THERMACUT EX-TRACK PA-1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Pipe Cutting System
Operating Instructions – EX-0-902-002/N23557
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Revision 1, 27
March, 2023

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  • Page 1 Pipe Cutting System Operating Instructions – EX-0-902-002/N23557 Revision 1, 27 March, 2023...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ® EX-TRACK PA-1 Table of contents Identification ............... EN-4 Marking....................EN-4 Identification plate ................EN-4 Signs and symbols used..............EN-5 Classification of the warnings ............EN-5 Safety................EN-6 Designated use................. EN-6 Obligations of the operator ............EN-6 Warning and notice signs..............EN-6 Product-specific safety instructions..........
  • Page 3 ® EX-TRACK PA-1 Ordering information..........EN-22 Parts list..............EN-22 Cutting data .............. EN-26 15.1 Propane cut charts................EN-26 EN - 3...
  • Page 4: Identification

    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 ®...
  • Page 5: Signs And Symbols Used

    ® 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.
  • Page 6: Safety

    ® 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.
  • Page 7: Product-Specific Safety Instructions

    ® 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. ...
  • Page 8: Emergency Information

    ® 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: —...
  • Page 9: Product Description

    ® 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...
  • Page 10: Technical Data

    ® 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.
  • Page 11: Transport And Positioning

    ® 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. •...
  • Page 12: Setting Up The Device

    ® 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.
  • Page 13: Determining The Correct Number Of Chain Links

    ® 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.
  • Page 14: Operating The Device

    ® 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.
  • Page 15: Selection Of Suitable Torch Tip

    ® 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.
  • Page 16: Cutting

    ® 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.
  • Page 17: Bevel Cutting

    ® 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.
  • Page 18: Maintenance And Cleaning Intervals

    ® 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.
  • Page 19: Faults And Troubleshooting

    ® 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.
  • Page 20: Disposal

     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.
  • Page 21: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 22: Ordering Information

    ® 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)
  • Page 23: Parts List

    ® EX-TRACK PA-1 14 Parts list EN - 23...
  • Page 24 ® 14 Parts list EX-TRACK PA-1 Ref. no. Position Description pcs./ Std order machine qty. EX-0-700-003 Base EX-0-700-004 Guide wheel assembly EX-0-700-005 Guide wheel EX-0-700-006 Guide wheel shaft EX-0-700-007 Guide wheel cover EX-0-700-008 Guide wheel (bigger) EX-0-700-009 Rack positioning pin EX-0-700-010 Transverse rack EX-0-700-011...
  • Page 25 ® EX-TRACK PA-1 14 Parts list Ref. no. Position Description pcs./ Std order machine qty. EX-0-700-049 Sprocket EX-0-700-050 The clutch EX-0-700-051 Sprocket shaft EX-0-700-052 Hand worm gear shaft EX-0-700-053 Hand worm gear EX-0-700-054 Front positioning block for worm gear EX-0-700-055 Rear positioning block for worm gear EX-0-700-056 Crank arm...
  • Page 26: Cutting Data

    ® 15 Cutting data EX-TRACK PA-1 Ref. no. Position Description pcs./ Std order machine qty. EX-0-700-027 Spring ø6*12 EX-0-700-028 Screw M8*8 EX-0-700-029 Worm gear bearings EX-0-700-030 Spring ø7*22 EX-0-700-031 Spring ø4 EX-0-700-032 Hand worm gear retaining screw EX-0-700-033 Hexagon socket head cap screw M5*15 EX-0-700-034 Flat gasket ø5 EX-0-700-035...
  • Page 27 Tel.: +385 53 882 622 Fax.: +49 (0)2736 29 49 11-77 E-mail: thermacut@gs.t-com.hr E-mail: info@thermacut.de www.thermacut.hr www.thermacut.de POLAND FRANCE THERMACUT-POLAND SP. Z O.O. THERMACUT FRANCE ul. Stawowa 20 6 Rue des Frères Lumière 43-400 Cieszyn 67201 Eckbolsheim POLAND Tel.:+33 3 88 76 58 75 Tel.: +48 33 852 13 34...
  • Page 28 E-mail: ac@binzel.se, E-mail: info@binzel.fi ket@binzel.se www.thermacut.net www.thermacut.net BELARUS SLOVAKIA IOOO „ABICOR BINZEL Technics“ THERMACUT SLOVAKIA, s.r.o. ul. Timirjazeva 97-10 Priemyselná ulica 1239 BY-220020 Minsk 931 01 Šamorín ?el.: +375 29 5 800 300 Tel.: +421 31 591 0121 E-mail: info@thermacut.by +421 903 644 954 www.thermacut.by...
  • Page 29 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...
  • Page 30 Revision history You can find the latest version of the operator manual on our website: www.ex-track.com. Revision R1/03_2023...
  • Page 32 © Copyright 2022 Thermacut k.s, Subject to change without a notice. All Rights Reserved.

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