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AHP alphaCUT 825i Operator's Manual

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Issue Date: 04/12/2023
Publication: AHP825i-103
© Ahp Welding Systems
alphaCUT 825i
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SAFETY AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
380 Swift Ave. #11 South San Francisco, CA 94080
Purchase Date (Attach Receipt to Cover For Proof of Purchase)
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Contact: tech@ahpwelds.com 925-391-3599 (Ext. 102) SAFETY AND USE INSTRUCTIONS Purchase Date (Attach Receipt to Cover For Proof of Purchase) Serial Number Issue Date: 04/12/2023 Publication: AHP825i-103 © Ahp Welding Systems 380 Swift Ave. #11 South San Francisco, CA 94080...
  • Page 2 CONTENTS Shipping Issues? CA Proposition 65 Warning Safety First Information Safety Warning, Dangers, Cautions and Instructions About the Alpha TIG 203Xi Warranty Statement Specifications Generator Operation Information Duty Cycle Performance Routine Required Maintenance HF Point Gap Maintenance TIG Shielding Gas Information TIG Polarity and Tungsten Type Tungsten Preparation Stick Polarity and Electrode Types...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT! This unit has been thoroughly tested and inspected for function at the factory. However, you should be prepared to inspect and test this unit completely within 72 hours after receipt. Please do not delay in doing this. Ahp needs to know if there is any damage caused in shipping as soon as possible.
  • Page 4 Ahp Welding Systems makes no warranty for merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or application. Any claims of such are expressly denied by Ahp Welding Systems. Fur- thermore, Ahp Welding Systems does not accept liability for injury or damages, consequential or incidental, resulting...
  • Page 5 SAFETY FIRST! Ahp Welding Systems takes safety seriously. You should as well. Please read this entire manual before using. Keep a copy of this manual available for all employees or potential users of this machine to read and thoroughly review before use.
  • Page 6 It is your responsibility to make certain that the use of this cutter is restricted to persons who have read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual. If you or the operator needs further instruction, contact AHP welding support or seek qualified professional advice and training.
  • Page 7 Safety Warnings, Dangers, Cautions and Instructions DANGER! Welding and cutting operations pose serious inhalation hazards. Some of these hazards are immediate while others are cumulative in their effect. Do not weld in enclosed spaces or in areas without adequate ventilation. Fumes and gases released in the welding and cutting opera- tions can be toxic.
  • Page 8 Safety Warnings, Dangers, Cautions and Instructions CAUTION! Welded metal can stay hot long after welding is completed. Burns may occur. Always wear gloves or use tongs/pliers when handling welded or cut metal. Remember the heat from the metal may catch other material on fire. Always have a fire-proof area ready to place welded compo- nents until they fully cool.
  • Page 9 825i Specifications and Need-to-Know Information AlphaCut 825i Specifications CAUTION: Do not use with 240V extension cords over 50 feet long or that are Input/Output Operating Range rated for less than 40A use as damage may result. For 120 opera- tion, use only with 40A rated cords, less than 25 feet in length.
  • Page 10 Items such as electrodes, contact tips, nozzles, cups, The AlphaCUT 825i is well-suited for day to day cutting tasks in the shields, liners etc, considered to be consumable items, are NOT cov- small shop and home garage.
  • Page 11 825i Specifications and Need-to-Know Information Generator Operation Information Even though this unit is equipped with a duty cycle safety feature, intentionally and repeatedly surpassing the duty cycle will shorten the lifespan of the unit. Routine overheating damage will usually This unit may be used with any clean power rated 240V leave signs that can be determined during warranty repair.
  • Page 12 825i Specifications and Need-to-Know Information void the warranty. In fact it is required to maintain your in-warranty status during the duration of your warranty. However, under no cir- cumstances should you attempt to modify or make unauthorized changes to the welder/plasma cutter or its programming. To do so...
  • Page 13 825i Specifications and Need-to-Know Information Cutting Gas and Setup torch, you’ll need around 5.0 cubic feet per minute gas flow capability of the regulator. This unit is designed to work on straight compressed air. Your When in use with the air compressor, you should not adjust the com- compressor size should be a minimum of 4.5 to 5.0 CFM at 90...
  • Page 14 Purchase only direct from the torch will not have to be retriggered. When continuity is lost the AHP, or a licensed Innotec or Tecmo torch distributor. If you are not unit switches over to the pilot arc. When continuity is regained, it sure, ask the supplier.
  • Page 15 Additionally, you may also far and will cause the voltage to exceed design parameters. call AHP for more information if it is needed. Before turning on the unit, connect the air line and make sure no more than 95 psi is supplied to the rear of the unit.
  • Page 16 However, it is not recommended to drag cut with this unit un- less special shielded drag consumables are sourced for the torch. Currently AHP does not offer shielded drag consumables direct. How- ever, these are available from OEM suppliers of iPT/PT 60 torches and...
  • Page 17 The unit may not clear the code when it is switched back on, or may instantly display again when welding is attempted. In this case, immediately switch the unit off and contact Ahp tech support as soon a practically possible. Do not attempt to weld or allow the unit to continue to run if an over current has occurred.. The right LED is the lit once the unit reaches minimum safe cutting pressure around 50 psi.
  • Page 18 825i Component Identification and Explanation of Function NOTICE: The design of the blow back start may cause a slight delay in the arc as the air pressure must built inside the torch tubing and head to create the pressure needed to force the electrode off the nozzle seat. This may take up to a second, especial- ly when using longer torches or marginal air supply systems.
  • Page 19 When stepping down amps to cut thinner material, you must change to smaller orifice nozzle. Nozzles are offered in different sizes which are made for dif- ferent amp levels. See the torch parts page for amp range and size of consumables. AHP offers OEM size and configuration of consumables originally sup- plied with the torch for replacements and do not offer all configurations or sizes.
  • Page 20 825i Component Identification and Explanation of Function RESULTS OF CUT AT FAST SPEED RESULTS OF CUT AT CORRECT SPEED ROUGH, DISTINCT CUT LINES SPACED FAR APART SMOOTH, EVEN CUT LINES WITH A S REARWARD SWEEP MINIMAL EASY TO CLEAN DROSS...
  • Page 21 825i Component Identification and Explanation of Function AN EXAMPLE OF CUTTING A LEAD-IN WHEN CUTTING OUT A DISK SHAPED OBJECT AN EXAMPLE OF CUTTING A LEAD-IN WHEN CUTTING HOLE IN AN OBJECT NOTICE: When cutting an object, particularly a pattern shape, where the torch must pierce or re-fire in-line at an intersection of a cut, a lead-in cut should be employed.
  • Page 22 825i Component Identification and Explanation of Function (OPTIONAL)
  • Page 23 Not all parts and consumables listed on this page are available from AHP. However AHP does supply the consumables that work best with the design and intended applications of this unit. AHP does not manufacture the torch. This is an Innotec factory supplied parts list and actual availability of some parts are factory controlled based off of region and demand.
  • Page 24 825i Component Identification and Explanation of Function REMINDER NOTICE: The pilot arc is not designed to be used to cut. The pilot arc is used to scour the surface to establish continuity so that the cutting arc will transfer. If you experience difficulty cutting and the arc seems to barely penetrate the metal, cutting speed is slow, or the consumable is wearing extremely fast, it is likely that the cutting arc has not engaged.
  • Page 25 Arc will try to start if touched to the metal, but no air flow while Stuck or dirty solenoid valve. Loose solenoid wire connection. Bad PCB. Contact AHP switch is pressed. Air flows continuously. Erratic or unpredictable shutting off of air Place switch into “normal”...