AUTO ARC QUICK CUT 3000 User manual

AUTO
ARCJ~
October
1990
FORM:OM-143
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ctive With
Serial
No.
JK624482
MODEL:
QUICK CUTTM
3000
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OWNERS
MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
Read
and
understand
the
entire
contents
of this
manual,
with
special emphasis
on
the
safety
material
throughout
the
manual,
before
MILLER
ELECTRIC
Mfg.
Co.
A
Miller
Group
Ltd.,
Company
Installing,
operating,
or
maintaining
this
equipment.
This
unit and these
instructions
are
for
use
only
by
persons
trained
and
experienced
in
the
safe
P.O.
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54912
USA
operation
of
welding
equipment.
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not
allow
untrained
persons
to
install,
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operate,
or
maintain
this unit.
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your
distributor
if
you
do
not
fully
understand these
instructions.
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unpacking
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Number.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Section
No.
Page
No.
SECTION
1

SAFETY
RULES FOR PLASMA
ARC
CUTTING
(PAC)
1-1.
Introduction
1
1-2.
General Precautions
1
1-3.
Plasma Arc
Cutting (PAC)
4
1-4.
Standards
Booklet
Index
5
SECTION
2

SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
AND
SIGNAL WORDS
2-1.
General
Information
And
Safety
6
2-2.
Safety
Alert
Symbol
And
Signal
Words
6
SECTION 3SPECIFICATIONS
3-1.
DutyCycle
7
3-2.
Cutting
Speed
7
3-3.
Description
8
SECTION
4
INSTALLATION OR
RELOCATION
4-1.
Loca
n
8
4-2.
Electrical
Input
Connections
8
SECTION
5
OPERATOR CONTROLS
5-1.
Power
Switch/t3reaker
And
Power On
Light
9
5-2.
Metal Switch
9
5-3.
Ready Light
9
SECTION
6
SEQUENCE
OF OPERATION
6-1.
Plasma
Arc
Cutting
(PAC)
11
6-2.
Cutting
Problems
And
Recommendations
11
6-3.
Shutting
Down
11

Section
No.
Page
No.
SECTION 7
MAINTENANCE
&
TROUBLESHOOTING
7-1.
Routine
Maintenance
12
7-2.
Air
Filter/Regulator
13
7-3.
Shield
Cup,
Tip,
And
Electrode
Inspection
And
Replacement
13
7-4.
Shield
Cup
Detector Pin
Inspection
And
Replacement
14
7-5.
Torch And Work Lead
Inspection
And
Connections
14
7-6.
Spark
Gap
16
7-7.
Overload Protection
17
7-8.
Safety
Shutdown
Devices
17
7-9.
Circuit
Board
Handling
Precautions
17
7-10.
Troubleshooting
18
SECTION
8
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
Diagram
8-1.
Circuit
Diagram
21
Diagram
8-2.
Circuit
Diagram
For
Control
Board
PCi
22
Diagram
8-3.
Circuit
Diagram
For Driver
Board PC2
24
Diagram
8-4.
Circuit
Diagram
For
High
Frequency
Board
PC3
25
Diagram
8-5.
Circuit
Diagram
For
Filter
Board
PC4
25
SECTION
9
PLASMA ARC CUTTING
(PAC)
INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES
9-1.
General
26
9-2.
Definitions
26
9-3.
High-Frequency
Radiation
27
9-4.
Location
27
9-5.
General
Installation
Procedures
27
9-6.
Guidelines
For Installation
Of
Plasma
Arc
Cutting
(PAC)
Power Sources
28
9-7. Installation
Guidelines Checklist
29
SECTION
10
PARTS LIST
Figure
10-1.
Main
Assembly
30
Figure
10-2.
Circuit
Card/Resistor
Assembly
32
Figure
10-3.
Rectifier
Assembly
33
Figure
10-4. Pilot Unit
34
Figure
10-5.
Panel,
Front
W/Components
35
Figure
10-6. Terminal
Assembly,
Output
36
Figure
10-7.
Capacitor
Assembly
37
Figure
10-8.
Torch,
APT-bOO
38
LIST OF
CHARTS
AND
TABLES
Table
3-1.
Specifications
7
Chart
3-i.
Cutting
Speed
8
Table
7-1.
Maintenance
Schedule
12
Table
7-2.
Troubleshooting
18

SECTION
1

SAFETY
RULES
FOR
PLASMA
ARC
CUlliNG
(PAC)
1-1.
INTRODUCTiON
We
learn
by
experience.
Learning
safety through
per
sonal
experience,
like
a
child
touching
a
hot
stove,
is
harmful,
wasteful,
and
unwise.
Let the
experience
of
oth
ers
teach
you.
Safe
practices
developed
from
experience
in
the
use
of
welding
and
cutting
are
described in this
manual.
From
research,
development,
and
field
experience
have
evolved
reliable
equipment
and
safe
installation,
opera
tion,
and
servicing
practices.
Accidents
occur
when
equipment
is
improperly
used
or
maintained. The
rea
son
for
the
safe
practices
may
not
always
be
given.
Some
are
based
on common
sense;
others
may
require
technical
volumes
to
explain.
It is wiser
to
follow the
rules.
Read and
understand
these safe
practices
before
at
tempting
to
install,
operate,
or
service the
equipment.
Comply
with
these
procedures
as
applicable
to
the
par
ticular
equipment
used
and their instruction manuals
for
personal safety
and for the
safety
of
others.
Failure
to
observe
these
safe
practices
may
cause
seri
ous
injury
or
death. When
safety
becomes
a
habit,
the
equipment
can
be used
with
confidence.
These safe
practices
are
divided into
two
Sections:
1-General
Precautions,
common
to
arc
welding
and
cut
ting;
and
2-Plasma
Arc
Cutting
(PAC).
Reference
standards. Published
Standards
on
safety
are
also
available for
additional
and
more
complete
pro
cedures
than those
given
in
this
manual.
They
are
listed
in
the
Standards
Index
in
this
manual.
ANSI
Z49.
1
is the
most
complete.
The
National
Electrical
Code,
Occupational
Safety
and
Health
Administration,
local industrial
codes,
and local
inspection
requirements
also
provide
a
basis for
equip
ment
installation,
use,
and
service.
1-2.
GENERAL
PRECAUTIONS
Different
metals
and metal
coatings
can
produce
different
fumes,
gases,
and radiation levels.
In
addi
tion
to
the
Information
In
this
manual,
be
sure
to
consult
the
manufacturers
Material
Safety
Data
Sheets
(MSDSs)
for
specific
technical
data
and
pre
cautionary
measures
concerning
any
materials
or
coatings
on
materials
cut
with this
equipment.
A.
Burn
Prevention
Wear
protective
clothinggauntlet
gloves designed
for
use
in
welding
or
cutting,
hat,
and
high safety-toe
shoes.
Button
shirt
collar
and
pocket
flaps,
and
wear
cuff
less
trousers
to
avoid
entry
of
sparks
and
slag.
Wear
helmet
with
safety
goggles
or
glasses
with
side
shields
underneath
and
appropriate
filter
lenses
or
plates
(protected by
clear
cover
glass).
This is
a
MUST
for
welding
or
cutting
(and
chipping
or
grinding)
to
pro
tect
the
eyes
from
radiant
energy
or
flying
metal. Re
place
cover
glass
when
broken,
pitted,
or
spattered.
See
1
-3A.2.
Avoid
oily
or
greasy
clothing.
A
spark
may
ignite
them.
Hot
metal,
such
as
the
workpiece,
should
never
be
han
dled
without
gloves.
Medical
first
aid and
eye
treatment.
First aid facilities and
a
qualified
first aid
person
should
be available
for each
shift unless medical
facilities
are
close
by
for immediate
treatment
of
flash
burns
of the
eyes
and
skin burns.
Ear
plugs
should be
worn
when
working
overhead
or
in
a
confined
space.
A
hard hat
should
be
worn
when
others
work overhead.
Flammable
hair
preparations
should
not
be used
by
per
sons
intending
to
weld
or
cut.
B.
Toxic Fume
Prevention
Severe
discomfort, illness,
or
death
can
result
from
fumes,
vapors,
heat,
or
oxygen
enrichment
or
depletion
that
welding
or
cutting
may
produce.
Prevent this
with
adequate
ventilation
as
described
in
ANSI
Standard
Z49.1
listed
in
Standards Index.
NEVER
ventilate with
oxygen.
Lead
-,
cadmium-, zinc-,
mercury-,
and
beryllium-bear
ing
and similar
materials,
when
welded
or
cut,
may
pro
duce harmful concentrations of toxic fumes.
Adequate
local
exhaust ventilation
must
be
used,
or
each
person
in
the
area as
well
as
the
operator
must
wear an
air-sup
plied
respirator.
For
beryllium,
both
methods
must
be
used.
Metals
coatedwith
orcontaining
materials
that
emit
toxic
fumes
should
not
be
heated
or
cut
unless
coating
is
re
moved from the work
surface,
the
area
is
well
ventilated
or,
if
necessary,
while
wearing
an
air-supplied
respirator.
Work
in
a
confined
space
only
while it
is
being
ventilated
and,
if
necessary,
while
wearing
an
air-supplied respira
tor.
Gas
leaks
in
a
confined
space
should
be
avoided.
Leaked
gas
in
large quantities
can
change
oxygen
con
centration
dangerously.
Do
not
bring
gas
cylinders
into
a
confined
space.
When
leaving
a
confined
space,
shut
OFF
gas
supply
at
source
to
prevent
possible
accumulation of
gases
in
the
space
if
downstream
valves have been
accidentally
opened
or
left
open.
Check
to
be
sure
that the
space
is
safe
before
reentering
it.
Vapors
from
chlorinated
solvents
can
be
decomposed
by
the
heat of
the
arc
to
form
PHOSGENE,
a
highly
toxic
gas,
and
other
lung
and
eye
irritating
products.
The ultra-
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violet
(radiant)
energy
of the
arc can
also
decompose
trichioroethylene
and
perchioroethylene
vapors
to
form
phosgene.
DO
NOT
WELD OR
CUT
where
solvent
va
pors
can
be drawn
into
the
welding
or
cutting
atmos
phere,
or
where
the
radiant
energy
can
penetrate
to
at
mospheres
containing
even
minute
amounts
of
trichioroethylene
or
perchloroethylene.
C.
FIre
and
ExplosIon
PreventIon
Causes
of fire
and
explosion
are as
follows:
combus
tibles
reached
by
the
arc,
flame,
flying
sparks,
hot
slag,
or
heated
material;
misuse
of
compressed
gases
and
cylinders;
and
short
circuits.
BE
AWARE
THAT
flying
sparks
or
falling slag
can
pass
through
cracks,
along pipes,
through
windows
or
doors,
and
through
wall
or
floor
openings,
out
of
sight
of the
goggled
operator.
Sparks
and
slag
can
travel
great
dis
tances.
To
prevent
fires and
explosion:
Keep
equipment
clean and
operable,
free of
oil,
grease,
and
(in
electrical
parts)
of
metallic
particles
that
can
cause
short
circuits.
If
combustibles
are
in
the
area,
do
NOT
weld
or
cut.
Move
the
work,
if
practicable,
to
an
area
free of comb
ustibles.
Avoid
paint
spray
rooms,
dip
tanks,
storage
ar
eas,
and
ventilators.
If
the
work
cannot
be
moved,
move
combustibles
at
least
35
feet
away
out
of
reach
of
sparks
and
heat;
or
protect
against
ignition
with suitable and
snug-fitting,
fire-resistant
covers
or
shields.
Walls
touching
combustibles
on
opposite
sides
should
not
be
welded
on
or
cut.
Walls,
ceilings,
and floor
near
work
should
be
protected by
heat-resistant
covers or
shields.
Fire
watcher
must
be
standing
by
with suitable
fire extin
guishing
equipment
during
and for
some
time
afterweld
ing
or
cutting
if:
a.
appreciable
combustibles
(including
building
construction)
are
within
35
feet
b.
appreciable
combustibles
are
further than
35
feet
but
can
be
ignited
by sparks
c.
openings
(concealed
orvisible)
in
floors
orwalls
within
35
feet
may expose
combustibles
to
sparks
d.
combustibles
adjacent
to
walls,
ceilings,
roofs,
or
metal
partitions
can
be
ignited
by
radiant
or
conducted heat.
Hot
work
permit
should
be obtained
before
operation
to
ensure
supervisors
approval
that
adequate precautions
have
been
taken.
After
work is
done,
check
that
area
is free of
sparks,
glowing
embers,
and
flames.
An
empty
container
that
held
combustibles,
or
that
can
produce
flammable
or
toxic
vapors
when
heated,
must
never
be
welded
on
or
cut,
unless container
has
first
been
cleaned
as
described
in
AWS
Standard
F4.
1,
listed
7
in
Standards
Index. This includes
a
thorough
steam
or
caustic
cleaning
(or
a
solvent
or
waterwashing,
depend
ing
on
the
combustibles
solubility)
followed
by
purging
with
nitrogen
or
carbon
dioxide,
and
using
protective
equipment
as
recommended
in
F4.l.
A
container
with
unknown
contents
should
be
cleaned
(see
preceding
paragraph).
Do
NOT
depend
on sense
of
smell
or
sight
to
determine
if
it is safe
to
weld
or
cut.
Hollow
castings
or
containers
must
be
vented before
welding
or
cutting.
They
can
explode.
Explosive atmospheres.
Never
weld
or
cut
where the
air
may
contain
flammable
dust,
gas,
or
liquid
vapors
(such
as
gasoline).
D.
Compressed
Gas
Equipment
Standard
precautions. Comply
with
precautions
in
this
manual,
and
those
detailed
in
CGA
Standard
P-I
,
SAFE
HANDLING
OF COMPRESSED GASES
IN
CYLIN
DERS,
listed
11
in
Standards
Index.
1.
Pressure
Regulators
Regulator
relief valve
is
designed
to
protect
only
the
regulator
from
overpressure;
it is
not
intended
to
protect
any
downstream
equipment.
Provide
such
protection
with
one
or
more
relief
devices.
Never
connect
a
regulator
to
a
cylinder
containing
gas
other than that for
which
the
regulator
was
designed.
Remove
faulty
regulator
from service
immediately
for
re
pair (first
close
cylinder valve).
The
following
symptoms
indicate
a
faulty regulator:
External
gas
leaks.
Excessive
Creep.
If
delivery
pressure
continues
to
rise
with
downstream
valve
closed.
Faulty Gauge.
If
gauge
pointer
does
not
move
off
stop
pin
when
pres
surized,
nor
returns to
stop
pin
after
pressure
release.
Repair.
Do
NOT
attempt
to
repair.
Send
faulty
regulators
for
re
pair
to
manufacturers
designated repair
center,
where
special techniques
and
tools
are
used
by
trained
person-
nel.
2.
Cylinders
Cylinders
must
be
handled
carefully
to
prevent
leaks
and
damage
to
their
walls,
valves,
or
safety
devices.
Avoid
electrical
circuit
contact
with
cylinders
including
third
rails,
electrical
wires,
and
welding
or
cutting
cir
cuits.
They
can
produce
short
circuit
arcs
that
may
lead
to
a
serious
accident.
(See
1-3C.)
ICC
or
DOT
marking
must
be
on
each
cylinder.
It is
an
assurance
of
safety
when
the
cylinder
is
properly
han
dled.
Identifying
gas
content.
Use
only cylinders
with
name
of
gas
marked
on
them;
do
not
rely
on
color
to
identify
gas
content.
Notify
supplier
if
unmarked.
NEVER DEFACE
or
alter
name,
number,
or
other
markings
on
a
cylinder.
It
is
illegal
and
hazardous.
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Empties:
Keep
valves
closed,
replace
caps
securely,
mark
MT,
keep
them
separate
from
FULLS,
and
return
promptly.
Prohibited
use.
Never
use
a
cylinder
or
its
contents
for
other
than its
intended
use,
NEVER
as a
support
or
roller.
Never
cut
on a
cylinder.
Locate
or
secure
cylinders
so
they
cannot
be
knocked
over.
Passageways
and
work
areas.
Keep
cylinders
clear
of
areas
where
they
may
be
struck.
Transporting
cylinders.
With
a
crane,
use
a secure
sup
port
such
as
a
platform
orcradle.
Do
NOT
lift
cylinders
off
the
ground
by
their
valves
or
caps,
or
by
chains,
slings,
or
magnets.
Do
NOT
expose
cylinders
to
arcs,
excessive
heat,
sparks,
slag,
flame,
etc.,
that
may
cause
rupture.
Do
not
allow
contents to
exceed
130F
Cool
with
water
spray
where such
exposure
exists.
Protect
cylinders, particularly
valves,
from
bumps,
falls,
falling
objects,
and
weather.
Replace
caps
securely
when
moving
cylinders.
Stuck
valve.
Do
NOT
use
a
hammer
or
wrench
to
open
a
cylinder
valve that
cannot
be
opened
by
hand.
Notify
your
supplier.
Mixing
gases.
Never
try
to
mix
any
gases
in
a
cylinder.
Never refill
any
cylinder.
Cylinder
fittings
should
never
be
modified
or
exchanged.
3.
Hose
Prohibited
use.
Never
use
hose
otherthan
that
designed
for
the
specified
gas.
A
general
hose identification rule is
as
follows:
red for fuel
gas, green
for
oxygen,
and black
for
inert
gases.
Use
ferrules
or
clamps
designed
for the hose
(not
ordi
nary
wire
or
other
substitute)
as
a
binding
to
connect
hoses
to
fittings.
No
copper
tubing
splices.
Uc~
only
standard
brass
f
it
tings
to
splice
hose.
Avoid
long
runs
to
prevent
kinks and
abuse.
Suspend
hose
off
ground
to
keep
it
from
being
run
over,
stepped
on,
or
otherwise
damaged.
Coil
excess
hose
to
prevent
kinks
and
tangles.
Protect
hose from
damage
by
sharp edges,
and
by
sparks,
slag,
and
open
flame.
Examine
hose
regularly
for
leaks,
wear,
and loose
con
nections.
Immerse
pressurized
hose
in
water;
bubbles
indicate
leaks.
Repair
leaky
or worn
hose
by
cutting
area
out
and
splic
ing
(1-2D3).
Do NOT
tape.
4.
Proper
Connections
Clean
cylinder
valve
outlet
of
impurities
that
may
clog
orifices and
damage
seats
before
connecting
regulator.
Except
for
hydrogen,
crack valve
momentarily,
pointing
outlet
away
from
people
and
sources
of
ignition.
Wipe
with
a
clean
lintless
cloth.
Match
regulator
to
cylinder.
Before
connecting,
check
that
the
regulator
label
and
cylinder marking
area,
and
thatthe
regulator
inlet and
cylinder
outlet
match.
NEVER
CONNECT
a
regulator designed
for
a
particular
gas
or
gases
to a
cylinder
containing
any
other
gas.
Tighten
connections.
When
assembling
threaded
con
nections,
clean
and smooth
seats
where
necessary.
Tighten.
If
connection
leaks,
disassemble, clean,
and
retighten using
properly
fitting
wrench.
Adapters.
Use
a
CGA
adapter (available
from
your
sup
plier)
between
cylinder
and
regulator,
if
one
is
required.
use
two
wrenches
to
tighten
adapter
marked
RIGHT-
and
LEFT-HAND
threads.
Regulator
outlet
(or hose)
connections
may
be
identified
by
right-hand
threads for
oxygen and
left-hand threads
(with
grooved
hex
on
nut
or
shank)
for
fuel
gas.
5.
Pressurizing
Steps
Drain
regulator
of
residual
gas
through
suitable
vent
be
fore
opening
cylinder
(or
manifold
valve)
by
turning
ad
justing
screw
in
(clockwise).
Draining
prevents
exces
sive
compression
heat
at
high
pressure
seat
by
allowing
seat to
open
on
pressurization.
Leave
adjusting
screw
engaged slightly
on
single-stage
regulators.
Stand
to
side of
regulator
while
opening
cylinder
valve.
Open
cylinder
valve
slowly
so
that
regulator
pressure
in
creases
slowly.
When
gauge
is
pressurized (gauge
reaches
regulator maximum),
leave
cylinder
valve
in fol
lowing
position:
For
oxygen
and inert
gases, open
fully
to
seal
stem
against possible
leak. For fuel
gas, open
to
less
than
one
turn to
permit
quick
emergency
shutoff.
Use
pressure
charts
(available
from
your
supplier)
for
safe
and efficient recommended
pressure
settings
on
regulators.
Check
for
leaks
on
first
pressurization
and
regularly
thereafter. Brush with
soap
solution
(capfull
of
Ivory
Liq
uid
or
equivalent
per
gallon
of
water).
Bubbles indicate
leak. Clean off
soapy
water
after
test;
dried
soap
is
com
bustible.
E.
User
ResponsibIlities
Remove
leaky
or
defective
equipment
from
service
im
mediately
for
repair.
See
User
Responsibility
statement
in
equipment
manual.
F.
Leaving
Equipment
Unattended
Close
gas
supply
at
source
and drain
gas.
G.
Rope
Staging-Support
Rope
staging-support
should
not
be used for
welding
or
cutting
operation;
rope
may
burn.
*Trademark
of Proctor &
Gamble.
OM-295
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3

1-3.
PLASMA ARC
CUTTING
(PAC)
Comply
with
precautions
in
1-1, 1-2,
and
this
section.
Plasma Arc
Cutting, properly
done,
isasafeprocess,
but
a
careless
operator
invites
trouble. The
equipment
car
ries
high
currents
at
significant
voltages.
The
arc
is
very
bright
and
hot.
Sparks
fly,
fumes
rise,
ultraviolet
and
in
frared
energy
radiates,
workpieces
are
hot,
and
com
pressed
gases
may
be used. The
wise
operator
avoids
unnecessary
risks
and
protects
himself and
others
from
accidents.
Precautions
are
described here
and
in
stan
dards
referenced
in
index.
A.
Burn
Protection
Comply
with
precautions
in
1-2.
The
electric
arc
used
in
cutting
is intense
and
visibly
bright.
Its
radiation
can
damage
eyes,
penetrate
light
weight
clothing,
reflect
from
tight-colored
surfaces,
and
burn the
skin
and
eyes.
Skin
burns resemble
acute
sun
burn;
those from
gas-shielded
arcs are more severe
and
painful.
DONT GET
BURNED;
COMPLY
WITH PRE
CAUTIONS.
1.
Protective
Clothing
Wear
long-sleeve
clothing
in
addition
to
gloves,
hat,
and
shoes
(1-2A).
As
necessary,
use
additional
protective
clothing
such
as
leather
jacket
or
sleeves,
flame-proof
apron,
and fire-resistant
leggings.
Avoid
outer
garments
of
untreated
cotton.
Bare skin
protection.
Wear
dark,
substantial
clothing.
Button
collar
to
protect
chest and
neck,
and button
pock
ets
to
prevent
entry
of
sparks.
2.
Eye
and Head
Protection
Protect
eyes
from
exposure
to
arc.
NEVER look
at
an
electric
arc
without
protection.
A
properweiding
helmet
orshield
containing
a
filter
plate
shade
according
to ANSI Z49.1
and
ANSI
Z87.
1
must
be
used
when
cutting.
Place
over
face before
beginning
to
cut.
Protect
filter
plate
with
a
clear
cover
plate.
Cracked
or
broken
helmet
or
shield
should
NOT
be
worn;
radiation
can
pass
through
to
cause
burns.
Cracked,
broken,
or
loose
filter
plates
must
be
replaced
IMMEDIATELY.
Replace
clear
cover
plate
when
broken,
pitted,
or
spattered.
Flash
goggles
with side shields MUST
be
worn
underthe
helmet
to
give
some
protection
to
the
eyes
should the
helmet
not
be
lowered
over
the
face
before
cutting
is
started.
Looking
at
an arc
momentarily
witi
unprotected
eyes (particularly
a
high intensity
gas-shielded
arc)
can
cause
a
retinal
bum
that
may
leave
a
permanent
dark
area
in
the
field
of
vision.
3.
Protection
of
Nearby
Personnel
Enclosed
cutting
area.
For
production cutting,
a
sepa
rate
room
or
enclosed
bay
is
best.
in
open
areas,
sur
round the
operation
with
low-reflective,
non-combusti
ble
screens or
panels.
Allow for
free air
circulation,
par
ticularly
at
floor
level.
Viewing
the
cut.
Provide
proper
face
shields
for
all
per
Sons
who
will
be
looking
directly
at
the
cut.
Others
working
in
area.
See
that
all
persons
are
wearing
proper
flash
goggles.
Before
starting
to
cut,
make
sure
that
screen
flaps
or
bay
doors
are
closed.
B.
Toxic Fume
Prevention
Comply
with
precautions
in
1
-2B.
Generator
engine
exhaust
must
be vented
to the outside
air.
Carbon
monoxide
can
kill.
C.
FIre
and
Explosion
Prevention
Comply
with
precautions
in
1
-2C.
Equipments
rated
capacity.
Do
not
overload
arc
cutting
equipment.
It
may
overheat
cables and
cause a
fire.
Loose cable
connections
may
overheat
or
flash
and
cause
a
fire.
Never
cut
on
a
cylinder
or
other
pressure
vessel.
It
can
cause
a
violent
rupture
or
lead
to
such
a
rupture
under
rough handling.
D.
Compressed
Gas
EquIpment
Comply
with
precautions
in
1
-2D.
E.
Shock Prevention
Exposed
hot
conductors
or
other bare metal
in
the
cut
ting
circuit,
or
in
ungrounded,
electrically-HOT
equip
ment
can
fatally
shock
a
person
whose
body
becomes
a
conductor. DO
NOT
STAND,
SiT,
LIE,
LEAN
ON,
OR
TOUCH
awet
surface
when
cutting
without suitable
pro
tection.
To
protect
against
shock:
Wear
dry
insulating
gloves
and
body
protection.
Keep
body
and
clothing
dry.
Never
work
in
a
damp
area
with
out
adequate
insulation
against
electrical shock.
Stay
on
a
dry
duckboard
or
rubber
mat
when
dampness
or
sweat
cannot
be
avoided.
Sweat, sea
water,
or
moisture be
tween
the
body
and
an
electrically
HOT
part
orgrounded
metal
reduces the electrical
resistance,
and
could
en
able
dangerous
and
possibly
lethal
currents to
flow
through
the
body.
A
voltage
will
exist between
the
cutting
torch
electrode
and
any
conducting object
in
the work
circuit.
Examples
of
conducting
objects
include,
but
are
not
limited
to,
buildings,
electrical
tools,
work
benches,
power
source
cases,
workpieces,
etc.
Never
touch the
cutting
torch
electrode
and
any
metal
object
unless
the
power
source
is
OFF.
1.
Grounding
the
Equipment
Plasma
arc
cutting
equipment
must
be
grounded
ac
cording
to
the
National
Electrical
Code,
and
the work
must
be
grounded
according
to ANSI
Z49.1,
Safety
In
Welding
And
Cutting.
Locate
grounding
terminal
or
grounding
lead
(green
or
green
with
yellow
stripe).
This
is
the
first
connection
that
should
be
made.
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Page
4

When
installing,
connect
the
frames
of
each
unit,
such
as
power
source,
control,
worktable,
and
water
circula
torto
the
building
ground.
Conductors
must
be
adequate
to
carry
ground
currents
safely.
Equipment
made
electri
cally
HOT
by
stray
current
may
shock,
possibly
fatally.
Do
NOT GROUND
to
electrical
conduit,
or
to
a
pipe
car-
tying
ANY
gas
or
flammable
liquid
such
as
oil
or
fuel.
Three-phase
connection.
Check
phase
requirements
of
equipment
before
installing.
If
only
3-phase
power
is
available,
connect
single-phase
equipment
to
only
two
wires
of
the
3-phase
line.
Do
NOT
connect
the
equip
ment
ground
to
the third
(live)
wire,
or
the
equipment
will
become
electrically
HOTa
dangerous
condition that
can
shock,
possibly
fatally.
Before
cutting,
check
ground
for
continuity.
Be
sure
con
ductors
are
touching
bare metal
of
equipment
frames
at
connections.
If
a
line
cord with
a
ground
lead
is
provided
with
the
equipment
for
connection
to
a
switchbox,
connect
the
ground
lead
to
the
grounded
switchbox.
If
a
three-prong
plug
is added for connection
to
a
grounded mating
re
ceptacle,
the
ground
lead
must
be connected
to
the
ground
prong
only.
If
the line
cord
comes
with
a
three-
prong
plug,
connect
to
a
grounded
mating
receptacle.
Never
remove
the
ground
prong
from
a
plug,
or
use
a
plug
with
a
broken
oft
ground
prong.
2.
Plasma
Cutting
Torches
Fully
insulated torches should
be
used.
Do
NOT
use
torches
with
protruding
screws.
Do
NOT
use
torches with
cracks
on
pieces
missing
or
with loose
or
missing
screws.
3.
Cables
Frequently
inspect
cables
for
wear,
cracks,
and
dam
age.
IMMEDIATELY
REPLACE
those with
excessively
worn
or
damaged
insulation
to
avoid
possibly
lethal
shock from
bared cable.
Cables
with
damaged
areas
may
be
taped
to
give
resistance
equivalent
to
original
Ca
ble.
Keep
cable
dry,
free
of
oil
and
grease,
and
protected
from
hot
metal
and
sparks.
4.
Terminals
And
Other
Exposed
Parts
Terminals
and other
exposed
parts
of electrical units
should have
insulating
covers
secured before
operation.
5.
Cutting
Torch
Disassembly
Even
though
there
are
several
safety
shutdown devices
provided
as
standard
equipment
on
the
cutting
torch,
it IS
still
a
recommended
safe
practice
to
turn
off
the
power
source
before
touching
any
torch
parts.
Power
sources
used
for
the Plasma
Arc
Cutting
(PAC)
process
normally
are
equipped
with devices
that
permit
on-off
control of
the
cutting
power
output.
As
a
result,
the
cutting
torch electrode and
tip
become
electrically
HOT
whenever
the
power
source
is
ON
and the
cutting
torch
switch
is
closed
(pressed).
Never
touch the
torch
tip
or
electrode and
any
conduct
ing
object
in
contact
with
the
cutting
circuit
unless the
power
source
is
OFF.
6.
Safety
Devices
Safety
devices,
such
as
interlocks
and
circuit
breakers,
should.not be disconnected
or
shunted
out.
Before
installation,
inspection,
or
service of
equipment,
shut
OFF
all
power,
and
remove
line
fuses
(or
lock
or
red-tag switches)
to
prevent
accidental
turning
ON
of
power.
Disconnect
all
cables from
power
source,
and
re
move
all
115 volts line-cord
plugs
from
receptacles.
Do
not
open
power
circuit
while
cutting.
If,
in
an emer
gency,
it
must
be
disconnected,
guard
against
shock,
burns,
or
flash from
switch
arcing.
Never
leave
equipment
unattended.
Always
shut
OFF
and
disconnect all
power
to
equipment
before
leaving.
Power
disconnect switch
must
be available
near
the
plasma
cutting
power
source.
1-4.
STANDARDS BOOKLET
INDEX
For
more
information,
refer
to
the
following
standards
or
their latest
revisions,
and
comply
as
applicable:
1. ANSI Standard
Z49.1,
SAFETY
IN
WELDING
AND
CUTTING,
obtainable from the American
Welding
Society,
550
N.W.
LeJeune
Rd,
Miami,
FL
33126.
2.
NIOSH,
SAFETY
AND HEALTH IN
ARC
WELD
ING
AND
GAS WELDING
AND
CUTTING,
ob
tainable
from the
Superintendent
of
Documents,
U.S. Government
Printing
Office,
Washington,
D.C.
20402.
3.
OSHA,
SAFETY
AND HEALTH
STANDARDS,
29
CFR
1910,
obtainable
from
the
Superinten
dent
of
Documents,
U.S.
Government
Printing
Office,
Washington,
D.C.
20402.
4.
ANSI Standard
Z87.1,
PRACTICE
FOR OCCU
PATIONAL
AND
EDUCATIONAL
EYE AND
FACE
PROTECTION,
obtainable from the Ameri
can
National
Standards
Institute,
1430 Broad
way,
New
York,
NY
10018.
5.
ANSI
Standard
Z41
.1,
STANDARD
FOR MENS
SAFETY-TOE
FOOTWEAR,
obtainable
fromihe
American NationaI~
Standards
Institute,
1430
Broadway,
New
York,
NY 10018.
6.
ANSI Standard
Z49.2,
FIRE PREVENTION
114
THE
USE
OF
CUTTING
AND
WELDING
PROC
ESSES,
obtainable
from
the American
National
Standards
Institute,
1430
Broadway,
New
York,
NY
10018.
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5

7.
American
Welding
Society
Standard
AWS
F4.1,
RECOMMENDED
SAFE
PRACTICES
FOR
THE
PREPARATION
FOR WELDING
AND
CUTTING
OF
CONTAINERS
THAT HAVE
HELD
HAZARD
OUS
SUBSTANCES,
obtainable
from
the
Ameri
can
Welding
Society,
550
N.W.
LeJeune
Rd,
Mi
ami,
FL
331
26.
8.
NFPA
Standard
51,
OXYGEN-FUEL
GAS
SYS
TEMS
FOR
WELDING,
CUTTING,
AND
ALLIED
PROCESSES,
obtainable from
the
National
Fire
Protection
Association,
Batterymarch
Park,
Quincy,
MA
02269.
9.
NFPA
Standard
70,
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE,
obtainable from
the
National
Fire
Protec
tion
Association,
Batterymarch
Park,
Quincy,
MA
02269.
10.
NFPA
Standard
51B,
CUTTING
AND
WELDING
PROCESSES,
obtainable
from
the
National
Fire
Protection
Association,
Batterymarch
Park,
Quincy,
MA
02269.
11. CGA
Pamphlet
P-i,
SAFE
HANDLING
OF
COM
PRESSED GASES
IN
CYLINDERS,
obtainable
from
the
Compressed
Gas
Association,
1235 Jef
ferson 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
1
R3.
13.
NWSA
booklet,
WELDING
SAFETY
BIBLIOG
RAPHY,
obtainable
from
the
National
Welding
Supply
Association,
1900
Arch
Street,
Philadel
phia,
PA
19103.
14.
American
Welding Society
Standard AWS
C5.2,
RECOMMENDED
PRACTICES
FOR
PLASMA
ARC
CUTTING,
obtainable
from
the
American
Welding
Society,
550
N.W.
LeJeune
Rd,
Miami,
FL
33126.
15.
ANSI
Standard
Z88.2,
PRACTICE FOR
RESPI
RATORY
PROTECTION,
obtainable from
the
American National
Standards
Institute,
1430
Broadway,
New
York,
NY
10018.
SECTION
2-
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
AND
SIGNAL
WORDS
2-1.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
AND
SAFETY
A.
General
Information
presented
in
this
manual
and
on
various
la
bels,
tags,
and
plates
on
the
unit
pertains
to
equipment
design,
installation,
operation,
maintenance,
and
troubleshooting
which should be
read,
understood,
and
followed for
the
safe
and
effective
use
of
this
equipment.
The
nameplate
of
this
unit
uses
international
symbols
for
labeling
the
front
panel
controls.
The
symbols
also
ap
pear
at
the
appropriate
section
in
the
text.
B.
Safety
The
installation,
operation,
maintenance,
and trouble
shooting
of
arc
welding
equipment requires practices
and
procedures
which
ensure
personal
safety
and
the
safety
of others.
Therefore,
this
equipment
is
to
be
in
stalled,
operated,
and
maintained
only
by qualified
per
sons
in
accordance
with
this
manual and all
applicable
codes such
as,
but not
limited
to,
those
listed
at
the
end
of
Section
1

Safety
Rules
For
Operation
Of
Arc
Weld
ing
Power
Source.
2-2.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
AND
SIGNAL
WORDS
The
following
safety
alert
symbol
and
signal
words
are
used
throughout
this manual
to
call
attention
to
and
iden
tify
different levels
of
hazard
and
special
instructions.
a
a
This
safety
alert
symbol
is
used
with the
signal
words
WARNING
and
CAUTION
to
call
atten
tion
to
the
safety
statements.
WARNING
statements
identify
procedures
or
practices
which
must
be followed
to
avoid
seri
ous
personal injury
or
loss of
life.
a
CAUTION
statements
identify
procedures
or
practices
which
must
be
followed
to
avoid minor
personal
injury
or
damage
to
this
equipment.
IMPORTANT
statements
identify
special
instructions
necessary
for the
most
efficient
operation
of
this
equip
ment.
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Page
6

SECTION
3-
SPECIFICATIONS
Table
3-1.
SpecIficatIons
Rated
Output
At 60%
Duty
Cycle
Maximum
Open-
Circuit
Voltage
Input
At
Rated
Load
Output
50/60
Hz
Single-Phase
KW
Plasma
Gas
Air
Or
Nitrogen
Only
Weight
Amperes
At
115V
KVA
Flow!
Pressure
Net
Ship
10
Amperes
At
80
Volts DC
380 Volts
DC
15
1.7
1.2
Self-
Contained
Air
Compressor
49
lbs.
(22
kg)
53
lbs.
(24 kg)
SC-124
80g
Figure
3-1.
Overall
Dimensions
3-1.
DUTY
CYCLE
This
power
source
and
torch
are
rated
at
60
percent
duty
cycle.
The
duty
cycle
is
the
percentage
of
a
ten
minute
period
that
the
power
source
and
torch
can
be
operated
at
a
given
output
without
causing overheating
and dam
age
to
the
power
source
and
torch.
Since
this unit is
rated
at
60
percent
duty
cycle,
it
can
be
operated
at
rated
load
for six
minutes
out
often.
During
the
remainingfour
minutes,
the
unit should
idle
to
permit
proper
cooling.
a
CAUTION:
EXCEEDING THE
DUTY
CYCLE
RATINGS
will
damage
the
power
source
and
torch.

Do
not
exceed
indicated
duty
cycles.
3-2.
CUTTING
SPEED
(Chart
3-1)
The
cutting
speed
chart enables the
operator
to
deter
mine
the maximum
cutting
speed
for
various thick
nesses
of
mild
steel
within
the
capabilities
of
the
power
source.
The
area
to
the left
of
the
curve
indicates the
proper
speeds
at
which
cutting
may
be
done,
although
the
speeds
indicated
may
not
be
achieved instanta
neously.
Cutting
may
have
to
begin
at
a
lower
speed
with
an
increase
in
speed
until
the
maximum
speed
is
ob
tained.
Speeds
to
the
right
of the
curve
will
cause
rapid
erosion of
the
tip
and
electrode and should
be avoided.
4A
CAUTION:
EXCEEDING
THE
RECOM
MENDED
CUTTING
SPEEDS
will
cause
rapid
erosion
of
the
tip
and
electrode.

Do
not
exceed
indicated
cutting
speeds.
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7

Chart
3-1.
Cutting Speed
12
GAGE
3/16
I
I I
I
.05(1.3)
.1(2.5) .15(3.8)
PLATE
THICKNESS.
IN.
(MM)
SB-~30
082-B
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
INCORRECT
PLASMA
GAS
can
cause
torch and
power
source
damage.

Use
only
air
or
nitrogen
for
the
plasma
gas
supply.

Do
not
use
any
other
gas
or
combination
of
gases.
This
unit
is
a
direct
current,
straight
polarity
(electrode
negative),
Plasma
Arc
Cutting
(PAC)
power
source
requiring
50/60
Hz
single-phase
electrical
input.
The unit
is
equipped
with
a
self-contained
air
compressor
to
pro
vide the
necessary
air
supply
and
provide
ease
in
port
ability.
The unit
can
cut
through
all
metals with
the
capac
ity
to cut
3/16
in.
(4.7
mm)
mild steel.
This
unit
is
designed
to
be
used
with
the
supplied
model
APT-1000 curved-head
torch.
Rated
output
is 10
amperes
at
80 volts
dc,
60
percent
duty cycle.
Plasma
is
air
which
has
been heated
to
an
extremely
high temperature
and
ionized
so
that the air
becomes
electrically
conductive.
The electrode
is
located inside
the
tip
of
the torch.
The
torch
tip
has
a
small
opening
(ori
fice)
which
constricts
the
arc.
The
compressed
air
flows
through
the
arc
where
it is
heated
to
the
plasma
tem
perature
range.
Since
the
air
cannot
expand
due
to the
constriction
of
the
tip,
air is
forced
through
the
orifice
and
emerges
in
the
form
of
a
highly
compressed
airstream.
The
heat
formed
by
the
arc
and
the
plasma
melts
the
metal,
and the airstream
forces
the
molten metal
from
the
cut.
SECTION
4INSTALLATION
OR
RELOCATION
A
WARNING: ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill.
Do
not
touch live electrical
parts.

Turn
off
power
source,
and
remove
input
power
plug
from
receptacle
before
moving
unit.
IMPORTANT: Read
entire
Section
9
regarding
plasma
arc
cutting
equipment
installation
guidelines
before
in
stalling
this
unit.
4-1.
LOCATION
(Figure
3-1)
WARNING:
FIRE
OR EXPLOSION
can
re
sult
from
placing
unit
on
or
over
combusti
ble
surfaces;
RESTRICTED
AIR FLOW
causes
overheating
and
possible
damage
to
internal
parts.

Do
not
locate
unit
over
combustible
sur
faces.

Maintain
at
least 10
inches
(254 mm)
of
un
restri
cted
space
on
al/sides
of
unit,
and
keep
underside
free
of
obstructions.

Do
not
place
any
filtering
device
over
the in
take
air
passages
of this
power
source.
Warranty
is void if
any
type
of
air
filtering
device
is
used.
Figure
3-1
gives
overall dimensions
of
the
power
source.
The service life
and
efficiency
of
this
unit
are
reduced
when
the
unit is
subjected
to
high
levels
of
dust,
dirt,
moisture,
corrosive
vapors,
and
extreme
heat.
4-2.
ELECTRICAL
INPUT CONNECTIONS
A
15
ft.
(4.6 m)
cord
with
a
NEMA
5-15
plug
attached
is
provided
on
this unit.
Connect
the
plug
to
a
properly
grounded
and
protected
(fuses
or
Circuit
breakers)
sin
gle-phase
115
volts
ac
receptacle.
The
National Electrical
Code
(Article
630B.,
1990
Edi
tion)
provides
standards for
amperage
carrying
capabil
ity
of
supply
conductors based
on
the
duty
cycle
of
the
power
source.
This
unit
has
a
60
percent
duty cycle
and
can
be
operated
at
rated
load
for six
minutes
out
of
ten;
therefore,
the cord
and
plug
supplied
with
this
unit
com
ply
with
these standards. Be
sure
that
the
building
supply
and
receptacle
comply
with
NEC
standards
and
any
ad
ditional
state
and
local codes.
IMPORTANT:
The
supply wiring
for
the
power
source
must
be
capable
of
carrying
a
15
ampere
load. The
power
source
must
be the
only
load
connected
to the
supply
circuit.
Poor
unit
performance
or
frequentlyopen
ing
line
fuses
or
circuit
breakers
can
result
from
an
in
adequate
or
improper
supply.
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0
Li
uJ
a
Cl)
0
z
I
I
C-)
90
(2.3)
60
(1.5)
30
(0.8)
0
RECOMMENDED
PRODUCTION
CUTTING
CONDITION
I
I
I
_7 I~
0
20
GAGE
a
OM-295
Page
8

Work
Clamp
And
Lead
Figure
5-1.
Operator
Controls
5-1.
POWER
SW1TCH/BREAKER
AND
POWER
ON LIGHT
(Figure
5-1)
POWER
-e
00
Placing
the
POWER
switch/breaker
in
the ON
position
energizes
the
power
source.
The
POWER
ON
light
and
fan
motor
come
on
whenever
the
POWER
switch/break
er
is
placed
in
the
ON
position
and
indicate
that
the
unit
is
receiving
input
power. Placing
the
POWER
switch!
breaker
in
the
OFF
position
turns
off the
power
source,
POWER
ON
light,
and fan
motor.
a
CAUTION:
RESETTINGTRIPPED
POWER
SWITCH/BREAKER
without
correcting
problem
can cause
damage
to
this unit.

Do
not
reset
tripped
POWER
switch/break
er.

See
Table
7-2.
Troubleshooting
in
Section
7.
5-2.
METAL
SWITCH
(Figure
5-1)
The
METAL switch
provides
a
means
for
cutting
bare
or
painted
metal.
When the
METAL
switch is
placed
in
the
PAINTED
position,
the unit
provides
a
pilot
arc
and
high
frequency
for
arc
starting
and
during
cutting.
When
the
METAL
switch
is
placed
in
the
BARE
position,
the
unit
provides
only
high frequency
for
arc
starting
and
not
dur
ing
cutting.
The METAL
switch
should
be
placed
in
the
BARE
position
whenever
possible
to
get
the
longest
possible
life
from the
torch
electrode
and
tip.
5-3.
READY
LIGHT
(Figure
5-1)
When
the
READY
light
comes
on,
all
of
the
safety
shut
down
devices
within
the
control
circuitry
have been
monitored,
and the unit is
ready
for
operation.
If
the
READY
light
does
not
come on
when the
POWER
switch/breaker
is
placed
in
the
ON
position,
check
the
safety
devices
(see
Section
7-8).
SECTION
5 OPERATOR CONTROLS
Fuse F2
(see
Section
7.7)
Fuse
Metal Switch
Power
Switch!
Breaker
Torch
Switch
Plasma
Arc~
Cutting
Torch
Access
To Air
Filter/
Regulator
Drain
(see
Section
7-2)
SC-124
809
OM-295
Page
9

SECTION
6
SEQUENCE
OF
OPERATION
a
WARNING:
PLASMA
ARC
CUTTING
can
be
hazardous;
FIRE
OR EXPLOSION
can
re
sult
from
placing
unit
on or
near
corn
busti
ble
surfaces.

Only
qualified
persons
are
to
operate
this
equipment
according
to
all
codes
and
em
ployers
safety practices.

Do
not
locate
unit
over
combustible
sur
faces.

Use
torch
specified
in
Owners
Manual.

Keep
children
away.
CUTTING
CONTAINERS,
such
as
barrels,
tanks,
and
pipes,
can
result
in
explosions,
fire,
or
poisonous
fumes.

Cut
containers
only
after
they
have
been
properly
cleaned and
prepared.

Never
cut
pressurized
lines,
pipes,
or con
tainers.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
can
kill;
IMPROPER
AIRFLOW
AND
EXPOSURE TO
ENVIRON
MENT
can
damage
internal
parts.

Do
not
touch live
electrical
parts.

Keep
all
covers,
panels,
and
guards
se
curely
in
place.

Wear
dry
insulating
gloves
and
body
protec
tion.

Do
not
use
cables
or
torch with
damaged
in
sulation.

Turn
off
power
source,
and
remove
input
power
plug
from
receptacle
before
cleaning
slag
from
torch
tip
or
replacing
any
torch
parts.

Maintain
at
least 10 inches
(254 mm)
of
un
restricted
space
on
all
sides
of
power
source,
and
keep
underside
free
of
obstruc
tions.

Do
not
place
any
filtering
device
over
the
in
take
air
passages
of this
power
source.
Warranty
is
void
if
the
power
source
is
oper
ated with
any
portion
of the
outer
enclosure
re
moved.
FUMES
AND
GASES
can
seriously
harm
your
health.

Keep
your
head
out
of
any
fumes.

Ventilate
area,
or
use
approved breathing
device.

Read
Material
Safety
Data
Sheets
(MSDSs)
and
manufacturers
instructions
for
any
materials used.

When
possible
cut
over a
water
table
or
work
table
designed
to
minimize
fumes,
gases,
and
sparks,
except
aluminum

see
next
statement.
Cutting
aluminum
on
a
water
table
may
cause
hydrogen
detonation beneath
the
workpiece.
Contact
equipment
manufacturer
for
recom
mended
practices
for
cutting
aluminum.
FLYING
SPARKS
AND
HOT
METAL
can
cause
fire
and burns.

Do
not cut
where
flying
sparks
can
strike
flammable
material.

Protect
yourself
and others
from
flying
sparks
and hot
metal.

Allow work
and
equipment
to
cool
before han
dling.

Watch
for
fire,
and
keep
a
fire
extinguisher
nearby.
ARC
RAYS
can
burn
eyes
and
skin;
NOISE
can
damage
hearing.

Wear
safety
goggles
with
correct
filter
shade.

Wear
a
face
shield.

Cover
skin.

Protect
ears.
PILOT
ARC
can cause
burns.

Keep
torch
tip
away
from
personnel
when
switch
is
pressed.
CUTTING
WORKPIECE
ON
CONCRETE
FLOOR
can
cause
concrete
to
explode.

Do
not
place workpiece
directly
on
concrete
floor.
HOT
METAL
SPARKS
will
mark
glass
and
burn
trim.

Remove,
cover,
or
protect
any
glass
or
trim.
CUTTING
CURRENT
can
damage
vehicle
computer(s)
and
other
electronic
compo
nents.

Disconnect
both
battery
cables
before
cutting
on
a
vehicle.

Place
work
clamp
as
close
to
the
cut
as
possi
ble
to
avoid
long
electrical
paths.

Be
sure
torch
to
power
source as
well
as
lead
connections
to
work
clamp
are
clean
and
tight.

To
minimize
risk,
disconnect
the
computer(s)
from
the
vehicle.
See Section
1
-
Safety
Rules For Plasma
Arc
Cutting
(PAC)
for
basic
safety
information.
OM-295
Page
10

6-1.
PLASMA ARC
CUTTING
(PAC)
A~
WARNING:
Read
and
follow
safety
Informa
tion
at
beginning
of
entire
Section
6
before
proceeding.
1.
Install
and
connect
unit
according
to
Section
4.
CAUTION:
TIP
AND
ELECTRODE
WEAR
BEYOND
RECOMMENDED
VALUES orOP
ERATION
WITHOUT
TIP
OR
ELECTRODE
can
damage
torch.

Inspect
shield
cup,
tip,
and
electrode
before
cuttinQ
orwhenevercuttingspeed
has been
significantly
reduced
(see
Section
7-3).

Do
not
operate
torch
without
a
tip
or
elec
trode
in
place.
a
4A
CAUTION: INCORRECT
PLASMA GAS
can
cause
torch and
power
source
damage.

Use
only
air
or
nitrogen
for
the
plasma
gas
supply.

Do
not
use
any
other
gas
or
combination
of
gases.
2.
Wear
dry insulating gloves
and
clothing.
3.
Connect work
clamp
to
clean,
bare
metal
at
workpiece.
4.
Drain
water
from
air
filter/regulator
(see
Section
7-2).
5.
Place the
METAL
switch
in
the
desired
position
(see
Section
5-2).
6.
Place
the
POWER
switch/breaker in
the
ON
posi
tion. The
POWER
ON
light
and
READY
light
will
come
on,
and
indicate
that the
unit
is
ready
for
operation.
7.
Wear
safety
goggles
with
correct
filter
shade
ac
cording
to
ANSI
Z49.1.
8.
Place
tip
of torch
at
edge
of
metal
to be
cut
with
hole
in
tip just
over
metal
edge.
9.
Press
torch switch.
There
will
be
approximately
2
seconds
of
preflow
air
before
arc
starts.
10.
Once
arc
starts,
drag
slowly
and
smoothly
across
material.
Adjust
orch
speed
so
that
sparks
are
directed
through
material
away
from
torch
tip.
Propercutting
speed
is
being
used
when
sparks
go
out
bottom
of
cut.
11.
Pause
briefly
at
end of
cut
to
allow
metal
bridge
to
be
cut,
and
then
release
torch
switch.
Postflow
air
will
flow
for
approximately
10
seconds
to
cool the
torch.
If
another
cut
is
started
before
postf
low
ends,
the
arc
will
start
immediately.
IMPORTANT:
This
unit
can
also
be
used
to
pierce
the
materialto
start
a
cutaway
from
the
metal
edge.
On
light
gauge
material,
there
will
be
little
or
no
additional
wear
on
torch
parts,
but
as
the
material becomes
thicker,
the
wear
will increase
accordingly.
Always pierce
using
a
flY
angle
to
the material
so
that
molten
metal
will
be
blown
away
from
the torch
tip.
Molten
metal
blowing
back
onto
the
torch
tip
will
further reduce
the
tip
life.
Wear
a
face
shield
if
any
piercing
is
to
be
part
of
the
operation.
6-2.
CUTTiNG
PROBLEMS
AND
RECOMMENDA
TIONS
1.
If
sparks
come
out
top
of
cut
or
cut
is
not
clean:
a.
The
torch
is
being
moved
too
fast;
slow
torch
travel.
b.
The
workpiece
being
cut
is
too
thick.
C.
liporelectrodewom;
replace
tip
and
electrode
(see
Section
7-3).
2.
If
arc
goes
out
while
cutting:
a.
The
torch
was
lifted
too
far
from
workpiece;
place
torch
on
workpiece
while
cutting.
b.
Work
clamp
disconnected;
connect
work
clamp
to
clean,
bare
metal
at
workpiece.
c.
Check READY
light;
see
Section
5-3.
3.
If
arc
goes
on/off while
cutting:
a.
The torch
is
being
moved
too
slowly;
increase
torch travel.
b.
Tip
orelectrode
worn;
replace
tip
and electrode
(see
Section
7-3).
4.
See Table
7-2.
Troubleshooting
for additional
remedies.
6-3.
SHUTTiNG DOWN
1.
Stop
cutting.
2.
Allow
unit
to
idle
for
1
to
2
minutes.
3.
Place the POWER switch/breaker
in
the OFF
position.
OM-295
Page
11

SECTION
7
MAINTENANCE
&
TROUBLESHOOTING
7-1.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
(Table
7-1)
IMPORTANT:
Every
six
months
inspect
the
labels
on
this
unit
for
legibility.
All
precautionary
labels
must
be
maintained
in
a
clearly
readable
state
and
replaced
when
necessary.
See
Parts List
for
part
number of
pre
cautionary
labels.
a
WARNING:
ELECTRIC SHOCK
can
kill;
SIGNIFICANT
DC
VOLTAGE
exists
after
re
moval
of
input
power.

Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.

Turn
off
power
source,
remove
input
power
plug
from
receptacle,
and
WAIT
before
in
specting, maintaining,
or
servicing.

Internal
voltage
will
decrease
to
50 volts
or
less
within
60
seconds
after
removal
of
in
put
power.
Lesser
voltages
may
remain
for
up
to two
minutes.

Measure
voltage
on
input capacitors
before
touching
any
parts.
MOVING
PARTS
can
cause
serious
injury.

Keep
away
from
moving
parts.
HOT
SURFACES
can
cause severe
burns.

Allow
cooling
period
before
servicing.
Table
7-1.
Maintenance
Schedule
Frequency*
Maintenance
Before
cutting
or
as
required.
Inspect
shield
cup,
tip,
and
electrode
(see
Section
7-3).
Drain
water
from
air
filter!
regulator
(see
Section
7-2).
Every
week.
Check shield
cup
detector
circuit
(see
Section
7-BA).
Every
month.
Units
in
heavy
service environ
ments:
Check
labels, cable,
leads,torch;
clean internal
parts.
Every
3
months.
Check
cable, leads,
torch
(see
Section
7-1
B).
Every
6 months.
Check all
labels
(see
IMPORT
ANT
block,
Section
7-1).
Clean
internal
parts
(see
Section
7-1
C)
clean air
compressor
filter
(see
Section
7-iD).
*Frequency
of
service is
based
on
units
operated
40
hours
per
week.
Increase
frequency
of
main
tenance
if
usage
exceeds
40
hours
per
week.
A.
Fan
Motor
This
power
source
is
equipped
with
an
exhaust fan
and
relies
on
forced
draft
for
adequate cooling.
The
fan
mo
tor
is
manufactured
with
lifetime
sealed
bearings
and
re
quires
no
maintenance.
B.
Torch
Cable
And
Leads
a
WARNING:
Read
and
follow
safety
informa
tion
at
beginning
of entire Section
7-1
before
proceeding~
Every
three
months
inspect
cable,
leads,
and
torch
for
breaks
in
insulation.
Repair
or
replace
cable,
leads,
and
torch
if
insulation
breaks
are
present.
Clean
and
tighten
connections
at
each
inspection.
C. Internal
Cleaning
a
WARNING:
Read and
follow
safety
informa
tion
at
beginning
of
entire Section
7-1
before
proceeding.
Every
six
months
vacuum
dust
and
dirt
from
the
inside
of
the
power
source.
Remove the
outer
enclosure,
and
use
a
vacuum
suction
for the
cleaning operation.
If
dusty
or
dirty
conditions
are
present,
clean
the
unit
monthly.
D. Air
Compressor
Filter
(Figure
7-1)
a
WARNING:
Read and
follow
safety
informa
tion
at
beginning
of
entire
Section
7-1
before
proceeding.
This
unit
is
equipped
with
a
self-contained
air
compres
sor
with
an
air
filter.
Every
six
months
clean
air
compres
sor
filter
using
a
clean,
dry
airstream for
the
cleaning op
eration.
If
dusty
or
dirty
conditions
are
present,
clean
fil
ter
monthly.
To clean
filter,
proceed
as
follows:
1.
Turn
off
power
source,
and
remove
input
power
plug
from
receptacle.
2.
Remove
wrapper.
3. Remove four
screws
securing
rear
panel
to
unit.
4.
Remove
two
screws
securing
filter
plate
on rear
of
air
compressor
(see
Figure
7-1).
5.
Remove
two
screws
securing
filter
on
filter
plate
(see
Figure
7-1),
and
remove
filter.
6.
Using
a
clean,
dry
airstream,
blow
dust
from
filter.
If filter
cannot
be
cleaned,
obtain
new
filter.
7.
Reinstall
filter
onto
filter
plate.
8.
Reinstall
and
secure
filter
plate
onto
rear
of
air
compressor.
9.
Reinstall
and
secure
rear
panel.
10.
Reinstall
wrapper.
ii.
Reinstall
input
power
plug
into
115
volts
ac
recep
tacle,
and
resume
operation.
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Page
12

Rear
Of
Unit Shown
a
WARNING:
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill.

Do
not
touch
live electrical
parts.

Turn
off
power
source,
and
remove
input
power
plug
from
receptacle
before
inspect
ing,
maintaining,
or
servicing.
7-3.
SHIELD
CUP,
TIP,
AND
ELECTRODE
INSPEC
TION
AND
REPLACEMENT
(Figures
7-3
And
7-4)
WARNING:
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill.

Do not
touch
live
electrical
parts.

Turn
off
power
source,
and
remove
input
power
plug
from
receptacle
before
inspect
ing,
maintaining,
or
servicing.
HOT
SURFACES
can
cause
severe
burns.
A manual
drain device
is
located
on
the bottom
of
the
air
filter/regulator.
Before
operating
the
power
source
each
day,
raise
the
ring
on
the
bottom
of
the
air
filter/regulator
to
drain
any
accumulation
of
water
from
reservoir.
Ref SB-124
811
Figure
7-2.
Air
Filter/Regulator
Location And
Components

Allow
cooling
period
before
servicing.
a
CAUTION:
TIP AND
ELECTRODE
WEAR
BEYOND
RECOMMENDED
VALUES
or
OPERATION WITHOUT
TIP
OR
ELEC
TRODE
can
damage
torch.

Inspect
shield
cup,
tip,
and electrode
be
fore
cutting
or
whenever
cutting speed
has
been
significantly
reduced.

Do
not
operate
torch without
a
tip
or
elec
trode
in
place.

Be
sure
to
use
only genuine
replacement
parts.

A
good practice
is
to
replace
both
the
tip
and
electrode
at
the
same
time.
To
inspect
and
replace
torch
parts,
proceed
as
follows:
1.
Turn
off
power
source,
and
remove
input
power
plug
from
receptacle.
2.
Remove
shield
cup.
3.
Using
a
clean,
dry
cloth,
wipe
off
contact
surface
on
shield
cup
(see
Figure
7-3).
Air
Air
Filter
Screen
Air
Filter
Air
Filter
Housing
Air
,Compressor
Filter Plate
Screws
Filter
Screws
Figure
7-1.
Air
Compressor
Filter And
Component
Locations
7-2.
AIR
FILTER/REGULATOR
(Figures
5-1
And
7-2)
Air
Filter
Location
On
Air
Compressor
SA-126 030-A
SB-124
610
Air
Hose
From
Compressor
Drain
Ring
Drain
Hose
OM-295
Page
13

Worn
Electrode
(see
Step 6)
~~I
~O.039
in.
(1.0mm)
S-0083
Figure
7-3.
Shield
Cup,
Tip,
And
Electrode
Inspection
Remove
tip
using
supplied
wrench.
Inspect
hole
in
tip (see
Figure
7-3).
If hole
in
tip
is
deformed
or
50
percent
oversize,
replace
tip.
6.
Inspect
end
of
electrode
(see Figure
7-3).
If
ero
sion
depth
of electrode
exceeds
0.039
in.
(1
.0
mm)
or
cross-channel
is
worn
off,
remove
and
re
place
electrode
using
supplied
wrench.
7.
Reinstall
tip
and
shield
cup.
8.
Reinstall
input
power
plug
into 115
volts
ac
recep
tacle,
and
resume
operation.
7-4. SHIELD
CUP
DETECTOR
PIN
INSPECTION
AND
REPLACEMENT
(Figures
7-4
And
7-5)
a
WARNING:
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill.

Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.

Turn
off
power
source,
and
remove
input
power
plug
from
receptacle
before
inspect
ing,
maintaining,
or
servicing.
HOT
SURFACES
can
cause
severe
burns.

Allow
cooling
period
before
servicing.
Each time
the
shield
cup
is
removed
from the
torch,
check
that the
shield
cup
detector
pins
move
freely.
If
there is
dirt
around
the
pins,
clean
pins
with
electrical
contact
cleaner,
and
recheck
for
free
movement.
If
it be
comes
necessary
to
replace
the
pins,
proceed
as
fol
lows:
1.
Turn
off
power
source,
and
remove
input
power
plug
from
receptacle.
2.
Remove
shield
cup
from
torch.
3.
Using
long
nose
pliers,
pull
shield
cup
detector
pins
out
of
torch
body
(see
Figure
7-4).
4.
Insert
new
shield
cup
detector
pins
into
torch
body.
Be
sure
detector
pins
are
completely
seated.
5.
Inspect tip
and
electrode
according
to
Section
7-3,
and
replace
if
necessary.
6.
Using
a
clean~
dry
cloth,
wipe
off
contact
surface
on
shield
cup,
and
reinstall
shield
cup
onto
torch.
7.
Reinstall
input
power
plug
into
115
volts
ac
recep
tacle,
and
resume
operation.
Figure
7-4.
Shield
Cup
Detector Pins
7-5.
TORCH
AND
WORK
LEAD
INSPECTION
AND
CONNECTIONS
(Figure
7-6)
a
WARNING:
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill.

Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.

Turn
off
power
source,
remove
input
power
plug
from
receptacle,
and
WAIT
before
in
specting,
maintaining,
or
servicing.

Internal
voltage
will decrease
to
50
volts
or
less
within 60
seconds
after
removal
of
input
power.
Lesser
voltages
may
remain
for
up
to
two
minutes.

Measure
voltage
on
input
capacitors
before
touching
any
parts.
HOT
SURFACES
can
cause
severe
burns.

Allow
cooling
period
before
servicing.
If
it
should
become
necessary
to
replace
the torch
or
work
lead
and
clamp,
proceed
as
follows:
A.
Removal
Of
Torch
And
Work
Lead
1.
Turn
off
power
source,
and
remove
input
power
plug
from
receptacle.
2.
Remove two
screws,
and
open
lower
front
panel
access
door.
3.
Loosen
strain
relief
on
metal
bracket,
and
discon
nect
torch cable
from
air/torch
()
output
connector.
Contact Surface
Shield
Cup-
Oversized
Hole
Worn
Step
5)
_______
Tip
Cross
0
~:t~5iiectrode
Channel
.~l
l.lO.059
in.
(1.5
mm)
Torch
Body
Detector
Pins
4.
5.
SA.131
617
OM-295
Page
14

Figure
7-5.
Torch
Parts
Replacement
4. Disconnect
pilot
arc/shield
cup
detector
lead
1
b.
Connect
pilot
arc/shield
cup
detector lead
1
to
and
shield
cup
detectc-
lead
2
from terminal
strip
terminal
1
on
iT.
1
T.
c.
Connect
shield
cup
detector
lead
2
to
terminal
2
Disconnect
torch switch
leads
3 and
4
from
on
iT.
terminal
strip
iT.
d.
Connecttorch
switch
PBI
lead 3
to
terminal 3
on
Disconnect
work
lead
from work
(+)
output
iT.
terminal.
e.
Conrtecttorch
switch PB1 lead
4
to
terminal
4
on
Remove
torch cable
and
leads from
unit.
iT.
Reinstaflation
Of
Torch
And
Work
Lead
3.
Secure
torch cable and
leads
to
metal
bracket
Connect
new
work lead
to
work
(+)
output
with
strain
relief.
terminal.
4.
Close
lower
front
panel
access
door,
and
secure
Connect
new
torch cable
and
leads
as
follows:
with
two
screws.
a.
Connect
torch
cable
to
air/torch
()
output
5.
Reinstall
input
power plug
into
115
volts
ac
recep
connector.
tacle,
and
resume
operation.
OM-295
Page
15
Shield
Cup
Shield
Cup
Electrode
Detector
Pins
(2)
Torch
Body
Tip
And
(Jf
Electrode
Wrench
Torch
Handle
Pilot
Arc/Shield
Cup
Detector
Lead
1
2
SC-124
813-A
5.
6.
7.
B.
1.
2.

7-6.
SPARK
GAP
(Figure
7-7)
a
WARNING:
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kIll;
SIGNIFICANT
DC
VOLTAGE
exists
after
re
moval
of
input
power.

Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.

Turn off
power
source,
remove
input
power
plug
from
receptacle,
and WAIT
before
in
specting,
maintaining,
or
servicing.

Internal
voltage
will
decrease
to
50
volts
or
less within
60
seconds
after
removal
of in
put
power.
Lesser
voltages
may
remain
for
up
to two
minutes.

Measure
voltage
on
input
capacitors
before
touching
any
parts.
MOVING PARTS
can
cause
serious
injury.

Keep
away
from
moving
parts.
HOT
SURFACES
can
cause
severe
burns.

Allow
a
cooling
period
before
servicing.
Troubleshooting
to
be
performed
only by
qualified
persons.
This
unit
is
provided
with
a
spark
gap
assembly
located
behind
the
front
panel.
The
spark
gap
was
set
at
the
fac
tory,
and
readjustment
is
not
recommended.
Normal
spark
gap
setting
is
0.047
in.
(1.2
mm).
If it
should
be
come
necessary
to
adjust
the
spark
gap,
proceed
as
follows:
OM-295
Page
16
TermInal
4:
Torch Switch
Lead
Connection
Terminal
3:
Torch Switch
Lead
Connection
Terminai
2:
ShIeld
Cup
Detector
Lead
Connection
Term
InaI
1:
Pilot
Arc/ShIeld
Cup
Detector
Lead
Connection
Plasma
Torch
And
Work
And
Air Fitter/
Regulator
Cable Strain
Relief
Figure
7-6. Lower Front
Panel
VIew
With
Access
Door
Open
SB-124
811-A
1.
Turn off
power
source,
and
remove
input
power
plug
from
receptacle~
2.
Remove
left
half of
wrapper
from
unit.
3.
Loosen
screw
A.
4.
Place
feeler
gauge
of
0.047 in.
(1.2
mm)
thick
ness
between
point
C.
5.
Apply
slight
pressure
against
point
B
so
feeler
gauge
is
held
firmly
in
gap.
6.
Tighten
screw
A.
7.
Reinstall
left
half of
wrapper
onto
unit.
8.
Reinstall
input
power
plug
into
115
volts
ac
recep
tacle,
and
resume
operation.
Figure
7-7.
Spark
Gap
Adjustment
S-0400