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Plasma - LPH120 Esab
Plasma - LPH120 Esab
Bruksanvisning Gebruiksaanwijzing
Brugsanvisning Instrucciones de uso
Bruksanvisning Instruzioni per l’uso
Käyttöohjeet Manual de instruções
Instruction Manual Οδηγίες χρήσεως
Betriebsanweisung Instrukcja obsługi
Manuel d’instructions
2. SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................... 44
3. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 46
3.1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................. 46
3.2 SCOPE OF MANUAL............................................................................................................................. 46
3.3 TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................................................................ 46
3.4 LPH 120 CUTTING SET PACKAGE...................................................................................................... 46
4. INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 47
4.1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................. 47
4.2 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED...................................................................................................................... 47
4.3 LOCATION............................................................................................................................................. 47
4.4 INSPECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 47
4.5 AIR LINES CONNECTIOINS ................................................................................................................. 47
4.6 PRIMARY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS............................................................................................ 47
4.7 SECONDARY CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................. 48
5. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................ 50
5.1 LPH 120 CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................ 50
6. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................... 51
6.1 CLEANING ............................................................................................................................................. 51
7. CUTTING WITH PT 25 TORCH............................................................................................................... 51
7.1 PIERCING TECHNIQUE........................................................................................................................ 52
8. FAULT TRACING .................................................................................................................................... 52
8.1 COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS ........................................................................................................ 52
9. SPARE PARTS ...................................................................................................................................... 133
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Esab Welding Equipment AB, S-695 81 Laxå, Sweden, gives its unreserved guarantee that
Plasma Arc Cutting Set LPH 120 from serial number 907 complies with standard EN 60974-1, in
accordance with the requirements of directive (73/23/EEC) and addendum (93/68/EEC) and with
standard EN 50192, EN 50199, in accordance with the requirements of directive (89/336/EEC) and
addendum (93/68/EEC).
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Göteborg 99-08-30
Bo Sjöberg
Managing Director
ESAB AB
Box 8004
402 77 Göteborg
Sweden Tel: +4631 50 90 00 Fax: +4631 50 92 61
2. SAFETY
Full responsibility for safety of personnel working on or near system rests on user of ESAB Welding
Equipment.
Wrong operation can lead to abnormal situation, injure operator and damage equipment.
All personnel working with welding equipment must be fully familiar with
- handling of equipment
- location of emergency stops
- functions of equipment
- applicable safety regulations
- cutting
Operator must make sure
- no one stays inside work area while machine starts
- no one is unprotected while arc is being struck
Work area must be
- free of machine parts, tools and other objects that can obstruct operator moving within area
- so arranged, that emergency stop buttons are easily accessible
- free from draughts
Personal safety equipment
- always use proper safety equipment such as goggles, non flammable clothing, protective gloves
- never wear loose clothing, belts, bracelets, rings etc., which may catch on equipment or cause burns
Miscellaneous
- only authorised personnel may operate electrical equipment
- check whether return cables are properly fitted and earthen
- requisite fire fighting equipment should be easily available in specially and clearly marked areas
- lubrication and maintenance of welding equipment must not be proceeded during operation.
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READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING UNIT
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CAUTION!
All warranty undertakings of supplier cease to apply if customer attempts to rectify any faults on
machine during warranty period.
NOTE. Supplier reserves right to make changes within the unit without further notice.
3.1 GENERAL
LPH 120 is compact, self-contained plasma cutting system. As shipped, it’s fully assembled and ready to
operate after being installed. The set consists of LPH 120 power source and heavy duty PT 25 torch, and is
capable of severing materials up to 45 mm thick.
! WARNING !
Use only ESAB Plasmarc torches that are appropriated for use with this power source. Use of other
type of torch may cause ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. Do not use any other torch for use with LPH
120.
(*) Duty cycle is based on a 10-minute period; therefore, a 60 % duty cycle means that the power source
may operate for 6 minutes with a cool down period of 4 minutes.
100 % duty cycle means continuous operation of the power source.
NOTE: machine has enclosure class IP23 which means, that it can be operated indoors and outdoors.
NOTE: symbol S points, that unit may be operated in areas of increased electric shock hazard.
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4.1 GENERAL
Correct installation is very important for trouble-free and satisfactory operation of LPH 120. It is suggested
that each step of this section is carefully studied and followed.
4.3 LOCATION
Adequate ventilation is necessary to provide proper cooling of power source. Amount of dirt, dust and
excessive heat, that unit is exposed to, should be minimised. Between LPH 120 and wall (or any obstruction)
should remain distance of at least 300 mm, to secure proper air movement through it.
CAUTION
Installation of any kind of filtering device will reduce volume of through-flowing air, subjecting
therefore interior of machine to overheating. Warranty is void if any type of filter device is employed.
4.4 INSPECTION
A. Remove shipping container and all packing stuff and inspect unit for any sign of damage.
Notify transporters of any defects or damages at once.
B. Check container for any loose parts before disposal.
C. Check air louvers and any other openings to make sure any obstruction is removed.
! WARNING !
Operator must make sure, if unit is properly configured for mains voltage.
LPH 120 machines are equipped with 3m, 4-strands power cables for 3-phase mains connection. Switch
board that unit is to be fed from must be equipped with proper line fuses or circuit breakers (see TECHNICAL
DATA). Power cable may be connected directly to wall disconnect switch or be equipped with suitable plug.
! WARNING !
Chassis must be properly connected to ground. Otherwise it may result in electric shock, burns or
death.
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! WARNING !
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL!
- Do not operate unit with cover removed.
- Do not feed unit while it’s being held or carried.
- Do not touch any part of torch head (nozzle, heat shield and electrode) when unit is turned on.
! WARNING !
ARC RAYS CAN BURN EYES OR SKIN!
NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING!
- Wear helmet with No. 6 or 7 lens.
- Wear eye, ear and body protection.
CAUTION
Position machine at least 3 m from cutting zone. Sparks and hot slag can damage it.
NOTE: ARC ON light may turn off if within 2 sec since torch switch is depressed cutting process will not be
proceed. It is automatic feature that guarantees safe operation of machine (obligatory for units with S
symbol).
No. Description
1 power switch knob
2 “power on” LED
3 air test button
4 “arc on” LED
5 “fault” LED
6 air pressure knob
7 pressure gauge
8 line outlet (rubber)
9 current cable socket
10 wheel
19 air filter-preregulator
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NOTE: All warranty undertakings given by supplier cease to apply if customer attempts to rectify any
faults on machine during warranty period.
6.1 CLEANING
A. Power source should be regularly blown with dry compressed air at reduced pressure, more frequently in
dirty environment.
B. Occasionally drain water or oil from steam trap.
A. Hold the torch nozzle approximately 3 to 5 mm above the work and tilted at about 15-30º. This reduces
the chance of spatter entering the nozzle
B. Depress the torch switch. Air should flow from the torch nozzle.
C. 1,5 seconds after depressing the torch switch (at first start or after 1 min pause), the pilot arc should start.
The main arc should immediately follow , allowing the cut to begin.
D. After starting the cut, the torch should be maintained at a 5-15º forward angle. This angle is especially
useful in helping to create a “drop” cut. When not using the standoff guide, the nozzle should be held
approximately 2.5÷4 mm from the work.
E. When ending a cut, the torch switch should be released and lifted off the workpiece just before the end of
the cut. This is to prevent the high frequency from re-igniting after cutting arc extinguishes and causing
damage to the nozzle (double arcing).
F. For rapid re-starts, such as grate or heavy mesh cutting, do not release the torch switch. In the postflow
mode (i.e. 1 min period, when el-valve remains opened), the arc can restart immediately by depressing
the torch switch. So as to avoid the 1,5-second preflow portion of the cutting cycle, work should be
undertaken within 1 min.
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8. FAULT TRACING
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