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SELCO s.r.l.
Via Palladio, 19
35010 ONARA DI TOMBOLO (Padova) Italy
Tel. 0499413111
Fax 0499413311
This manual is an integral part of the unit or machine and must accom-
pany it when it changes location or is resold.
The user must assume responsibility for maintaining this manual intact
and legible at all times.
SELCO s.r.l.
reserves the right to modify this
manual at any time without notice.
All rights of translation and total or partial reproduction by any means
whatsoever (including photocopy, film, and microfilm) are reserved and
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SELCO s.r.l.
Edition 12/98
CONTENTS
GENESIS 30
1.0 WARNINGS-PRECAUTIONS-GENERAL ADVICE
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1.1 SAFETY
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1.1.1 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.1.2 Operator and other persons protection . . . . . . . . . .14
1.1.3 Fire/explosion prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.1.4 Protection against fumes and gases . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.1.5 Positioning the power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.1.6 Installing the apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.1.7 Precautions against risks connected
with the use of compressed air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.2 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) . . . . . . . . .
15
1.2.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1.2.2 Installation, use and area examination . . . . . . . . . . .15
1.2.3 Emission reduction methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1.2.4 Attention: method of lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1.3 RISK ANALYSIS
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
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2.1 CONTROLS
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2.1.1 Front control panel FP120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2.1.2 Rear control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3.0 TECHNICAL DATA
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3.1 ldentification
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3.2 Technical characteristics
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4.0 TRANSPORT - UNLOADING
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5.0 INSTALLATION
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5.1 GENERAL RULES
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5.2 ELECTRIC CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS
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5.3 CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS
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5.4 SETTING UP
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6.0 PROBLEMS - CAUSES
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6.1 POSSIBLE CUTTING DEFECTS
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6.2 POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAULTS
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7.0 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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8.0 THEORETICAL OUTLINE OF PLASMA CUTTING
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8.1 Plasma cutting torch
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8.1.1 Plasma cutting process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
8.1.2 Caracteristics of a generator for plasma cutting . . . . . .18
9.0 CUTTING SPECIFICATIONS
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10.0
NOMINAL DATA
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S30 TORCH
1.0 TECHNICAL DETAILS
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2.0 INSTALLATION
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3.0 SETTING UP FOR USE
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4.0 USING THE TORCH
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4.1 Inclination and speed of the torch during cutting
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4.1.1 Puncturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
4.1.2 Circular cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
4.1.3 Practical advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
5.0 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
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