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Spectrum Lynx Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com OM-2219 188 036G October 1999 Processes Processes Air Plasma Cutting and Gouging Description Air Plasma Cutter...
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SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1-1. Symbol Usage 1-2. Plasma Arc Cutting Hazards 1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance 1-4. Principal Safety Standards 1-5. EMF Information WARNING SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION 1-1.
SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. Y Marks a special safety message. Means “Note”; not safety related. 1-2.
EXPLODING PARTS can injure. D On inverter power sources, failed parts can ex- plode or cause other parts to explode when power is applied. Always wear a face shield and long sleeves when servicing inverters. FLYING SPARKS can cause injury. Sparks and hot metal blow out from the cutting arc.
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance HOT PARTS can cause severe burns. D Do not touch hot parts bare handed. D Allow cooling period before working on torch. MOVING PARTS can cause injury. D Keep away from moving parts such as fans. D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards closed and securely in place.
1-4. Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding and Cutting, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 Safety and Health Standards, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, from Superinten- dent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION 1-1. Signification des symboles Signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Cette procédure présente des risques de danger ! Ceux-ci sont identifiés par des symboles adjacents aux directives. Y Identifie un message de sécurité particulier. Signifie NOTA ;...
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D N’approchez pas le tube du chalumeau et l’arc pilote lorsque la gâchette est enfoncée. D Le câble de masse doit être pincé correctement sur la pièce à couper, métal contre métal (et non de telle sorte qu’il puisse se détacher), ou sur la table de travail le plus près possible de la ligne de coupage.
1-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance DES PIECES CHAUDES peuvent pro- voquer des brûlures graves. D Ne pas toucher des parties chaudes à mains nues. D Laisser refroidir avant d’intervenir sur la torche. DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent provoquer des blessures.
1-4. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding and Cutting, norme ANSI Z49.1, de l’American Wel- ding Society, 550 N.W. Lejeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 Safety and Health Sandards, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, du Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION 2-1. Specifications Type of Output Plasma Gas Direct Current, Straight Direct Current, Straight Air Or Nitrogen Only Polarity (DCEN) 2-2. Duty Cycle And Overheating 50% Duty Cycle 5 Minutes Cutting Overheating 2-3. Cutting Speed The following curve represents the best cutting scenario achieved using Extended Cutting consumables, no extension cord and a Miller Bobcat welding generator with a Kohler engine.
2-4. Selecting A Location Dimensions And Weight 47 lb (21.4 kg) 12-1/2 in (318 mm) Movement OM-2219 Page 10 24 in (610 mm) 17 in (432 mm) Y Do not move or operate unit where it could tip. Lifting Handles Use handles to lift unit.
2-5. Connecting Work Clamp And Gas/Air Supply From Gas/Air Supply 2-6. Connecting Input Power Do not attempt to connect this unit to anything other than a Miller engine-driven welding generator with the proper receptacle installed. Rear of Unit Example Welding Generator Work Clamp Workpiece...
SECTION 3 – OPERATION NOTE If the welding generator includes a fine adjust control, be sure to set the control to maximum for full output control capacity. When using the Lynx, auxiliary power output is not available from the 120 or 240 VAC receptacles on the welding generator.
3-2. Setting Gas/Air Pressure Setting Gas/Air Pressure Place Output Control in Gas/Air Set Position Power Switch On 90–150 PSI Supply Set Controls Turn On Gas/Air Supply Output Control Power Switch Place controls as indicated above. Only gas/ Requires Set To 70 PSI Adjust Pressure On Unit air circuit is activated when the Power switch...
3-3. Sequence Of Operation Do not clean torch by hitting it against a hard surface. Hitting hard surfaces can damage torch parts and stop proper opera- tion. Install & Put On Personal Connect Safety Equipment Equipment Begin Cutting EXAMPLE Of Cutting Operation Place drag shield on edge of metal, or allow correct standoff distance –...
SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 4-1. Routine Maintenance Check Torch Tip, Electrode, And Shield Cup Replace Cracked Parts Check Gas/Air Hose Y Disconnect power before maintaining. Each Use Every Week Check Shield Cup Shutdown System 3 Months Replace Unreadable Labels 6 Months Blow Out Or...
4-2. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Press button to reset circuit breaker. If the GFCI opens, check power cord for damage. If the GFCI continues to open, contact a Factory Authorized Service Agent. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Test Record Operate TEST switch on ground fault circuit interrupter before each use and at least once a month.
4-3. Trouble Lights Difficulty establishing pilot arc may indicate consumables need to be cleaned or replaced. 4-4. Checking Shield Cup Shutdown System 4-5. Troubleshooting Trouble No pilot arc; difficulty in establishing an Clean or replace worn consumables as necessary (see torch Owner’s Manual). arc.
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Trouble No cutting output; Power light off; Place Power switch in On position. Trouble lights off; Ready light off; fan mo- tor FM does not run. Reset welding generator circuit breaker CB1 and/or CB2. Check power plug connection at welding generator. Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check power switch S1, transformer T1, fan motor, fuse F1 (see Section 4-2), and protection board PC4.
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