SECTION 1: GASES AND FUMES GENERAL INFORMATION Gases and fumes produced during the plasma cutting process can be dangerous and hazardous to your health. 1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings • Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area. Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warnings Keep your head out of the welding fume plume.
• Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate yourself from the work piece or other parts of the welding PLASMA ARC RAYS circuit. • Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts. Plasma Arc Rays can injure your eyes and burn your skin. •...
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6. ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE USE OF CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtain- able from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 7. AWS Standard A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING CONTAINERS WHICH HAVE HELD COMBUS- TIBLES, obtainable from American Welding Society, 550 N.W.
1.04 Statement of Warranty ® LIMITED WARRANTY: Subject to the terms and conditions established below, Thermadyne Corporation warrants to the original retail purchaser that new Thermadyne CutSkill Series plasma cutting systems sold after the effective date of this warranty are free of defects in material and workmanship.
2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.03 Features • COMPACT and LIGHT - Designed for easy trans- 2.01 INTRODUCTION portation. • ENERGY EFFICIENCY - Advanced technology Plasma is a gas which has been heated to an extremely reduces power consumption. high temperature and ionized so that it becomes elec- •...
2.04 Torch Specifications 2.05 System Contents 3 in Description ITEMS Q'ty (76.2 mm) Power source Model 20C PCH-42, with 20' (6.1 m) 10.5 in (266.7 mm) Art # A-04653 Torch Set leads Air Regulator Work Cable Accessories & Manual PCH-42 Torch Ratings Consumables Torch Electrodes Torch Head at 70°...
3.03 Torch 3.0 Installation • Make sure that the torch cable and torch switch terminals are connected to the power supply. 3.01 Site Selection • Make sure the Work Cable is connected properly • Place in a clean and dry area. to the power supply.
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B. BUTTONS 4.0 OPERATION 4.01 Front Control Panel • Torch Switch Latch Button - For continuous cutting performance. Depress this button ( turn “On” ) while cutting with the torch. Air Error Indicator Overheating Release the torch trigger and the torch will con- Torch Switch Indicator tinue to cut without depressing the torch trig-...
D. Torch Operation 4.02 Preparations For Operating • Wear gloves and protective goggles. At the start of each operating session: • Do not place bare hand on work piece. 1. For drag cutting, keep the torch in contact with WARNING the workpiece.
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E. Typical Cutting Speeds Cutting speeds vary according to torch output, the type of material being cut, and operator skill. Speeds shown are typical for this cutting system using air plasma to cut mild steel, with output current at the highest setting and torch held at the indicated standoff height.
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C. No air flow at torch when air check switch is turned on. SECTION 5: 1. Internal connection is disconnected or loose. SERVICE a. Check all air line connections and fittings. 2. Internal air supply / compressor not working. 5.01 Basic Troubleshooting Guide a.
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2. Poor Work Lead connection. a. Check the connection of the Work Lead to the work piece. Make a clean work cable connection to the work- piece or cutting table Work Cable And Clamp Art # A-04389 3. Current sensor or PWM PCB faulty. a.
Appendix 1: Operating Sequence, Block Diagram Primary Input Power "On" or Plugged in Power Supply On/Off Switch "On" More air flow is required Green Power Indicator "On" and Fan is Running for Torch to Pilot than to run the power supply. Compressor not functioning Air Set Switch "On"...
Appendix 2: Torch Connection Disconnect power and air. Lay unit Art # A-04695 on its side. Remove two screws and access plate. DETAIL Power Supply Adapter Connections Negative / Plasma Lead Pilot To Power Black Supply Adapter Orange Switch Green Torch White Switch...
Appendix 3: System Schematic Manual 0-4687 APPENDIX...
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Corporate Headquarters 16052 Swingley Ridge Road Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 63017 Telephone: 636-728-3000 Email: TDCSales@Thermadyne.com www.thermadyne.com...
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