Gude GPS-E 40 A Entry-level Plasma Cutter Instructions

: June 3, 2024
: Gude

Table of Contents

DELIVERY RANGE
Starting-up the machine
Operation
Engine protection
Technical Data
Safety Instructions
Specified Conditions Of Use
Symbols
Maintenance
Guarantee
Service
Failure removal
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Plasma cutter

Gude GPS-E 40 A Entry-level Plasma Cutter

GPS-E 40 A 20086
Please read the instructions carefully before starting the machine.
Declaration of Conformity

DELIVERY RANGE

Gude GPS-E 40 A Entry-level Plasma Cutter - fig 1

Starting-up the machine

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Operation

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Engine protection

Gude GPS-E 40 A Entry-level Plasma Cutter - fig 9

Starting-up the machine

Gude GPS-E 40 A Entry-level Plasma Cutter - fig 10

Technical Data

| Plasma cutter Art. No| 20086
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U1| Rated input voltage AC Current| 230 V
U0| Idle voltage| 270 V
12/ U2| Performance range (Welding current /Operating voltae)| 15 A/86 V – 40A/96V
X| Switch-on time
Actual working time and total working time ratio. Switch-on time determined at 40°C using simulation| 12=40 A/U2,-, 96V| 20%
I2 = 23A /U2= 89 V| 60%
12=. 17,9 A/U2=87,1 V| 100%
I1max| Maximum rated input current| 25,2 A
I1eff| Maximum effective input current| 11,3 A
1P215| Type of protection| IP 21S
Class H| Insulation class| H
| Compressed air (Flow rate, Pressure)| min. 150 I / min 3-6 bar
| Material thickness max.| 10 mm
| Weight| 6,7 kg

Class A (IEC 60974-10):

If you intend to use the apparatus in residential surroundings supplied by the low voltage mains supply, an electromagnetic filter may be required to suppress electrical disturbance to a level where it will no longer be a nuisance to the user. The apparatus may be used in industrial or other areas where power is not supplied by municipal LV mains. Class A apparatuses are not intended for use in residential areas where power is supplied via municipal LV mains, since unfavorable power conditions may cause interference. As a user, you must make sure, after consultation with your energy provider, if necessary, that your point of connection on which the machine is to be operated meets the requirements above. The user is responsible for faults arising from the welding.

Read and understand the operating instructions before using the appliance. Familiarise yourself with the control elements and how to use the appliance properly. Abide by all the safety measures stated in the service manual. Act responsibly toward third parties.
Persons over 18 years of age can only work on the appliance. An exception includes youngsters trained in order to reach knowledge under the supervision of the trainer during occupational education.
The operator is responsible for accidents or risks to third parties.

In case of any doubts about connection and operation refer please to our customer center.

Safety Instructions

WARNING! Electric shock! There is a risk of an injury caused by electric shock!

Persons with life support devices such as pacemakers should consult their doctor before approaching this apparatus, to ensure that magnetic fields and high electrical currents will not interfere with such devices.

**** Operation is only allowed with a safety switch against stray current (RCD max. stray current of 30mA).

Before putting it into operation, a qualified electrician must check whether the electric safety measures required are in place. Any national regulations in this regard must be complied with.
Electric connection to a socket.
Check the voltage. Technical data given on the type label must correspond with the electric network voltage. Insert the plug of the electrical cable in a socket of suitable shape, voltage, and frequency complying with current regulations.
Protect the circuit with slow-acting fuses of an appropriate size and a mains breaker switch. Protect the feeder cable from excessive temperatures, oil, and sharp edges. Use extension cables with a maximum length of 5 meters and with a cable cross-section of not less than 1.5 mm2. The use of extension cables of different lengths and cross-sections and also of adapters and multiple sockets should be avoided. Check the cable and/or socket for damages before the appliance putting into operation. A defective cable or plug may cause an electric shock. Do not pull the service cable to pull the plug out of the socket.
WARNING The power cut-off should always be in the “off” position when the machine is left unattended. Do not expose yourself or other persons without protection to an electric arc or hot metal. Spraying welding pearls may cause burns. A suitable welding shield, protective clothes, and protective gloves to be worn at all times. Long-term inhalation of welding gases may be harmful to your health. Work with an exhaust system or in well-ventilated spaces. Avoid direct inhalation of gases. Contact with the hose bundle nozzle and the material being processed may cause burns. Special welding gloves are to be worn at all times. Let the hose bundle nozzle and the material being processed cool down after being operated. Long-term working with the appliance may damage hearing. Hearing protection is to be used at all times. A welder may only be used on a flat surface and with a properly secured gas bottle. Make sure the welding smoke is exhausted or the place of welding is ventilated well. Hot slag and sparks may cause fire or explosion. Never use the appliance in a flammable environment. Wood, sawdust, „varnishes“, petrol, kerosine, natural gas, acetylene, propane, and similar flammable materials must be removed from the place of work and the surrounding area or protected against sparks flying away. To extinguish the fire, a suitable fire extinguisher must be made ready nearby. No welding or cutting on closed vessels and pipes. No welding or cutting on vessels and pipes if they are open, containing materials able to explode due to heat or moisture or able to cause other dangerous reactions.
WARNING! Never use the welder to defrost frozen pipes. Do not expose the appliance to rain and do not use it in wet or moisture conditions.

Specified Conditions Of Use

The plasma cutter with constant voltage characteristics may only be used to cut electrically conductive metals using air.
Only use the flame-cutting torch supplied.
Ambient temperature -10 °C – +40 °C
Relative air humidity max. 50 % (40 °C), 90% (20 °C)

Altitude above sea level max. 1000 m
The ambient environment must be free from abnormal amounts of dust, acids, corrosive gases or substances.
Respecting technical data and safety precautions.
Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use. Not observing general regulations in force and instructions from this manual does not make the manufacturer liable for damages.

Emergency procedure
Conduct a first-aid procedure adequate to the injury and summon qualified medical attendance as quickly as possible. Protect the injured person from further harm and calm them down. If you seek help, state the following pieces of information: 1. Accident site, 2. Accident type, 3. A number of injured persons, 4. Injury type(s)

Symbols

| WARNING/CAUTION!
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****| WARNING – Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury.
| Wear eye protective goggles!
| Special welding gloves are to be worn at all times.
| Wear safety cut-through-resistant shoes with safety soles and steel toes!
| The protective apron is to be used
| Unplug the machine before any work on it.
| Warning against dangerous electric voltage
| Keep dry at all times. Never expose the tool to rain.
| Any damaged or disposed of electric or electronic devices must be delivered to appropriate collection centers.
| CE marking
| Single Phase Output Static Frequency Converter Rectifier
| Plasma cutting
| Suitable for welding with an increased electric risk.
| Single-phase alternating current with a rated frequency of 50-60 Hz
| Direct Current
| Fan

Maintenance

Unplug the machine before any work on it.

WARNING In order to ensure the safety of the device, only genuine spare parts from the manufacturer or spare parts that have been approved by the manufacturer should be used. Prior to every use, visually check the machine to rule out any defects, in particular on the power cable and the plug. The appliance must not be used if damaged or if safety equipment is defective. Replace any worn-out and damaged parts.
Caution! If the power cord of the appliance gets damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its customer service or a similarly qualified person to avoid danger. Repairs and works specified in these Instructions may only be performed by qualified authorized staff. Never clean the machine and its components with solvents, flammable or toxic liquids. Us only a damp cloth making. Use a soft brush to remove the deposited dust from the ventilation hole and moving parts after each use. Only a regularly maintained and treated appliance can serve as a satisfactory aid. Insufficient maintenance and care can lead to unforeseen accidents and injuries. If necessary, a list of spare parts can be found at www.guede.com.

Guarantee

The warranty period of 12 months applies to commercial use and 24 months applies to private use and commences on the day of purchase of the device.
The guarantee solely covers inadequacies caused by material defects or manufacturing defects. The original payment voucher with the date of the sale needs to be submitted for any claim in the guarantee period. The guarantee does not cover any unauthorized use such as appliance overloading, use of violence, or damage as a result of any unauthorized interference or caused by foreign items. Failing to follow the operating and assembly instructions and common wear are also not included in the guarantee.
Let us refer to the fact we do not assume any responsibility – according to standards in force – for damage eventually caused by our appliances in the below-mentioned cases:

Important information for the customer
Please be sure to know that returning the product in or after the warranty period must be made in the original packaging.

Service

Do you have any technical questions? Do you have a complaint? Do you require spare parts or an operating manual? You can get quick and unbureaucratic assistance in the Service section on the homepage of our service partner Güde GmbH & Co. KG (www.guede.com). Please help us to help you. In order to be able to identify your device in the case of a complaint, our service partner will require its serial number, article number, and year of manufacture. All this information can be found on the nameplate.

Tel.: +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-360
Fax: +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-51999
E-Mail: support@ts.guede.com

Failure removal

Failures	Causes	Removal
The electric arc turned off	Poor contact between earth pliers and the
respective part	Tighten the pliers and check them Remove paint and rust
Short circuit between the current nozzle and the gas supply pipe	Clean or

replace the current and gas nozzle Current nozzle without dirt, paint and rust remains
Too loose current nozzle| Tighten the current nozzle firmly
The welder suddenly stops working
after longer operation| The welder has overheated due to too long use and the thermal protection has activated| Let the welder cool down

Translation of the EC-Declaration of Conformity
We, hereby declare the conception and construction of the below-mentioned appliances correspond – at the type of construction being launched – to the appropriate basic safety and hygienic requirements of EC Directives. In case of any change to the appliance not discussed with us, the Declaration expires.

Plasma cutter
20086 GPS-E 40A

Appropriate EU Directives

× 2014/35/EU
1935/2004/EC
× 2011/65/EU&2015/863/EU 2016/425/EU (PPE)
2006/42/EC
Annex IV
Notified Body
Name:
Address:
No:
× 2014/30/EU
1907/2006/EC
2016/426/EU
2014/29/EU
2015/1188/EU