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  • Page 1 Operating Manual LP-40/50/60D LP-70/80/100 Plasma Cutters...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pg. 20-21 Features Chart of All LONGEVITY Plasma Cutters Pg. 22 Typical Applications of All LONGEVITY Plasma Cutters Pg. 23 Cutting Methods Pg. 24 Tips and Advice for LONGEVITY Plasma Cutting by Pg. 25-30 www.plasma-cutters.com www.freeweldingforum.com Routine Maintenance Pg. 31 Troubleshooting Pg.
  • Page 4 PLASMA CUTTERS www.LWELD.com THANK YOU! We, at LONGEVITY®, want to thank you for purchasing our product. You are almost ready to experience LONGEVITY® Welding first hand. LONGEVITY® definitely appreciates your business and understand that this equipment may be overwhelming to setup and operate so we have prepared a manual that will assist you in understand your new plasma cutter/welder.

  • Page 5: Warranty/Shipping Damage/Order Information

    In the event of product failure or malfunction, the purchaser/recipient must contact LONGEVITY® GLOBAL, INC. to obtain an RMA (return or missing) number and a location of a designated repair facility. The welder, plasma cutter, multi-purpose unit, or any other welding related equipment comes with warranty on all internal components.
  • Page 6 Out-of-Warranty Service Customers, who own machines that are out of warranty and require service, should contact us for an estimate. LONGEVITY offers an exchange program on out of warranty units. We also help non LONGEVITY customers with repairs, replacement, and service.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Plasma Cutters www.LWELD.com Introduction The LONGEVITY® ForceCut™ series plasma cutters offer a revolutionary new approach to plasma cutting technology. LONGEVITY® plasma cutters use the newest technology available in the welding industry with the help of Toshiba internal components. By producing the units with inverter technology, we are able to produce smaller and more efficient units.

  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Tips

     Surface noise generated while welding or cutting can be harmful to hearing. In the event of a machine fault.  Refer to this instruction manual.  If the fault cannot be determined, contact your local dealer or supplier for assistance. www.longevity-inc.com...
  • Page 9  Use a screen or curtain designed to keep passers by from viewing the arc.  The arc spray and metal spray from machine use may cause nearby fires. Use caution.  If, after reviewing this manual, you have any problems in setting up or operating your machine, contact us at help@LONGEVITY®-inc.com. www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 10: Specifications And Ratings

    Suggested Air Volume (cfm) Machine Weight (lbs) 19 x 13 x Size LxWxH (inches) 15 x 6 x 12 15 x 6 x 12 19 x 8 x 14 21 x 9 x 14 21 x 9 x 14 www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 11: What's Included

    Air Regulator with Water Separator and Bracket  Air Hose  Teflon Tape  Consumables: 2 piece tips, 2 piece electrodes, 1 piece gas diffuser, 1 piece  shield cups Pictures of Accessories: (Note: Torch Picture Various on Model Purchased) www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 12: Installation, Wiring, And Setup Instructions

    The item numbers referenced in the following paragraphs, refer to the numbered parts display in the diagrams shown below. LONGEVITY® has an instructional setup installation video on our website at www.longevity-inc.com, which we ask that you view prior installing the unit. The video shows the complete assembly of the machine.
  • Page 13 Selecting the correct ground wire is important for proper machine operation and personnel safety. Ground wires on LONGEVITY® Welding machines are usually one of the following colors: The ground wire is a dark green with a yellow stripe. The wire may also be just SOLID GREEN.
  • Page 14 Selecting the correct ground wire is important for proper machine operation and personnel safety. Ground wires on LONGEVITY® Welding machines are usually one of the following colors: The ground wire is a dark green with a yellow stripe. The wire may also be just SOLID GREEN.
  • Page 15 Note: Hot Wires May also be WHITE and BLACK if a GREEN WIRE is one of the three wires. Therefore, GREEN is ALWAYS GROUND. In this case one of the wires is neutral and one is hot. NOTE: LONGEVITY® recommends a 20 AMP breaker on 110v 110V Plug Diagram: www.longevity-inc.com...
  • Page 16 PLASMA CUTTERS www.LWELD.com Basic Instalation Insturctions Pictured Model ForceCut™ 40D and 70D Models (Note: All Models have the same connections): ForceCut™ 70D: www.longevity-inc.com...
  • Page 17 Plasma Cutters www.LWELD.com ForceCut™ 40D: www.longevity-inc.com...
  • Page 18 PLASMA CUTTERS www.LWELD.com Air Regulator Assembly to Unit (Pictured ForceCut™ 40D Plasma Cutter): LONGEVITY® includes an air regulator/filter with your machine. You must attach the bracket to the machine, and fasten the regulator to the bracket so it looks as pictured 1.

  • Page 19: Main Unit Knob/Button/Function

    8. Torch Remote Connector: 2 or 7 pin torch connector plugs here to activate the torch relay once the trigger is pressed on the torch. 9. Torch Connector Air Outlet: Connect torch for air to pass through the unit and generate the arc at the torch tip. www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 20: Assembly Of Plasma Cutter Torches

    3. Place the copper tip on the ring, ensuring that is seated flat. 4. Secure all parts into place by turning the ceramic cup clockwise until it is snug. Do not over tighten. The torch consumables are now successfully assembled. www.longevity-inc.com...
  • Page 21 2. Place the copper tip on the ring, ensuring that is seated flat. 3. Secure all parts into place by turning the pink ceramic cup clockwise until it is snug. Do not over tighten. The torch consumables are now successfully assembled. Assembly of 70/80 AMP Torch for the LP-70/80 www.longevity-inc.com...
  • Page 22 2. Place the copper tip on the ring, ensuring that is seated flat. 3. Secure all parts into place by turning the pink ceramic cup clockwise until it is snug. Do not over tighten. The torch consumables are now successfully assembled. www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 23: Basic Plasma Cutter Operation

    If you are cutting for long periods of time, leave the unit on 5.0S to allow more air to pass through the torch. This feature protects the torch from over heating. Some LONGEVITY® plasma cutters have automatic air flow adjustments so the switch may not be required.

  • Page 24: Summary Chart Of All Longevity Plasma Cutters

    3/8 in 4000 watts Plasma 40 A at 60% Cutters or 30 A at 100% (110 V Input) ForceCut® 60 A @ 60% LP-60D Duty Cycle 1 in 1 in 1/2 in 10,000 watts Plasma (230 V Input) Cutters www.longevity-inc.com...
  • Page 25 LP-100 (230 V Input 2 in 2 in 1/4 in 10,000 watts Plasma 1- phase) Cutters ForceCut® 60 A @ 60% 60I Plasma Duty Cycle 1 1/4 in 1 1/4 in 3/4 in 6500 watts Cutters (220 V Input) www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 26: Features Chart Of All Longevity Plasma Cutters

    1/2 in Rated, Toshiba Mosfet Technology MaxArc® 74 lbs (90 lbs Industrial Grade, 220 V Input 3-phase, 2 LP-100 Boxed) in Rated, Portable Commercial Plasma Cutter, Portable, IGBT ForceCut® 45 lbs (52 lbs Industrial Grade, 220 V Input 1-Phase, Technology Boxed) 1.25" Cut Power www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 27: Typical Applications Of All Longevity Plasma Cutters

    Commercial, Industrial, Repair, Fabrication LP-70 ForceCut® Manufacturing, Repair, Heavy Fabrication, LP-80 Construction, Industrial MaxArc® LP- Manufacturing, Industrial, Construction, Heavy Duty Fabrication, Automation Portable Fabrication, Industrial Repair, Heavy IGBT ForceCut® 60I Manufacturing, Thick metal cutting, Commercial Use, Technology Construction, Fab Work www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 28: Cutting Methods

    The arc-curve should lag not more than the thickness of the material being cut. In other words, if the work piece is one-half inch thick, the arc curve should lag not more than one-half inch behind the torch, as shown below. LP-40D Cutting Guideline Table www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 29: Tips And Advice For Longevity Plasma Cutting By

    Congratulations is in order and we want to ensure you have the best experience with your LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter. However, excited as we are you can't wait to put your LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter into action, we would like you to consider these helpful tips and examples that will enable you to get the most out of your LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter and it's consumables.
  • Page 30 PLASMA CUTTERS www.LWELD.com LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter. Check List Suggestions Connect the air supply to your LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter and consult your owner's manual to ensure the correct PSI. The PSI is about 65-75. Each LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter, regardless if it uses Pilot Arc or High Frequency technology, comes with an air flow regulator and water catcher.
  • Page 31 LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter. LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter Tips In order to successfully execute a clean cut with your LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter you must consider a combination of elements involved in the cutting process: The tip of your torch is designed to focus the plasma stream to the work piece in accordance with the appropriate setting (see owner's manual).
  • Page 32 LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter torch tip. In order to maintain the quality and consistency of your work we recommend that you use your other hand as a guide.
  • Page 33 Figuring out if you are going too slow or too fast can be a daunting task that really only comes with time and experience. However, our guys in the LONGEVITY Facility Testing Team have a few pointers for you: If your cut has a lot of spray back then you are probably going too fast.
  • Page 34 All articles are composed by the LONGEVITY Facility Testing Team and are written with expressed interest of maintain a strong standard in LONGEVITY Global Inc.

  • Page 35: Routine Maintenance

     Replace any worn or damaged consumables before using machine.  For periods of prolonged non-use, remove cables and store them in their original boxes in a cool dry place. www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    You can also turn Current LED the machine off to properly cool it. Do not continue to weld until Lights light is off. Contact LONGEVITY Toll Free 1-877-566-4462 or via email at Issue Not Listed help@longevity-inc.com www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 37: Conclusion

    Plasma Cutters www.LWELD.com LONGEVITY® Global, Inc. thanks you for your purchase and opportunity to be able to serve you. If, after reviewing this manual, you have any problems in setting up or operating your machine, contact us at help@longevity-inc.com. LONGEVITY® Global, Inc.

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