R-Tech PLASMA 80HF, Operation Instructions Manual

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WARNING!
Electric Shock can kill – Only qualified personnel should perform this installation. Turn off input
power at the fuse box before working on this equipment.
Do not touch electrically live parts.
Always connect the machine to an earthed mains supply as per national recommended
standards.
Select suitable location
Place the plasma cutter where clean cooling air can freely circulate in and out of the front & rear
louver vents. Dirt, dust or any foreign material that can be drawn through vents into plasma cutter
must be kept to a minimum. Failure to observe these precautions can result in excessive
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.
WARNING!
Falling Equipment can cause injury. Never lift plasma cutter with gas bottle attached. Never lift
above personnel.
Tilting
Machine must be placed on a secure level surface or on a recommended undercarriage/trolley.
This machine may topple over if this procedure is not followed.
Environmental Rating
The plasma power source carries the IP21S rating. It may be used in normal industrial and
commercial environments. Avoid using in areas where water / rain is around.
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