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- Page 1 PowerCut™ 400 PT-39 Instruction manual 0463 277 001 GB 20121125 Valid for serial no. 145-xxx-xxxx...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
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Page 6: 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 observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace. - Page 7 A equipment in those locations, due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances. CAUTION This product is solely intended for plasma cutting. CAUTION Read and understand the instruction manual before installing or operating. - 7 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28e...
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Page 8: Introduction
For further information contact the nearest ESAB dealer. ESAB can provide you with all necessary cutting protection and accessories. INTRODUCTION The PowerCut 400 is a complete system for manual plasma cutting. It delivers cutting power for severing materials up to 13 mm thickness. Equipment... -
Page 9: Installation
The warranty is invalidated if any type of air filter is used. - 9 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28e... -
Page 10: Delivery Check And Location
4. An air source that gives clean and dry air, at least 189 l/m at 4.8 bar, is required for cutting. The cutting air pressure must not exceed 6 bar, which is the maximum inlet pressure for the filter regulator that is included in the delivery. - 10 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28e... -
Page 11: Primary Power Supply
Start with generator: 1) Start the generator 2) Turn on the power source by mains switch ON Stop with generator 3) Turn off the power source by mains switch OFF 4) Stop the generator - 11 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28e... -
Page 12: Input Air Connection
It is set from factory at 4.8 bar. 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. - 12 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28e... -
Page 13: Connection Of Torch
6. Connect the red torch pilot cable. 7. Connect the air hose to the fitting. 8. Close the little left side panel. 9. Connect the power cable and turn on the main switch. - 13 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28e... -
Page 14: Operation
6. Read through before you start using the equipment! Connections Power switch ON/OFF Connection for return cable Connection for air Connection for torch Power cable Control devices, see chapter Side panel - 14 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28e... -
Page 15: Control Devices
The yellow LED indicates that the air pressure is too low. 4 Fault Indicator The flashing yellow LED indicates that the safety switch for the cover is activated and the power is automatically turned off. - 15 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28e... -
Page 16: Symbol Key
7 Power ON Indicator When the green LED is lit, it indicates that the power is on. 5.2.1 Symbol key Power Temperature Fault Parts in Place Power supply Read the manual - 16 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28e... -
Page 17: Installing Consumables For The Torch
2. Check consumable tightness at the beginning of each work period, even if everything was working normally at the end of the previous period. Torch body assembly Baffle Electrode Nozzle Retaining/Shield cup Piston G Electrode/Torch body seat See wear parts on page 27. - 17 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28e... -
Page 18: Cutting
When working without grate cutting mode, simply release and re-press the trigger during the postflow to restart the arc without a delay for preflow. - 18 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28e... -
Page 19: Maintenance
Electrical work may only be carried out by authorised electricians. Never allow persons other than those with the applicable knowledge to check, clean or repair the equipment. Use only ESAB original spare and wear parts. - 19 - ©... -
Page 20: Inspection And Cleaning
Type of fault Corrective action Insufficient penetration Current too low Cutting speed too fast Damaged cutting nozzle Improper air pressure Low air flow rate Main arc extinguishes. Cutting speed too slow Worn electrode - 20 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28e... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide
(torch connector inspection side). The power source is on, the There is a parts-in-place Check if the consumables yellow PIP LED remains lit. error. are in place and properly tightened. - 21 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28e... - Page 22 Check the connection of cable the positive pole at output to the socket, even on the inside. The cut is not perpendicular. Worn electrode or nozzle Replace the electrode and the nozzle. - 22 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28e...
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Page 23: Ordering Spare Parts
60974-7. It is the obligation of the service unit which has carried out the service or repair work to make sure that the product still conforms to the said standard. Spare parts may be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer, see the last page of this publication. -
Page 24: Applications
Diagram - 24 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28diag... - Page 25 - 25 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28diag...
- Page 26 Stainless Steel and Aluminium Cut Speeds Carbon Steel Cut Speeds - 26 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28app2...
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Page 27: Wear Parts
Wear parts Wear parts kit PT-39 Ordering no. Denomination Notes 0558 010 586 Wear parts kit consisting of: 30 Amp for PowerCut 400 0558 005 220 Electrode 0558 005 217 Gas baffle 30 - 80 Amp 0558 011 620 Nozzle... -
Page 28: Order Number
0700 210 880 Power source for plasma PowerCut™ 400 90V-280V,1-ph cutting incl torch (4.6m), return cable and wear part 0558 010 576 Torch PT-39 4.6 m Technical documentation is available on the Internet at www.esab.com - 28 - © ESAB AB 2012 bp28o... - Page 29 NOTES ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................- 29 - notes...
- Page 30 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...