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Cutmatic 45 Cutmatic 45 Plasma Cutter 45 Amp Model No. MC108-0 Iss A Operators Manual 10/19 MC108-40 Rev C...
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Welding Industries of Australia An ITW Company Telephone: 1300 300 884 Facsimile: 1300 301 884 Email: Info@welding.com.au www.welding.com.au Weldwell New Zealand A Division of ITW New Zealand Telephone: 06 8341 600 Email: info@weldwell.co.nz www.weldwell.co.nz...
Cutmatic 45 Contents Section General Information Page Safe Practices Introduction Receiving Specifications Features 4.1 Power Factor Correction 4.2 Fan on Demand 4.3 Pilot Arc Controls Installation Setup for Cutting Plasma Cutting Start Sequences 8.1 Edge Start 8.2 Pierce Start External Trouble Shooting Service Information 13-17 10.2 Power Source Parts Lists...
Operators Manual Safe practices when using Read First welding equipment The information contained in this These notes are provided in the interests manual is set out to enable you of improving operator safety. They should to properly maintain your new be considered only as a basic guide to Safe equipment and ensure that you obtain Working Habits.
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Cutmatic 45 Avoid oily or greasy clothing. A spark may atmosphere or where the radiant energy ignite them. Hot metal such as work pieces can penetrate to atmospheres containing even minute amounts of trichlorethylene or should never be handled without gloves. percholorethylene.
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Operators Manual A person acting as Fire Watcher must be Shock Prevention standing by with suitable fire extinguishing Exposed conductors or other bare metal equipment during and for some time after in the welding circuit, or ungrounded welding or cutting if; electrically alive equipment can fatally shock •...
Cutmatic 45 1 Introduction 2 Receiving Plasma Arc Cutting Check the equipment received against the shipping invoice to make sure the shipment A Plasma is a gas which has been ionized is complete and undamaged. If any damage by increasing the energy level to the point has occurred in transit, please immediately were the electrons are stripped from the gas notify your supplier.
Operators Manual 3 Specifications Manufactured to Australian Standard - AS60974.1 Torch Trigger complies with HRD - AS1674.2 Category C. Primary Voltage 220-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz Rated Primary 14.2 Amps Current (I eff) Maximum Primary 22.5 Amps Current (I max) Rated Output 45 Amps, 98 V, 40% duty @ 40°C Duty cycle based on...
Cutmatic 45 4 Features Power Factor Correction (PFC) To overcome this problem the Cutmatic 45 uses a contact pilot ARC method. PFC provides a input power conditioner Air pressure is used to move the internal system to smooth the input current. electrode in the torch when the trigger is On a conventional inverter machine the input pressed.
Operators Manual 5 Controls Power Switch Located on the rear panel Welding lndustries of Australia AIR PRESSURE AMPS AMPS 5 Over Temperature Indicator 1 Air Pressure Gauge The Air pressure Gauge indicates the input This light is on if any internal thermal air pressure.
Due to variation between generators by minimum current during idle time. different manufacturers, it is impossible for WIA to validate operation from all Mains supply circuit breaker tripping can generators. Therefore, correct operation of sometimes occur.
Operators Manual 7 Setup for Cutting Connection for Plasma Cutting Connect the work lead and torch as illustrated below. Connections for Plasma Cutting Parker SCP40 Torch Work clamp Be certain that you are wearing suitable protective clothing, gloves etc and that you are working in a non-hazardous area.
Cutmatic 45 8.1 Plasma Cutting Start Sequence - Edge Start The pilot arc starts immediately when trigger is pulled The pilot arc starts immediately when trigger is pulled 90° 90° Connect work clamp to a clean, For standard cutting, place tip Slide trigger lock and press paint-free location on workpiece, drag shield on edge of metal...
(refer 7 Controls item 3). be returned to a WIA Service agent. 6 Check if air pressure light is on (refer Phone 1300 300 884 for details of 7 controls item 4).
Cutmatic 45 10 Service Information The electrical components of the equipment are shown in the circuit diagram on page 14. The Plasma Cutter is an inverter type design, where the mains supply is first rectified, filtered then chopped to a high frequency before being applied to the AC weld transformer.
Cutmatic 45 10.2 Assembly and Parts List - Cutmatic 45 Power Source Item # Part # Description M0089 Handle PAN168 Outer Cover Supply Cord 2.5mm² Heavy Duty 15Amp Plug E0078 Switch M0091 Air Regulator PAN169 Air Filter Bracket E0095 Switch Pressure FAN011 Large Fan E0096...
WIA Cutmatic 45 Australia under this warranty is limited to the 3 Year Warranty Statement circumstances set out above and is subject to: Welding Industries of Australia (WIA) • The customer being able to provide warrants to the original retail purchaser that...
Cutmatic 45 New Zealand Warranty Information New Zealand Warranty WIA Cutmatic 45s purchased in New Zealand have identical warranty conditions as Australia, with the below conditions: In the event of defects listed in the Australian warranty conditions, the customer should...
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