Instruction manual

UNI FLAME AUTOLIFT
INSTALLATION & OPERATION
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
In order for the unit to function correctly, it must be installed properly.
Follow the procedure given below for correct installation:
1 Read the safety rules given in this manual carefully.
2 Check on receiving the unit that there are no defective parts or parts damaged
during transportation.
3 Attach air regulator as show in diagram Regulator Installation.
4 Set your unit up in an area which is adequately ventilated and make sure that
the air vents are not obstructed.
5 Prevent the fan from introducing dust or deposits into the machine.
6 Connect the power supply cable to a socket located as near as possible to the work
area, so that the unit can be switched off quickly in case of emergency.
7 Your machine has a 15 AMP plug fitted, before use check that the green/yellow
earth is connected to the earth pin socket of fitted plug.
8 Make sure that the mains supply switch and any fuses have a value which is the
same or 20% above the maximum current absorbed by the unit.
All fuses should be the slow-blow type.
9 Any extensions of power supply cable should have the same cross-section as
the power supply cable. The extension leads, however , should only be used when
absolutely necessary. It is important to note that any extension of mains cables or
torch cables will possibly affect the cutting performance of this cutting equipment,
due to the fact that the resistance of the cable will reduce voltage input, which is
determined by the length of the cable. The supplied length of main cables and torch
cables is recommended.
10 Fasten the earth clamp to the piece to be cut, making sure that the piece to be cut
and metal bench (if any) have been connected to earth by means of a cable with
adequate cross-section. If the surface of the piece to be cut is painted, rusty or
covered with insulating material, clean the surface so that satisfactory contact
between the piece and the earth clamp can be obtained.
11 Make sure that the torch has been assembled with the correct components and
that the cutting tip is suitable for the cutting current.
12 Connect air to regulator and adjust regulator to deliver 4.8 bar 90 ltr/min
13 Switch the unit on using the main switch located on the front panel.
14 Contact the copper tip of the torch to the work piece, press the button of the torch
until the arc-starting and raise the cutting torch about 1mm above the work piece,
and perform the cutting operation.
15 Once cutting is over, release the torch button to put out the arc. A period of
post-flow time 45 to 75 seconds (required for torch cooling) will follow. Do not
disconnect air until this cooling period has been completed. Failure to do this will
result in torch head damage.