 13: ...5 5 PCA48 Parts Drawing ...

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