Table Of Contents - ESAB PCM-500i Instruction Manual

This equipment will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and accompanying
labels and/or inserts when installed, operated, maintained and repaired in accordance with the instructions pro-
vided. This equipment must be checked periodically. Malfunctioning or poorly maintained equipment should not
be used. Parts that are broken, missing, worn, distorted or contaminated should be replaced immediately. Should
such repair or replacement become necessary, the manufacturer recommends that a telephone or written request
for service advice be made to the Authorized Distributor from whom purchased.
This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered without the prior written approval of the manufacturer. The
user of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from improper use, faulty
maintenance, damage, improper repair or alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer or a service facility
designated by the manufacturer.
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SECTION 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
SECTION 2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
SECTION 3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
SECTION 4
4.1
4.2
4.3
SECTION 5
5.1
5.2
5.3
SECTION 6
6.1
6.2
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USER RESPONSIBILITY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 7
General ............................................................................................................. 7
Scope ................................................................................................................ 7
Packages Available ........................................................................................... 7
Specifications .................................................................................................... 8, 9
Optional Accessories ........................................................................................ 9
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 10
General ............................................................................................................. 10
Equipment Required ......................................................................................... 10
Location ............................................................................................................ 10
Inspection .......................................................................................................... 10
Primary Electrical Input Connections ................................................................. 10
Secondary (Output) Connections ...................................................................... 11
Connecting PCM-500i for 200(208) Vac Input ................................................... 13
OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 15
Operation .......................................................................................................... 15
PCM-500i Controls ............................................................................................ 15
Assembling PT-31XL Consumable Parts .......................................................... 16
Cutting with the PT-31XL .................................................................................. 16
Operating Techniques ....................................................................................... 17
Common Cutting Problems ............................................................................... 18
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 19
General ............................................................................................................. 19
Inspection and Cleaning .................................................................................... 19
Flow Switch ....................................................................................................... 19
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 20
Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................... 20
Sequence of Operation ..................................................................................... 25
REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................................................. 33
General ............................................................................................................. 33
Ordering ............................................................................................................ 33
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