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Setup Guide
Getting Started
UNPACK YOUR UNIT.
Upon arrival, you will need to completely unpack your unit, and check
things over. This is a time sensitive matter. Do not delay or hold the plas-
ma cutter unopened in the box. First, make sure the unit is opened from
the top. Be careful with using knives and sharp objects so you won’t cut
cords and cables inside the boxes. Lay all items out and inspect them.
You should have the following in your box:
1. Plasma cutter with built in water line connections for optional water
cooler use.
2. Air-Regulator with built in water trap/particulate lter.
3. 200A Work Clamp (approx. 9.5 ft with cable).
4. Consumable Starter Kit for Plasma.
5. Torch, Air-Cooled Innotec LT150, Optional Water-Cooled machine
torch.
When you receive your package, inspect the unit for damage. Check for
the presence and general condition of the accessories. Some slight rub-
bing or chafng of some of the accessories may be present, but this is
considered normal. Most notably, the torch may appear to be used or
red. This is because it has been live tested in the factory for proper oper-
ation before putting into the box. If any item is damaged or missing,
please inform Everlast within 72 hours of product receipt. See pages 4 and
5 for more details. Assemble the handle with the supplied screws. Do not
overtighten the screws.
POWER UP AND TEST YOUR UNIT.
You will need to fully test the unit as soon as possible. Within 72 hours
after receipt of the unit, be sure to have every thing you need at hand to
test the unit. Make sure the correct input power, wiring, and plug congu-
ration is being used. Then, power up your machine without any accesso-
ries installed. Allow the unit to idle for 15 minutes. Check and observe
operation of knobs, controls and buttons, cycling through each as re-
quired. Make sure the fan is running at full speed. After the test is com-
pleted, turn the unit off, connect the accessories, shielding gas (customer
supplied) and conduct live testing of all the functions and features of the
machine. For testing and cutting make sure work clamp is connected di-
rectly to the part being welded (work). Check for arc starting and stability.
If problems are observed, contact Everlast. See page 5 for more infor-
mation. NOTICE: Cosmetic damage claims after 30 days will not be ac-
cepted, unless Everlast is contacted and informed of such delay and rea-
son for such a required delay (i.e. Overseas in deployment).
CHECK FOR LEAKS.
Be sure to check for gas and water leaks before attempting to cut. Con-
nect all the air and water lines and tighten and recheck any related clamps,
plugs and ttings. If you hear or suspect air leaks, use warm, soapy water
(or a dedicated leak testing solution available from welding suppliers) and
spray on all rear external connections. If any leaks are present, bubbles
will form around the area of the leak. Tighten any clamps or ttings found
to be leaking on the air and water tubing connecting the unit and torch to
the air compressor and optional water cooler . If the regulator is leaking,
make sure the pressure is not more than 90 psi, and tighten the small
screws on the regulator with a screw driver. If too much air pressure is
applied, the regulator may have blown internal and external O-rings.
Check and remedy if the regulator persists leaking. If the problem cannot
be remedied, or internal leak is suspected contact Everlast. NOTICE: A
small drop in set pressure and operating pressure (while cutting) is nor-
mal. This does not indicate a leak. This drop should never be more than 4
to 5 psi and is usually less than 3 psi. Setting the unit one LED light over
the target pressure will offset this drop and allow the unit to perform satis-
factorily while cutting. If the pressure drops more than 3 to 5 psi, this
usually indicates the supply hose is too long or too small for the length it
is running before reaching the unit. Always keep the supply hose as short
as possible. Use 1/2” air hose or larger for best results.
DISTANCE YOUR PLASMA CUTTER FROM YOUR WORK.
As a best practice technique, be sure to locate your plasma cutter away
from the immediate area you are welding. Sparks and debris thrown by
the plasma cutting process can enter the unit and cause damage. Do not
intentionally cut with the plasma cutter on the work station or in the imme-
diate area of the cut. This includes any grinding or milling operations that
may occur in the area. With CNC operation, keep the cutter out of the
immediate area of the cut table. Keep in mind the fan draws air in from
the rear and exhausts out the front and the sides of the unit.
GIVE YOUR PLASMA CUTTER SPACE TO COOL.
The plasma cutter needs room to cool itself. Place the unit in a place that
will allow 18” from all sides to allow for proper cooling. The plasma cutter
pulls air in from the rear, and pushes it through the unit’s heat sinks to
cool the electronics. The air is then exhausted through the front panel and
side louvers of the unit. If any of sides is blocked or restricted, the duty
cycle will be reduced, and overheating will occur, leading to possible
damage if the restriction is severe enough. Never attempt to restrict air
flow by attaching lters to the vents or by modifying your fans for “on
NOTICE:
The unit comes with a basic consumable starter kit, designed to get
you only through a couple days of plasma cutting. You should have
5 standard 150A cutting tips and electrodes. You will need to pur-
chase a more extensive kit soon after receiving and using your unit.
If you don’t order extra consumables soon after you receive this
unit, you may run out more quickly than you expect. This kit con-
tains stand-off type, non-shielded consumables that are sized for
the maximum Amp operation of the unit are designed for stand-off
cutting. Lower Amp operation, gouging or drag cutting will require
the purchase of additional consumables (See torch parts page for
amp ratings and sizes). Additionally, some miscellaneous parts may
be found together with the consumable kit which may include fas-
teners, and some items for the air regulator required for assembly.
If you think you are missing a needed part, check the consumable
kit bag before calling Everlast for replacement.
PowerPlasma 150H