Section 3: Installation; Unpacking; Lifting Options; Primary Input Power Connections - ESAB Cutmaster 40 Operating Manual

SECTION 3: INSTALLATION

3.01 Unpacking

1. Use the packing lists to identify and account
for each item.
2. Inspect each item for possible shipping
damage. If damage is evident, contact your
distributor and / or shipping company before
proceeding with the installation.
3. Record Power Supply and Torch model and
serial numbers, purchase date and vendor
name, in the information block at the front
of this manual.

3.02 Lifting Options

The Power Supply includes a handle for hand
lifting only. Be sure unit is lifted and transported
safely and securely.
WARNING
Do not touch live electrical parts.
Disconnect input power cord before
moving unit.
WARNING
!
FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause
serious personal injury and can
damage equipment.
HANDLE is not for mechanical lift-
ing.
• Only persons of adequate physical
strength should lift the unit.
• Lift unit by the handle, using two
hands. Do not use straps for lifting.
• Use optional cart or similar device of
adequate capacity to move unit.
• Place unit on a proper skid and se-
cure in place before transporting with a
fork lift or other vehicle.
3.03 Primary Input Power
Connections
Power Cord and Plug
This power supply comes installed with a input
power cable with plug, single-phase input power.
300X5394
CAUTION
!
Check your power source for cor-
rect voltage before plugging in or
connecting the unit. The primary
power source, fuse, and any exten-
sion cords used must conform to
local electrical code and the recom-
mended circuit protection and wiring
requirements as specified in Section
2.
Input Volt-
age (VAC)
115V, 16A
Circuit
115V, 32A
Circuit
230V, 16A
Circuit

3.04 Air Supply Connections

A. Connecting Air Supply to Unit
The connection is the same for compressed air or
industrial compressed air in gas cylinders.
1. Connect the gas line to the compressed air
inlet port at the appropriate pressure.
Figure 3-2: Gas Connection to Compressed Air
3-1
ESAB CUTMASTER 40
Amps (RMS)
Rated input at rated
Output output, 60 Hz,
single-phase
20A, 21.3
88V
27A, 21.3
91V
40A, 23-21.4
96V
On/Off
Switch
Air Inlet
Art# A-09337
input
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