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This will allow the recycling of raw materials and help protect the environ- ment. FOR HELP OR ADVICE ON THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DISTRIBUTOR, OR SIP DIRECTLY ON: 05785 TEL: 01509500400 EMAIL: sales@sip-group.com or technical@sip-group.com www.sip-group.com...
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Leicestershire LE12 9NH England As the manufacturer's authorised representative within the EC declare that the SIP HG400 Inverter Plasma Cutter - SIP Part No. 05785 Conforms to the requirements of the following directive(s), as indicated. 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/30/EU...
NOTES CONTENTS Page No. Description Safety Symbols Used Throughout This Manual Safety Instructions Electrical Connection Guarantee Technical Specification Contents and Accessories Getting to Know Your Plasma cutter Assembly Instructions Operating Instructions Maintenance Troubleshooting Wiring Diagram Exploded Drawing Parts List Declaration of Conformity...
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL NOTES Danger / Caution: Indicates risk of personal injury and/or the possibility of damage. Warning: Risk of electrical injury or damage! Note: Supplementary information. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Please read the following instructions carefully, failure to do so could lead to serious personal injury and / or damage to the plas- ma cutter.
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USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES: Consult this user manual, your distributor or SIP directly for recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause hazards and will invalidate any warranty you may have.
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- Eyes in particular are at risk. The work should be clamped firmly whilst cutting. Ref. No. Description SIP Part No. Do not attempt any repairs to the plasma cutter unless you are a competent elec- Ceramic shield 05007 trician or engineer.
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PARTS LIST SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS….cont ELECTRIC SHOCK Ref. No. Description SIP Part No. Ref. No. Description SIP Part No. Electric inverter plasma cutters have the potential to cause a shock that could lead to Handle WE04-00040 Earth lead WE04-00112 injury or death. Touching electrically ‘hot’ parts can cause fatal shocks and severe burns;...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS….cont EXPLODED DRAWING 10 metres away and out of the reach of sparks and heat or protect against igni- tion with suitable and snug fitting, fire resistant covers or shields. Walls touching combustibles on opposite sides should not be cut, walls, ceilings and the floor near the work area should be protected by heat resistant covers or shields.
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WIRING DIAGRAM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS….cont First aid facilities and a qualified first aid person should be available for each shift unless medical facilities are close by for immediate treatment of flash burns to the eyes and skin. Flammable hair products should not be used by persons intending to cut. Warn bystanders not to watch the arc and not to expose themselves to the cut- ting arc rays or to hot metal.
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Main control PCB is faulty. Check and repair / replace. Transformer is faulty. Check and repair / replace. Note: If none of the above solutions work then contact your local distributor for repair, or contact SIP technical for more advise.
MAINTENANCE….cont ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING! It is the responsibility of the owner and the operator to read, understand to be used. and comply with the following: 7. Check the metal ring is clean on the ceramic shield, clean or replace the shield as necessary.
GUARANTEE Guarantee: This SIP inverter plasma cutter is covered by a 24 month parts and labour warranty covering failure due to manufacturers defects. This does not cover failure due to mis- use or operating the plasma cutter outside the scope of this manual - any claims deemed to be outside the scope of the warranty may be subject to charges Includ- ing, but not limited to parts, labour and carriage costs.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PLASMA CUTTER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FITTING THE REGULATOR Put some ptfe tape, or similar thread seal onto the air inlet / regulator fitting on the rear of the plasma cutter. Fit the regulator and turn it clockwise to fully secure it to the plasma cutter (see below).
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