ESAB SCT-1500 SERIES Operating Instructions Manual

INSTRUCTIONS for
Cutting Range using Acetylene ........................................................................ 1/8"- 8"
Cutting Range using any fuel gas ................................................................... 1/8"- 12"
Cutting Nozzles ............................................................................................1500 series
Torch-Hose Connections ................................................. Oxy.—CGA-022 (9/16"—18)
Torch Overall Length ............................................................................................ 21-in.
Weight ............................................................................................................. 3-1/2 lbs.
These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principles of operation and
safe practices for oxy-fuel gas equipment, we urge you to read our booklet "Precautions and Safe Practices for Gas Weld-
ing, Cutting and Heating," Form 2035. The same information appears in the "Oxy-Acetylene Handbook" which may be
purchased from any ESAB Distributor. Do NOT permit untrained persons to install, operate, or maintain this equipment.
DO NOT attempt to install or operate this equipment until you have read and fully understand these instructions. If you
do not fully understand these instructions, contact your supplier for further information.
The cutting torches covered by these instructions are listed by third parties only when using parts manufactured by
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products to the specifications on file with third party listed, and when they are used in the gas
service for which they are designed and listed. The use of other parts that cause damage or failure to the equipment
will void the manufacturer's warranty.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
The SCT-1500 can be used with any fuel gas. Be sure gas
flow is sufficient for nozzle size.Adjust regulators for
proper psig pressures. Adjust throttle valves properly.
Keep torch in good repair. DO NOT throttle back gases
to use large nozzle on thin material.
CONNECTING
1. Attach regulator to the oxygen cylinder or station valve;
attach fuel gas regulator to cylinder or station valve
unless fuel gas is to be supplied through a hydraulic
or check valve from a pipeline at desired pressure.
2. Attach oxygen hose to the oxygen regulator; attach
fuel gas hose to the fuel gas station valve or regulator.
Attach both hoses to torch. Tighten all connections nuts
with a wrench.
3. Attach nozzle to torch head, and tighten connection
nut with a wrench.
4. Check throttle valve packing nuts for tightness.
SCT-1500 SERIES CUTTING TORCHES
CAUTION
F.G.—CGA-023 (9/16"—18LH)
ADJUSTING GAS PRESSURES
Fuel Gas: If fuel gas is supplied from a station outlet without
a regulator, merely open the station valve. If fuel gas is being
supplied through a station or cylinder regulator, open the
fuel gas valve on the torch, turn in the pressure-adjusting
screw on the regulator until the regulator deliver-pressure
gauge indicates the desired pressure (see chart on page 4).
Then immediately close the fuel gas valve.
Oxygen: Open the cutting oxygen valve by depressing its
valve lever fully. Turn in the pressure-adjusting screw until
the regulator delivery-pressure gauge registers the desired
pressure (see cutting chart on page 4). Then release the
cutting oxygen lever.
NOTE: When gaugeless regulators are used, do not open
torch valves. Merely turn in the pressure-adjusting
screws to the desired pressures as indicated on the
scales of the regulator caps.
0558012097
Mar14