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Maintenance 

 

 

Routine and periodic maintenance 

 
 

 

WARNING! 

 

 
 ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL 
 
 

Turn the input power OFF at the mains switch & fuse box and remove mains plug from socket 
before working on this equipment. 
 
Have a qualified electrician install & service this Plasma cutting equipment. 
 
Allow machine to sit for 5 minutes minimum after disconnection from mains power to allow the 
power capacitors to discharge before working inside this equipment. 
 
Do not touch electrically live parts 
 

1.  Periodically (3-6 months depending on use / environment), remove the side/top panels of 

machine and clean out machine with a low pressure dry air line paying particular attention 
to PC Boards, Fan blades and switchgear 
 
Failure to maintain plant can void manufacturers warranty. 
 

2.  Inspect input and output cables & hoses for fraying and cuts, replace if damaged present 

 

3.  Keep cutting torch and earth cables in good condition 

 

4.  Clean air vents to ensure proper air flow and cooling 

 

5.  The fan motor has sealed bearings which requires no maintenance 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for P100HF

Page 1: ...P100HF PLASMA CUTTER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS www r techwelding co uk ...

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Page 3: ...on below for future reference This information can be found on the data plate at rear of machine Product Plasma 100HF Serial No ___________________________________ Date of Purchase _____________________________ Where Purchased _____________________________ Whenever you request replacement parts or information on this equipment please always supply information you have recorded above This product i...

Page 4: ...output capacity of 100 Amps DC Equipment Limitations The R Tech Plasma 100HF is protected from overloads beyond the output ratings and duty cycle as per machine specifications with thermostat protection of the output coils and rectifiers Cutting Capability Duty Cycle The R Tech Plasma 100HF is rated at 100 Amps at 60 duty cycle on a ten minute basis If the duty cycle is exceeded a thermal protecto...

Page 5: ...xcessive operating temperatures which can lead to plant failure Grinding Do not direct grinding particles towards the plasma cutter An abundance of conductive material can cause plant failure Stacking This machine cannot be stacked Transport Unloading Never underestimate the weight of equipment never move or leave suspended in the air above people Use recommended lifting equipment at all times WAR...

Page 6: ...ing equipment as per following instructions should minimize problems 1 Keep the welder input power lines as short as possible and enclose as much of them as possible in metal conduit or equivalent shielding There should be a good electrical contact between this conduit and ground Earth 2 Keep the work and electrode leads as short as possible Tape the leads together where practical 3 Be sure the to...

Page 7: ... Plasma Cutters require a 415V 3 Phase 50 60Hz supply It requires an 22 Amp supply It comes with a 3 metre mains cable attached Connect wires according to national coding Brown wire Live Blue wire Live Black wire Live Green Yellow Wire Earth Ground Connecting to a mains electrical supply THIS MACHINE IS OF AN INDUSTRIAL SPECIFICATION AND MUST BE FITTED TO A 32AMP 415V MAINS INPUT Connecting to an ...

Page 8: ...s and turn to adjust pressure once correct pressure is obtained press down knob to secure 2 Air pressure input Screw supplied PCL fitting into regulator ensuring no air leaks You can also fit other connectors to suit your needs 3 2nd Earth connection This can be used to earth the machine to workbench if you are experiencing interference from the HF Sometimes required when using CNC automated machi...

Page 9: ...Insert male connector into socket and twist clockwise until tight Secure other end of earth lead to Workpiece via the earth clamp 2 Fuse holder Pilot Arc Protection Protection fuse for pilot arc start 3 Torch switch socket Connect the torch switch plug 4 pin and screw on retaining ring to secure 4 Pilot lead connector Connect the ring terminal from torch Un screw retainer fit ring terminal onto sh...

Page 10: ...display will show cutting amperage when you are cutting 3 L E D amperage display When cutting this shows the actual cutting amperage this allows the machine to be calibrated to BS if required by your company 4 Test Gas Cutting selector switch When in the up position this is test gas mode when setting air pressure switch to test gas so you obtain actual air flow cutting pressure When in the down po...

Page 11: ...nsulate yourself from work and ground Always wear dry insulating gloves WARNING FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous Keep your head out of fumes gases produced from welding Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes gases from breathing zone and general area WARNING WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion Keep flammable material away from work area Do not weld on containers that have held combustib...

Page 12: ...on work and press torch switch and the pilot arc will initiate blue flame from torch once the pilot arc is in contact with the workpiece it will sense this and switch to main cutting power Once you come to the end of cut workpiece the machine will sense this and turn off main cutting power and re start the pilot arc If you have now finished cutting release torch trigger and pilot arc will stop Air...

Page 13: ...consumables carry out the following procedure 1 Switch off machine 2 Ensure torch has cooled down to avoid burns 3 Unscrew the white ceramic shroud 4 Remove the silver cutting tip 5 Check the condition of cutting electrode replace cutting electrode if tip is worn 1 2 mm and end is concave 6 Fit new cutting electrode by screwing in and tweaking with pair of pliers Do not over tighten as this will c...

Page 14: ... working inside this equipment Do not touch electrically live parts 1 Periodically 3 6 months depending on use environment remove the side top panels of machine and clean out machine with a low pressure dry air line paying particular attention to PC Boards Fan blades and switchgear Failure to maintain plant can void manufacturers warranty 2 Inspect input and output cables hoses for fraying and cut...

Page 15: ...torch consumables and replace if worn Check pilot arc protecting fuse on front panel of machine and replace if blow If fuse keeps blowing contact R Tech for repair replacement torch Please ensure machine is switched off before checking fuses Check for water in water trap at rear of machine if water is present drain air compressor clean water out of air lines empty water trap by pressing water rele...

Page 16: ...in air compressor clean water out of air lines empty water trap by pressing water release button on bottom of air regulator water trap Fit new consumables as per instructions earlier in this manual Plasma Torch Consumables parts list R Tech Torch Spares Plasma 40HF Part No Electrode P40 EL Cutting Tip 1 0mm 40 Amp P40 CT1 Ceramic Cup P40 CC Spring Stand off P40 SS Torch Head Hand Held P40 THH Torc...

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