Description; General; Scope; System Available - ESAB HandyPlasma 380 Instruction Manual

SECTION 1

1.1 GENERAL

The HandyPlasma ® 380 is a compact, completely self-
contained plasma cutting system. As shipped, the sys-
tem is fully assembled and ready to cut after being
connected to input power and a source of prefiltered
compressed air (90-150 psi). The HandyPlasma
system uses the PT-31XL torch to deliver cutting power
for cutting materials up to 3/8 inch thick or for severing up
to 1/2 inch thick.
The patented PT-31XL is a manual torch with a 75
designed for use with several plasma arc cutting packages
using clean, dry air as the plasma gas. The torch service
line is 15 ft. (4.6m) long and is rated at 100% duty cycle
for any output level of the HandyPlasma

1.3 SYSTEM AVAILABLE

HandyPlasma ® 380 ...................................................................................................... P/N 0558004441
includes: Console with Regulator and Work Cable, PT-31XL Torch, 15 ft. (4.6m) Torch Cable and Spare Parts Kit
Optional Torch Guide Kit (0558003258) permits cutting accurate circles from 1.8 inches to 41.3 inches (45mm
to 1050mm) in diameter with a manual torch. The attachment includes a head and radius bar assembly, center-
point / adaptor, and dual swivel castor assembly. Cuts can be made inside or outside the circle. The torch head
is always held vertical during the cutting operation. The attachment is also handy for maintaining a constant
standoff in other types of cutting.
Do not use any torch with this power source other than
the ESAB brand PT-31XL torch. Serious injury may
occur if used with any other torch.
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1.2 SCOPE

The purpose of this manual is to provide the operator with
all the information required to install and operate the
HandyPlasma
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head
cal reference material is also provided to assist in trouble-
shooting the cutting system.
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DESCRIPTION

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380 Plasmarc™ Cutting System. Techni-