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- Page 1 OM-1591 169 258B December 1999 Processes Air Plasma Cutting and Gouging Description Air-Cooled Arc Plasma Cutting Torches ICE-50, ICE-70, ICE-100, ICE-70M, And ICE-100M Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
- Page 2 – every power source from This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Miller is backed by the most Miller products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They will hassle-free warranty in the business.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING ......1-1. Symbol Usage . -
Page 5: Section 1 - Safety Precautions - Read Before Using
SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING pom _nd_9/98 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. Y Marks a special safety message. This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards. - Page 6 If inside, ventilate the area and/or use exhaust at the arc to remove EXPLODING PARTS can injure. cutting fumes and gases. If ventilation is poor, use an approved air-supplied respirator. D On inverter power sources, failed parts can ex- Read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and the manufac- plode or cause other parts to explode when turer’s instruction for metals to be cut, coatings, and cleaners.
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Page 7: Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance HOT PARTS can cause severe burns. FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. D Do not touch hot parts bare handed. D Do not locate unit on, over, or near combustible surfaces. D Allow cooling period before working on torch. D Do not install unit near flammables. -
Page 8: Principal Safety Standards
1-4. Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding and Cutting, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from American Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1, Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 from Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202. -
Page 9: Section 2 - Specifications
See Figure 2-1 Cable Length 30 Or 50 ft (9.1 Or 15.2 m) Plasma Gas Air Or Nitrogen ICE-50 ICE-70 And 70M ICE-100 And 100M Plasma Gas Flow/Pressure 4.7 CFM (135 L/min) At 60 PSI (413 7 CFM (198 L/min) At 70 PSI... -
Page 10: Duty Cycle
Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 minutes that power source and torch can cut at rated load without overheating. Minutes ICE-50 Model: Low Range: High Range: 100% Duty Cycle At 35 Amperes 60% Duty Cycle At 55 Amperes Continuous Cutting... -
Page 11: Section 3 - Installation
10 Torch Switch Leads Connect one lead to each terminal of Reinstall side panel. Side View Tools Needed: 3/8 in 1/2 in ST-800 783 / ST-800 784 / ST-800 713 Figure 3-1. Installing ICE-50 Torch Into Power Source OM-1591 Page 7... -
Page 12: Installing 70 Or 100 Ampere Torch
3-2. Installing ICE-70, 70M, ICE-100, And 100M Torches Turn Off power source and remove input power. Remove left side panel. Access Holes Insert cables through access holes as shown. Work Cable (Supplied With Power Source) Tools Needed: Torch Cable Torch (–) And Gas/Air Output 1/2 in Connector Pilot Cable... -
Page 13: Remote Control Connections For Machine-Held Torches
3-3. Remote Control Connections For Machine-Held Torches Turn Off power source and discon- nect input power. Remove left side panel. Terminal Strip 1T Connection Label Route leads through hole below torch and work cable access holes. Remove snap-in blank from hole, as needed. -
Page 14: Section 4 - Operating The Torch
SECTION 4 – OPERATING THE TORCH WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. CUTTING can cause fire or explosion. • • Always wear dry insulating gloves. Do not cut near flammable material. • • Insulate yourself from work and ground. Provide protection from flying sparks. •... - Page 15 CAUTION T I P AND EL ECT RO DE WEAR BEYO ND INCORRECT STANDOFF DISTANCE can damage RE CO M M E NDE D VAL UE S or OP E RAT I O N torch. • WITHOUT TIP OR ELECTRODE can damage For non-shielded cutting, always use a 1/8 in (3 mm) standoff torch.
- Page 16 CAUTION HITTING TORCH ON A HARD SURFACE to remove T I P EL ECT RO DE WEAR BEYO ND spatter can damage torch. RE CO M M E NDE D VAL UE S or OP E RAT I O N •...
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Page 17: Section 5 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting
SECTION 5 – MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1. Routine Maintenance Y Turn Off power source and disconnect input power before maintaining. Turn Off all power before maintaining. 3 Months Each Use Tape Torn Outer Check Tip Covering – – Electrode, Clean Section Retaining Tighten... -
Page 18: Checking/Replacing Retaining Cup, Tip, And Electrode
Be sure to use genuine replacement parts. • A good practice is to replace both the tip and electrode at the same time. Tools Needed: ICE-50 Model ICE-70, 70M, ICE-100, And 100M Models (Supplied) 1/16 in (2 mm) 1/16 in... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
5-3. Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Cutting Trouble Trouble Remedy Section Power source Torch-To-Tip Short trouble Check tip and electrode for a short. See also power source Owner’s light On; no cutting output. Manual. Check torch connections on power source terminal 1T. See power 3-1, 3-2 source Owner’s Manual. -
Page 20: Section 6 - Parts List
..171 263 LEAD INSULATOR, 5/8PVC 3.5 in long (ICE-50 model) ..... - Page 21 See Figure 6-6 or Figure 6-7 for additional torch consumables and parts. ST-800 951-A Figure 6-2. Torch, ICE-70M/-100M Item Part Description Quantity Figure 6-2. Torch, ICE-70M/-100M ... . . 171 245 TORCH, main body .
- Page 22 169 213 Retaining Cup Retaining Cup Retaining Cup 169 216 169 216 169 216 Stop-Guide Sleeve Standoff Guide 174 035 132 657 Standoff Guide 132 657 Ref. S-170 648-C Figure 6-3. Consumables And Parts Supplied With ICE-50 Torch OM-1591 Page 18...
- Page 23 Select correct consumables and parts for process being used as shown. Apply a thin film of supplied grease Torch is shipped with shielded cutting (169 231) to O-ring before installing parts installed. onto torch. Set air pressure to 70 PSI. The word “front”...
- Page 24 Select correct consumables and parts for process being used as shown. Apply a thin film of supplied grease Torch is shipped with shielded cutting (169 231) to O-ring before installing parts installed. onto torch. Set air pressure to 70 PSI. The word “front”...
- Page 25 Select correct consumables and parts for process being used as shown. Apply a thin film of supplied grease Torch is shipped with shielded cutting (169 231) to O-ring before installing parts installed. onto torch. Set air pressure to 70 PSI. The word “front”...
- Page 26 Select correct consumables and parts for process being used as shown. Apply a thin film of supplied grease Torch is shipped with shielded cutting (169 231) to O-ring before installing parts installed. onto torch. Set air pressure to 70 PSI. The word “front”...
- Page 27 Effective January 1, 2000 (Equipment with a serial number preface of “LA” or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other Warranty Questions? guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. Call LIMITED WARRANTY – Subject to the terms and conditions APT, ZIPCUT &...
- Page 28 Distributor Address City State For Service Call 1-800-4-A-Miller or see our website at www.MillerWelds.com to locate a DISTRIBUTOR or SERVICE AGENCY near you. Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number. Contact your Distributor for: Welding Supplies and Consumables Options and Accessories...
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