ESAB HandyPlasma 250, Instruction Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE PAGE
PARAGRAPH
SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................. 17
1.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 17
1.2 Scope ............................................................................................................................. 17
1.3 System Available ........................................................................................................ 17
1.4 Specifications .............................................................................................................. 18
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION........................................................................................................... 21
2.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 21
2.2 Equipment Required ................................................................................................ 21
2.3 Location ........................................................................................................................ 21
2.4 Inspection ..................................................................................................................... 21
2.5 Primary Electrical Input Connections ................................................................. 21
2.6 Secondary (Output) Connections ........................................................................ 23
2.6.1 Torch Replacement ................................................................................................... 23
2.6.2 Air Connection ............................................................................................................ 23
2.6.3 Work Lead Connection ............................................................................................ 23
2.7 PT-31XL Torch Consumables Installation .......................................................... 26
SECTION 3 OPERATION ................................................................................................................ 27
3.1 Operation ..................................................................................................................... 28
3.2 HandyPlasma
®
250 Controls ................................................................................... 28
3.3 Assembling PT-31XL Consumable Parts ............................................................ 29
3.4 Cutting with the PT-31XL ........................................................................................ 29
3.5 Operating Techniques .............................................................................................. 31
3.6 Common Cutting Problems ................................................................................... 31
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................... 33
4.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 33
4.2 Inspection and Cleaning ......................................................................................... 33
4.3 Flow Switch .................................................................................................................. 33
4.4 PT-31XL Torch Maintenance .................................................................................. 34
4.5 Power Cable And Switch Disassembly Sequence .......................................... 35
SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 39
5.1 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 39
5.2 Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................... 39
5.3 Sequence of Operation ........................................................................................... 44
SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................................................................... 45
6.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 45
6.2 Ordering ........................................................................................................................ 45