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CUTMASTER®20mm
PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEM
Operating
Manual
Revision: AJ Issue Date: February 14, 2014 Manual No.: 0-5078
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Plasma Cutting Power Supply
CutMaster™ 20mm
SL60 1Torch™
Operating Manual Number 0-5078
Published by:
Victor Technologies, Inc.
82 Benning Street
West Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA 03784
(603) 298-5711
www.victortechnologies.com
Copyright 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 by
Victor Technologies International, Inc.
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Original Publication Date: September 26, 2008
Revision Date: February 14, 2014
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Where Purchased:_______________________________ ________________
Purchase Date:__________________________________ ________________
Power Supply Serial #:___________________________ ________________
Torch Serial #:___________________________________ ________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1:
GENERAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................1-1
1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings...................................................................1-1
1.02 Important Safety Precautions .....................................................................1-1
1.03 Publications ................................................................................................1-2
1.04 Note, Attention et Avertissement ................................................................1-3
1.05 Precautions De Securite Importantes .........................................................1-3
1.06 Documents De Reference ..........................................................................1-6
1.07 Declaration of Conformity ...........................................................................1-7
1.08 Statement of Warranty................................................................................1-9
SECTION 2 SYSTEM:
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................2-1
2.01 How To Use This Manual ...........................................................................2-1
2.02 Equipment Identification .............................................................................2-1
2.03 Receipt Of Equipment.................................................................................2-1
2.04 Power Supply Specifications ......................................................................2-2
2.05 Input Wiring Specifications .........................................................................2-3
2.06 Power Supply Features ..............................................................................2-4
SECTION 2 TORCH:
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................2T-1
2T.01 Scope of Manual.......................................................................................2T-1
2T.02 General Description..................................................................................2T-1
2T.03 Specifications ...........................................................................................2T-1
2T.04 Options And Accessories..........................................................................2T-2
2T.05 Introduction to Plasma..............................................................................2T-2
SECTION 3 SYSTEM:
INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................3-1
3.01 Unpacking...................................................................................................3-1
3.02 Lifting Options.............................................................................................3-1
3.03 Primary Input Power Connections ..............................................................3-1
3.04 Gas Connections ........................................................................................3-2
SECTION 3 TORCH:
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................3T-1
3T.01 Torch Connections....................................................................................3T-1
3T.02 Setting Up Mechanical Torch....................................................................3T-1
SECTION 4 SYSTEM:
OPERATION ..................................................................................................................4-1
4.01 Front Panel Controls / Features..................................................................4-1
4.02 Preparations for Operation .........................................................................4-2
SECTION 4 TORCH:
OPERATION .................................................................................................................4T-1
4T.01 Torch Parts Selection ...............................................................................4T-1
4T.02 Cut Quality................................................................................................4T-2
4T.03 General Cutting Information......................................................................4T-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4T.04 Hand Torch Operation ..............................................................................4T-3
4T.05 Gouging ....................................................................................................4T-6
4T.06 Mechanized Torch Operation ...................................................................4T-7
4T.07 Parts Selection for SL60 Torch Cutting ....................................................4T-9
4T.08 Recommended Cutting Speeds for SL60 Torch With Exposed Tip........4T-10
4T.09 Recommended Cutting Speeds for SL60 Torch With Shielded Tip........4T-12
PATENT INFORMATION.....................................................................................................4T-14
SECTION 5 SYSTEM:
SERVICE .........................................................................................................................5-1
5.01 General Maintenance .................................................................................5-1
5.02 Maintenance Schedule ...............................................................................5-2
5.03 Common Faults ..........................................................................................5-2
5.04 Fault Indicator.............................................................................................5-3
5.05 Basic Troubleshooting Guide......................................................................5-4
5.06 Power Supply Basic Parts Replacement ....................................................5-6
SECTION 5 TORCH:
SERVICE .......................................................................................................................5T-1
5T.01 General Maintenance ...............................................................................5T-1
5T.02 Inspection and Replacement of Consumable Torch Parts .......................5T-2
SECTION 6:
PARTS LISTS .................................................................................................................6-1
6.01 Introduction.................................................................................................6-1
6.02 Ordering Information...................................................................................6-1
6.03 Power Supply Replacement .......................................................................6-1
6.04 Replacement Power Supply Parts ..............................................................6-2
6.05 Options and Accessories............................................................................6-2
6.06 Replacement Parts for Hand Torch ...........................................................6-3
6.07 Replacement Parts - for Machine Torches with Unshielded Leads ............6-4
6.08 Replacement Shielded Machine Torch Leads Assemblies ........................6-6
6.09 Torch Consumable Parts (SL60) ................................................................6-7
6.10 Torch Consumable Parts (SL100) ..............................................................6-8
APPENDIX 1: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
(BLOCK DIAGRAM)....................................................................................................... A-1
APPENDIX 2: DATA TAG INFORMATION........................................................................... A-2
APPENDIX 3: TORCH PIN - OUT DIAGRAMS..................................................................... A-3
APPENDIX 4: TORCH CONNECTION DIAGRAMS ............................................................. A-4
APPENDIX 5: SYSTEM SCHEMATIC, 380/400/415V UNITS............................................... A-6
APPENDIX 6: Publication History ....................................................................................... A-8
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SECTION 1:
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warnings
are used to highlight important information. These
highlights are categorized as follows:
NOTE
An operation, procedure, or background
information which requires additional em-
phasis or is helpful in efficient operation of
the system.
CAUTION
Aprocedure which, if not properly followed,
may cause damage to the equipment.
!
WARNING
Aprocedure which, if not properly followed,
may cause injury to the operator or others in
the operating area.
WARNING
Gives information regarding possible electri-
cal shock injury. Warnings will be enclosed
in a box such as this.
1.02 Important Safety Precautions
!
WARNING
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
PLASMAARC EQUIPMENT CAN BE DAN-
GEROUS AND HAZARDOUS TO YOUR
HEALTH.
Plasma arc cutting produces intense electric
and magnetic emissions that may interfere
with the proper function of cardiac pacemak-
ers, hearing aids, or other electronic health
equipment. Persons who work near plasma
arc cutting applications should consult their
medical health professional and the manufac-
turer of the health equipment to determine
whether a hazard exists.
To prevent possible injury, read, understand
and follow all warnings, safety precautions
and instructions before using the equipment.
Call 1-603-298-5711 or your local distributor
if you have any questions.
GASES AND FUMES
Gases and fumes produced during the plasma cutting
process can be dangerous and hazardous to your health.
• Keepallfumesandgasesfromthebreathingarea.
Keepyourheadoutoftheweldingfumeplume.
• Useanair-suppliedrespiratorifventilationisnot
adequate to remove all fumes and gases.
• Thekindsoffumesandgasesfromtheplasmaarc
depend on the kind of metal being used, coatings
on the metal, and the different processes. You must
be very careful when cutting or welding any metals
which may contain one or more of the following:
Antimony Chromium Mercry
Arsenic Cobalt Nickel
Barium Copper Selenium
Beryllium Lead Silver
Cadmium Manganese Vanadium
• AlwaysreadtheMaterialSafetyDataSheets
(MSDS) that should be supplied with the material
you are using. These MSDSs will give you the in-
formation regarding the kind and amount of fumes
and gases that may be dangerous to your health.
• Forinformationonhowtotestforfumesandgases
in your workplace, refer to item 1 in Subsection
1.03, Publications in this manual.
• Usespecialequipment,suchaswaterordowndraft
cutting tables, to capture fumes and gases.
• Donotusetheplasmatorchinanareawherecom-
bustible or explosive gases or materials are located.
• Phosgene,atoxicgas,isgeneratedfromthevapors
of chlorinated solvents and cleansers. Remove all
sources of these vapors.
• WARNING: This product contains chemicals,
including lead, known to the State of California to
cause birth defects and other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Electric Shock can injure or kill. The plasma arc process
uses and produces high voltage electrical energy. This
electric energy can cause severe or fatal shock to the
operator or others in the workplace.
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• Nevertouchanypartsthatareelectrically“live”
or“hot.”
• Weardryglovesandclothing.Insulateyourself
from the work piece or other parts of the welding
circuit.
• Repairorreplaceallwornordamagedparts.
• Extracaremustbetakenwhentheworkplaceis
moist or damp.
• InstallandmaintainequipmentaccordingtoNEC
code, refer to item 9 in Subsection 1.03, Publica-
tions.
• Disconnectpowersourcebeforeperformingany
service or repairs.
• ReadandfollowalltheinstructionsintheOperat-
ing Manual.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Fire and explosion can be caused by hot slag, sparks, or
the plasma arc.
• Besurethereisnocombustibleorammablemate-
rial in the workplace. Any material that cannot be
removed must be protected.
• Ventilateallammableorexplosivevaporsfrom
the workplace.
• Donotcutorweldoncontainersthatmayhave
held combustibles.
• Providearewatchwhenworkinginanarea
where fire hazards may exist.
• Hydrogengasmaybeformedandtrappedunder
aluminum workpieces when they are cut under-
water or while using a water table. DO NOT cut
aluminum alloys underwater or on a water table
unless the hydrogen gas can be eliminated or dis-
sipated. Trapped hydrogen gas that is ignited will
cause an explosion.
NOISE
Noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Plasma arc
processes can cause noise levels to exceed safe limits.
You must protect your ears from loud noise to prevent
permanent loss of hearing.
• Toprotectyourhearingfromloudnoise,wearpro-
tective ear plugs and/or ear muffs. Protect others
in the workplace.
• Noiselevelsshouldbemeasuredtobesurethe
decibels (sound) do not exceed safe levels.
• Forinformationonhowtotestfornoise,seeitem
1 in Subsection 1.03, Publications, in this manual.
PLASMA ARC RAYS
Plasma Arc Rays can injure your eyes and burn your
skin. The plasma arc process produces very bright ultra
violet and infra red light. These arc rays will damage
your eyes and burn your skin if you are not properly
protected.
• Toprotectyoureyes,alwayswearaweldinghel-
met or shield. Also always wear safety glasses
with side shields, goggles or other protective eye
wear.
• Wearweldingglovesandsuitableclothingto
protect your skin from the arc rays and sparks.
• Keephelmetandsafetyglassesingoodcondition.
Replace lenses when cracked, chipped or dirty.
• Protectothersintheworkareafromthearcrays.
Use protective booths, screens or shields.
• Usetheshadeoflensassuggestedinthefollowing
per ANSI/ASC Z49.1:
Minimum Protective Suggested
Arc Current Shade No. Shade No.
Less Than 300* 8 9
300 - 400* 9 12
400 - 800* 10 14
* These values apply where the actual arc
is clearly seen. Experience has shown that
lighter filters may be used when the arc is
hidden by the workpiece.
LEAD WARNING
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, includ-
ing lead, known to the State of California to cause birth
defects and other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
1.03 Publications
Refer to the following standards or their latest revisions
for more information:
1. OSHA, SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS,
29CFR 1910, obtainable from the Superintendent
of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402
2. ANSI Standard Z49.1, SAFETY IN WELDING AND
CUTTING, obtainable from the American Welding
Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
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3. NIOSH, SAFETYAND HEALTH IN ARC WELDING
AND GAS WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable
from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Govern-
ment Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
4. ANSI Standard Z87.1, SAFE PRACTICES FOR OC-
CUPATIONAND EDUCATIONALEYEAND FACE
PROTECTION, obtainable from American National
Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY
10018
5. ANSI Standard Z41.1, STANDARD FOR MEN’S
SAFETY-TOE FOOTWEAR, obtainable from the
American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broad-
way, New York, NY 10018
6. ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE
USE OF CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES,
obtainable from American National Standards Insti-
tute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
7. AWS Standard A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING
CONTAINERS WHICH HAVE HELD COMBUS-
TIBLES, obtainable from American Welding Society,
550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
8. NFPA Standard 51, OXYGEN-FUEL GAS SYSTEMS
FOR WELDING, CUTTING AND ALLIED PRO-
CESSES, obtainable from the National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
9. NFPA Standard 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE, obtainable from the National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
10. NFPA Standard 51B, CUTTING AND WELDING
PROCESSES, obtainable from the National Fire Pro-
tection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269
11. CGA Pamphlet P-1, SAFE HANDLING OF COM-
PRESSED GASES IN CYLINDERS, obtainable from
the Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson
Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202
12. CSA Standard W117.2, CODE FOR SAFETY IN
WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable from the
Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales,
178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada
M9W 1R3
13. NWSA booklet, WELDING SAFETY BIBLIOGRA-
PHY obtainable from the National Welding Supply
Association, 1900Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA19103
14. American Welding Society Standard AWSF4.1,
RECOMMENDED SAFE PRACTICES FOR THE
PREPARATION FOR WELDING AND CUTTING
OF CONTAINERSAND PIPING THAT HAVE HELD
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, obtainable from the
American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd,
Miami, FL 33126
15. ANSI Standard Z88.2, PRACTICE FOR RESPIRA-
TORY PROTECTION, obtainable from American
National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New
York, NY 10018
1.04 Note, Attention et Avertissement
Danscemanuel,lesmots“note,”“attention,”et“aver-
tissement”sontutiliséspourmettreenreliefdesinfor-
mations à caractère important. Ces mises en relief sont
classiéescommesuit:
NOTE
Touteopération,procédureourenseigne-
mentgénéralsurlequelilimported’insister
davantageouquicontribue àl’efcacitéde
fonctionnement du système.
ATTENTION
Touteprocédurepouvantrésulterl’endom-
magementdumatérielencasdenon-respect
delaprocédureenquestion.
!
AVERTISSEMENT
Touteprocédurepouvantprovoquerdesbles-
suresdel’opérateuroudesautrespersonnes
se trouvant dans la zone de travail en cas de
non-respectdelaprocédureenquestion.
AVERTISSEMENT
Fournit l'information concernant des dom-
magespossiblesdechocélectrique.Des
avertissementsserontenfermésdansuneboîte
de ce type.
1.05 Precautions De Securite Importantes
!
AVERTISSEMENTS
L’OPÉRATION ET LA MAINTENANCE DU
MATÉRIEL DE SOUDAGE À L’ARC AU JET
DE PLASMA PEUVENT PRÉSENTER DES
RISQUES ET DES DANGERS DE SANTÉ.
Coupant à l’arc au jet de plasma produit
del’énergieélectrique hautetensionetdes
émissionsmagnétiquequipeuventinterférer
lafonctionpropred’un“pacemaker”cardia-
que,lesappareilsauditif,ouautrematériel
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desantéelectronique.Ceuxquitravailprès
d’une application à l’arc au jet de plasma
devrait consulter leur membre professionel de
médicationetlemanufacturierdematérielde
santépourdéterminers’ilexistedesrisques
desanté.
Ilfautcommuniquerauxopérateursetau
personnel TOUS les dangers possibles. Afin
d’éviterlesblessurespossibles,lisez,compre-
nez et suivez tous les avertissements, toutes
lesprécautionsdesécuritéettouteslesconsi-
gnesavantd’utiliserlematériel.Composezle
+ 603-298-5711 ou votre distributeur local si
vous avez des questions.
FUMÉE et GAZ
Lafuméeetles gazproduitsparleprocédédejetde
plasmapeuvent présenterdesrisquesetdesdangers
desanté.
• Eloigneztoutefuméeetgazdevotrezonederespi-
ration.Gardezvotretêtehorsdelaplumedefumée
provenant du chalumeau.
• Utilisezunappareilrespiratoireàalimentation en
airsil’aérationfournienepermetpasd’éliminerla
fuméeetlesgaz.
• Lessortesdegazetdefuméeprovenantdel’arcde
plasmadépendentdugenredemétalutilisé,des
revêtementssetrouvantsurlemétaletdesdifférents
procédés.Vousdevezprendresoinlorsquevous
coupezousoudeztoutmétalpouvantcontenirun
ouplusieursdesélémentssuivants:
antimoine cadmium mercure
argent chrome nickel
arsenic cobalt plomb
baryum cuivre sélénium
béryllium manganèse vanadium
• Liseztoujoursleschesdedonnéessurlasécuritédes
matières(sigleaméricain“MSDS”);celles-cidevraient
êtrefourniesaveclematérielquevousutilisez.Les
MSDS contiennent des renseignements quant à la
quantitéetlanaturedelafuméeetdesgazpouvant
poserdesdangersdesanté.
• Pourdesinformationssurlamanièredetesterla
fuméeetlesgazdevotrelieudetravail,consultez
l’article1etlesdocumentscitésàlapage5.
• Utilisezunéquipementspécialtelquedestablesde
coupeàdébitd’eauouàcourantdescendantpour
capterlafuméeetlesgaz.
• N’utilisezpaslechalumeauaujetdeplasmadans
une zone où se trouvent des matières ou des gaz
combustibles ou explosifs.
• Lephosgène,ungaztoxique,estgénéréparlafumée
provenant des solvants et des produits de nettoyage
chlorés.Elimineztoutesourcedetellefumée.
• AVERTISSEMENT: Ce produit contient des produits
chimiques, notamment du plomb, reconnu par l'État
delaCaliforniepourcauserdesmalformationscongé-
nitales et d'autres dommages touchant le système
reproductif. Se laver les mains après manipulation.
CHOC ELECTRIQUE
Leschocsélectriquespeuventblesseroumêmetuer.Le
procédéaujetdeplasmarequiertetproduitdel’énergie
électriquehautetension.Cetteénergieélectriquepeut
produiredeschocsgraves,voiremortels,pourl’opéra-
teur et les autres personnes sur le lieu de travail.
• Netouchezjamaisunepièce“soustension”ou“vive”;
portez des gants et des vêtements secs. Isolez-vous
de la pièce de travail ou des autres parties du circuit
de soudage.
• Réparezouremplaceztoutepièceuséeouendom-
magée.
• Prenezdessoinsparticulierslorsquelazonedetravail
est humide ou moite.
• Montezetmaintenezlematérielconformémentau
CodeélectriquenationaldesEtats-Unis.(Voirlapage
5, article 9.)
• Débranchezl’alimentationélectriqueavanttouttra-
vaild’entretienouderéparation.
• LisezetrespecteztouteslesconsignesduManuelde
consignes.
INCENDIE ET EXPLOSION
Lesincendiesetlesexplosionspeuventrésulterdes
scorieschaudes,desétincellesoudel’arcdeplasma.
Leprocédéàl’arcdeplasmaproduitdumétal,des
étincelles,desscorieschaudespouvantmettrelefeu
aux matières combustibles ou provoquer l’explosion de
fuméesinammables.
• Soyezcertainqu’aucunematièrecombustible ou
inammablenesetrouvesurlelieudetravail.Proté-
gez toute telle matière qu’il est impossible de retirer
de la zone de travail.
• Procurezunebonneaérationdetouteslesfumées
inammablesouexplosives.
• Necoupezpasetnesoudezpaslesconteneursayant
pu renfermer des matières combustibles.
• Prévoyezuneveille d’incendielorsdetouttravail
dansunezoneprésentantdesdangersd’incendie.
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• Legashydrogènepeutseformerous’accumulersous
les pièces de travail en aluminium lorsqu’elles sont
coupéessousl’eauousurunetabled’eau.NEPAS
couper les alliages en aluminium sous l’eau ou sur
une table d’eau à moins que le gas hydrogène peut
s’échapperousedissiper.Legashydrogèneaccumulé
exploserasienammé.
RAYONS D’ARC DE PLASMA
Les rayons provenant de l’arc de plasma peuvent bles-
servosyeuxetbrûlervotrepeau.Leprocédéàl’arcde
plasma produit une lumière infra-rouge et des rayons
ultra-violets très forts. Ces rayons d’arc nuiront à vos
yeuxetbrûlerontvotrepeausivousnevousprotégez
pas correctement.
• Pourprotégervosyeux,porteztoujoursuncasqueou
unécrandesoudeur.Porteztoujoursdeslunettesde
sécuritémuniesdeparoislatéralesoudeslunettesde
protection ou une autre sorte de protection oculaire.
• Portezdesgantsdesoudeuretunvêtementprotec-
teurappropriépourprotégervotrepeaucontreles
étincellesetlesrayonsdel’arc.
• Maintenezvotrecasqueetvoslunettesdeprotection
enbonétat.Remplaceztoutelentillesaleoucompor-
tant fissure ou rognure.
• Protégezlesautrespersonnessetrouvantsurlazone
de travail contre les rayons de l’arc en fournissant des
cabinesoudesécransdeprotection.
• Utilisezlanuancedelentillequiestsuggèréedansle
recommendation qui suivent ANSI/ASC Z49.1:
Nuance Minimum Nuance Suggerée
Courant Arc Protective Numéro Numéro
Moins de 300* 8 9
300 - 400* 9 12
400 - 800* 10 14
* Ces valeurs s’appliquent ou l’arc actuel est
observéclairement.L’experienceadémon-
trerquelesltresmoinsfoncéspeuventêtre
utilisésquandl’arcestcachéparmoiceaude
travail.
BRUIT
Le bruit peut provoquer une perte permanente de l’ouïe.
Lesprocédésdesoudageàl’arcdeplasmapeuvent
provoquerdesniveauxsonoressupérieursauxlimites
normalementacceptables.Vousdúezvousprotéger
lesoreillescontrelesbruitsfortsand’éviteruneperte
permanente de l’ouïe.
• Pourprotégervotreouïecontrelesbruitsforts,portez
des tampons protecteurs et/ou des protections auri-
culaires.Protégezégalementlesautrespersonnesse
trouvant sur le lieu de travail.
• Ilfautmesurerlesniveauxsonoresand’assurerque
lesdécibels(lebruit)nedépassentpaslesniveaux
sûrs.
• Pourdesrenseignementssurlamanièredetesterle
bruit, consultez l’article 1, page 5.
PLOMB AVERTISSEMENT
AVERTISSEMENT: Ce produit contient des produits
chimiques, notamment du plomb, reconnu par l'État de
laCaliforniepourcauserdesmalformationscongénitales
et d'autres dommages touchant le système reproductif.
Se laver les mains après manipulation.
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1.06 Documents De Reference
Consultezlesnormessuivantesoulesrévisionslesplusrécentesayantétéfaitesàcelles-cipourdeplusamples
renseignements :
1. OSHA, NORMES DE SÉCURITÉ DU TRAVAIL ET DE PROTECTION DE LA SANTÉ, 29CFR 1910, disponible
auprès du Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
2. Norme ANSI Z49.1, LA SÉCURITÉ DES OPÉRATIONS DE COUPE ET DE SOUDAGE, disponible auprès de la
SociétéAméricainedeSoudage(AmericanWeldingSociety),550N.W.LeJeuneRd.,Miami,FL33126
3. NIOSH, LA SÉCURITÉ ET LA SANTÉ LORS DES OPÉRATIONS DE COUPE ET DE SOUDAGE À L’ARC ET
AU GAZ, disponible auprès du Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402
4. NormeANSI Z87.1, PRATIQUES SURES POUR LAPROTECTION DES YEUX ET DU VISAGE AU TRAVAIL ET
DANSLESECOLES,disponibledel’InstitutAméricaindesNormesNationales(AmericanNationalStandards
Institute), 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
5. Norme ANSI Z41.1, NORMES POUR LES CHAUSSURES PROTECTRICES, disponible auprès de l’American
National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
6. Norme ANSI Z49.2, PRÉVENTION DES INCENDIES LORS DE L’EMPLOI DE PROCÉDÉS DE COUPE ET DE
SOUDAGE, disponible auprès de l’American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
7. NormeA6.0del’AssociationAméricaineduSoudage(AWS),LESOUDAGEETLACOUPEDECONTENEURS
AYANT RENFERMÉ DES PRODUITS COMBUSTIBLES, disponible auprès de laAmerican Welding Society, 550
N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126
8. Norme51del’AssociationAméricainepourlaProtectioncontrelesIncendies(NFPA),LESSYSTEMESÀGAZ
AVEC ALIMENTATION EN OXYGENE POUR LE SOUDAGE, LA COUPE ET LES PROCÉDÉS ASSOCIÉS,
disponible auprès de la National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
9. Norme 70 de la NFPA, CODE ELECTRIQUE NATIONAL, disponible auprès de la National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
10. Norme 51B de la NFPA, LES PROCÉDÉS DE COUPE ET DE SOUDAGE, disponible auprès de la National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
11. Brochure GCA P-1, LA MANIPULATION SANS RISQUE DES GAZ COMPRIMÉS EN CYLINDRES, disponible
auprèsdel’AssociationdesGazComprimés(CompressedGasAssociation),1235JeffersonDavisHighway,Suite
501, Arlington, VA 22202
12. Norme CSA W117.2, CODE DE SÉCURITÉ POUR LE SOUDAGE ET LA COUPE, disponible auprès de l’Asso-
ciation des Normes Canadiennes, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada, M9W 1R3
13. Livret NWSA, BIBLIOGRAPHIE SUR LASÉCURITÉ DU SOUDAGE, disponible auprès de l’Association Nationale
de Fournitures de Soudage (National Welding Supply Association), 1900 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
14.NormeAWSF4.1del’AssociationAméricainedeSoudage,RECOMMANDATIONSDEPRATIQUESSURES
POUR LA PRÉPARATION À LA COUPE ET AU SOUDAGE DE CONTENEURS ET TUYAUX AYANT REN-
FERMÉ DES PRODUITS DANGEREUX , disponible auprès de la American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune
Rd., Miami, FL 33126
15. Norme ANSI Z88.2, PRATIQUES DE PROTECTION RESPIRATOIRE, disponible auprès de l’American National
Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
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Manual 0-5078 GENERAL INFORMATION 1-7
1.07 Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
Application of Council Directive(s): The equipment described in this document conforms to all applicable aspects and regulations
of the ‘Low Voltage Directive’ (European Council Directive 2006/95/EC) and to the National legislation for the enforcement of
this Directive.
Theequipmentdescribedinthisdocumentconformstoallapplicableaspectsandregulationsofthe“EMCDirective”(European
Council Directive 2004/108/EC) and to the National legislation for the enforcement of this Directive.
Manufacturer: Victor Technologies International Inc.
Address: 16052 Swingley Ridge Road
Suite 300
Chesterfield, MO 63033 U.S.A.
Type of Equipment: Plasma Cutting Power Source
Model /Number: CutMaster 20mm
Serial Number: Serial numbers are unique with each individual piece of equipment and details description, parts
used to manufacture a unit and date of manufacture.
Market Release Date: January 1, 2012
Classification: The equipment described in this document is Class A and intended for industrial use.
!
WARNING
This 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 elec-
tromagnetic compatibility in those locations, due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances.
The product is designed and manufactured to a number of standards and technical requirements. Among them are:
HarmonizedStandardof“EMCDirective”
EN 60974-10:2007 Arc Welding Equipment - Part 10: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements
HarmonizedStandardof“LowVoltageDirective”
EN 60974-1:2012 Arc Welding Equipment - Part 1: Welding power sources. (Supersedes Standard EN 60974-1:2005)
Extensive product design verification is conducted at the manufacturing facility as part of the routine design and manufacturing
process. This is to ensure the product is safe, when used according to instructions in the manual and related industry standards,
and performs as specified. Rigorous testing is incorporated into the manufacturing process to ensure the manufactured product
meets or exceeds all design specifications.
Victor Technologies. has been manufacturing products for more than 30 years, and will continue to achieve excellence in our
area of manufacture.
Manufacturer’s Authorized Representative
Steve Ward V.P. Europe and General Manager
Address: Victor Technologies International Inc.
Europa Building
Chorley N Industrial Park
Chorley, Lancashire,
England PR6 7BX
Date: March 18, 2014
Steve Ward
Full Name
V.P. Europe and General Manager
(Position)
(Signature)
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Classification: The equipment described in this manual is Class A and intended for industrial use.
!
WARNING
This 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 difculties in ensuring electromagnetic
compatibility in those locations, due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances.
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Manual 0-5078 GENERAL INFORMATION 1-9
1.08 Statement of Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY: Subject to the terms and conditions established below, Victor Technologies, Inc. warrants to the
original retail purchaser that new Victor Thermal Dynamics CUTMASTER™ 1Series plasma cutting systems sold after
the effective date of this warranty are free of defects in material and workmanship. Should any failure to conform to this
warranty appear within the applicable period stated below, Victor Technologies, Inc. shall, upon notification thereof and
substantiation that the product has been stored operated and maintained in accordance with Victor Thermal Dynamics’
specifications, instructions, recommendations and recognized industry practice, correct such defects by suitable repair
or replacement.
This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of any warranty of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose.
Victor Technologies will repair or replace, at its discretion, any warranted parts or components that fail due to defects
in material or workmanship within the time periods set out below. Victor Technologies, Inc. must be notified within 30
days of any failure, at which time Victor Technologies, Inc. will provide instructions on the warranty procedures to be
implemented.
Victor Technologies, Inc. will honor warranty claims submitted within the warranty periods listed below. All warranty
periods begin on the date of sale of the product to the original retail customer or 1 year after sale to an authorized Victor
Thermal Dynamics Distributor.
LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD
Product Power Supply Components
(Parts and Labor)
Torch and Leads
(Parts and Labor)
CUTMASTER™ 10mm 3 Years 1 Year
CUTMASTER™12mm 3 Years 1 Year
CUTMASTER™ 20mm 3 Years 1 Year
CUTMASTER™ 25mm 3 Years 1 Year
CUTMASTER™ 35mm 3 Years 1 Year
CUTMASTER™ 40mm 3 Years 1 Year
This warranty does not apply to:
1. Consumable Parts, such as tips, electrodes, shield cups, o-rings, starter cartridges, gas distributors, fuses, filters.
2. Equipment that has been modified by an unauthorized party, improperly installed, improperly operated or
misused based upon industry standards.
In the event of a claim under this warranty, the remedies shall be, at the discretion of Victor Technologies, Inc.
1. Repair of the defective product.
2. Replacement of the defective product.
3. Reimbursement of reasonable costs of repair when authorized in advance by Victor Thermal Dynamics.
4. Payment of credit up to the purchase price less reasonable depreciation based on actual use.
These remedies may be authorized by Victor Thermal Dynamics and are FOB West Lebanon, NH or an authorized Victor
Technologies.service station. Product returned for service is at the owner’s expense and no reimbursement of travel or
transportation is authorized.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Victor Technologies, Inc. shall not under any circumstances be liable for special or consequential
damages such as, but not limited to, damage or loss of purchased or replacement goods or claims of customer of distributors
(hereinafter“Purchaser”)forserviceinterruption.TheremediesofthePurchasersetforthhereinareexclusiveandtheliability
of Victor Thermal Dynamics with respect to any contract, or anything done in connection therewith such as the performance or
breach thereof, or from the manufacture, sale, delivery, resale, or use of the goods covered by or furnished by Victor Thermal
Dynamics whether arising out of contract, negligence, strict tort, or under any warranty, or otherwise, shall not, except as
expressly provided herein, exceed the price of the goods upon which liability is based.
This warranty becomes invalid if replacement parts or accessories are used which may impair the safety or performance of
any Victor Thermal Dynamics product.
This warranty is invalid if the Victor Thermal Dynamics product is sold by non - authorized persons.
Effective September 4, 2007
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CIGWELD Terms of Warranty - 2014
Effective 1st January 2014, all warranties against defects (also known as a manufacturer’s warranty) supplied with
goods or services must comply with the mandatory requirements in the new Australian Consumer Law and the
Trade Practices (Australian Consumer Law) Amendment Regulations (2010) (No.1).
This Warranty Statement should be read in conjunction with the Warranty Schedule contained in the operating
instructions of the product. This schedule contains the warranty period applicable to the product
Any claim under this warranty must be made within the warranty period which commences on the date of pur-
chase of the product. To make a claim under the warranty, take the product (with proof of purchase from a Cig-
weld Accredited Seller) to the store where you purchased the product or contact Cigweld Customer Care 1300 654
674 for advice on your nearest Service Provider.
All costs associated with lodging the warranty claim including the return of goods to Cigweld or our Nominated
Accredited Distributor / Accredited Service Provider are the responsibility of the consumer.
This warranty is given.
Cigweld Pty Ltd
A.B.N. 56007226815
71 Gower Street, Preston
Victoria, Australia, 3072
Phone: 1300 654 674
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cigweld.com.au
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law:
Our goods come with guarantees which cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled
to replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
Failures due to incorrect use are not covered by this warranty and consumers are reminded to only use the product
in accordance with the Operating Instruction supplied with the product. Additional copies of Operating Instruc-
tions are available from Cigweld Customer Care
1300 654 674 or the Website.
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Manual 0-5078 INTRODUCTION 2-1
SECTION 2 SYSTEM:
INTRODUCTION
2.01 How To Use This Manual
This Owner’s Manual applies to just specification or part
numbers listed on page i.
To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual,
including the chapter on safety instructions and
warnings.
Throughout this manual, the words WARNING,
CAUTION,andNOTEmayappear.Payparticularattention
to the information provided under these headings.
These special annotations are easily recognized as
follows:
NOTE
An operation, procedure, or background
information which requires additional em-
phasis or is helpful in efficient operation of
the system.
CAUTION
Aprocedure which, if not properly followed,
may cause damage to the equipment.
!
WARNING
Aprocedure which, if not properly followed,
may cause injury to the operator or others in
the operating area.
WARNING
Gives information regarding possible electri-
cal shock injury. Warnings will be enclosed
in a box such as this.
Additional copies of this manual may be purchased by
contacting Victor Technologies at the address and phone
number in your area listed in the inside back cover of
this manual. Include the Owner’s Manual number and
equipment identification numbers.
Electronic copies of this manual can also be downloaded
at no charge in Acrobat PDF format by going to the
Victor Thermal Dynamics web site listed below
and clicking on Thermal Dynamics and then on the
Literature link:
http://www.victorthermaldynamics.com
2.02 Equipment Identification
The unit’s identification number (specification or part
number), model, and serial number usually appear
on a data tag attached to the rear panel. Equipment
which does not have a data tag such as torch and cable
assemblies are identified only by the specification or part
number printed on loosely attached card or the shipping
container. Record these numbers on the bottom of page
i for future reference.
2.03 Receipt Of Equipment
When you receive the equipment, check it against the
invoice to make sure it is complete and inspect the
equipment for possible damage due to shipping. If there
is any damage, notify the carrier immediately to file a
claim. Furnish complete information concerning dam-
age claims or shipping errors to the location in your area
listed in the inside back cover of this manual.
Include all equipment identification numbers as
described above along with a full description of the
parts in error.
Move the equipment to the installation site before
un-crating the unit. Use care to avoid damaging the
equipment when using bars, hammers, etc., to un-crate
the unit.
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2.04 Power Supply Specifications
CutMaster 20mm Power Supply Specifications
Input Power 380 VAC (360 - 440 VAC), Three Phase, 50/60 Hz
400 VAC (360 - 440 VAC), Three Phase, 50/60 Hz
Input Power Cable Power Supply includes input cable.
Cable for 400V 3 Phase.
Output Current 20 - 60 Amps, Continuously Adjustable
Power Supply Gas
Filtering Ability
Particulates to 5 Microns
CutMaster 20mm Power Supply Duty Cycle *
Ambient Temperature Duty Cycle Ratings @ 40° C (104° F)
Operating Range 0° - 50° C
All Units Duty Cycle 40% 60% 100%
Ratings IEC CE IEC CE IEC CE
Current 60A 60A 50A 50A 30A 30A
DC Voltage 104 104 100 100 92 92
* NOTE: The duty cycle will be reduced if the primary input power (AC) is low or the
output voltage (DC) is higher than shown in this chart.
NOTE
IEC Rating is determined as specified by the International Electro-Technical Commission. These speci-
fications include calculating an output voltage based upon power supply rated current. To facilitate
comparison between power supplies, all manufacturers use this output voltage to determine duty cycle.
Power Supply Dimensions & Weight Ventilation Clearance Requirements
22.5"
0.57 m
43 lb / 19.5 kg
10.75"
273 mm
16.375"
416 mm
Art # A-07941
6"
150 mm
24"
610 mm
6"
150 mm
6"
150 mm
Art # A-07925_AB
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2.05 Input Wiring Specifications
CutMaster 20mm Power Supply Input Cable Wiring Requirements
Input voltage Freq Power Input Suggested Sizes
Volts Hz kVA I max I eff Fuse (amps) Flexible Cord (AWG)
3 Phase 380 50/60 11 16 11 20 14
400 50/60 11 16 11 20 14
Line Voltages with Suggested Circuit Protection and Wire Sizes
Based on National Electric Code and Canadian Electric Code
NOTE
Refer to Local and National Codes or local authority having jurisdiction for proper wiring requirements.
Cable size is de-rated based on the Duty Cycle of the equipment.
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2.06 Power Supply Features
Handle and Leads Wrap
To rch Leads Receptacle
Control Panel
Art # A-07942
Work Cable
and Clamp
Art # A-08544
Input Power Cord
Port for Optional Automation
Interface Cable
Gas Inlet Port
Filter Assembly
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