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ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN!
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Arc rays produce intense ultraviolet radiation which can burn
exposed skin and cause eye damage. Use a shield with the
proper filter [a minimum of #8 shade is recommended per
OSHA 29CFR 1910.133(a)(5)] to protect your eyes from sparks
and the rays of the arc when plasma cutting or when observing
an open plasma arc (see ANSI Z49.1 and Z87.1 for safety
standards).
•
Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant
material to protect your skin.
•
If other persons or pets are in the area of a plasma arc, use
welding screens to protect bystanders from sparks & arc rays.
OPERATION
FUMES AND WELDING GASES
CAN BE A HEALTH HAZARD!
•
Fumes and gasses released during plasma cutting are
hazardous. Do not breathe fumes that are produced by the
plasma cutting operation.
•
Prolonged inhalation of plasma cutting fumes above safety
exposure limits can injure the lungs and other organs.
•
Use enough ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep
fumes and gases from your breathing area.
•
Use an OSHA approved respirator when plasma cutting in
confined spaces or where there is inadequate ventilation.
•
Use extreme caution when plasma cutting coated materials
including but not limited to: cadmium plated, galvanized, lead
based paints.
HOT METAL AND TOOLS WILL BURN!
•
Electric plasma cutting heats metal and tools to tempera-
tures that will cause severe burns!
1.
Before attempting to use this unit on an actual project or object of value, practice on a similar mate-
rial as there is a moderate learning curve necessary before achieving proficiency in cutting.
2.
Place the Ground Cable Clamp on a clean, bare area of your workpiece. Scrape, wire brush, file or
grind a bare area if necessary to achieve a good ground.
3.
Set the Air Pressure to the appropriate pressure with the Knob located at the upper right side of the
front panel
(FIG. A)
. The Pressure Indicating Gauge is located directly above the Air Pressure Knob
and is set at 60 PSI.
4.
Set the Output Amperage Knob
(FIG. A)
located at the center of the upper panel to an appropriate
setting again based on the thickness of the metal being cut; lower amperage for thinner metals,
higher amperage for thicker metals. Keep in mind that “more is not always better” as too high of an
amperage setting will result in overheating of the unit and excessive molten discharge from the cut.
5.
Make sure all your safety gear is in place (Eye Protection, Welding Gloves, non-flammable long sleeve apparel) and the area is completely free of flam-
mable material.
6.
The best results are achieved by holding the tip at a 90° angle to the cut line
(FIG. D)
.
7.
To begin cutting, depress the Torch Trigger to ignite the pilot arc. The tip of the torch must be touching or within a short distance to the work piece
to begin the cut.
8.
With practice, you will be able to exercise precise control over this extremely powerful device, harnessing its energy to create clean, precise and intricate
cuts in many forms of metal up to 7/8” thick.
9.
While you practice, experiment with different speeds. You will find that thinner materials will allow a faster motion while thicker materials will require a
slower motion to achieve a through cut.
10.
A good form of practice is to attempt a series of straight lines while creating the cleanest edge possible with a minimum of molten material remaining
on the cut edge. This minimizes the cleanup of the edge with a grinder or file. Another excellent technique is to practice cutting your initials out of a
piece of steel.
Versa-Cut 60 Plasma Cutter - Air Pressure and Amperage Settings*
Metal Thickness 1/32”
1/16”
3/32”
1/8”
5/32”
3/16”
7/32”
Amps
20
20
20
20
20
20
30
PSI
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
Metal Thickness 1/4”
9/32”
5/16”
11/32”
3/8”
13/32”
7/16”
Amps
30
30
40
40
40
50
50
PSI
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
Metal Thickness 15/32”
1/2”
17/32”
9/16”
19/32”
5/8”
21/32”
Amps
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
PSI
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
Metal Thickness 11/16”
23/32”
3/4”
25/32”
13/16”
27/32”
7/8”
Amps
50
50
50
60
60
60
60
PSI
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
*These settings are guidelines and may need to be adjusted based on your techniques.
FIG. D
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✑✒✓
✔
✑✒✓
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✑✒✓
✔
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FIG. A
FIG. B
FIG. C
Amperage
Adjustment
✑✒✓
✔
Air Pressure
Adjustment
✑✒✓✔
Compressed
Air Inlet
Torch Air
Supply Line
Torch Switch
Connector
Pilot Arc
Ignitor
Ground
SET-UP
• After the desired current source is determined, be sure the proper plug
is used and the appropriate circuitry and breakers are in place.
• Do not plug unit in at this time and make sure the Power Switch on the
left side of The Front Panel is in the OFF position
(Fig. A)
.
• Install an air fitting compatible with your air line into the 1/4” NPT fitting
on the rear of the plasma cutter
(FIG. B)
.
• Attach the Torch Air Supply Line to the lower left of the front panel
and tighten
(FIG. C)
.
• Attach the Torch Switch Connector Cable to the Multi-Pin Connector
located on the third from left of the lower front panel
(FIG. C)
.
• Remove the black threaded knob (2nd from left) and place the terminal
of the red lead over the post, then replace the knob and tighten
(FIG. C)
.
• Attach the Ground Lead Connector to the terminal located at the lower
right of the front panel
(FIG. C)
.
Plasma Arc consists of superheated, electrified air which will quickly and violently vaporize almost anything in its path.
