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® EX-TRACK MP-1 Table of contents Identification ............... EN-3 Labeling..................... EN-3 Identification plates................EN-3 Signs and symbols used..............EN-3 Classification of the warnings ............EN-4 Safety................EN-5 Designated use................. EN-5 Obligations of the operator ............EN-5 Product-specific safety instructions..........EN-5 Safety instructions for the cutter.............
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® EX-TRACK MP-1 1 Identification Identification ® The EX-TRACK MP-1 is a portable plasma cutter for cutting stripes or ® circles. The EX-TRACK MP-1 is equipped for straight line, bevel, and optional circle cutting. It has to be operated only with original consumables and maintenance parts.
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® 1 Identification EX-TRACK MP-1 Classification of the warnings The warnings are divided into four different categories and are indicated prior to potentially dangerous work steps. The following signal words are used depending on the type of hazard: DANGER Describes an imminent threatening danger. If not avoided, it may cause severe injury or death.
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Keep untrained persons out of the work area. ® ® Each time the EX-TRACK MP-1 is opened, have Thermacut or another authorized specialist perform a safety inspection in accordance with IEC 60974 Part 4: “Periodic inspection and testing”.
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® 2 Safety EX-TRACK MP-1 Make sure to put the change-over switch into neutral or stop position ® before reversing the running direction of the EX-TRACK MP-1. ® Only reverse the direction after the EX-TRACK MP-1 has stopped. ...
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® EX-TRACK MP-1 3 Scope of delivery Personal protective equipment Wear your personal protective equipment. Ensure that others in close proximity are also wearing personal protective equipment. Personal protective equipment consists of protective clothing, safety goggles, face protection, ear protectors, protective gloves, and safety shoes.
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® 4 Product description EX-TRACK MP-1 Product description Assembly and use The pipe cutter consists of the following components: Fig. 2 Control elements and connections A Holder flange H Forward/Reverse switch B Rack holder I Rail C Horizontal gear rack J Idle wheel D Guide wheel (under carriage) K Clutch lever...
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® ® EX-TRACK MP-1 5 Setting up the EX-TRACK MP-1 Clutch lever (K) Engages the clutch to start the ® EX-TRACK MP-1. Heat shield (L) Protects against sparks and heat. Plasma torch holder (M) Holds the torch. Torch holder assembly (N) Torch installed in the torch holder.
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® ® 6 Operating the EX-TRACK MP-1 EX-TRACK MP-1 ® Operating the EX-TRACK MP-1 WARNING Risk of injury or damage if Forward/Reverse switch is not in NEUTRAL position ® The EX-TRACK MP-1 starts immediately in forward or reverse direction if the switch is not set to NEUTRAL.
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® ® EX-TRACK MP-1 6 Operating the EX-TRACK MP-1 ® Positioning the EX-TRACK MP-1 WARNING Risk of crushing Improper assembly and disassembly of components can result in crushing of limbs. Do not reach into the hazardous areas. Do not catch your hands between the rails. ...
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® ® 6 Operating the EX-TRACK MP-1 EX-TRACK MP-1 Set the correct amperage on the plasma power supply according to the cut charts. Set the desired bevel (0 to 45°). Set the cutting speed according to the material thickness and cutting amperage (cut charts).
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® ® EX-TRACK MP-1 6 Operating the EX-TRACK MP-1 Circle cutting For circle cutting use circle rail. 6.4.1 Cutting with circle rail A Guide wheel C Circle rail, inside groove B Idle wheel Align the idle wheel (B) to the inside groove of the rail (C) Align the guide wheel (A) to the outside groove of the rail.
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® 7 Decommissioning EX-TRACK MP-1 Decommissioning Shut off the plasma arc on the plasma power supply. ® Turn off the EX-TRACK MP-1. Maintenance and cleaning Scheduled maintenance and cleaning are prerequisites for a long service life and trouble-free operation. The maintenance cycle is determined by ®...
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® EX-TRACK MP-1 9 Faults and troubleshooting ® Check the EX-TRACK MP-1 for signs of cracks and exposed wires. Check the cable leads, filter elements, and connections for leaks. Every 3 months or Separate the reduction units from the motor 2000 hours and clean the gear box with cleaning oil.
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® 9 Faults and troubleshooting EX-TRACK MP-1 Carriage faults Possible cause Measures Troubleshooting Set the speed Defective speed meter. Belt or needle slipped due to loose needle adjustment knob to screw. “Low” and set the needle to the lowest scale.
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Observe the relevant local regulations and disposal instructions in the safety data sheets specified by the manufacturer of the consumables. 10.3 Packaging ® Thermacut has reduced the packaging to the necessary minimum. The ability to recycle packaging materials is always considered during their selection.
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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.
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® ® EX-TRACK MP-1 13 Parts list and exploded views EX-TRACK MP-1 ® Parts list and exploded views EX-TRACK MP-1 ® Fig. 3 Exploded view EX-TRACK MP-1, upper part EN - 19...
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® ® 13 Parts list and exploded views EX-TRACK MP-1 EX-TRACK MP-1 ® Fig. 4 Exploded view EX-TRACK MP-1, middle and lower part EN - 20...
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® ® EX-TRACK MP-1 13 Parts list and exploded views EX-TRACK MP-1 ® Table 4 Parts list EX-TRACK MP-1 Ref. no. Position Description pcs./machine EX-0-718-001 Main top cover EX-0-718-002 Main bottom cover EX-0-718-004 Main heat shield EX-0-718-133 Identification plate EX-0-718-006 Holder flange EX-0-718-007 Rack holder...
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® ® 13 Parts list and exploded views EX-TRACK MP-1 EX-TRACK MP-1 ® Table 4 Parts list EX-TRACK MP-1 Ref. no. Position Description pcs./machine EX-0-718-056 4-29 Motor friction wheel EX-0-718-057 4-30 Motor EX-0-718-058 4-31 Motor cooling fan EX-0-718-059 Castor wheel assembly EX-0-718-060 Power cord assembly EX-0-718-061...
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® EX-TRACK MP-1 14 Ordering number ® Table 4 Parts list EX-TRACK MP-1 Ref. no. Position Description pcs./machine EX-0-718-098 M3x8 countersunk screw EX-0-718-099 M6x30 countersunk screw EX-0-718-100 3x280 drive belt EX-0-718-101 M6 Nut EX-0-718-102 M5 Nut EX-0-718-103 M5x25 set screw EX-0-718-104 M4x6 cylindrical head screw EX-0-718-105...
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® 14 Ordering number EX-TRACK MP-1 EN - 24...
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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...
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