Step 17: Connect Air Lines - Lincoln Electric MASTERPIPE Mini Profiler Installation And Operation Manual

Step 17: Connect air lines

The plasma cutter typically requires a supply of dry, oil-free, regulated compressed air. In
addition, some plasma operations will use other types and pressures of different compressed
gases. Ensure that you have the correct supplies connected to the plasma cutter and that the
flow and pressure of the supply falls within the specified ranges. The MPMP also has an air
line connection for the through pipe ventilation system.
Required parts /
components
Instructions
Illustration
(with cover removed)
Qty Part
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• Check the specifications supplied with your plasma cutter for the
required gases. This would included specifications for flow volume,
pressure, and quality. Ensure that you have the appropriate regulators
and filters for the air (or other gas) lines.
• Connect one air hose to your plasma cutter and the other to the
compressed air connection near the chuck mount. Route the
compressed gas lines so that they will not be damaged when
handling material before, during, or after cutting.
• Set the regulator for the chuck air supply to about 35–45 lbs. Open
the ball valve to allow air to flow through the chuck and through the
pipe being cut. This directs air through the chuck and out into the
pipe being cut, helping to prevent dust and smoke from entering the
chuck and chuck box.
• Always turn the air supply on before starting a cut.
Compressed
Compressed
air regulator
air ball valve
Compressed
air supply
quick-
disconnect
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Description
Assembled MPMP
Air supply hose
MASTERPIPE
Part #
From Step 4
(from the shop
air supply, dry
and filtered)
Regulated
ventilation air
to chuck axis
® Mini Profiler