THERMACUT EX-TRAFIRE 30H, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...BEFORE SWITCHING ON OR OPERATING THE SYSTEM READ THIS MANUAL BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTENT KEEP THE MANUAL LOCAL TO THE JOB SITE WITH EASY ACCESS TO ALL PERSONNEL THE SYSTEM IS TO BE USED FOR META...

Page 2: ...ceed the recommended duty cycle this can lead to overheating and cause damage to the system 8 Magnetic field can affect pacemakers 8 Plasma cutting can cause interference 8 Safety Sticker 9 SECTION 2...

Page 3: ...g technique 4 29 Piercing 4 30 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 5 31 Routine maintenance 5 32 Consumable parts inspection 5 33 Purging draining the air filter 5 34 SECTION 6 TORCHES AND TORCH PARTS 6 35 FHT EX 3...

Page 4: ...ator Manual Revision T 15 4 Use and disposal of waste 11 47 End of lifetime product disposal 11 47 SECTION 12 WARRANTY 12 48 Notes 12 49 Notes 12 50 Notes 12 51 Notes 12 52 Revision history 12 53 Revi...

Page 5: ...ting can cause fire or explosion 7 Electric shock can kill 7 Plasma arc can injure 7 Flying sparks arc spray can cause injury fire or explosion 7 Hot parts can cause severe burns 7 Smoke and gases can...

Page 6: ...ouging processes produce intense visible and invisible rays that can burn eyes and skin Use protective clothing made from durable flame resistant material appropriate footwear and hand protection Use...

Page 7: ...liquids and materials remove prior to cutting as they present a fire risk EXPLOSION PREVENTION Do not cut in areas containing explosives flammable gases or vapors Do not place the system on over or n...

Page 8: ...GASES CAN BE HAZARDOUS Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated or while wearing an air supplied respirator The smoke and gases from the cutting gouging process can displace air and lowe...

Page 9: ...Screw the electrode Use the electrode wrench EX 2 427 010 Do NOT overtighten electrode 2 Insert the swirl ring Must seated properly CAUTION Direction of the swirl ring is important The tip of the las...

Page 10: ...ions Plasma arc power supply 2 11 Specifications Torch FHT EX 30H 2 12 Hand torch dimensions and configuration 2 12 Symbols and marking 2 13 SECTION 2 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weig...

Page 11: ...and rated output current I2 for cutting only I1eff I1 X used to determine rating of power cord eff effective rms root mean square U1rms I1rms I1eff 220 240 VAC 22 A 13 A This equipment conforms to IE...

Page 12: ...of the power supply side connections IP3X EN 60 529 Type of connection directly to the inside of the power supply Voltage rating 500V peak value Rated value of control leads trigger and cap sensor 42...

Page 13: ...Mark This mark signifies compliance with appropriate Australian EMC standard IEC symbols The following symbols may be present on the plasma arc power supply data plate control labels and switches Sym...

Page 14: ...ection 3 16 Connecting to an engine drive power generator 3 16 Grounding 3 16 Mains power lead 3 16 Single phase mains power lead 3 17 Installation of single phase mains power lead 3 17 The power supp...

Page 15: ...rrier immediately take photographs of the packaging and areas of damage on the system Inform Authorized Supplier who will provide copies of relevant documentation For further assistance contact Custom...

Page 16: ...ne drive to maximum output see chart below 5 For optimum performance do not share the engine drive with other equipment such as welding plant lighting systems or angle grinders Single phase 50 60 Hz 2...

Page 17: ...ted with a 3 meter mains power lead for compliance with EMC standards Single phase mains power lead CE models are fitted with a 3 wire 2 5 mm2 mains power lead To operate the EX TRAFIRE 30H use a plug...

Page 18: ...73 Air max dewpoint 3 C class 4 ref to ISO 8573 Purity 99 99 Gas quality Clean moisture free without oil Note A poor quality gas supply has a detrimental effect on cut speeds cut quality reduced thick...

Page 19: ...4 thread adapter 2 Air line hose Use an inert gas hose with a minimum internal diameter of 6 mm make a direct attachment or use a quick disconnect fitting Hand torch Cutting guide Hand shield The circ...

Page 20: ...a fixed position by using of the screw with hexagonal head so that the wheels of the cutting guide point in the same direction as the torch handle see picture below Now the torch with the cutting guid...

Page 21: ...that the cutting guide can rotate freely 8 Use the following fasteners to anchor the radius bar to the center of the circle Radius bar 7 Screw in the radius bar into the threaded hole in the cutting...

Page 22: ...anel 4 23 Rear view 4 24 Rear control panel detail 4 24 Torch consumables installation 4 25 Turn ON 4 26 Check the LED indicators 4 26 Operating the hand torch 4 27 Operating the torch safety trigger...

Page 23: ...Over Current OC Over Temperature OT alarm indicator 4 Multifunctional indicator TIP LED blinks when the consumables are loose incorrectly installed or missing this indication can be accompanied with...

Page 24: ...EX TRAFIRE 30H Operator Manual Revision T 15 4 24 Rear control panel detail Rear view Rear control panel 1 Gas supply input fitting G1 4 Female 2 Mains power lead 3 Power supply switch 1 2 3...

Page 25: ...er is switched off before changing consumables 4 Fit the nozzle on to the swirl ring 5 Screw on the nozzle retaining cap and tighten by hand Do NOT overtighten 2 Insert the swirl ring with beveled edg...

Page 26: ...perator Manual Revision T 15 4 26 Turn ON Check the LED indicators V Check that LED1 is illuminated and LED2 LED3 and LED4 are not illuminated before cutting Switch ON I Note The cooling fan will only...

Page 27: ...is depressed The plasma arc will cut quickly through gloves and skin Make sure the power supply is switched off before changing consumables Keep away from the torch tip Do not hold the piece that is t...

Page 28: ...good contact and remove surface contaminants DO NOT fit the work clamp to the material that will be severed scrap Fit the work clamp as close as possible to the cutting area to minimise exposure to el...

Page 29: ...ght contact between the shield and the work piece pull the torch at a steady travel speed Pulling the torch gives better control compared to pushing For cutting thin material reduce the amperage to th...

Page 30: ...hat the torch is aimed Aim the torch away from yourself and others Hold the torch so that the nozzle is within 3 mm of the work piece before firing Hold the torch at an angle to the work piece depress...

Page 31: ...EX TRAFIRE 30H Operator Manual Revision T 15 5 31 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE Routine maintenance 5 32 Consumable parts inspection 5 33 Purging draining the air filter 5 34...

Page 32: ...igger safety mechanism check for signs of cracking in the torch body or exposed wires Immediately replace the mains power lead plug if damaged Immediately replace the torch lead if damaged Check air l...

Page 33: ...ace nozzle Retaining Cap Nozzle Out of round orifice indicates worn condition Replace nozzle Good orifice Worn orifice Swirl Ring Damage or contamination of external surface Replace swirl ring Interna...

Page 34: ...ear cover For better system performance the air complementary filter should be checked purged every six cutting hours or per daily operation checks 1 To purge drain the air filter depress the knob loc...

Page 35: ...EX TRAFIRE 30H Operator Manual Revision T 15 6 35 SECTION 6 TORCHES AND TORCH PARTS FHT EX 30H Hand Torch Assembly 6 36 FHT EX 30H Hand Torch Components 6 37 FHT EX 30H Hand Torch Consumables 6 38...

Page 36: ...T 15 6 36 TORCHES AND TORCH PARTS FHT EX 30H Hand Torch Assembly Item Part No DESCRIPTION 1 EX 1 134 001 FHT EX 30H Hand Torch Assembly w 4m Lead FC CAUTION Replacement of the torch may only be perfo...

Page 37: ...EX 2 304 020 Hand Torch PIP Pins Replacement Kit w Wires 4 EX 2 302 009 Hand Torch Body FHT EX 30H 5 EX 0 319 011 Shrink Tube 6 EX 2 314 015 Hand Torch Handle Replacement Kit 7 EX 5 309 013 Trigger 8...

Page 38: ...Manual Revision T 15 6 38 FHT EX 30H Hand Torch Consumables EX 2 401 001 Electrode EX 2 404 002 Swirl Ring EX 2 409 003 Nozzle 30A 0 8mm EX 2 415 004 Nozzle Retaining Cap Protection Cap EX 2 419 005...

Page 39: ...SCRIPTION Length EX 1 010 005 EX TRAFIRE 30H CE 1x220 240VAC Hand System FHT EX30H FC 4m H Starter Kit 4 m Available Bulk Packs Part No DESCRIPTION Pcs EX 2 434 014 Bulk Pack Electrode 25pcs 1 EX 2 43...

Page 40: ...he main power switch Note The fan turns ON and OFF automatically The fan may not run when the plasma arc power supply is switched on The LED2 illuminates V Over temperature OT Fan fault Ensure fan is...

Page 41: ...l consumables clean the inside of the torch Reassemble in correct order RUN TEST switch set to TEST or press the torch trigger but no gas output Gas valve or power supply fault Cable to the gas valve...

Page 42: ...piece Make sure that work lead has a good connection to a clean and dry area of work piece Incorrect distance between the torch and the work piece Maintain correct distance between the torch and the...

Page 43: ...to be cut Consumables fault Consumables are worn Inspect consumables see section FHT EX 30H Consumable part inspection Incorrect cutting technique Poor cut quality Adjust the current to suit the cutt...

Page 44: ...132 200 mm This filter does not fall under the specification of pressure equipment and requires no revision Advantages of using the Filter EX Compressed Air Filter Removes solid particles aerosols and...

Page 45: ...1 Grease 25ml Circle cutting guide kit for FHT EX 30 40H EX 2 801 001 This Circle cutting guide kit for hand held cutting obtains Circle cutting attachment Cutting guide Radius bar mm 250 Radius bar m...

Page 46: ...on T 15 10 46 50 60HZ DC DC AC DC Rectifier Filter Inverter Transformer Rectifier Hall MCU DRIVE Initialization UCC3895 Calculation Comparison Panel Logic test 220V AC Hall SECTION 10 POWER SUPPLY BLO...

Page 47: ...ormation on the recycling of this product refer to manufacturer who will be able to handle the disposal for you or refer to your local authority domestic waste processing organization or store where y...

Page 48: ...e purpose arising out of the Contract otherwise for usual purpose 2 The warranty period is valid from the date the goods are delivered to the buyer par 5 1 5 2 of the GBC 3 Par 3 4 and the following o...

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Page 53: ...s post flow delay from 30 sec to 20 sec b Page 3 15 Connecting to an engine drive power generator new chart c Page 10 43 New picture of recycling and change of sentence from Product shall not be treat...

Page 54: ...EX TRAFIRE 30H Operator Manual Revision T 15 12 54 Revision history...

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