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…………………………………….. Invoice Number …………………………………….. This manual has been written to instruct you in the correct and safe use of your PlasmaPart product please read and fully understand it before use. Your understanding of the product is key to your safety, plasma cutting is hazardous, by taking the correct precautions you can minimise the inherent hazards associated with plasma cutting.
Important Safety Information The following information is extremely important and must be observed, this section is in addition to specific hazard warnings that are mentioned throughout the manual where appropriate The operation and routine maintenance of plasma cutting equipment can be extremely dangerous and hazardous to your health and wellbeing.
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Hazardous gases & fumes Gases produced during the plasma cutting process can be dangerous and may affect your health. Please take precautions to avoid inhaling them Ensure your work area is well ventilated, or that you are wearing sufficient protective equipment to avoid inhaling the fumes ...
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Noise Very high frequency and intensity sound is produced when plasma cutting. Exposure to high levels of noise can cause hearing damage and potentially permanent hearing loss. Protect your hearing with appropriate ear defenders or plugs while plasma cutting particularly at high power levels and in confined spaces ...
EMC directive and to the national legislation for the enforcement of this directive. PlasmaPart machines are the result of extensive and continuous product development. Our manufacturing process is two-part and once the base units arrive at our facilities they are completed to our specification in the UK.
In no event shall PlasmaPart be liable or responsible to you or any third party for any personal, mental, physical injury or illness, consequential, direct, indirect, special or contingent damages arising from the use, misuse or failure of the product(s) sold or advice given.
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Power Source Specifications CUT 55 CI Eclipse Supply Voltage 1-ph AC 220±15% V Supply Frequency 50~60 Hz Power requirement (at 7.5 KVA (Max) 55A) Rated input current (at 31 A (Max) 55A) No-load voltage 230 V Output current range 20-55 A Output voltage range 88-96 V Duty cycle @ 55 Amps...
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P80 Torch Requirements Air: Warning – Always turn off the machine before changing tips 100 PSI / 6 BAR whilst air is flowing through the torch The air must be clean and dry and free from oil and other contaminants ...
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RCD or residual current device. Compressed air supply Your new PlasmaPart system is equipped with a PCL type quick air connection. Once you have attached your regulator to the rear of the machine and tightened the air supply pipe clamp, plug the connection into your airline.
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Regulator control – this adjusts the output pressure of the compressed air supply to the PlasmaPart system. In order to adjust this, lift the knob slightly and you should hear a slight click as the knob engages, you can now turn the knob to adjust the pressure.
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Start cutting The torch fitted to the CUT 55CI Eclipse can be used either in contact with the work piece, with a wire standoff guide, and with a variety of tips including extended type. Always use genuine consumables and if you are in any doubt contact us for advice before proceeding as...
Turn the machine off before changing tips or adjusting the torch. Wear appropriate safety equipment at all times. Do not allow contact from the operator with the work piece whilst a cut is made – use suitable gloves. Cut quality Cut quality depends quite heavily on a number of different parameters including torch standoff or contact, torch alignment relative to the work piece, cutting speed, material being cut, and of course operator ability and experience.
Fault Finding If you are having problems with any aspect of your machine please contact us, but first please take a moment to see if your fault is described here: Arc goes out mid-way through a cut Check air pressure is correct. Check condition of electrode and nozzle.
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Thank you again for your purchase and we hope your PlasmaPart cutting system gives you many trouble free years of operation If you need to get in touch for advice, to purchase spares, for warranty support, service or for any other reason you can contact us here...
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