600 mm. It is equipped with four wheels used to keep balance as well as chains to secure the device on the pipe. The device may ® be operated only with original Thermacut parts. This documentation ®...
® EX-TRACK PA-1 1 Identification Signs and symbols used The following signs and symbols are used: General instructions. Action(s) to be carried out in succession. Lists. Cross-reference symbol refers to detailed, supplementary or further information. Caption, item description. Classification of the warnings The warnings are divided into four different categories and are indicated prior to potentially dangerous work steps.
® 2 Safety EX-TRACK PA-1 Safety This chapter warns of hazards that should be kept in mind to operate the product safely. Non-observance of the safety instructions may result in risks to the life and health of personnel, environmental damage or material damage.
® EX-TRACK PA-1 2 Safety Product-specific safety instructions Only disassemble the device for maintenance and inspection purposes. The device is made from aluminum alloy. Do not drop it or subject it to heavy pressure. Mount and position the device correctly. ...
® 3 Scope of delivery EX-TRACK PA-1 Personal protective equipment consists of protective clothing, safety goggles, face protection, ear protectors, protective gloves, and safety shoes. Emergency information In the event of an emergency, immediately disconnect the following supplies at the gas inlet into the device or on the gas cylinders’ side: —...
® EX-TRACK PA-1 4 Product description Product description Assembly and use The pipe cutter consists of the following components: Components and connections Fig. 2 Gas distributor Wheel Butterfly nut Left-right hand wheel Clutch lever Sprocket Hoses Chain Connector of torch holder Forward-backward hand knob Up-down hand wheel Fuel gas inlet...
® 4 Product description EX-TRACK PA-1 Torch installed in the torch holder Torch (G) Connects with the connector of the torch Butterfly screw (H) holder. Provides balance and ensures cutting Wheel (I) (4x) precision. Moves the device to the right or left. Left-right hand wheel (J) Accommodates the chain.
® EX-TRACK PA-1 5 Transport and positioning Transport and positioning WARNING Risk of injury due to improper transport and installation Improper transport and installation can cause the device to tip or fall. This may result in injury. • Wear your personal protective equipment. •...
® 6 Setting up the device EX-TRACK PA-1 Setting up the device All references to parts refer to figure 2 in this document. Connecting to the gas supply WARNING Risk of injury due to explosion The use of defective or damaged gas cylinders or hoses can cause explosions.
® EX-TRACK PA-1 6 Setting up the device Determining the correct number of chain links The chain can be adapted to suit most diameters by increasing or decreasing the number of links. The required number of links is calculated as follows: Let Y be the number of links and D be the diameter of the pipe in centimeter rounded up to the next full centimeter.
® 7 Operating the device EX-TRACK PA-1 Close the links. Verify that the rounded side of the chain faces toward the pipe! Turn the butterfly nut (B) clockwise to fix the device on the pipe. Leave a clearance of 1 to 2 mm so that the device can run smoothly.
® EX-TRACK PA-1 7 Operating the device Selection of suitable torch tip Select a tip that fits the thickness of the material to be cut. Insert tip into torch. Fix tip by tightening the nut with the two wrenches. If the material to be cut is heavily rusted or you need a bevel cut with an angle exceeding 20 degrees, select the tip one grade higher than specified in the cutting data.
® 7 Operating the device EX-TRACK PA-1 Cutting There are three ways to start cutting: Drill a hole and start on the edge of the hole, or Pierce through the material, or Start from the edge of the material. Then Align the torch tip with the cutting start point.
® EX-TRACK PA-1 8 Putting out of operation 7.3.1 Bevel cutting The torch connector is equipped with two holes. For bevel cuts position the torch in the lower one. Proceed as follows: Position the torch in the lower hole of the torch connector. Position the torch holder and torch in the required angle.
® 9 Maintenance and cleaning EX-TRACK PA-1 Maintenance and cleaning intervals The specified intervals are standard values and refer to single-shift operation. We recommend recording the inspections. The date of the inspection, the detected defects and the name of the inspector should be documented.
® EX-TRACK PA-1 10 Faults and troubleshooting Faults and troubleshooting ® Contact your retailer or Thermacut in the event of questions or problems. Fault messages in the display Table 4 Error Cause Troubleshooting Chain tension too great. Adjust the chain tension.
Observe the relevant local regulations and disposal instructions in the safety data sheets specified by the manufacturer of the consumables. 11.3 Packaging ® Thermacut has reduced the packaging to the necessary minimum. The ability to recycle packaging materials is always considered during their selection.
Warranty This warranty statement is an integral part of the Terms and Conditions ® (“T&C”) of Thermacut (hereinafter “Seller”) and applies to deliveries of goods under the contract concluded between the Seller and the other party to the contract as the recipient of the goods (hereinafter “Buyer”); the terms used herein have the same meaning as attributed to them in the T&C.
® 13 Ordering information EX-TRACK PA-1 Ordering information Ordering information Table 5 Description Quantity Part number ® EX-TRACK PA-1/CE/1-OXY/ EX-0-704-005 pipe cutter Cutting tip propane 00 (1 to 5 mm) EX-0-708-017 Cutting tip propane 0 (5 to 10 mm) EX-0-708-018 Cutting tip propane 1 (10 to 20 mm) EX-0-708-019 Cutting tip propane 2 (20 to 35 mm)
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Fax: 0082 (31) 732 6064 E-mail: don.kim@binzel.kr www.thermacut.net www.thermacut.net JAPAN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Thermacut Japan Ltd. ABICOR BINZEL MIDDLE EAST FZE 3F Shin-Osaka Hankyu Building P.O Box: 86026, WFZ-04/27 1-1-1, Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka RAKIA Freezone, Jazeera al Hamra 532-0003 Japan Ras al Kaimah, United Arab Emirates Mob.: +81 (0)80 4738 9752...
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Revision history You can find the latest version of the operator manual on our website: www.ex-track.com. Revision R1/03_2023...
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