Fronius TransCut 300, Operating Instructions/Spare Parts List

Page 1: ...TransCut 300 Operating Instructions Spare Parts List Battery Charging Systems Welding Technology Solar Electronics Plasma cutting unit EN 42 0426 0039 EN 002 11042012 ...

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Page 3: ...t features of your new Fronius product This really is the best way to get the most out of all the advantages that your machine has to offer Please also take special note of the safety rules and observe them In this way you will help to ensure more safety at your product location And of course if you treat your product carefully this definitely helps to prolong its enduring quality and reliability ...

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Page 5: ...g accident prevention and environmental protection must be made available and observed All safety and danger notices on the device must be kept in a legible state must not be damaged marked must not be removed must not be covered pasted or painted over For the location of the safety and danger notices on the device refer to the section headed General remarks in the operating instructions for the d...

Page 6: ...y Your personal safety is at stake General remarks continued Operation and or storage of the device outside the stipulated area will be deemed as not in accordance with the intended purpose The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such improper use Surrounding temperature during operation 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F for transport and storage 25 C to 55 C 13 F to 131 F Rela...

Page 7: ...g place must wear suitable protective clothing with the following properties flame resistant insulating and dry cover the whole body undamaged and in good condition trousers with no turn ups Protective clothing refers to a variety of different items Operators should protect eyes and face from UV rays heat and sparks with regulation protective goggles with side shields wear solid footwear that prov...

Page 8: ...of the working area using appropriate methods Make sure the area is well ventilated Otherwise a protective mask with air supply must be worn If there is any doubt about whether the extraction system is powerful enough then the measured toxic emission values should be compared with the permissible limit values The following components are responsible amongst other things for the smoke s degree of t...

Page 9: ...ction for the workpiece Switch off unused devices Wear a safety harness if working at great heights Before working on the device switch it off and disconnect it from the mains supply Attach a clearly legible and easy to understand warning sign to the device to prevent anyone from reconnecting it to the mains and switching it on again After opening the device discharge all components that are elect...

Page 10: ...blish earth connection using suitable capacitors e Screening if necessary screen off other devices nearby Screen off entire cutting installation Electromagnetic fields may pose as yet unknown risks to health effects on other persons health e g those with pacemakers and hearing aids Those with pacemakers must seek advice from their doctor before approaching the device or any cutting that is in prog...

Page 11: ...nical impact naked flames sparks and arcs Never use any cutting medium unless it is in good condition and suitable for the application in question A flammable gas air mixture may develop during use Only use in well ventilated areas and never inhale an aerosol spray If the fluid gets into the eyes rinse with copious amounts of water and seek medical attention if necessary If swallowed call a doctor...

Page 12: ...t are not in perfect condition must be changed immediately When ordering please give the exact designation and part number as shown in the spare parts list as well as the serial number of the device Maintenance and repair Safety measures at the installation location and during transport A device that topples over can easily kill someone Place the device on a solid level surface The maximum permiss...

Page 13: ...s shall not provide the basis for any claims whatever on the part of the purchaser We are grateful for any suggestions for improvement and for drawing our attention to any errors in these instructions Copyright Do not dispose of this device with normal domestic waste To comply with the European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation as national law...

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Page 15: ...ls allows the unit to meet the most stringent demands The carrying strap facilitates easy transportation both in house or on site Device concept Application areas The TransCut 300 plasma cutting system is particularly well suited for mobile deploy ment on construction sites and in installation projects due to its integrated supply of liquid cutting medium and its compact size But even when used as...

Page 16: ...e cutting current 3 Mode button for selecting the operating mode for different materials Pulse mode Recommended for cutting ferrometallic materials Standard mode Recommended for cutting aluminium 4 Fill button For filling the hosepack and cutting torch with the cutting medium Must be perfor med every time the tank is filled and when the device has not been used for a period of time 5 Torch indicat...

Page 17: ...asma cutting torch 10 Fill valve with protective cap for topping up with cutting medium 11 Mains switch 12 Fill level inspection glass 13 Grounding earthing cable 9 10 11 13 12 8 7 Overtemperature indicator comes on when the device is too hot 8 Error indicator comes on if a malfunction occurs Controls continued ...

Page 18: ...gned exclusively for plasma cutting Utilisation for any other purpose or in any other manner shall be deemed to be not in accordance with the intended purpose The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such improper use Utilisation in accordance with the intended purpose also comprises Following all the instructions given in this manual Performing all stipulated inspection ...

Page 19: ... 2 3 1 2 4 2 1 Each time the device is started you should check that there is sufficient cutting medium in the tank When filling the tank make sure that the filling valve is free of dust and other dirt and that the cutting torch is at the same level as the machine NOTE Danger of damage from leaking cutting medium If the tank is overfilled any superfluous cutting medium will run off via the undersi...

Page 20: ...perating mode depending on the material of the workpiece Pulse mode Recommended for cutting structural and stainless steels Standard mode Recommended for cutting aluminium 4 Adjust the cutting current in accordance with the material strength or the cutting speed required Important Make sure during the cutting operation that the arc always passes through the workpiece and that any dross that may fo...

Page 21: ...Igniting the plasma jet If possible move the cutting torch towards you pulling over the workpiece Depending on the application you should opt for a slightly forward inclined or slightly backward inclined torch position NOTE If the cutting torch is handled incorrectly this will have the effect of considerably reducing the service life of wearing parts During the cutting operation make sure that the...

Page 22: ...ole punching Hole punching is necessary when a piece is to be cut out of a workpiece but the cut is not started across the edge of the workpiece Important Hole punching considerably reduces the service life of wearing parts The tip of the cutting torch should never touch the workpiece In the case of thicker sheet metals it is advisable to drill rather than punch a hole in the workpiece In order to...

Page 23: ...ult of these high temperatures the cutting nozzle and cutting electrode are subject to a certain amount of wear Before the device is started the wearing parts should always be checked for damage and wear The following illustrations can be used to determine whether or not wearing parts need to be replaced No tools are needed for replacing wearing parts other than the special spanner which was suppl...

Page 24: ...s set to its maximum value Cause Cutting speed too fast or distance from workpiece too great Remedy Reduce cutting speed or distance from workpiece Cause Wearing parts are worn excessively Remedy Replace wearing parts Cause Poor earth connection Remedy Check contact between earth terminal and workpiece Poor cutting performance Cause Cutting current too low or distance from workpiece too great Reme...

Page 25: ...e overheating Remedy Leave device switched on and wait until it has cooled down The indicator is turned off automatically as soon as the device is ready for operation again Fill level indicator lit Cutting can nevertheless continue Cause Most of the cutting medium in the tank has been used up Remedy Keep a cartridge of cutting medium at the ready or refill tank Fill level indicator flashing Cuttin...

Page 26: ...n easily flow and escape NOTE Air inlets and outlets must never be covered not even partially Dismantle machine side panels and clean inside of machine with dry reduced compressed air NOTE Risk of damage to electronic components Do not bring the air nozzle too close to the electronic components Every 6 months Disposal Dispose of in accordance with the applicable national and local regulations WARN...

Page 27: ...ange 16 30 A Cuttingcurrent at 10 min 40 C 104 F 35 d c 30 A 60 d c 22 A 100 d c 18 A Separable thicknesses of sheet metal up to 10 mm 39 in Recommended sheet thickness up to 6 mm 24 in Tank capacity 1 5 l 40 gal Cutting time per tank approx 3 hrs Protection IP 23S Marks of conformity CE Safety S EMC device class A Measurements l x b x h 460 x 180 x 275 mm 18 11 x 7 09 x 10 85 in Lenght of the pla...

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