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AirForce 250ci A n d H P - 2 5 T o r c h Processes Description Air Plasma Cutting Air Plasma Cutter OM-230 455C 2007-10 ™ File: Plasma Cutters.
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol Usage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OM-230 455 Page 1 SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING pom _4/05 W arning: Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage Means W arning! W atch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols.
OM-230 455 Page 2 On inverter power sources, failed parts can ex- plode or cause other parts to explode when power is applied. Always wear a face shield and long sleeves when servicing inverters. EXPLODING P ARTS can injure. Sparks and hot metal blow out from the cutting arc .
OM-230 455 Page 3 1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance HOT P ARTS can cause severe burns. Do not touch hot parts bare handed. Allow cooling period before working on torch. T o handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or wear heavy , insulated welding gloves and clothing to prevent burns.
OM-230 455 Page 4 1-5. Principal Safety Standards Safety i n W elding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www .global.ihs.com). Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc Cutting , American Welding Society Standard AWS C5.
OM-230 455 Page 5 SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE A V ANT UTILISA TION pom_fre 4/05 A vertissement : se protéger et protéger les autres contre le risque de blessure — lire et respecter ces consignes.
OM-230 455 Page 6 N’approchez pas le tube du chalumeau et l’arc pilote lorsque la gâ- chette est enfoncée. Le câble de masse doit être pincé correctement sur la pièce à cou- per , métal contre métal (et non de telle sorte qu’il puisse se détacher), ou sur la table de travail le plus près possible de la ligne de coupage.
OM-230 455 Page 7 Les bouteilles ne doivent pas être près de la zone de coupage ni de tout autre circuit électrique. Un contact électrique ne doit jamais se produire entre un chalumeau de plasma d’arc et une bouteille. Ne coupez jamais sur une bouteille pressurisée − une explosion en résulterait.
OM-230 455 Page 8 LE COUP AGE Ã L ’ARC peut causer des interférence. L ’énergie électromagnétique peut gêner le fonction- nement d’appareils électroniques comme des ordi- nateurs et des robots.
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 9 SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. Symbols And Definitions For Nameplate And Serial Number/Rating Label A Amperes Plasma.
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 10 SECTION 4 − INST ALLA TION 4-1. Specifications For Power Source Primary V olts Primary Amperes Duty Cycle Individ.
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 1 1 4-4. T orch Dimensions And Weight Ref. 801 397-A 3.0 lb (1.4 kg) 1 in (25 mm) 8-3/8 in (213 mm) 1-3/8 in (35 mm) 12-1/4 in (31 1 mm) 4-5. Selecting A Location loc_2 3/96 - Ref.
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 12 4-6. Connecting Work Clamp Do not connect work clamp to the portion of the workpiece that will fall when cut. 1 W ork Clamp 2 W orkpiece Connect work clamp to a clean, paint-free location on workpiece, as close to cutting area as possible.
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 13 4-9. Connecting Input Power Ref. 804 852-A / Ref. 803 766-B Check input voltage available at site. 1 Grounded Receptacle A 120 volt, 20 ampere individual branch circuit protected by time-delay fuses or circuit breaker is required (see Section 4- 7 ).
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 14 4-1 1. Cable Management Strap 804 885-A 1 Cable Management Strap Coil cables together and secure to unit using the cable management strap. 1 4-12. Electrode Wrench Ref.
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 15 SECTION 5 − OPERA TION 5-1. Controls 2 230 442-B 1 1 Power Switch The cooling fan will run for a f ew sec onds after the pow er switc h is plac ed in the OFF position in or der t o disc harge internal circ uitry .
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 16 Ref 803 915-A / Ref. 804 848-A 5-3. Plasma Cutting System Practices Pulling rather than pushing the torch makes cutting easier . Use a proper guide or template for accurate cutting operations.
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 17 804 848-A 5-4. Sequence Of Cutting Operation EXAMPLE Of Cutting Operation Moisture from the compressor will form in the air line and at the torch. It will be normal to sometimes see moisture come out the end of the torch.
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 18 Ref. 804 848-A 5-5. Sequence Of Cutting Using Stand-off Guide EXAMPLE Of Cutting Using Stand-off Guide Moisture from the compressor will form in the air line and at the torch.
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 19 Ref. 803 640-A / 801 400-B 5-6. Sequence Of Piercing Operation Connect work clamp to a clean, paint-free location on workpiece, as close to cutting area as possible. Hold torch at an angle to the workpiece.
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 20 SECTION 6 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1. Routine Maintenance Disconnect power before maintaining.
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 21 6-2. T rouble Lights And Checking Shield Cup Shutdown System 1 Power Light Light is steady if input power is okay . Light flashes if input power is less t h a n 9 2 v o l t s a c o r g r e ater than 136 volts ac.
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 22 6-3. Checking/Replacing Retaining Cup, Tip, And Electrode A good practice is to replace both the tip and electrode at the same time. Ref. 804 851-A T urn Of f power source.
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 23 6-4. Compressor Filter Cleaning And Replacement T urn Off power source, and disconnect input power . 1 Power Source 2 Compressor Filter Remove wrapper from unit. Unscrew filter from compressor .
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 24 6-5. T orch And Work Cable Connections T urn Off power source, and disconnect input power . If torch or work cable needs to be removed or replaced, proceed as follows: 1 Power Source Remove wrapper from unit.
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 25 6-6. T roubleshooting Power Source Connect unit to proper input voltage. (see Section 4-9). Ye s No Is input power connected to correct line voltage? Is Power switch in the On position? Place Power switch in the On position.
A complete Parts List is available at www .HobartW elders.com OM-230 455 Page 26 6-7. T roubleshooting T orch T orc h t ravel speed too slow ; incr ease travel s peed (see Sec tions 5-3, 5-4 , a nd 5-6) . Clean or r eplace torc h cons umables as nec essar y (see Section 6-3).
OM-230 455 Page 27 SECTION 7 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 230 449-B Figure 7-1. Circuit Diagram.
OM-230 455 Page 28 SECTION 8 − P ARTS LIST 8-1. Recommended Spare Parts Description Part No. Item No. Recommended Spare Parts Quanti ty Dia. Mkgs. 232 647 TORCH, HP-25 16.4ft (5 m) hand held (replacement) 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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