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- Page 1 Email: sales@r-techwelding.co.uk Tel: 01452 733933 Fax 01452 733939 PLASMA 30DV INVERTER PLASMA CUTTER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Version 2014-1...
- Page 3 35% industrial duty cycle We want you to take pride in operating our Plasma 30DV as much pride as we have taken in making this product for you. Please read all information in this manual before operation PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt from the courier.
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Page 4: Technical Specifications
Cutting Capability – Duty Cycle The R-Tech Plasma 30DV is rated at 30 Amps at 35% duty cycle on a ten minute basis. If the duty cycle is exceeded a thermal protector will shut machine off until the machine cools. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Read entire section before starting installation WARNING! Electric Shock can kill – Only qualified personnel should perform this installation. Turn off input power at the fuse box before working on this equipment. Do not touch electrically live parts. Always connect the machine to an earthed mains supply as per national recommended standards. -
Page 6: Electrical Installation
Electrical Installation WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Machine grounding and High Frequency Interference Protection This plasma cutter must be grounded to earth. See national electrical codes for proper grounding methods. The high frequency generator being similar to a radio transmitter may cause interference to radio, TV and other electronic equipment. - Page 7 Do not touch electrically live parts The Plasma 30DV Plasma Cutters require a 110 or 240V 50/60Hz 1-Phase supply. It requires an 13A supply for 240V and 32A supply for 110V operation. It comes with a mains cable attached.
- Page 8 Connections for Plasma 30DV Rear Machine connections Fig 1 1. Air pressure regulating knob This regulates the air pressure as displayed in gauge on front of machine. To adjust pressure pull knob upwards and turn to adjust pressure, once correct pressure is...
- Page 9 the HF – Sometimes required when using CNC automated machinery - Not normally used 6. Air regulator water drain thumb screw If regulator fills with water, unscrew this thumbscrew slowly to drain of water, screw back tight once drained. 7. Air pressure input Screw supplied PCL fitting into regulator ensuring no air leaks.
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Page 10: Controls And Settings
Controls and Settings Fig 1 1. Amperage control knob This adjusts the amperage (cutting power) from 15 to 30 amps Note: LED display will show cutting amperage when you are cutting 2. Test Gas / Cutting selector switch When in the up position this is test gas mode, when setting air pressure switch to test gas so you obtain actual air flow cutting pressure 3. -
Page 11: Operating Machine
Operating machine SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and ground Always wear dry insulating gloves WARNING! FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous Keep your head out of fumes &... - Page 12 Operating Machine Please ensure all torch consumables are tight before use 1. Ensure machine has been setup as previously stated 2. Turn on the machine and the power light indicates and cooling fan is running 3. Set the function switch in the ‘test gas’ position, air will flow from torch head, now set the air pressure in gauge using adjuster on regulator on rear of machine to 50PSI Once the correct air pressure has been set press down the adjuster on air regulator and set the function switch to the ‘cutting’...
- Page 13 Replacing torch consumables WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Please ensure machine is turned off before changing consumables If cutting performance is poor you probably need to check / change the torch consumables. To change the plasma cutting consumables carry out the following procedure Switch off machine Ensure torch has cooled down to avoid burns Unscrew the white ceramic shield cup...
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Page 14: Routine And Periodic Maintenance
Maintenance Routine and periodic maintenance WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Turn the input power OFF at the mains switch & fuse box and remove mains plug from socket before working on this equipment. Have a qualified electrician install & service this Plasma cutting equipment. Allow machine to sit for 5 minutes minimum after disconnection from mains power to allow the power capacitors to discharge before working inside this equipment. -
Page 15: Fault Diagnostics
HF PCB Failure – Contact R-Tech for repair Machine keeps overheating - Warning light is lit on machine Check if fan is running – if not contact R-Tech for repair Check the cooling vents for obstruction, blow out machine with clean dry low pressure air supply. - Page 16 Fit new consumables as per instructions earlier in this manual Plasma Torch Consumables parts list R-Tech Torch Spares Plasma 30DV Part No. Electrode...