SifWeld Evolution CUT40 Air, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Operation Manual www sifweld com Peters House The Orbital Centre Icknield Way Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1ET Tel 44 0 345 130 7757 Approved PLASMA TSXE1P40C SifWeld Evolution CUT40 Air ...

Page 2: ... the design EN60974 1 Arc welding equipment Part 1 Welding power sources EN60974 10 Arc welding equipment Part 10 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC requirements Additional information restrictive use Class A equipment intended for use in locations other than residential By signing this document the undersigned declares as manufacturer or the manufacturer s authorised representative established wit...

Page 3: ... as damp environments wearing wet clothing and metal structures Try to avoid welding in cramped or restricted positions Ensure that the equipment is well maintained Repair or replace damaged or defective parts immediately Carry out any regular main tenance in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Safety against fumes and welding gases Locate the equipment in a well ventilated position Ke...

Page 4: ...r the cutting welding area Remove all flammable and combustible materials from the cutting welding zone and surrounding areas Do not cut weld fuel and lubricant containers even if empty These must be carefully cleaned before they can be cut welded Always allow the cut welded material to cool before touching it or placing it in contact with combustible or flammable material Do not work in atmospheres...

Page 5: ...ment that has reached its end of life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility Handling of Compressed gas cylinders and regulators All cylinders and pressure regulators used in welding operations should be handled with care Never allow the electrode electrode holder or any other electrically hot parts to touch a cylinder Keep your head and face ...

Page 6: ...tions 9 1 4 Overview of Machine 10 2 Control Panels 11 2 1 Display Instruction 12 2 2 Further Controls 13 2 3 Air Check Display 14 3 Installation 15 3 1 Air Connections 15 4 Operation 16 4 1 Cutting Operation 16 5 Troubleshooting 17 6 Maintenance 18 7 Warranty 19 Contents ...

Page 7: ... authorised SifWeld dealer or visit the SifWeld web site at www sifweld com The specifications presented in this manual are subject to change without prior notice Important notes Items in the manual that require particular attention in order to minimise damage and personal harm are indicated with the NOTE notation Read these sections carefully and follow their instructions Disclaimer While every e...

Page 8: ...rkshop The SifWeld Cut40 AIR can be used to efficiently cut mild and low alloy steels stainless aluminium copper titanium and nickel alloys Features CUT40 Air 40A 230V single phase plasma cutter Very high duty cycle 100 at 30A Used with internal compressor or external air supply Full digital control with LCD display for showing the output monitoring and displaying any torch or machine faults Max c...

Page 9: ... Input Power KW 20 40A Frequency HZ 1 3 Technical Specifications SifWeldEvolution CUT40 AIR Rated Input Voltage V Optimal Cutting 50 60 Carbon steel Stainless steel 20 10 12 1 230 10 AF 100 30A External Air 25 20 Circuit Breaker Weight Kg Cooling Method 510 x 146 x 278 IP21S D32A 18 9 393 Rated Input current A Aluminum Cuprum 28 2 6 5 20 40 Thickness mm ...

Page 10: ...nt and rear panel layout of welding 1 Cutting gun connector Connected to the cutting machin 2 Positive output cable Connected to the workpiece 3 Power cable Connected to the appreciate power supply 4 Power switch Turn on or off the power source 5 Air pump switch Control air pump operation Up for pum closure and the external air connection works 6 Air pressure regulator It is used to regulate the a...

Page 11: ...onnected to the gas line or the air pressure is low the screen will display Undervoltage 4 Screen It displays cutting current trigger mode and error codes 1 Trigger mode button Press the button to select 2T or 4T trigger mode 2 Cutting current knob Counterclockwise rotation reduces the current and clockwise rotation increases the current 3 Air check button Press the button if the machine is not co...

Page 12: ...y 2T or 4T trigger mode 3 Air check display This will display air pressure otherwise Undervoltage will be displayed Denotes more detailed explanation of function to follow 1 Current display This is current display Adjust it by the knob Unit A the range of adjustment is 20 40A 2 Trigger mode display This will display 2T or 4T trigger mode 3 Air check display This will display air pressure otherwise...

Page 13: ...h Gas Supply Wire Feed Output Voltage Output Current End Current conditions Self Locking Function 4T mode Latching When 4T operation is selected press and release trigger to start air touch and lift arc to start Press and release trigger again to stop air and arc PANEL FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTIONS 10 Further Controls Explained Trigger mode display 2 When 2T operation is selected pressing trigger starts ...

Page 14: ... it will cause the machine to alarm and display E12 Undervoltage as shown in the figure below If the machine is not ventilated or the air path is not smooth and the air pressure is too low it will cause the machine to alarm and display E12 Undervoltage as shown in the figure below PANEL FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTIONS Air check display 3 Press the air check key to check whether the air passage is smooth If...

Page 15: ...oper grounding Never connect the machine to the mains supply with the panels removed If the power supply voltage continually goes beyond the range of safe work voltage range it will shorten the welder life span The following measures can be used Change the power supply input Reduce the machines power supply that it is using at the same time Set the voltage stabilization device at the front of powe...

Page 16: ...outlet the input voltage refer to the section 2 technology parameters 2 To connect the gas line to the air supply equipment the earth cable to the workpiece 3 Turn on the power switch the power indicator on 4 Regulate the air pressure to 3 5 6 bar 5 Regulate the current after the flow stops as your requirement 6 Now all the preparation done 5 2 Cutting Operation 1 Normal Cut Turn on the power sour...

Page 17: ... and no load as well Open the torch and check it OPERATION 15 Note 1 If the alarm appears on the screen when cutting it is needed to loose the switch of the gun until the alarm release then press on the switch to restart working 2 In the automatic gas test and examine press on the cutting gun there will no reflection 3 After a long usage the surface of the electrode and nozzle will have oxidation ...

Page 18: ...or of the machine and the fan grills net of any dust and stains for example with a soft brush and vacuum cleaner Do not use pressurised air The stain may become compressed into the grooves of the coolers Do not use a pressure washing device 2 Check the electrical connections of the machine Clean any oxidised connections and tighten the loosened ones Check for the right tension before you start rep...

Page 19: ...scope of the warranty Any warranty repair must be performed by Weldability Sif or an Authorised SifWeld Service Centre The customer is responsible for all shipping costs and risk associated with items that are returned covered under warranty Weldability Sif may opt to refund the purchase price less any costs and depreciation due to use and wear Faults defects found under warranty should be reporte...

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