Clarke WE6494A, Operating Manual

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ASSEMBLING THE PLASMA CUTTER
The following procedures describe the
process required to assemble, install, main-
tain, and prepare to work with your new plas-
ma cutter.
UNPACKING THE PLASMA CUTTER
1. Remove any cartons or bags containing
parts/accessories.
2. Open the cartons or bags packed with your
plasma cutter and inspect their contents for
damage.
3. Lay out the parts and compare them to
the packing list in Table 2 to familiarize
yourself with the parts and what they are
called. This will help you when reading
the manual.
PACKING LIST
Table 2 contains a list of the items you will
find packed in the carton.
Table 2. Packing List
ITEM QTY.
Plasma Cutter 1
Parts Bag 1
Swirl Ring
(1 is installed)
2
Electrodes
(1 is installed)
2
Nozzles
(1 is installed)
2
1/4" Male Coupler 1
Manual, Instruction 1
CONNECTING THE AIR SUPPLY
1. Before attaching the air supply to the
plasma cutter, pull out the air pressure
regulator knob and turn it fully counter-
clockwise. This will set the regulator to its
lowest pressure. (see Figure 2)
2. Feed the 1/4 inch male air coupler
threads into the plasma cutter’s air inlet.
Firmly tighten in place with wrench.
Note: The use of a sealant tape is recom-
mended on the threads of the air coupler to
prevent air leakage.
3. Attach air hose (with quick connect cou-
pler) to 1/4 inch male air coupler. Make
sure air hose is fully seated on coupler
before letting go. (See Figure 3)
Figure 2
Lowering Regulator
Pressure
Air Inlet
1/4 inch Male
Fitting Air Coupler
Air Hose with
Quick Connect
Figure 3.
Connecting the Air Supply
OPERATION