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- Page 1 C-35C CUTSKILL ® PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEM Operation Manual Rev. AA.01 Issue Date: March 26, 2007 Manual 0-4688 Operating Features: PLASMA...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ....................1-1 1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings ..............1-1 1.02 Important Safety Precautions ............... 1-1 1.03 Publications ....................1-2 1.04 Statement of Warranty .................. 1-4 SECTION 2.0 INTRODUCTION ......................2-1 2.01 INTRODUCTION ..................2-1 2.02 GENERAL SPECIFICATION ................. -
Page 7: General Information
SECTION 1: GASES AND FUMES GENERAL INFORMATION Gases and fumes produced during the plasma cutting process can be dangerous and hazardous to your health. 1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings • Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area. Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warnings Keep your head out of the welding fume plume. -
Page 8: Publications
• Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate yourself from the work piece or other parts of the welding PLASMA ARC RAYS circuit. • Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts. Plasma Arc Rays can injure your eyes and burn your skin. •... - Page 9 6. ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE USE OF CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtain- able from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 7. AWS Standard A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING CONTAINERS WHICH HAVE HELD COMBUS- TIBLES, obtainable from American Welding Society, 550 N.W.
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Page 10: Statement Of Warranty
1.04 Statement of Warranty ® LIMITED WARRANTY: Subject to the terms and conditions established below, Thermadyne Corporation warrants to the original retail purchaser that new Thermadyne CutSkill Series plasma cutting systems sold after the effective date of this warranty are free of defects in material and workmanship. -
Page 11: Introduction
SECTION 2.0 NOTE: Refer to Local and National Codes or local au- INTRODUCTION thority having jurisdiction for proper wiring re- quirements. 2.01 INTRODUCTION 2.03 Features Plasma is a gas which has been heated to an extremely • COMPACT and LIGHT - Designed for easy trans- high temperature and ionized so that it becomes elec- portation. -
Page 12: Torch Specifications
2.05 System Contents 2.04 Torch Specifications Description ITEMS Q'ty 3 in Power source Model 35C (76.2 mm) PCH-42, with 20' Torch Set (6.1 m) leads 10.5 in (266.7 mm) Art # A-04653 Air Regulator Work Cable Accessories & Manual Consumables Torch Electrodes Torch Tips PCH-42 Torch Ratings... -
Page 13: Installation
3.03 Torch SECTION 3.0 INSTALLATION • Make sure that the torch cable and torch switch terminals are connected to front panel. • Make sure the Work Cable is connected properly 3.01 Site Selection to front panel. • Before activating, turn torch away from yourself •... - Page 14 This Page Left Blank Installation Manual 0-4688...
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Page 15: Operation
B. BUTTONS SECTION 4.0 OPERATION • Torch Switch Latch Button - For 4.01 Front Control Panel continuous cutting performance. Depress this button ( turn “On” ) while cutting with the torch. Release the torch trigger and the torch will con- tinue to cut without depressing the torch trig- Air Error Indicator Overheating... -
Page 16: Preparations For Operating
D. Torch Operation 4.02 Preparations For Operating • Wear gloves and protective goggles. At the start of each operating session: • Do not place bare hand on work piece. 1. For drag cutting, keep the torch in contact with WARNING the workpiece. - Page 17 E. Typical Cutting Speeds Cutting speeds vary according to torch output, the type of material being cut, and operator skill. Speeds shown are typical for this cutting system using air plasma to cut mild steel, with output current at the highest setting and torch held at the indicated standoff height.
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Page 19: Section 5:0
C. No air flow at torch when air check switch is turned SECTION 5:0 SERVICE 1. Internal connection is disconnected or loose. a. Check all air line connections and fittings. 5.01 Basic Troubleshooting Guide 2. Internal air supply / compressor not working. a. - Page 20 2. Poor Work Lead connection. a. Check the connection of the Work Lead to the work piece. Make a clean work cable connection to the work- piece or cutting table Work Cable And Clamp Art # A-04389 3. Current sensor or PWM PCB faulty. a.
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Page 21: Appendix 1: Operating Sequence, Block Diagram
Appendix 1: Operating Sequence, Block Diagram Primary Input Power "On" or Plugged in Power Supply On/Off Switch "On" More air flow is required Green Power Indicator "On" and Fan is Running for Torch to Pilot than to run the power supply. Compressor not functioning Air Set Switch "On"... -
Page 22: Appendix 2: Torch Connection
Appendix 2: Torch Connection Disconnect power and air. Lay unit Art # A-04695 on its side. Remove two screws and access plate. DETAIL Power Supply Adapter Connections Negative / Plasma Lead Pilot To Power Black Supply Adapter Orange Switch Green Torch White Switch... -
Page 23: Appendix 3: System Schematic 230V Non Ce
Appendix 3: System Schematic 230V Non CE Art # A-06975 Manual 0-4688 APPENDIX... -
Page 24: Appendix 4: System Schematic 230V Ce
Appendix 4: System Schematic 230V CE Art # A-06976 APPENDIX Manual 0-4688... -
Page 25: Global Customer Service Contact Information
GLOBAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION Thermadyne USA Thermadyne Asia Sdn Bhd 2800 Airport Road Lot 151, Jalan Industri 3/5A Rawang Integrated Industrial Park - Jln Batu Arang Denton, Tx 76207 USA 48000 Rawang Selangor Darul Ehsan Telephone: (940) 566-2000 West Malaysia 800-426-1888 Fax: 800-535-0557 Telephone: 603+ 6092 2988... - Page 26 Corporate Headquarters 16052 Swingley Ridge Road Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 63017 Telephone: 636-728-3000 Email: TDCSales@Thermadyne.com www.thermadyne.com...
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