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  • Page 1 Operating Manual ForceCut™ 40i/50i Constant Arc Pilot Arc Plasma Cutters...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pg. 17-18 Features Chart of All LONGEVITY Plasma Cutters Pg. 19 Typical Applications of All LONGEVITY Plasma Cutters Pg. 20 Cutting Methods Pg. 21 Tips and Advice for LONGEVITY Plasma Cutting by Pg. 22-27 www.plasma-cutters.com www.freeweldingforum.com Routine Maintenance Pg. 28 Troubleshooting Pg.
  • Page 4 PLASMA CUTTERS www.LWELD.com THANK YOU! We, at LONGEVITY®, want to thank you for purchasing our product. You are almost ready to experience LONGEVITY® Welding first hand. LONGEVITY® definitely appreciates your business and understand that this equipment may be overwhelming to setup and operate so we have prepared a manual that will assist you in understand your new plasma cutter/welder.

  • Page 5: Warranty/Shipping Damage/Order Information

    LONGEVITY Plasma Cutters, Welders, and Multi-Purpose Welders are covered for specific Parts and Labor warranty at our facility. For detailed information regarding your specific LONGEVITY welder or cutter, please view our Terms and Policies page on our website at the following website link: http://www.longevity-...
  • Page 6 Out-of-Warranty Service Customers, who own machines that are out of warranty and require service, should contact us for an estimate. LONGEVITY offers an exchange program on out of warranty units. We also help non LONGEVITY customers with repairs, replacement, and service.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Plasma Cutters www.LWELD.com Introduction The LONGEVITY® ForceCut™ series plasma cutters offer a revolutionary new approach to plasma cutting technology. LONGEVITY® plasma cutters use the newest technology available in the welding industry with the help of Toshiba internal components. By producing the units with inverter technology, we are able to produce smaller and more efficient units.

  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Tips

     Surface noise generated while welding or cutting can be harmful to hearing. In the event of a machine fault.  Refer to this instruction manual.  If the fault cannot be determined, contact your local dealer or supplier for assistance. www.longevity-inc.com...
  • Page 9  Use a screen or curtain designed to keep passers by from viewing the arc.  The arc spray and metal spray from machine use may cause nearby fires. Use caution.  If, after reviewing this manual, you have any problems in setting up or operating your machine, contact us at help@longevity-inc.com. www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 10: Specifications And Ratings

    PLASMA CUTTERS www.LWELD.com Specifications and Ratings Type ForceCut 40D Pilot Arc ForceCut 50D Pilot Arc Parameter Input Voltage (V) 220v 1-Phase 50amp Up to ½” Up to 5/8” Cup Capacity max/sev (in.) Input Current (Amp) 20Amp 110v/30Amp220v 20Amp 110v/30Amp220v Output Current (Amps)

  • Page 11: What's Included

    (Ground) Earth Clamp  Water separator with bracket  Air Hose  Teflon Tape  Air Hose Valves (2)  Consumables: 1 piece tip, 1 piece electrode  20amp Power Plug Pictures of Accessories: (Note: Torch Picture Varies on Model Purchased) www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 12: Basic Installation, Wiring, Air Regulator Assembly, And Setup Instructions

    The video is located in the Resources section of the website under manuals and installation/set-up videos. The LONGEVITY® 40i/50i Pilot Arc Plasma Cutters may or may not be dual voltage varying by machine of purchase. Please check the back of your machine for the noted input requirement or contact your LONGEVITY dealer for specifications.
  • Page 13 Selecting the correct ground wire is important for proper machine operation and personnel safety. Ground wires on LONGEVITY® Welding machines are usually one of the following colors: The ground wire is a dark green with a yellow stripe. The wire may also be just SOLID GREEN.
  • Page 14 Selecting the correct ground wire is important for proper machine operation and personnel safety. Ground wires on LONGEVITY® Welding machines are usually one of the following colors: The ground wire is a dark green with a yellow stripe. The wire may also be just SOLID GREEN.
  • Page 15 Note: Hot Wires May also be WHITE and BLACK if a GREEN WIRE is one of the three wires. Therefore, GREEN is ALWAYS GROUND. In this case one of the wires is neutral and one is hot. NOTE: LONGEVITY® recommends a 20 AMP breaker on 110v 110V Plug Diagram: www.longevity-inc.com...
  • Page 16 PLASMA CUTTERS www.LWELD.com Basic Installation Instructions Pictured Model ForceCut™ 50i (Note: All Models have the same connections): ForceCut™ 50i Pilot Arc: www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 17: Main Unit Knob/Button/Function

    Water Separator Assembly to Unit (Pictured ForceCut™ 50i Plasma Cutter): LONGEVITY® includes a Water separator with the ForceCut 40i and 50i. You must attach the bracket to the machine, and fasten the separator to the bracket. Locate the INLET and OUTLET labeled on the separator and attach the Air line coming from the Compressor to the INLET side of the separator.
  • Page 18 16. Ground Lug: An additional safety grounding lug. You can earth this wire or properly ground it to your electricians specifications. Grounding the unit and yourself during cutting is extremely important to avoid shock and damage to the unit. 17. Air Inlet: Attach air compressor hose to the air inlet here. www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 19: Assembly Of Plasma Cutter Torches

    Place the copper tip on the ring, ensuring that is seated flat. Place the shield cup over the tip and secure. Secure all parts into place by turning the ceramic cup clockwise until it is snug. Do not over tighten. www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 20: Basic Plasma Cutter Operation

    10. You can test the air to insure that is it properly flowing by selecting Gas (Air) Test. Air will pass through the torch. 11. If necessary remove slag from the under part of the cut using a grinder or chisel. www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 21: Summary Chart Of All Longevity Plasma Cutters

    Pilot Arc 3/4 in 3/4 in 3/8 in 4000 watts Plasma 40 A at 60% Cutters or 30 A at 100% (110 V Input) ForceCut® 60 A @ 60% 1 in 1 in 1/2 in 10,000 watts LP-60D Duty Cycle www.longevity-inc.com...
  • Page 22 LP-100 (230 V Input 2 in 2 in 1/4 in 10,000 watts Plasma 1- phase) Cutters ForceCut® 60 A @ 60% 60I Plasma Duty Cycle 1 1/4 in 1 1/4 in 3/4 in 6500 watts Cutters (220 V Input) www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 23: Features Chart Of All Longevity Plasma Cutters

    1/2 in Rated, Toshiba Mosfet Technology MaxArc® 74 lbs (90 lbs Industrial Grade, 220 V Input 3-phase, 2 LP-100 Boxed) in Rated, Portable Commercial Plasma Cutter, Portable, IGBT ForceCut® 45 lbs (52 lbs Industrial Grade, 220 V Input 1-Phase, Technology Boxed) 1.25" Cut Power www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 24: Typical Applications Of All Longevity Plasma Cutters

    Commercial, Industrial, Repair, Fabrication LP-70 ForceCut® Manufacturing, Repair, Heavy Fabrication, LP-80 Construction, Industrial MaxArc® LP- Manufacturing, Industrial, Construction, Heavy Duty Fabrication, Automation Portable Fabrication, Industrial Repair, Heavy IGBT ForceCut® 60I Manufacturing, Thick metal cutting, Commercial Use, Technology Construction, Fab Work www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 25: Cutting Methods

    The arc-curve should lag not more than the thickness of the material being cut. In other words, if the work piece is one-half inch thick, the arc curve should lag not more than one-half inch behind the torch, as shown below. LP-40D Cutting Guideline Table www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 26: Tips And Advice For Longevity Plasma Cutting By

    Congratulations is in order and we want to ensure you have the best experience with your LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter. However, excited as we are you can't wait to put your LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter into action, we would like you to consider these helpful tips and examples that will enable you to get the most out of your LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter and it's consumables.
  • Page 27 Plasma Cutters www.LWELD.com Check List Suggestions Connect the air supply to your LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter and consult your owner's manual to ensure the correct PSI. The PSI is about 65-75. Each LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter, regardless if it uses Pilot Arc or High Frequency technology, comes with an air flow regulator and water catcher.
  • Page 28 LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter. LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter Tips In order to successfully execute a clean cut with your LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter you must consider a combination of elements involved in the cutting process: The tip of your torch is designed to focus the plasma stream to the work piece in accordance with the appropriate setting (see owner's manual).
  • Page 29 LONGEVITY Plasma Cutter torch tip. In order to maintain the quality and consistency of your work we recommend that you use your other hand as a guide.
  • Page 30 Figuring out if you are going too slow or too fast can be a daunting task that really only comes with time and experience. However, our guys in the LONGEVITY Facility Testing Team have a few pointers for you: If your cut has a lot of spray back then you are probably going too fast.
  • Page 31 Plasma Cutters www.LWELD.com All articles are composed by the LONGEVITY Facility Testing Team and are written with expressed interest of maintain a strong standard in LONGEVITY Global Inc. quality, to help address topics, and answer questions for amateur and experienced users alike. Please remember to always exercise extreme causation and abide by all provided safety specification.

  • Page 32: Routine Maintenance

     Replace any worn or damaged consumables before using machine.  For periods of prolonged non-use, remove cables and store them in their original boxes in a cool dry place. www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    You can also turn Current LED the machine off to properly cool it. Do not continue to weld until Lights light is off.  Contact LONGEVITY Toll Free 1-877-566-4462 or via email at Issue Not Listed help@longevity-inc.com www.longevity-inc.com...

  • Page 34: Conclusion

    PLASMA CUTTERS www.LWELD.com LONGEVITY® Global, Inc. thanks you for your purchase and opportunity to be able to serve you. If, after reviewing this manual, you have any problems in setting up or operating your machine, contact us at help@longevity-inc.com. LONGEVITY® Global, Inc.

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