ENGLISH
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
This manual is an integral part of the unit or machine and must accompany 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 reser-
ved and reproduction is prohibited without the express written consent of
SELCO s.r.l.
Edition ‘02
CONFORMITY CERTIFICATE CE
Company
SELCO s.r.l.
- Via Palladio, 19 - 35010 ONARA DI TOMBOLO (Padova) - ITALY
Tel. +39 049 9413111 - Fax +39 049 94313311 - E-mail: [email protected]
hereby declares that the apparatus type
SISTOR 82
to which this declaration pertains conforme to the :
73/23/CEE
89/336 CEE
92/31 CEE
93/68 CEE
and that the regulations have been duly applied :
EN 50199
EN 60974-1
Any operation or modification that has not been previously authorized by
SELCO s.r.l.
shall invalidate this certificate.
Onara di Tombolo (PADOVA)
Selco's legal representative
..................................
Lino Frasson
CONTENTS
11
1.0 SAFETY
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1.1 Operator and other persons’ protection . . . . . . .12
1.2 Fire/explosion prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1.3 Protection against fumes and gases . . . . . . . . . .12
1.4 Positioning the power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1.5 lnstalling the apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1.6 Precautions against risks connected
with the use of compressed air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1.7 Attention: method of lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
2.0 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
. . . .13
2.1 Installation, use and area examination . . . . . . . .13
2.2 Emission reduction methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3.0 RISK ANALYSIS
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4.0 MACHINE DESCRIPTION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.1 Front control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.2 Rear control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
4.3 Technical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.0 TRANSPORT - UNLOADING
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6.0 INSTALLATION
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7.0 CONNECTION
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7.1 Mains supply voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
7.1.1 Selection of the mains voltage . . . . . . . . . . . .15
7.1.2 Earthing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
7.1.3 Electric connection to the supply mains . . . . .16
8.0 CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS
.16
9.0 SETTING UP
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10.0 PROBLEMS - CAUSES
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10.1 Possible cutting defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
10.2 Possible electrical failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
11.0 NECESSARY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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12.0 THEORETICAL OUTLINE
OF PLASMA CUTTING
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12.1 Plasma cutting process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
13.0 CUTTING SPECIFICATIONS
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SYMBOLS
lmminent danger of serious bodily harm and dan-
gerous behaviours that may lead to serious bodily
harm.
lmportant advice to be followed in order to avoid
minor injuries or damage to property.
The notes preceded by this symbol are mainly
technical and facilitate operations.