ESAB HandyPlasma 550, Installation, Operation And Service Manual

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2.1 GENERAL
The HandyPlasma ® 550 is a compact, completely self-
contained plasma cutting system. As shipped, the system
is fully assembled and ready to cut after being connected
to input power and a source of prefiltered compressed
air (90-150 psi). The HandyPlasma
® 550 package uses
the PT-31XL torch to deliver cutting power for materials
up to 1/2 inch thick or for severing up to 5/8 inch thick.
Refer to the following paragraphs for descriptions of the
HandyPlasma
® 550 packages available as well as perfor-
mance specifications.
2.2 SCOPE
The purpose of this manual is to provide the operator
with all the information required to install and oper-
ate the HandyPlasma
® 550 plasmarc cutting package.
Technical reference material is also provided to assist in
troubleshooting the cutting package.
2.3 PACKAGE AVAILABLE
HandyPlasma ® 550 - North America (see Note 1 below) ......................................................................................... P/N 0558002612
includes:
Console with Regulator and Work Cable
Torch
Spare Parts Kit
Do not use any torch with this power source other than the ESAB brand PT-31XL torch. Serious injury may occur
if used with any other torch.
Table 2-1. PT-31XL Spare Parts Kit Contents
Description Part Number Quantity
Spare Parts Kit P/N 0558003301 includes:
30/40 A Nozzle 20860 3
Electrode 20862 2
Swirl Baffle 20463 1
Heat Shield 20282 1
NOTE:
1.) PT-31XL Torch Assembly P/N 0558004498, on North American machine 0558002612, is supplied with the
nozzle, electrode, swirl baffle, and heat shield assembled.
2.) PT-31XL Torch Assembly P/N 21985, on Asian machine 0558003178, is supplied with the nozzle, electrode,
swirl baffle, and heat shield assembled.
SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION