Section 4: Equipment; Slice Torch; Slice Striker; Slice Packs - ESAB ARCAIR SLICE Series Safety And Operating Instructions Manual

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SLICE EXOTHERMIC CUTTING EQUIPMENT

4.01 SLICE Torch

The SLICE Torch, a gun-shaped tool, provides a means of gripping the rod and supplying the oxygen

and power to the cutting rod. The basic torch includes 10 ft. (3.05 m) of power cable and oxygen

hose. The power cable can carry 200 amps in a power cutting operation. The oxygen hose includes

a standard size oxygen fitting and is ready to be connected to the user's oxygen regulator. This

standard torch has a flexible hand shield which is easily replaceable if damaged, plus the torch is

molded from a super tough Thermo plastic.

An optional 6" (152 mm) collet extension and 6" (152 mm) diameter extension shield is available

to help reduce torch wear or damage when piercing. Also available is a 3/8" (9.5 mm) adapter kit

consisting of a collet chuck, Collet Nut, washer, and flashback arrestor needed to adapt the torch for

using the 3/8" (9.5 mm) diameter cutting rods.

4.02 SLICE Striker

A SLICE Striker is available for cutting without power. The striker is an insulated piece of copper

plate with a serrated surface. By scratching the rod against the copper plate an arc is initiated and

the cutting process begins. Striker wear can be extended by using the smallest exposed portion of

the copper plate and gradually increasing.

The SLICE striker comes standard with a 10 ft. (3.05 m) cable.

4.03 SLICE Packs

SLICE

Utility Pack

Includes a rugged carrying case. Power connections (12 volt battery only), tong style

battery clamps makes power connection quick and easy. Industrial oxygen hose

connected to the torch; industry standard Oxygen hose supplies the torch with oxygen

and standard fittings used to connect to oxygen regulators.

SLICE

Battery Pack

Includes a rugged carrying case. Power connections twist-lock style connection;

easy to connect to battery ignition source for both torch and striker and color coded

connectors. Industrial oxygen hose connected to the torch; industry standard Oxygen

hose supplies the torch with oxygen, standard fittings used to connect to oxygen

regulators, and color coded connections.