Snap-On PLASMA60i Manual

Snap-On PLASMA60i Manual

55a plasma arc cutting machine

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55A PLASMA ARC CUTTING MACHINE
PLASMA60i
INTRODUCTION
The PLASMA60i is an inverter-style plasma arc power source designed for cutting ferrous
and non-ferrous metals. It uses compressed air or nitrogen to facilitate the cutting process.
The maximum cut depth is 3/4" and the unit will sever up to 1". Depth-of-Cut adjustment for
applications that require cutting only the top layer of material without disturbing the base
layer. It is also light weight for portability.
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  • Page 1 PLASMA60i INTRODUCTION The PLASMA60i is an inverter-style plasma arc power source designed for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It uses compressed air or nitrogen to facilitate the cutting process. The maximum cut depth is 3/4” and the unit will sever up to 1”. Depth-of-Cut adjustment for applications that require cutting only the top layer of material without disturbing the base layer.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................Front Cover Table of Contents............................1 Safety Information ...........................2-3 Specifications .............................4 Features ..............................5 Description of Equipment ........................6-7 Assembling the Unit/Start-up Guide......................8 Plasma Cutting............................9 Troubleshooting/Consumable Replacement....................10 Maintenance ............................11 Replacement Parts ..........................12 Wiring Diagram ............................13 Warranty/Service and Repair ........................14 052011 052011 052011...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION MUST READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Plasma Arc Cutting Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions in this manual. Safety messages in DANGER this section ofthe manual contain a signal word with a three-part message and, in some instances, an •...
  • Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION cont’d Risk of Electrical Shock Electrical and Magnetic Fields WARNING WARNING Electrical shock can result when contacting Plasma cutting may cause localized Electrical • • live electrode or internal components and Magnetic Fields around cables and power Electrical shock can result from absence of sources •...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS This machine is a constant direct current power source, Specifications  designed for cutting electrically conductive materials (metals and alloys) using the plasma arc procedure. The plasma Power Input     gas may be air or nitrogen Voltage  208/230V  Phase   Single Phase  EXPLANATION OF THE TECHNICAL Frequency ...
  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES • Inverter Technology – Features a small yet powerful package size that allows for portability in a variety of situations in the shop or on the job site. • Material Capability – Ideal for cutting a variety of ferrous , non-ferrous and high strength materials. •...
  • Page 7: Description Of Equipment

    DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT Power cord Compressed air fitting (1/4" female gas thread) Main power switch “0” = off “l” = on Main power led Pressure regulator knob (Lift to adjust) Pressure gauge Thermostat LED Ground cord Water trap Low air pressure LED Cutting current regulator knob Blocked LED;...
  • Page 8 DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT THERMAL PROTECTION Adjustable Arc Control The PLASMA60i adjustable output arc control allows the user to easily cut thin metal, up to 3/4” and sever up to 1”. This system comes equipped with the following safety With the adjustable output control, the cutting arc can be...
  • Page 9: Assembling The Unit/Start-Up Guide

    ASSEMBLING THE UNIT/START UP GUIDE INSTALLATION If the air supply comes from a pressure regulator of a compressor or centralized system, the regulator must be set Make sure that the supply voltage is 208/230V 50/60Hz and a to an output pressure of no more than 8 bar (0.8 Mpa) or minimum of 40 amp service.
  • Page 10: Plasma Cutting

    PLASMA CUTTING - INTRODUCTION 1. Turn the machine on “l” using the switch . The warning 8. Begin cutting as shown in Fig. 2/A, avoid starting as lamp will light to indicate that the machine is on. shown in Fig. 2/B 2.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting/Consumable Replacement

    TROUBLESHOOTING/ CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION REPLACING CONSUMABLE PARTS This error may be caused by the following: Always shut off the machine before replacing High speed. Always make sure that the arc fully consumer parts. • penetrates the work piece and is never held at a forward •...
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE HELPFUL HINTS PLASMA CUTTER MAINTENANCE • If the system air contains considerable amounts of moisture In the case of maintenance inside the machine, make sure and oil, it is best to use a drying filter to avoid excessive that the switch is in position and that the power cord is oxidation and wear on consumable parts, damage to the...
  • Page 13: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS – PARTS LIST POS. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION POS. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION CKSP6001 FIXED SIDE PANEL CKSP6026 INSIDE BAFFLE CKSP6002 COVER CKSP6027 FOOT CKSP6003 HANDLE SUPPORT CKSP6028 BOTTOM CKSP6004 HANDLE CKSP6029 TERMINAL BOARD CKSP6005 PRESSURE REDUCER SUPPORT CKSP6030 CHOKE CKSP6006 GAUGE CKSP6031...
  • Page 14: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM COLOUR CODE BLACK PINK-BLACK GREY-PURPLE GREY WHITE-PURPLE WHITE WHITE-BLACK GREEN GREY-BLUE PURPLE WHITE-RED YELLOW GREY-RED BLUE WHITE-BLUE BROWN BLACK-BLUE ORANGE YELLOW-GREEN BLUE PINK...
  • Page 15: Warranty/Service And Repair

    Snap-on Tools Company Limited Two (2) Year Warranty Snap-on Tools Company (the “Seller") warrants only to original purchasers who use the Equipment in their business that under normal use, care and service, the Equipment (except as otherwise provided herein) shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of original invoice.

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