Sealey PL120/1.V3 Instructions For Use

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey plasma cutter. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and properly
maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. MAKE CAREFUL NOTE OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS
AND CAUTIONS. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
 WARNING! It is the responsibility of the owner and the operator to read, understand and comply with the following:
You must check all electrical products, before use, to ensure that they are safe. You must inspect power cables, plugs, sockets and any other
connectors for wear or damage. You must ensure that the risk of electric shock is minimised by the installation of appropriate safety devices. A
Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) should be incorporated in the main distribution board. We also recommend that a Residual Current
device (RCd) is used. It is particularly important to use an RCd with portable products that are plugged into a supply which is not protected
by an RCCB. If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician. You may obtain a Residual Current device by contacting your Sealey dealer.
You must also read and understand the following instructions concerning electrical safety.
1.1.1. The Electricity at Work Act 1989 requires that all portable electrical appliances, if used on business premises, are tested by a
qualified electrician, using a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT), at least once a year.
1.1.2. The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 makes owners of electrical appliances responsible for the safe condition of those appliances
and the safety of the appliance operators. If in any doubt about electrical safety, contact a qualified electrician.
1.1.3. ensure that the insulation on all cables and on the appliance is safe before connecting it to the power supply. See 1.1.1. and 1.1.2.
and use a Portable Appliance Tester.
1.1.4. ensure that cables are always protected against short circuit and overload.
1.1.5. Regularly inspect power supply cables and plugs for wear or damage and check all connections to ensure that none is loose.
1.1.6. Important: ensure that the voltage marked on the appliance matches the power supply to be used and that the supply is protected by
a suitably rated fuse or breaker (see right).
1.1.7. DO NOT pull or carry the appliance by the power cable.
1.1.8. DO NOT pull the plug from the socket by the cable.
1.1.9. DO NOT use worn or damaged cables, plugs or connectors. Immediately have any faulty item
repaired or replaced by a qualified electrician.
1.1.10. DO NOT use this product with a cable extension reel.
1.1.11. This product requires a 3-PhAse supply, so no plug is fitted. You must contact a qualified
electrician to ensure that a suitable supply is available. We recommend you discuss the
installation of a industrial round pin plug and socket with your electrician.
WARNING! Reminder, the electrical installation of the plasma cutting unit must only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
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Make sure that power supply cable is correctly connected to earth.
WARNING! Be very cautious if using a generator to power the plasma cutter. The generator must be self regulating and
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stable with regard to voltage, waveform and frequency. The output must be greater than the power consumption of the
plasma cutter. If any of these requirements is not met the electronics within the plasma cutter may be affected.
NOTE:The use of an unregulated generator may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty on the plasma cutter.
WARNING! The plasma cutter may produce voltage surges in the mains supply which can damage other sensitive equipment
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(e.g. computers). To avoid this happening it is recommended that the plasma cutter is connected to a power supply that
does not feed any sensitive equipment.
1.2. GENERAL SAFETY
 DANGeR! Direct contact with the plasma cutter circuit or torch is dangerous. You MUST unplug the plasma cutter from the mains power
supply, (and the compressed air supply) before connecting or disconnecting cables or performing maintenance or service.
 Keep the plasma cutter, cables and torch in good condition. (Take immediate action to repair or replace damaged parts).
 Use recommended parts and accessories only. (Unapproved parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty).
 Only use the cutting torch provided with the system and ensure that any replacement is of the same type.
 Use the plasma cutter in a suitable work area. ensure that the area has adequate ventilation as welding/cutting fumes are harmful. For
enclosed areas we recommend the use of an extraction system. If you are not able to provide adequate extraction and/or ventilation, wear
a respirator suitable for protection against toxic fumes, smoke and gases.
 ensure that there are no obstructions to the flow of clean cool air and that there are no conductive dusts, corrosive vapours or humidity
which could enter the unit and cause serious damage.
 WARNING: Use a welding head shield to protect your eyes and avoid exposing skin to the ultraviolet rays given off by the electric arc.
Always wear protective clothing, insulating gloves and shoes. Keep all protective items clean and undamaged.
 Remove ill-fitting clothing before wearing protective clothing. Remove ties, watches, rings and other loose jewellery and contain long hair.
 Stand correctly keeping a good footing and balance and ensure that the floor is not slippery. Wear non-slip shoes.
 ensure that the workpiece is correctly secured before operating the plasma cutter.
 Avoid unintentional contact with workpiece. Accidental or uncontrolled switching on of the torch may be dangerous and will wear the nozzle.
 Keep unauthorised persons away from the work area. Any persons working within the area must wear the same protective items as the
cutter operator.
 DO NOT use cables and torch if the insulation is worn or connections are loose.
 DO NOT attempt to fit any unauthorised torches, components or parts to the plasma cutting unit.
 DO NOT cut surfaces that are painted, galvanic coated, oily or greasy.
 DO NOT use cables over 10m in length.
 DO NOT use any metallic structure which is not part of the workpiece to substitute the return cable of the plasma current.
 DANGER! DO NOT cut near inflammable materials - solids, liquids or gases. Remove all flammable materials such as waste rags etc.
 DO NOT cut containers or pipes which have held flammable materials - gases, liquids or solids. DO NOT cut materials that have been
cleaned with chlorinated solvents (or cut near such solvents) as the arc action may produce toxic gases.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
PLASMA CUTTER
MOdel No:
Original Language Version
PL120/1.V3
3-PHASE SUPPLY
415V 10A FUSED
(OR 230V 16A FUSED)
MAXIMUM OUTPUT
WILL BE ACHIEVED ON
415V SUPPLY
Pl120/1.V3 Issue: 2 - 09/03/10