Summary of Contents for SPT Plasmateknik AB SPLITFIRE
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With PTA 121 hand torch TO THE OPERATOR: PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE SPLITFIRE, SPEEDFIRE OR UPPERCUT. IT IS ABSOLUTELY VITAL TO KNOW THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS MANUAL IN ORDER TO USE THE MACHINES IN THE BEST WAY.
Use with generators SPLITFIRE, SPEEDFIRE and UPPERCUT are equipped with filters for use with mobile generators. The generator should be of at least 15 kVA for SPLITFIRE, 22 kVA for SPEEDFIRE and 27 kVA available exclusively for the plasma cutting system.
Switch the machine’s main power switch on. The READY lamp will light and the fan will start working. Choose process power, 20-80 for SPLITFIRE, 20-100 A for SPEEDFIRE or 20-120 A for UPPERCUT. Manouver the torch in position for cutting or gouging.
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Spanner PTA 120/121 899040 Torch PTA 121 6m complete 899041 Torch PTA 121 15m complete N.B. Don’t use consumables for more than 80 A with the SPLITFIRE or 100 A with the SPEEDFIRE. The result will be poor cutting capability.
SPLITFIRE SPEEDFIRE UPPERCUT 5. MAINTENANCE DAILY Inspect and, if necessary, change the torch consumable parts. Inspect and, if necessary, empty the moisture trap on the filter regulator on the rear side of the machine. The trap is emptied by pressing the bottom sealing while compressed air is connected.
SPLITFIRE SPEEDFIRE UPPERCUT 6. TROUBLE SHOOTING. Thermal overload / Air supply failure If the fan is working, but the green READY-lamp is not lit, the air supply is not sufficient or the thermal overload protection is active. Check the compressed air supply. If the machine is overheated, let it cool down while switched on until the lamp lights again.
SPLITFIRE SPEEDFIRE UPPERCUT 7. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All endangerments through plasma cutting are related with the process itself. Endangerments may occur due to: High contact voltage HV ignition Electromagnetic interferences Heat and light radiation Gases, fumes and smoke ...
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SPLITFIRE SPEEDFIRE UPPERCUT Endangerment through high voltage (HV) A HV-igniter starts the pilot arc. The HV-supply is cut-off automatically after pilot arc has struck. Attention! Never touch nozzle or nozzle cap when power source is switched ON! HV-ignition may establish electromagnetic fields and can influence: ...
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SPLITFIRE SPEEDFIRE UPPERCUT Always keep cover plates and doors of the plasma machines closed Avoid excessive length of cutting cables Arrange potential equalisation between metallic parts around the installation (the operator has to be electrically isolated from those parts) ...
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SPLITFIRE SPEEDFIRE UPPERCUT Allow cut material to cool down before handling. Make fire extinguisher available in the cutting area. Handling of pressure cylinders In some cases compressed gases are required for the plasma cutting process. To avoid endangerments the following has to advised: ...
SPLITFIRE SPEEDFIRE UPPERCUT 8. WARRANTY SPT Plasmateknik AB grants a 24 month warranty for its products. Validity The warranty applies to power sources manufactured by SPT Plasmateknik AB (SPT). The warranty period is 24 months from date of delivery to end user, but not more than 30 months from delivery from factory.
SPLITFIRE SPEEDFIRE UPPERCUT Further, the warranty does not cover: Fault finding, direct or indirect travel costs, transport costs, travel costs, allowances, accommodation and such. SPT bears no responsibility whatsoever for consequential damages caused by fault in its products, such as, but not limited to, loss of revenue, damages to 3 party, production delays, penalties etc.
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