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- Page 1 PT-31XL and PT-31XLPC Plasma Arc Cutting Torches Instruction Manual (EN) 0558 005 698 GB...
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Page 2: User Responsibility
BE SURE THIS INFORMATION REACHES THE OPERATOR. YOU CAN GET EXTRA COPIES THROUGH YOUR SUPPLIER. CAUTION 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,”... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
PT-31XL and PT-31XLPC Replacement Parts ........ - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS...
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Page 5: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Precautions Users of ESAB welding and plasma cutting equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet the requirements that apply to this type of welding or plasma cutting equipment. The following recommendations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace. - Page 6 SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WELDING AND PLASMA CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN WELDING OR CUTTING. ASK FOR WARNING YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE BASED ON MANUFACTURERS’ HAZARD DATA. ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill. - Install and earth (ground) the welding or plasma cutting unit in accordance with applicable standards.
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Page 7: Description
This manual is intended to provide the operator with all the information required to assemble, operate, and repair the PT-31XL and PT-31XLPC Plasma Arc Cutting Torches. For additional safety precautions, process instructions, and system troubleshooting; refer to the appropriate instruction manual for your Plasma Arc Cutting Package. -
Page 8: Accessories
Torch Guide Kit Permits cutting accurate circles from 45mm (1.7") to 1050mm (41.3") in diameter with the PT-31XL or PT-31XLPC. The attach- ment includes a head and radius bar assembly, center-point / adaptor, and dual swivel castor assembly. Cuts can be made inside or outside the circle. -
Page 9: Technical Data (Required By Ce)
SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION 2.4 Technical Data (required by CE) a. Process: Manual torch used for plasma arc cutting b. Method of guidance: Manual c. Voltage class: M (113v peak to 400v peak) Striking voltage: 8000 VAC Stabilizing voltage: 200 VDC d. - Page 10 SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION 2500 2000 1500 1000 0.125 0.25 0.375 0.625 Steel Thickness (mm) Steel Thickness (inches) Graph 2-1a 35 Amp Cutting Parameters 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 0.125 0.25 0.375 0.625 0.75 Steel Thickness (mm) Steel Thickness (inches) Graph 2-1b 40 Amp Cutting Parameters 4064 3556 3048...
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Page 11: Installation / Operation
VOLTAGE 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 PATENTED SAFETY INTERLOCK. The gas flow check valve is part of the safety interlock and is permanently assembled in the torch head. -
Page 12: Disassembly Of Torch - Removing Consumables
SECTION 3 INSTALLATION / OPERATION Disassembly of Torch - Removing Consumables To disassemble the front end, hold the torch with the shield in an upright position as shown in Figure 3- 2. This will prevent the nozzle, electrode, and swirl baffle from falling free when the shield is removed. If the torch is fixed and cannot be rotated upward, the alternate method of disassembly is to disassemble the electrode, swirl baffle and nozzle as above being careful not to damage them by letting them fall. -
Page 13: Maintenance
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Maintenance BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE IS ATTEMPTED ON THIS TORCH, MAKE WARNING SURE THE POWER SWITCH ON THE CONSOLE IS IN THE "OFF" POSI TION AND THE PRIMARY INPUT IS DEENERGIZED. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN POWER CABLE CONNECTIONS SECURELY US ING 2 WRENCHES DURING REASSEMBLY. - Page 14 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE CRIMP OR SOLDER WHITE LEADS SWITCH END PLUG COVER SWITCH KIT P/N 0558005509 Figure 4-2. Switch Disassembly To replace - Remove switch band from torch (see figure 4-1). Pull the switch and end plug out of the cover. Snip the white leads from the switch (leads supplied with the torch cable bundle are sufficiently long to allow cutting).
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Page 15: Replacement Parts
Ordering To ensure proper operation, it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with this equipment. The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty. Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor. - Page 16 75° Head - p/n 0558000790 includes: Configuration 1 O-ring, Seat Configuration 3 O-ring - p/n 0558000514 (Supplied with head) Plunger - p/n 0558000511 (Used only with “XT” consumables) Seat - p/n 0558000510 (Supplied with head) Figure 5-1. PT-31XL Torch Parts and Configurations...
- Page 17 SECTION 5 REPLACEMENT PARTS jacket shown rolled back Switch Kit - p/n 0558005509 (see figure 4-2) Flex Support - p/n 21218 Boot - p/n 0558000759 Cable Bundle Assembly - 25 ft (7.6 m) - p/n 0558005515 50 ft (15.2 m) - p/n 0558006545 Gas &...
- Page 18 0558005334 -15.2m (50') lines plunger. 30A / 40A high performance "XT" consumables, standard heat shield P/N 20282, seat, o-ring and plunger. NOTE: When ordering the PT-31XL torch assembly for use on the HandyPlasma-380, Female Torch Connector P/N 0558004947 shown 0558004482 HandyPlasma-380 below must also be ordered.
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Page 19: Section 5 Replacement Parts
/ or damage to the equipment. WARNING ESAB does not warrant parts for its equipment which are not furnished by ESAB. The use of parts that are not furnished by ESAB does not automatically void ESAB's warranties for its equipment. - Page 20 Plunger — — — Table 5-2 Contents of PT-31XL and PT-31XLPC "XT" Consumables Spare Parts Kits note 1 - for PCM-500i, PowerCut-650, HandyPlasma 550 and HandyPlasma 380 note 2 - HandyPlasma-50 for Europe note 3 - Caddycut for Europe...
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