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- Page 1 SC40C 40A INVERTER PLASMA CUTTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS www.weldtech.net.nz...
- Page 2 Your Are In Good Company! Weldtech is a strong Global Brand of Welding Products. We manu- facture and supply to major welding industry sectors world-wide including: Manufacturing, Construction, Mining, Automotive, Aer- ospace, Engineering, Rural and DIY/Hobbyist.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents General Safety ..................4 Plasma Safety ..................6 Overview ....................7 Get to Know Your Machine .............. 8 Machine Specifications ..............9 Installation & Setup ................10 Cutting Guide ..................11 Operating Techniques ............... 12 Replacing Plasma Torch Consumables ........14 Troubleshooting .................. -
Page 4: General Safety
General Safety General Safety Information Work Area Safety SAVE THIS MANUAL WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and Keep this manual for the safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, and/or serious injury. - Page 5 Personal Safety Power Tool Use and Care • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct common sense when operating a power tool. power tool for your application. The correct Do not use a power tool while you are tired or power tool will do the job better and safer at under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medi- the rate for which it was designed.
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Page 6: Plasma Safety
Plasma Safety Notes, Cautions and Warnings • Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that should be supplied with the mate- Throughout his manual, notes are used to high- rial you are using. These MSDSs will give you the light important information. information regarding the kind and amount of fumes and gases that may be dangerous to your NOTE - NOTE indicates an operation, procedure or... -
Page 7: Overview
The electrode is at the centre, The SC40C is capable of cutting from thin panel and the nozzle is just below it. The swirl ring caus- steel up to a severance cut of 8mm and will save es the air flow to turn rapidly as it passes. -
Page 8: Get To Know Your Machine
Check care- fully to ensure all the contents on the list below have been received in good condition: 1 x SC40C Plasma Cutter Power Source 1 x PT-31 Plasma Torch 1 x Earth Clamp & Lead... -
Page 9: Machine Specifications
Machine Specifications Cutting Depth: 0.5mm to 10mm (severance cut) in Mild Steel Cutting Current: 14 to 40 Amps Rated Load Voltage: 96 VDC No-load Voltage: 272 VDC Input Power: 230 VAC +/- 15%, 50/60 Hz, Single Phase Input Cable: 2m, 15A, 25mm Plasma Torch: PT-31, 5m Earth Lead: 2.5m x 16mm² Air Requirement: 60 –... -
Page 10: Installation & Setup
Electrical Connection switch (leave the machine power switch in the Off position). The SC40C is designed to run on a standard 10A 230V AC power supply. If an extension cord must 3. Connect the machine to a suitable compressed be used, it should be no longer than 10m and... -
Page 11: Cutting Guide
This is to Cutting with the SC40C prevent hih frequency from reigniting after cutting arc extinguishes. After turning the power switch (1) to the ON posi- tion and making control and air pressure adjust- 6. -
Page 12: Operating Techniques
Piercing Technique using the SC40C 2. When the arc breaks through the work, bring the torch to an upright position and proceed to cut. - Page 13 Grate Cutting Quality Cuts For rapid restarts, such as grate or heavy mesh Dross (slag) is the excess material that spatters cutting, do not release the torch switch. This and builds- up on the underside of the work-piece avoids the 2 second preflow portion of the cutting as you cut.
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Page 14: Replacing Plasma Torch Consumables
0.9mm in diameter. If it It is very important for both cut quality and the becomes partially blocked, deformed or enlarged, performance of the SC40C plasma cutter that the the cutting tip should be replaced. See image consumables (tip/electrode) are kept in good con- below: dition and are replaced regularly. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION • Power switch OFF • Turn power switch to the ON position • Air supply is not of sufficient volume or • Check air supply (60–80 PSI, 3.5cfm required) Torch will not come on pressure • Attach to work piece or to steel table with • Work piece ground clamp not attached. work piece securely clamped to table • Increase current • Plasma torch is not piercing the material • Torch may be too far away from the • Decrease the distance of your torch to the Sparks are shooting upward workpiece workpiece instead of down through the... -
Page 17: Warranty
The manufacturer warrants that it will repair or replace, at warranty period. no charge for parts or labour, the WELDTECH Generator, if proven defective in material or workmanship, during 7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PURCHASER UNDER THIS... - Page 20 Congratulations on your new WELDTECH product. We are proud to have you as our customer and will strive to provide you with the best service and reliability in the industry. This product is backed by our extensive warranty and world-wide service network. To locate your nearest distributor or service agency call 0800 387 678, or email us at info@euroquip.co.nz.
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