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OPERATOR’S MANUAL CUT 45 PLASMA CUTTER Part No. 9130H IMPORTANT Read this Operator’s Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided for your protection. Contact your distributor if you do not fully understand this manual.
OVERVIEW §1 Safety Notice: The instructions are for reference only. The manufacturer reserves the right to explain the differences between the description and the product due to product changes and upgrades! Important Safety Precautions: Operation and maintenance of plasma ARC equipment can be dangerous to your health.
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OVERVIEW Barium Copper Selenium Silver Cadmium Manganese Vanadium Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that should be supplied with the material you are using. These MSDSs will give you the information regarding the kind and amount of fumes and gases that may be dangerous to your health.
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OVERVIEW Ventilate all flammable or explosive vapors from the workplace. Do not cut or weld on containers that may have held combustibles. Provide a fire watch when working in an area where fire hazards may exist. Hydrogen gas may be formed and trapped under aluminum workpieces when they are cut underwater or while using a water table.
OVERVIEW §2 Overview §2.1 Features 1. Multiple advantages such as energy saving and welder input voltage, works with 110V/230V. 2. New appearance and new panel design: More trendy and humanized. 3. LCD screen for accurate setting & feedback of cutting output. 4.
OVERVIEW Meanwhile, the cutting current parameter can be adjusted continuously and steplessly to meet with the requirements of cutting craft. 110/230V, 50/60Hz §2.3 Technical Data Models BT CUT 45 Parameters Rated input voltage (V) 1-110±10% 1-230±10% Frequency (HZ) 50/60 Rated input current (A) 31.0 22.5 Rated input power (KW)
OVERVIEW §2.4 Duty Cycle and Over-heat The letter “X” stands for Duty Cycle, The relation of the cutting current which is defined as the portion of the and duty cycle for BT CUT 45 time a cutting machine can cut at maximum rated output current within a 10-minute cycle.
PANEL FUNCTIONS & DESCRIPTIONS §3 Panel Functions & Descriptions §3.1 Front and rear panel layout of cutting machine 1. Plasma Torch Euro/ Central Connector. 2. Earth Lead Connection Socket. 3. Power Switch: Turn on or off the power source. 4. Compressed Air Inlet. 5.
PANEL FUNCTIONS & DESCRIPTIONS §3.2.1 Panel introduction 1. Cutting mode button: Press the button to select Standard cutting, Grid cutting and Gouging mode. 2. Cutting current knob: counterclockwise rotation reduces the current and clockwise rotation increases the current. 3. Air check button: Press the button, if the machine is not connected to the gas line or the air pressure is low, the screen will display “E12 Lack of gas”.
PANEL FUNCTIONS & DESCRIPTIONS §3.2.2 Display introduction 1. Cutting mode display: This will display the cutting mode currently in use. * 2. Barometric pressure display: Here is air pressure value currently in use. Unit: PSI and BAR. * 3. Working condition display: There are three small arrows. If the machine is in cutting state, the small arrows will change colors in order.
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PANEL FUNCTIONS & DESCRIPTIONS the cutting torch nozzle leaves the workpiece surface. Grid Cutting As long as the cutting torch switch is pressed down, the arc will form. When the cutting torch leaves the workpiece surface, the arc will still exist. This function is used for continuous cutting for workpiece.
INSTALLATION §4 Installation §4.1 Unpacking Use the packing lists to identify and account for each item. 1. Inspect each item for possible shipping damage. If damage is evident, contact your distributor and/or shipping company before proceeding with the installation. 2. When using forklift, its arm length must be long enough to reach the outside so as to ensure lifting safely.
INSTALLATION §4.3 Gas Connections 1. Connecting Gas Supply to Unit Connect the gas line to the inlet port of the gas filter on the rear panel. 2. Check Air Quality To test the quality of air, press down the air check button, check if there are any oil or moisture in the air.
OPERATION §5 Operation §5.1 Cutting Preparation 1) Tightly connect the power cable to electrical socket outlet (the input voltage, refer to the section 2 technology parameters). 2) To connect the gas line to the air supply equipment, the earth cable to the workpiece. 3) Turn on the power switch, the screen is on.
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OPERATION Note: 1) If the alarm appears on the screen when cutting, it is needed to loose the switch of the gun until the alarm release, then press on the switch to restart working. 2) In the automatic gas test and examine, press on the cutting gun, there will no reflection.
OPERATION 3) When the gas distributor is un-installed only, there is not alarm while operating the machine, and when you press the trigger, there is no arc and no load as well. Open the torch and check it. 4) The product uses three-phase input voltage. If the input voltage is short of phase, the machine will not work properly, and the following alarm will appear.
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OPERATION ▲ Before operation, clear the working area. Do not watch the arc in unprotected eyes. ▲ Ensure good ventilation of the machine to improve duty cycle and life. ▲ Turn off power supply when the operation finished for energy consumption efficiency. ▲...
BASIC TROUBLE SHOOTING §6 Basic Trouble Shooting §6.1 Basic Troubleshooting Guide WARNING There are extremely dangerous voltage and power levels present inside this unit. Do not attempt to diagnose or repair unless you have had training in power electronics measurement and troubleshooting techniques. §6.1.1 Basic troubles A.
BASIC TROUBLE SHOOTING §6.1.2 Pilot arc troubles A. Torch failed to ignite the arc when torch is triggered. 1. The shield cup is unfitted installation. Turn off the power source, install and screw it properly, then turn on the power source. 2.
BASIC TROUBLE SHOOTING specifications. 2. Gas pressure too low, check source for at least 65 psi/4.5 bar; adjust as needed. 3. Torch consumables worn, check torch shield cup, tip, starter element, and electrode; replace as needed. 4. Faulty components in unit, return for repair or have qualified technician repair per Service Manual.
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