ESAB PowerCut 1300, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...GB Valid for serial no 034 xxx xxxx 0449 551 001 GB 20120905 Powercut 1300 1600 Instruction manual...

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Page 3: ...cation 8 4 2 Mains power supply 9 4 3 Input air connection 9 4 4 Connection for return cable 10 4 5 Connection of torch 11 5 OPERATION 12 5 1 Connections 12 5 2 Control devices 13 5 2 1 Symbol key 14...

Page 4: ...of emergency stops S its function S relevant safety precautions S welding and cutting 2 The operator must ensure that S no unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment whe...

Page 5: ...tect your eyes and body Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective clothing S Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains FIRE HAZARD S Sparks spatter can cause fire M...

Page 6: ...d gouging It delivers cutting power for severing materials up to 45 mm thickness ESAB s accessories for the product can be found on page 23 2 1 Equipment The power source is supplied with S mains cabl...

Page 7: ...od cutting results Carefully read and follow each step in this chapter WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCKS CAN KILL Take precautionary measures against electric shocks Ensure that all power supplies are disconnec...

Page 8: ...ny damage to the delivery company 2 Check for any loose parts in the packaging Check that the air ducts in the cover s rear panel are not blocked with packaging material that can prevent the air flow...

Page 9: ...le area Powercut 1300 Powercut 1600 Mains voltage 400 V 50 Hz 400 V 50 Hz Mains cable area mm 2 4 G 6 4 G 6 Phase current I1eff 18 A 20 A Fuse anti surge 25 A 30 A NOTE The mains cable areas and fuse...

Page 10: ...ESAB AB 2011 10 bp16ea 4 4 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 GB...

Page 11: ...acle 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 Co...

Page 12: ...regulations for handling the equipment can be found on page 4 Read through before you start using the equipment 5 1 Connections 1 Mains cable 4 Pre filtered dry air supply 2 Input voltage selector swi...

Page 13: ...rol 2 Adjustable from 20 to 90 A For settings see cut data charts in the torch manual Display 3 Shows current settings during normal operation When the unit is initially switched on the software versi...

Page 14: ...air pressure The air regulator should be adjusted to recommended pressure before cutting operations Allow air to flow for a few minutes This should remove any condensation that may have accumulated d...

Page 15: ...start The main arc should immediately follow allowing the cut to begin If using the TRIGGER LOCK feature the torch switch may be released after establishing the cutting arc 9 To start a cut tilt the...

Page 16: ...able knowledge to check clean or repair the equipment Only use recommended spare parts 6 1 Inspection and cleaning The following points on the power source should be checked and or cleaned regularly 1...

Page 17: ...upply and return cables are correctly connected S Check that the correct current value is set The current is interrupted during cutting S Check whether the thermal overload trips have operated S Check...

Page 18: ...compressed air and pressure setting 6 The arc does not strike Arc transfer could not occur Check the ground lead 7 Pilot arc time limit approx 5 seconds exceeded The cutting process did not begin wit...

Page 19: ...s removed Check clean consumables 8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS Repair and electrical work should be performed by an authorised ESAB service technician Use only ESAB original spare and wear parts Powercut 13...

Page 20: ...ESAB AB 2011 Diagram 20 bp16e...

Page 21: ...ESAB AB 2011 21 bp16e...

Page 22: ...E 400 V 0558 007 235 Power source for manual plasma cutting incl torch Powercut 1600 CE PT38 400 V 0558 007 234 Power source for manual plasma cutting Powercut 1600 CE 400 V 0558 006 786 Torch PT38 7...

Page 23: ...ith rack 4 5 1 4m PT 37 Torch with rack 17 5 2m PT 37 Torch with rack 25 7 6m PT 37 Torch with rack 50 15 2m PT 37 Torch w o rack 4 5 1 4m PT 37 Torch w o rack 17 5 2m PT 37 Torch w o rack 25 7 6m PT...

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