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Forney 00317 Owner's Manual

Plasma cutter with built-in air compressor
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OWNER'S MANUAL
WITH BUILT-IN AIR COMPRESSOR
• Uses electrical arc and compressed air to cut
steel, aluminum and other conductive metals.
• Drag torch technology allows you to move
(drag) torch directly across the metal surface for
more precise cuts.
• Cuts up to 1/8" mild steel and severs up to
1/4" steel.
• Uses standard household 120 VAC current.
PLASMA CUTTER
• Built-in piston driven compressor and
lightweight inverter power supply.
• Thermal overload protection
• Three diagnostic LED lights (power,
temperature, and torch energized/ready
to work).
• Post-Flow air cooling.

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  • Page 1 PLASMA CUTTER OWNER’S MANUAL WITH BUILT-IN AIR COMPRESSOR • Uses electrical arc and compressed air to cut • Built-in piston driven compressor and steel, aluminum and other conductive metals. lightweight inverter power supply. • Drag torch technology allows you to move •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY SAFETY RULES AND GENERAL WARNINGS INTRODUCTION ELECTRICITY EYE AND BODY PROTECTION CUTTING FUMES AND GASES FIRE HAZARDS NOISE BURNS GENERAL INFORMATION LOCATION AND HANDLING OF THE POWER SOURCE POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION EXTENSION CORD RECOMMENDATIONS GENERATOR RECOMMENDATIONS CONNECTION TO GROUND CABLE TORCH CONNECTION FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS...

  • Page 4: Safety Rules And General Warnings

    CAUTION! BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE ON THE PLASMA CUTTER, READ THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY, PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE SAFETY RULES. In the event of these instructions not being clear, please contact your supplier. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW PURCHASE! YOU ARE NOW IN THE POSSESSION OF ONE OF THE SAFEST AND MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED PLASMA CUTTERS ON THE MARKET.

  • Page 5: Eye And Body Protection

    EYE AND BODY PROTECTION One of the hazards during the welding/cutting process is the emission of electromagnetic waves due to the electric arc. The length of these waves ranges from infrared to ultraviolet. If these rays hit the eyes, they can cause various complaints such as conjunctivitis, burns to the retina, deterioration of sight, etc.

  • Page 6: Noise

    NOISE Noise is generated during the cutting process. The noise level depends on the cutting parameters used. CAUTION! Noise can damage hearing Wear adequate hearing protection. BURNS The operator should be adequately protected during cutting operations. This should be routine practice. CAUTION! Do not point the torch jet at people or foreign bodies.

  • Page 7: Location And Handling Of The Power Source

    LOCATION AND HANDLING OF THE POWER SOURCE • Choose location verifying that there is a good air flow and no dust, smoke or gas is present. • Place the unit on a flat and stable surface. • Make sure that obstacles do not prevent the cooling air flow out of front and rear openings of the machine. •...

  • Page 8: Functions And Controls

    FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS 1. ON/OFF Switch – In the ON position the machine is ready for normal operation. All system control circuits are activated. OFF position deactivates control circuits. 2. Green LED– It blinks for a few seconds to show that capacitors are being charged and that the unit is getting ready for operation.

  • Page 9: Cutting Operation

    CUTTING OPERATION PRELIMINARIES CAUTION!: Disonnect power source before disassembly of the torch. AVERTISSEMENT: couper l’alimentation avant de désassembler la torche. • Check and follow instructions as foreseen in the paragraphs “Safety and Installation” of the present in- structions manual. PARTS OF THE TORCH •...

  • Page 10: Cutting

    CUTTING A. Pilot Arc: Starting the arc. • Upon squeezing the trigger there is a three second safety delay to purge the torch air system. After three seconds the pilot arc ignites, immediately transfer the arc to the work piece and begin the cut. If you fail to transfer the arc within three seconds the pilot arc stop and it will be necessary to release and then squeeze the trigger again to restart the sequence.

  • Page 11: Torch Consumable Parts Selection

    WARNING! Disconnect primary power at the source and wait that the torch has cooled before disassembling the torch or torch leads. Frequently review the Important Safety Precautions at the front of this Manual. Be sure the operator is equipped with proper gloves, clothing, eye and ear protection. Make sure no part of the operator’s body comes into contact with the work piece while the torch is activated.

  • Page 12: Operating Faults

    OPERATING FAULTS During cutting operations performance faults may arise which are not caused by equipment malfunctioning but by other operational faults such as: Insufficient penetration : • too high cutting speed; • cutting current too low; • torch is too tilted; •...

  • Page 13: Torch

    TORCH Periodically, according to its use or to cutting faults verify wear of the parts connected to plasma arc: Shield Cup: Unscrew manually from head of the torch. Clean throughly and replace if damaged (burns, distortions or cracks). Verify integrity of superior metal sector (actuator torch safety). Tip: Check wear of plasma arc hole and of inner and outer surfaces.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY GREEN LED OFF, Fan not operating. No Input 1. Plug unit into 120V outlet. Power. GREEN LED ON, YELLOW Over-temperature LED 1. Make sure the unit has not been operated beyond ON. Unit is overheated. duty cycle limits.

  • Page 15: Unit Parts List

    UNIT PARTS LIST FIG # OEM # DESCRIPTION FORNEY # 04600233 CABLE CLAMP 85208 77650239 FRONT PLATE 85399 21605023 RUBBER GROMMET 85400 21690505 FRAME 85401 05000225 COVER PANEL 85402 33620217 INTERNAL PANEL 85403 21600030 PLASTIC HANDLE 85404 22735221 MOTHER + FRONT PANEL PCB...

  • Page 16: Unit Wiring Diagram

    UNIT WIRING DIAGRAM WWW.FORNEYIND.COM...

  • Page 17: Torch Parts List

    TORCH PARTS LIST FIG # OEM # DESCRIPTION FORNEY # 23010083 PT-25C PLASMA TORCH WITH 13’ LEAD 85390 23015183 PLASMA TORCH BODY 85391 23015187 ELECTRODE 85392 23015179 AIR DISTRIBUTION RING 85393 23015189 TIP ø 0,65 / .025 85392 23015182 SHIELD CUP...
  • Page 19 WWW.FORNEYIND.COM...
  • Page 20 Forney Industries, Inc.

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