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WARNING

  Read and understand the instruction manual before installing or operating.

Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precautions when welding and
cutting. Ask for your employer's safety practices which should be based on manufacturers' hazard
data.

ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill

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Install and earth the unit in accordance with applicable standards.

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Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.

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Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.

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Ensure your working stance is safe.

FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health

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Keep your head out of the fumes.

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Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your breathing zone
and the general area.

ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin.

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Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective 
clothing.

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Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.

FIRE HAZARD

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Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.

NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing

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Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.

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Warn bystanders of the risk.

MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!

WARNING

Do not use the power source for thawing frozen pipes.

CAUTION

Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential locations where
the electrical power is provided by the public low-voltage supply system.
There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic
compatibility of class 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.

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Summary of Contents for PowerCut 1300

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...

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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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