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HANDY PLASMA 125
PLASMA ARC CUTTING PACKAGE - P/N 37884 115V 60HZ
F15-568-D October, 2007
These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principles of operation and safe practices for
arc welding and cutting equipment, we urge you to read our booklet, "Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting and
Gouging", Form 52-529. Do NOT permit untrained persons to install, operate, or maintain this equipment. Do NOT attempt to install or
operate this equipment until you have read and fully understand these instructions. If you do not fully understand these instructions,
contact your supplier for further information. Be sure to read the Safety Precautions before installing or operating this equipment.

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  • Page 1 HANDY PLASMA 125 PLASMA ARC CUTTING PACKAGE - P/N 37884 115V 60HZ F15-568-D October, 2007 These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principles of operation and safe practices for arc welding and cutting equipment, we urge you to read our booklet, “Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting and Gouging”, Form 52-529.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Sections Page Safety Precautions Section 1, Descriptions Section 2, Equipment Supplied Section 3, Installation Section 4, Operation 10,11 Section 5, Maintenance 12,13 Section 6, PT-34 Torch - Installation, Operation, and Maintenance 14-17 Section 7, Replacement Parts 18-20 Section 8, Electrical Diagrams (Schematic) Section 8, Electrical Diagrams (Wiring) 22,23...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: hese Safety Precautions are for 5. Do not use equipment beyond its ratings. For example, your protection. They summarize precaution- overloaded welding cable can overheat and create a fire ary information from the references listed in hazard. Additional Safety Information section.
  • Page 4 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty or FUMES AND GASES -- Fumes and improperly maintained equipment can gases, can cause discomfort or harm, cause injury or death. Therefore: particularly in confined spaces. Do not breathe fumes and gases. Shield- 1. Always have qualified personnel perform the installa- ing gases can cause asphyxiation.
  • Page 5 PRÉCAUTIONS SÉCURITÉ des coupes à l’arc, à moins de les recouvrir AVERTISSEMENT: Ces règles de sécurité ont pour complètement d’une bâche non-inflammable. Ce objet d’ assurer votre protection. Veillez à lire et à type de matériaux comprend notamment le bois, les observer les précautions énoncées ci-dessous avant de vêtements, la sciure, l’essence, le kérosène, les monter l’...
  • Page 6 N° 52529 “Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc présentent un danger d’explosion; ce ventilateur ne Welding, Cutting and Gouging” publié par ESAB. fonctionne que si l’interrupteur correspondant du Nous conseillons également de consulter les publica- panneau avant se trouve placé en position ON tions sui-vantes, tenues à...

  • Page 7: Section 2, Equipment Supplied

    2 1/4" (57mm) SPECIFICATIONS 5 1/4" HANDY PLASMA 125 (133mm) Input Voltage ......115 V, 60 Hz, 1 Phase Input Current @ rated load ....20 A @ 115 V Output Rating ......11 amps - 100 volts Open Circuit Voltage ......

  • Page 8: Section 3, Installation

    3. The components in the HANDY PLASMA 125 con- sole are: maintained at proper operating tempera- 1. The HANDY PLASMA 125 is equipped with a 10-ft., tures by fan cooling. Air is drawn in through the 3-conductor input power cable with a 115V plug.

  • Page 9: Section 3, Installation

    0-ring.(See Figure 3.2) POWER SWITCH Tighten heat shield snugly to hold the parts in firm con- tact with each other and to the torch head. Do not over- Fig. 3.3 - Controls on Handy Plasma 125 Console tighten the heat shield.

  • Page 10: Section 4, Operation

    Listed below are common cutting problems followed power swithc on: by probable cause of each. If problems are determined to be caused by the HANDY PLASMA 125, see your 1. Touch the tip of the torch to the workpiece (or within ESAB representative.

  • Page 11: Section 5, Maintenance

    OPERATION SECTION 4 7. Main Arc Does Not Strike. c. Loose cutting tip. d. Heavy spatter. a. Loose connections. 5. Uneven Arc. 8. Poor Consumable Life. a. Damaged cutting tip. a. Improper gas pressure. b. Electrode worn or damaged. If this equipment does not operate properly, stop 6.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE SECTION 5 C. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. Difficult Starting Change electrode Change Tip Check for clean ground connection Check air flow Check torch power cable for continuity Depress torch switch. Compressor and high freq. should be seen or heard. Power High freq.
  • Page 13 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 3. Air does not shut off. Does arc start when tip contacts work without depressing torch switch? Check for short in torch switch Cuts normally when torch switch is depressed? Power Defective supply control PCB defective 4. Amber overtemperature light turns ON while cutting. Is the fan running? Are there any restrictions or foreign matter? Clear...
  • Page 14 TORCH age if the torch switch is accidentally closed when the shield is removed. ALWAYS REPLACE TORCH WITH THE PROPER TORCH MANUFACTURED BY ESAB SINCE IT ALONE CONTAINS ESAB'S PAT- ENTED SAFETY INTERLOCK. 2 1/4" (57mm) B. MAINTENANCE 5 1/4"...
  • Page 15 SECTION 6 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PT-34 TORCH 5. The power cable and switch leads in the service line Do not continue to use one end allowing it to erode to a length shorter than 3/8-in. as shown in Figure 6.3. The should be inspected periodically.
  • Page 16 SECTION 6 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PT-34 TORCH...
  • Page 17 SECTION 6 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PT-34 TORCH...

  • Page 18: Section 7, Replacement Parts

    SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS...

  • Page 19: Section 7, Replacement Parts

    SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS...

  • Page 20: Replacement Parts

    LOGO,ESAB - 13734588 TORCH CABLE STRAIN RELIEF - COVER - 37952Y 0558001157 LOCKNUT (1 in. CONDUIT) - 950435 SCREW PHTF 10-24 X .38 LABEL, DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE - 954008 TORCH - 37886 Figure 7.3 - Handy Plasma 125 (External View)
  • Page 24 ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, Florence, SC Welding Equipment COMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES A. CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS: Telephone: (800)362-7080 / Fax: (800) 634-7548 Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Delivery Order Changes Saleable Goods Returns Shipping Information Hours: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST B.

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