SECTION 1
PCM-875A Mechanized Plasma Cutting System
SAFETY
1-7
WARNING
!
Radiation hazard.
Arc rays can injure eyes and burn skin.
·
Wear correct eye and body protection.
·
Wear dark safety glasses or goggles with side
shields. Refer to following chart for recommended
lens shades for plasma cutting:
Arc Current
Lens Shade
Up to 100 Amps
Shade No. 8
100-200 Amps Shade No. 10
200-400 Amps Shade No. 12
Over 400 Amps
Shade No. 14
·
Replace glasses/goggles when lenses are
pitted or broken
·
Warn others in area not to look directly at the
arc unless wearing appropriate safety glasses.
·
Prepare cutting area to reduce reflection and
transmission of ultraviolet light.
§
Use special paint on walls to absorb UV
light.
§
Install protective screens or curtains to
reduce ultraviolet transmission.
CAUTION
Do Not Use this Torch Under Water.
The PT-20AMX is designed to be a dry
cutting process.
Cutting under water may result in:
·
reduced consumable life
·
degradation of cut quality
·
possible damaged torch
Cutting under water may result in poor cutting
performance. Water vapor created when hot material
or sparks contact liquid may cause arcing inside torch.
When cutting on a water table, reduce the water level
to provide maximum clearance between water and
material.
