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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

SPLITFIRE 

SPEEDFIRE 

UPPERCUT 

With PTA 121 hand torch 

TO THE OPERATOR:

 PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL 

BEFORE USING THE SPLITFIRE, SPEEDFIRE OR UPPERCUT. IT IS 

ABSOLUTELY VITAL 

TO KNOW THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS 

MANUAL IN ORDER TO USE THE MACHINES IN THE BEST WAY. 
WITH THIS KNOWLEDGE AND A PROFESSIONAL APPROACH, YOU WILL BE 
ABLE TO SOLVE MANY COMPLICATED CUTTING APPLICATIONS WITH THESE 
SYSTEMS. 

Rev.  4.2, 2012-11-01 

STATE OF THE ARC PLASMA CUTTING TECHNOLOGY 

Telephone 

Email 

SPT Plasmateknik AB

Transportvägen12

 

SE-2

41 38 Eslöv

 

Sweden 

Internet 

+46 10-172 73 50

 

[email protected]

 

www.spt.se

Summary of Contents for SPEEDFIRE

Page 1: ...NOW THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS MANUAL IN ORDER TO USE THE MACHINES IN THE BEST WAY WITH THIS KNOWLEDGE AND A PROFESSIONAL APPROACH YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SOLVE MANY COMPLICATED CUTTING APPLICATIONS WITH THESE SYSTEMS Rev 4 2 2012 11 01 STATE OF THE ARC PLASMA CUTTING TECHNOLOGY Telephone Email SPT Plasmateknik AB Transportvägen12 SE 241 38 Eslöv Sweden Internet 46 10 172 73 50 info spt se www ...

Page 2: ...PEEDFIRE UPPERCUT 2 CONTENTS Page 1 TECHNICAL DATA 3 2 INSTALLATION 4 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 4 CHANGING CONSUMABLES 6 5 MAINTENANCE 8 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 9 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 8 WARRANTY 14 9 RECYCLING 15 ...

Page 3: ...H Weight 0 95 240 VDC IP 23 F F 560x190x320 18 kg Maximum cutting capacity Quality cut Air pressure 45 mm 35 mm 5 5 bar Air flow PTA 121 190 l min Standard torch length SPLITFIRE 400 V 3 50 Hz 16 A slow blow 10 4 kVA 120 V 20 80 A 50 80 A 60 60 A 100 45 A 0 95 240 VDC IP 23 F F 560x190x320 17 kg 25 mm 20 mm 4 5 bar 160 l min 6 m SPEEDFIRE 400 V 3 50 Hz 32 A slow blow 14 5 kVA 120 V 20 100 A 40 100...

Page 4: ...e with mobile generators The generator should be of at least 15 kVA for SPLITFIRE 22 kVA for SPEEDFIRE and 27 kVA available exclusively for the plasma cutting system Air supply Connect dry clean and oil free compressed air to the filter regulator on the rear of the machine and adjust to 4 5 bar for SPLITFIRE and 5 bar for SPEEDFIRE UPPERCUT When cutting at lower amperage than 70 A with SPEEDFIRE U...

Page 5: ...0 80 for SPLITFIRE 20 100 A for SPEEDFIRE or 20 120 A for UPPERCUT Manouver the torch in position for cutting or gouging Press the START switch on the torch handle Air will flow for one second before the pilot arc strikes The pilot arc will burn for about 3 seconds If contact with the work piece is not obtanined within this time the pilot arc goes out Then make a new try To end the process release...

Page 6: ...SPLITFIRE SPEEDFIRE UPPERCUT 6 4 CHANGING CONSUMABLES ...

Page 7: ... 899018 Nozzle 1 4 90 120 A long PTA 120 121 899033 Nozzle 2 5 gouging long PTA 120 121 899047 Protective cup PTA 120 121 899037 Spatter shield threaded PTA 120 121 899036 Contact cutting shield PTA 120 121 899010 Spatter shield PTA 120 121 899012 Distance cutting guide PTA 120 121 899013 Bevel cutting guide PTA 120 121 899038 Contact cutting shield long PTA 120 121 899014 Circle cutting guide PTA...

Page 8: ...nected If cleaning the trap is necessary completely unscrew the glass cup after disconnecting compressed air Carefully inspect the hose assembly and torch body with regard to any leak or damage Never use a damaged torch EVERY SIX MONTHS Disconnect the machine from compressed air and electricity Remove the cover Clean the machine with dry clean and oil free compressed air Inspect cable connections ...

Page 9: ...d Check the air pressure on the filter regulator on the rear of the machine The pressure should be approx 4 5 5 5 bar If the pilot arc is unstable Check the air pressure on the filter regulator on the rear of the machine The pressure should be approx 4 5 5 5 bar The machine is working two phase Check electrical supply Inferior cut quality or performance Check the torch consumables Replace if neces...

Page 10: ...e housing and work piece in case the work piece isn t earthed and the machine is switched on Because of the high resistance of more than 10 kOhm in the coolant the contact voltage is absolute not dangerous but sensible Special hints Connect power source only to correctly earthed mains socket with proper connected safety conductor Wear insulating protective clothing safety shoes leather apron glove...

Page 11: ...plier If electromagnetic interferences are noticed the user is to contact the producer to solve the problem Recommendations to classify the environment EN 50199 Before the installation takes place the user has to value the environment for electromagnetic problems and to take into consideration Other mains supplies control cables signal and telecommunication lines along above below or beside the in...

Page 12: ... and screens Endangerment through fumes and smoke Due to the plasma process itself hazardous substances may be produced To avoid risks on health the following has to be done Keep cutting place well ventilated Remove fumes and smoke by exhaustion devices Remove all chlorinated and other solvents from the cutting area They could form phosgene gas when exposed to ultraviolet radiation Wear a breathin...

Page 13: ...ght in secured position Never use damaged cylinders pressure reducers and armatures Use pressure reducers only for the gas it is determined Never lubricate pressure reducers with grease or oil All parts coming in contact with oxygen must be free from oil and grease When using oxygen and or flammable gases the pressure reducer must be equipped with an explosive proofed device backfire device Regula...

Page 14: ...mbient temperature power supply generator normal power supply if generator information is needed about the rating and type of generator When a machine is taken in for warranty repair it is required that the torch also is brought in with the consumables mounted that were there when the fault occurred The serial number must be clearly visible The user is responsible for limiting the damage by immedi...

Page 15: ...he expense of the customer prior to any repair as SPT can not be responsible for the function of its products otherwise Warranty on replaced parts A replaced part will be covered by the original warranty If less than 6 months remains from the warranty period a replaced part will be covered for maximum months Disputes Disputes will be handled according to the general terms in Orgalime S 2000 9 RECY...

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