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SECTION  1

DESCRIPTION

Figure 1-2. PT-31XL Cutting Performance

2 1/4"

(57mm)

5 1/4"

(133mm)

75° Torch

Table 1-3   PT-31XL Torch Specifications

PT-31XL Torch

Current Capacity ....................................... 50A DCSP
Shipping Wgt. ................................... 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)
Length of Service Lines .......................... 15 ft. (4.6 m)

Figure 1-1. PT-31XL Dimensions

PT-31XL Torch Assembly P/N 0558004482 is supplied
with the nozzle, electrode, swirl baffle, and heat shield
assembled.

Summary of Contents for HandyPlasma 380

Page 1: ...tions for the following HandyPlasma 380 cutting system machine and PT 31XL torch starting with Serial No PPOR347001 ESAB P N 0558004441 230 V 1 Phase 50 60 Hz HandyPlasma 380 Plasmarc Cutting System 0...

Page 2: ...This equipment will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and accompanying labels and or inserts when installed operated maintained and repaired in accor dancewi...

Page 3: ...7 2 6 3 WorkLeadConnection 17 2 7 PT 31XL Torch Consumables Installation 20 SECTION3 OPERATION 21 3 1 Operation 22 3 2 HandyPlasma 380Controls 22 3 3 Assembling PT 31XL Consumable Parts 23 3 4 Cutting...

Page 4: ...4 TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Page 5: ...o substances on the workpiece which might pro duce flammable or toxic vapors Do not do hot work on closed containers They may explode 4 Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instant use such as...

Page 6: ...Never strike an arc on a cylinder 5 For additional information refer to CGA Standard P 1 Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders which is available from Compressed Gas Associati...

Page 7: ...uipo extintor de fuego para uso instant neo como por ejemplo una manguera con agua cubeta con agua cubeta con arena o extintor port til Aseg rese que usted esta entrenado para su uso 5 No use el equip...

Page 8: ...pote de protecci n sobre la v lvula si el regulador no est conectado Asegure y mueva los cilindros utilizando un carro o transporte adecuado Evite el manejo brusco de los Las siguientes publicaciones...

Page 9: ...de masse l ossature du b timent ou en un point loign de la zone de travail augmente en effet le risque de passage d un courant de sortie par des cha nes de AVERTISSEMENT Ces r gles de s curit ont pou...

Page 10: ...ns particuli res en mati re de ventilation indiqu es l alin a 6 de la norme Z49 1 de l AWS 5 ENTRETIEN DE L QUIPEMENT Un quipement entretenu de fa on d fectueuse ou inad quate risque non seulement de...

Page 11: ...assist in trouble shooting the cutting system 1 3 SYSTEM AVAILABLE HandyPlasma 380 P N 0558004441 includes Console with Regulator and Work Cable PT 31XL Torch 15 ft 4 6m Torch Cable and Spare Parts Ki...

Page 12: ...a 100 duty cycle means the machine may operate continuously Table 1 2 HandyPlasma 380 Specifications 1 4 SPECIFICATIONS Refer to Tables 1 2 1 3 and Figures 1 1 and 1 2 for HandyPlasma 380 technical sp...

Page 13: ...Torch Table 1 3 PT 31XL Torch Specifications PT 31XLTorch CurrentCapacity 50A DCSP Shipping Wgt 1 5 lbs 0 68 kg LengthofServiceLines 15 ft 4 6 m Figure 1 1 PT 31XL Dimensions PT 31XL Torch Assembly P...

Page 14: ...14 SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION...

Page 15: ...tor supplied with the package 2 3 LOCATION Adequateventilationisnecessarytoprovidepropercool ing of the HandyPlasma 380 and the amount of dirt dust and excessive heat to which the equipment is exposed...

Page 16: ...CONNECT SWITCH See Table 2 1 PLUG customer supplied NEMA 6 30 rating minimum RECEPTACLE NEMA 6 30 rating minimum Receptacle to match plug Prefiltered AIR SUPPLY Customer Supplied 90 to 150 psig max Se...

Page 17: ...or See Figure 2 1 2 ThreadthepowercableandswitchleadofthePT 31XL through the lower left side bushing of the front panel Connect power cable to the torch fitting left hand threads andconnecttorchtrigge...

Page 18: ...TION 2 INSTALLATION WORKCABLE SAFETY GROUND PT 31XL WORK between work and power source Allow at least 10 ft 3 m Figure 2 3 HandyPlasma 380 Secondary Interconnection Diagram 2 6 SECONDARY OUTPUT CONNEC...

Page 19: ...DO NOT ATTACH WORK CABLE TO PIECE BEING CUT FREE GROUNDED WORK TABLE EARTH GROUND WORK CABLE BE SURE WORK IS IN GOOD CONTACT WITH TABLE Figure 2 4 Secondary Output Connections Figure 2 5 Secondary Ou...

Page 20: ...ed firmly with a wrench but do NOT overtighten 2 7 PT 31XL TORCH CONSUMABLES INSTALLATION Figure 2 6 Assembly of XT Consumable Parts NOTE Nozzles MarkedBy Amperage 20862 Plunger Seat 19679 Electrode 2...

Page 21: ...or to 65 psi before cutting operations begin NOTE This pressure adjustment must be made within 15 seconds after the machine is turned on If this is not done within the allotted time the main power mus...

Page 22: ...lot light will glow indicatingcontrolcircuitisenergizedandthecooling fan will run B Output Current Control Adjustable from 15 to 30 amperes to suit cutting conditions Set output current to suit cuttin...

Page 23: ...the machine becomes overheated and will turn off automatically after the machine cools down if the on off switch is still on Low Air Flow LED Green light will turn on duringoperationwhentheairflowisse...

Page 24: ...angle to avoid damaging the tip 2 Depress the torch switch Air and high frequency shouldenergize 3 Twosecondsafterdepressingtorchswitch theplasma arc will start cutting 4 After starting the cut bring...

Page 25: ...ectrode and or cutting nozzle in poor condi tion G Main Arc Does Not Strike 1 Looseconnections 2 Missing torch parts 3 Air pressure too high or too low 4 Work lead not properly connected H Poor Consum...

Page 26: ...26 SECTION 3 OPERATION...

Page 27: ...kinked F Make sure all fittings and ground connections are tight G With all input power disconnected and wearing propereyeandfaceprotection blowouttheinsideof theHandyPlasma 380usinglow pressuredryco...

Page 28: ...e any cuts through the protective sheath or if gas leaks are noted replace the damaged component By following Steps 1 2 and 3 in Subsection 4 5 the service line can be removed from the torch To disass...

Page 29: ...ecommended torque is 30 in lbs Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the operator Pull flex support back Remove tape holding splices 1 2 3 Slide switch and band from handle Snip leads at...

Page 30: ...30 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE WORK LEAD CONNECTION TORCH CONNECTION...

Page 31: ...ker before attempting inspection or work inside of the power source Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quite simple If the cause cannot be...

Page 32: ...Is air adjusted to 65 70 psig 4 5 4 8 bar Yes No Adjust Does air come on when main power turned on Yes No No electrode in torch No valve pin in torch Replace electrode Check continuity of torch switc...

Page 33: ...Does arc start when nozzle contacts work without depressing torch switch Yes No Check for short in torch switch or torch switch leads Does air flow even when HandyPlasma 380 power switch is OFF Yes N...

Page 34: ...tch light not energized Is switch ON Yes No Turn on switch Is input power plug in receptacle Yes No Insert plug Is cooling fan turning No Check voltage at receptacle and input power line No Check main...

Page 35: ...overheated LED turns off when unit cools down Yes No Is cooling air flowing Duty cycle exceeded 35 30 A Yes No or 100 21 A output Repair power source Repair fan F No current output Is input voltage w...

Page 36: ...NG ARC CURRENT ENERGIZE 10 14 SECONDS Postflow OPEN SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTES 1 When the torch switch is depressed during postflow period the postflow and preflow times are canceled and the HF i...

Page 37: ...on whichthepartswillbeused Theserialnumberisstamped on the unit nameplate 6 2 ORDERING Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB distributor or from ESAB Welding Cutting Products Attn CustomerS...

Page 38: ...38 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS 23 22 21 rear front front rear front rear rear front front rear rear front 3 5 4 6 10 8 7 9 17 13 11 18 12 15 16 19 20 24 25...

Page 39: ...sure Guage 0558002768 19 WorkCablew clamp 0700156013 18 Solenoid Valve Assy 0558007784 17 On Off Switch 0700156012 16 Bottom Plate 0700156014 15 Inverter PCB 0700156011 14 PT 31 Torch Assy 0558004482...

Page 40: ...orches PT 31XL Torch Assembly 15 lines P N 0558004482 Assembled w 30 40A high performance consumables used on HandyPlasma 380 FEMALE TORCH CONNECTION P N 0558004947 USED ON HANDY PLASMA 380 WHEN ORDER...

Page 41: ...41 Notes...

Page 42: ...Notes...

Page 43: ...nd 22 07 2004 General revisions made to remove remaining information not applicable to the newest model HandyPlasma 380 Includedadditionalsafety installation operation technicalinformationandreplaceme...

Page 44: ...horized Repair Stations WeldingEquipmentTroubleshooting C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone 800 ESAB 123 Fax 843 664 4452 Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equi...

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