Everlast PowerPlasma 60S Operator's Manual page 16

Section 2
FRONT PANEL FEATURES AND CONTROLS CONTINUED
PowerPlasma S Features
1. Amp Display
2. Air Pressure OK to Cut LED
3. Air Pressure Gauge.
4. Amp Control
5. Central Torch Connector
6. Fuse
7. Work Piece Connector
8. Air Post Flow
9. 2T/4T Trigger lock
10. Pilot Arc Function
11. Air Flow Function
12. On/ Temp/ Over Current
Parameters
20-60 (60S) Displays selected amperage until cut starts. Once cut starts, then amps display dynamically by dis-
20-80 (80S) playing the actual output amps while cutting. While Pilot arc is engaged or when cut starts, the
amps will drop to 20-30 amps until continuity is sensed and cutting arc takes over and the pilot arc
disengages.
On/Off This light should remain on as long as there is sufficient cutting pressure to protect the torch from
melting. Once the air pressure drops below the minimum threshold of approximately 35 psi, the
light will go out, indicating the pressure is too low. If the light goes out the unit will automatically
prevent the torch arc from being activated and there will be no power to the torch. The unit will not
cut until the minimum air pressure is satisfied.
0-150 psi The gauge registers up to 150 psi, but air pressure from the compressor to the cutter should never
be set above 90 psi. Air pressure to the torch while cutting should ideally be around 75 psi.
Infinite Adjusts and selects desired operating amperage.
N/A The central torch connector is an all-in-one connector. This is a universal style connection which
allows greater interchangeability of torches. It also greatly simplifies torch connection. When in-
stalling the connector, line up the locating tab on the torch side with the slot on the connector on
the machine side connector. Fully insert the coupling and then tighten the collar nut on the torc-
side fitting hand tight. Do not use tools to tighten. Do not over tighten.
30 A This fuse protects the unit from overloads of the pilot arc. If the pilot arc ceases to operate, check
(Slow Blow Type) the fuse and replace it if it is faulty. This is a standard glass type automotive fuse which can be
sourced locally. Do not use a higher rating than what the old fuse is rated for or damage can occur.
N/A The work lead (sometimes referred to as "ground") is used to complete the circuit. The torch pilot
arc may activate, but the unit will not actually cut if the work lead is not connected to the work
piece. If an arc is present but the unit will not easily cut or is very slow or poor cutting any material,
check and make sure work lead is connected and is connected to a clean spot on the work.
0-60 Seconds Select a post flow time that is appropriate to cool the torch and the consumables. Post flow time
will depend upon the amps and length/severity of use. A post flow time of 1 second post flow for
every 10 amps is suggested.
2T/4T 2T is the normal position while cutting. To operate, simply press and hold the switch and cut nor-
mally. Release the switch when the cut is finished. The 4 T setting allows the torch to be locked on
during use. To cut in 4T mode, simply press and hold the trigger to start the arc. Release the trigger
to continue cutting. Once the arc is ready to be terminated slowly press and release the switch
again. Caution: Use 4T cautiously. This feature can leave the torch activated if the torch is improp-
erly withdrawn from the cutting area. But is useful for long cuts or when mechanical cutting requir-
ing remote activation of the torch, i.e. a linear track torch or a pipe bevel track cutter.
Tip Saver/ This allows the user to choose the best pilot arc mode to save consumables. The 3 second pilot arc
Normal will only engage the pilot arc for 2-3 seconds before it shuts the arc off. To re-fire the pilot arc in tip
saver mode, release the trigger and press it again. Normal mode allows the pilot arc to automatical-
ly re-engage after cutting continuity is lost, i.e. cutting expanded metal.
Test/Normal Select "Test" to set air flow/air pressure for the torch. The operating pressure should always be set
while this is in Test since it does not require the torch to be live. This allows the air to flow constant-
ly until the switch is placed back into the normal, timed mode. To set the air pressure, turn the
torch until the nozzle is facing up, then place the flow tube (clear plastic tube with ball in it) over
the nozzle. Select "Test" on the machine. With the air flowing, adjust the air pressure/flow up or
down until the ball is floating in the sight window of the flow tube. If no flow tube is present or
provided with your unit, then simply set the air pressure while "Test" is selected until it is some-
where between 70-75 psi. Pressure over or under this can result in an unstable arc.
On or Off These indicate the status of the machine and indicate if any fault is present. If duty cycle is exceed-
ed, the Duty Cycle light will come on and cutting will be interrupted, but the unit will continue to run
and the fan will cool. Once the light goes off cutting may resume. After 5-10 minutes, if the light
does not go off and cutting is still prevented, the cycle the machine off and then back on. If the Over
Current light is on, recheck all wiring and connections and make sure the correct wire size and wiring
has been used. Purposefully creating too long of an arc may also cause this or it could be a side-
effect of hitting the duty cycle limit of the machine. Cycle the machine on and off. If the light clears
and cutting resumes, the fault has been cleared. If the unit will not work and/or the light remains
on, contact Everlast Tech Support.
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