Setup, Operation & Connections
Once unpacked please take a moment to identify the various inputs, outputs and controls
on your new PlasmaPart system – key to its operation are:
Mains Input
In this case a 16A 240V plug is pre-wired to your machine, under certain
circumstances you may use your PlasmaPart system whilst connected to a 13amp
240V supply, you must however not use the system with a cutting amperage of over
30amps whilst connected to a 13amp standard 3 pin plug, any higher than this and
the unit will draw more than 13amps input current and the 13amp fuse will fail.
Furthermore if you connect your machine to an extension lead ensure that the
conductor size is adequate for the length of lead and current draw of the machine, in
this case at least 4mm
2
should be used. If you are in any doubt please consult a
qualified electrician. Always protect yourself and others by using your machine with
an appropriately sized RCD or residual current device.
Compressed air supply
Your new PlasmaPart system is equipped with a PCL type quick air connection. Once
you have attached your regulator to the rear of the machine and tightened the air
supply pipe clamp, plug the connection into your airline.
The regulator should be set
to 60PSI / 4 Bar when the air is flowing through the torch with the trigger pressed
(only depress the trigger briefly to check and do so pointing away from you).
The air supply should be dry (compressor tank blown down regularly) and free from
oil and contamination such as dirt particles. You may use compressed air bottles
instead of an airline and compressor, these should be fitted with appropriate high
pressure regulators to drop the output pressure to no higher than 116PSI before
connecting to the input of your PlasmaPart system’s regulator.
All air supply lines should be at least 6mm (1/4”) inside diameter and of suitable
material to safely operate at your airlines pressure – we can supply airlines if
required, please contact us.
