Connect The Air Supply - ESAB A120 Operating Manual

Connect the air supply as follows:
1. Attach the Two Stage Filter bracket to the back
of the power supply per instructions supplied with
the filter assembly.
NOTE!
For a secure seal, apply thread
sealant to the fitting threads accord-
ing to manufacturer's instructions.
Do Not use Teflon tape as a thread
sealer as small particles of the tape
may break off and block the small air
passages in the torch.
2. Connect the two stage filter outlet hose to the
inlet port of the Regulator / Filter Assembly.
3. Use customer - supplied fittings to connect the air
line to the Filter. A 1/4 NPT to 1/4" hose barbed
fitting is shown as an example.
Regulator
Input
Hose Clamp
Gas Supply
Hose
1/4 NPT to 1/4"
(6mm) Fitting
Optional Two - Stage Filter Installation
Using High Pressure Air Cylinders
When using high pressure air cylinders as the air supply:
1. Refer to the manufacturer's specifications for
installation and maintenance procedures for high
pressure regulators.
2. Examine the cylinder valves to be sure they are
clean and free of oil, grease or any foreign mate-
rial. Briefly open each cylinder valve to blow out
any dust which may be present.
3. The cylinder must be equipped with an adjust-
able high - pressure regulator capable of outlet
pressures up to 100 psi (6.9 bar) maximum and
flows of at least 300 scfh (141.5 lpm).
4. Connect supply hose to the cylinder.
0-5430
Regulator/Filter
Assembly
2-Stage Filter
Inlet Port (IN)
Outlet Port
(OUT)
Two Stage
Filter
Assembly
Art # A-07945_AC
NOTE!
Pressure should be set at 100 psi
(6.9 bar) at the high pressure cylin-
der regulator.
Supply hose must be at least 1/4
inch (6 mm) I.D.
For a secure seal, apply thread
sealant to the fitting threads, accord-
ing to manufacturer's instructions.
Do Not use Teflon tape as a thread
sealer, as small particles of the tape
may break off and block the small air
passages in the torch.
INSTALLATION
CUTMASTER A120
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