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- Page 1 Powercut 900 Instruction manual 0449 549 001 GB 101214 Valid for serial no. 040-xxx-xxxx...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Safety
SAFETY Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet the requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following recommendations should be ob... - Page 5 WARNING Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precausions when welding and cutting. Ask for your employer's safety practices which should be based on manufacturers' hazard data. ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill Install and earth the unit in accordance with applicable standards. Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
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Page 6: Introduction
ESAB can provide you with all necessary cutting protection and accessories. INTRODUCTION The plasma power source Powercut 900 and the plasma cutting torch PT-38 are a complete and safe plasma cutting system for manual cutting and gouging. It delivers cutting power for severing materials up to 32 mm thickness. -
Page 7: Installation
Mains supply, S sc min Minimum short circuit power on the network in accordance with IEC 61000-3-12 Mains supply, Z Maximum permissible line impedance of the network in accordance with IEC 61000-3-11. Duty cycle The duty cycle refers to the time as a percentage of a ten-minute period that you can weld or cut at a certain load without overloading. -
Page 8: Delivery Check And Location
WARNING Do NOT start the equipment with the cover removed. Do NOT connect the equipment under tension or when you are holding it or carrying it. Do NOT touch any of the torch's parts when the power supply is on. CAUTION This product is intended for industrial use. -
Page 9: Mains Power Supply
The outlet shall have a protectiv earth connection. Rating plate with supply connection data Recommended fuse sizes and minimum cable area Powercut 900 50 Hz Mains voltage 230 V/ 400 V Mains cable area mm... -
Page 10: Connection For Return Cable
Connection for return cable Clamp the return cable to the workpiece. Be sure the workpiece is connected to an approved earth ground with a properly sized ground cable. - 10 - bp17ea... -
Page 11: Connection Of Torch
Connection of torch Open the lid on the front panel. Connect the torch cable receptacle to the panel receptacle. Check the orientation of the sockets to ensure a correct fit. Connect the air hose to the quick-connect fitting. Place the strain relief in the square cutout in the front. -
Page 12: Operation
OPERATION General safety regulations for the handling of the equipment can be found on page 4. Read through before you start using the equipment! Connections Mains cable Torch Fuse (2A) Return cable with clamp Pre-filtered dry air supply - 12 - bp17ea... -
Page 13: Control Devices
Control devices Power switch ON/OFF Torch trigger/ Gas test trigger Output current control Pressure regulator Display Power switch - (1) Turn the knob clockwise to “ON” position for normal operation. Turn the knob counterclockwise to switch “OFF”. Output current control - (2) Adjustable from 20 to 60 A. -
Page 14: Symbol Key
Torch trigger/Gas test switch - (4) Operating modes: Normal trigger (CENTER position) - Setting will be used for most cutting and gouging operations. The torch switch must be held in by the operator during the entire cutting operation and then released at the end of cut. Recommended for normal cutting, expanded metal/grate cutting and gouging. -
Page 15: Cutting
Cutting 1. Set the switch (wall socket or similar) to on. 2. Check that the compressor is connected to the power source. 3. Set the mains voltage switch to I (On). 4. Flip the toggle switch upwards to gas test mode (GAS TEST). Set the pressure regulator to 5.5 bar (80 psi). -
Page 16: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance is important for safe, reliable operation. Only those persons who have appropriate electrical knowledge (authorized personnel) may remove the safety plates. WARNING Ensure that the mains voltage supply to the machine has been disconnected externally. Switch off the switch at the wall socket before inspecting or working in the power source. -
Page 17: Fault Tracing
FAULT TRACING WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCKS CAN KILL Ensure that the mains voltage supply to the machine has been disconnected externally. Switch off the switch at the mains socket before inspecting or working in the power source. WARNING Plasma cutting equipment uses extremely high voltages that can cause severe injury or even death. -
Page 18: Fault Codes
Fault codes Should a fault condition exist in normal operation, the display will show a code number. All fault signals will remain on for a minimum of 10 seconds. If the fault is cleared, all will reset automatically except for over-current. To clear over-current, the power must be shut off for 5 seconds and then turned back on. -
Page 19: Ordering Spare Parts
Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used. The serialnumber is stamped on the units rating plate. Spare parts may be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer, see the last page of this publication. -
Page 20: Diagram
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Page 24: Ordering Number
0558 008 123 Power source for plasma Powercut 900 230 V cutting 0558 008 124 Power source for plasma Powercut 900 + PT 38 230 V cutting and torch 0558 008 135 Power source for plasma Powercut 900 400 V... -
Page 25: Accessories
Powercut 900 Accessories Trolley ........0558 007 898 Gas flow measuring kit . - Page 26 NOTES ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................- 26 - notes...
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- Page 28 ESAB Romania Trading SRL ESAB VAMBERK s.r.o. SOUTH AFRICA ESAB Mexico S.A. Bucharest Vamberk ESAB Africa Welding & Cutting Ltd Monterrey Tel: +40 316 900 600 Tel: +420 2 819 40 885 Durbanvill 7570 - Cape Town Tel: +52 8 350 5959...