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Description

Air Plasma Cutting

and Gouging

Air Plasma Cutter

OM-237 974C

2010

04

Spectrum 625 X-TREME

And ICE-40T Torch

R

File: Plasma Cutters

Visit our website at

www.MillerWelds.com

Summary of Contents for ICE-40T

Page 1: ...Processes Description Air Plasma Cutting and Gouging Air Plasma Cutter OM 237 974C 2010 04 Spectrum 625 X TREME And ICE 40T Torch R File Plasma Cutters Visit our website at www MillerWelds com...

Page 2: ...ntinue the tradition They re just as committed to providing equipment and service that meets the high standards of quality and value established in 1929 This Owner s Manual is designed to help you get...

Page 3: ...Weight 12 4 4 Torch Dimensions And Weight 12 4 5 Connecting Gas Air Supply 13 4 6 Connecting Work Clamp 13 4 7 Electrical Service Guide 14 4 8 Extension Cord Data 14 4 9 Serial Number And Rating Labe...

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Page 5: ...high shoes and a cap D Do not locate unit on or over combustible surfaces D Remove any combustibles such as a butane lighter or matches from your person before doing any cutting D After completion of...

Page 6: ...s and the manufacturer s instruction for metals to be cut coatings and cleaners D Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated or while wearing an air supplied respirator Fumes from cutting...

Page 7: ...ar gas cylinders or any other accessories D Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift unit D If using lift forks to move unit be sure forks are long enough to ex tend beyond opposite side of unit D K...

Page 8: ...ational Eye And Face Protec tion ANSI Standard Z87 1 from American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 phone 212 642 4900 web site www ansi org Standard for Fire Prevent...

Page 9: ...ossible de la zone couper afin de pr venir que le courant de coupage ne prenne une trajectoire inconnue ou longue et ne cause ainsi une d charge lectrique d tincelles ou un feu D Ne pas utiliser le co...

Page 10: ...ncelles n entrent dans vos oreilles Les rayons d arc provenant du proc d de coupage produisent des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses ultraviolets et infrarouges qui peuvent entra ner des br lures...

Page 11: ...ne basculent D Les bouteilles ne doivent pas tre pr s de la zone de coupage ni de tout autre circuit lectrique D Un contact lectrique ne doit jamais se produire entre un chalu meau de plasma d arc et...

Page 12: ...ables D Ne pas surcharger l installation lectrique s assurer que l alimen tation est correctement dimensionn et prot g avant de mettre l appareilen service LES CHARGES LECTROSTATI QUES peuvent endomma...

Page 13: ...phone 800 463 6727 site internet www csa international org Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protec tion ANSI Standard Z87 1 de American National Standards Institute 25 West...

Page 14: ...Ground Single Phase Constant Current Voltage Input On Off Percent Direct Current U0 Rated No Load Voltage Average U1 Primary Voltage U2 Conventional Load Voltage Line Connection I1max Rated Maximum S...

Page 15: ...C at rated conditions U1 I1 U2 I2 based on a 10 minute period Volts AC RMS U1 Duty Cycle 208 Volts AC 1 PH 50 230 Volts AC 1 PH 50 General Operating Temperature 5 to 104 F 15 to 40 C IP Code Degree of...

Page 16: ...g NOTICE Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit or gun and void warranty Overheating sduty1 5 95 Ref 805 325 A 0 15 Minutes A OR Reduce Duty Cycle For Units Connected to a 208 Volt Circuit or a 230 Volt...

Page 17: ...2 Hose 3 Teflon Tape Obtain hose with 1 4 NPT right hand thread fitting Wrap threads with teflon tape optional or apply pipe sealant and install fitting in opening Route hose to gas air supply Tools N...

Page 18: ...AWG 4 10 10 Reference 2008 National Electrical Code NEC including article 630 1 If a circuit breaker is used in place of a fuse choose a circuit breaker with time current curves comparable to the reco...

Page 19: ...t green or green yellow conductor to supply grounding terminal first and never to a line terminal 1 Black And White Input Conductor L1 And L2 2 Green Or Green Yellow Grounding Conductor 3 Input Power...

Page 20: ...al And Prong 5 Load 2 Brass Terminal And Prong 6 Ground Brass Terminal And Prong 7 Black And White Input Conductors 8 Green Or Green Yellow Ground Conductor Always connect green or green yellow wire t...

Page 21: ...Green Terminal 6 Outer Shell 7 Cord Grip Strip cord jacket back enough to separate conductors Strip conductors enough to make good contact with plug terminals Make plug connections and reinstall outer...

Page 22: ...e at www MillerWelds com OM 237 974 Page 18 SECTION 5 OPERATION 5 1 Controls 1 Output Control Use control to set cutting output 2 Power Light 3 Trouble Lights See Section 6 4 237 552 A 3 1 2 V POWER P...

Page 23: ...ed Inches Millimeters IPM mm min 1 8 3 2 149 3785 1 4 6 4 60 1524 3 8 9 5 34 864 1 2 12 7 21 533 5 8 15 9 12 305 Travel speeds are approximately 80 if maximum The best cut quality is achieved by cutti...

Page 24: ...p to a clean paint free location on workpiece as close to cutting area as possible 90 DO NOT start pilot arc without cutting or gouging as this shortens the service life of the nozzle and electrode Sp...

Page 25: ...ock and press trigger Pilot arc starts Postflow continues for approx 20 seconds after releasing trigger cutting arc can be instantly restarted during postflow by raising trigger lock and pressing trig...

Page 26: ...t arc starts Move tip to within approxi mately 3 16 in 4 8 mm Start gouging across workpiece surface Maintain approximately a 45 angle to surface Release trigger Postflow continues for approx 20 secon...

Page 27: ...asing trigger arc can be instantly restarted during postflow by raising trigger lock and pressing trigger The pilot arc starts immediately when trigger is pressed Hold torch at an angle to the workpie...

Page 28: ...evere conditions n Check Z Change Clean l Replace To be done by Factory Authorized Service Agent Reference Each Use Section 4 5 6 6 n Gas Air Pressure n Torch Tip Electrode And Shield Cup Every Week S...

Page 29: ...Ref 8805 326 A Turn off power and disconnect input power plug from receptacle before working on unit Check to see that all diagnostic LEDs have stopped flashing before removing wrapper from unit 1 Wr...

Page 30: ...s have stopped flashing before removing wrapper from unit Remove wrapper from unit see Section 6 2 1 Filter Base 2 Filter 3 Filter Cup Unscrew filter cup from base Remove cup Unscrew filter element fr...

Page 31: ...pressed again whichever comes first No arc was established Check consumables or torch Cup Repetitive flashing rate of two quick cycles then a one second pause for a 15 second period or until torch tri...

Page 32: ...bris and no holes are obstructed New Worn 4 3 8 7 6 2 1 Turn Off power source 1 Drag Shield 2 Retaining Cup Remove retaining cup Check retaining cup for cracks and replace if necessary 3 Tip 4 Opening...

Page 33: ...eck gas air system for leaks Check filter element see Section 6 3 Pressure status light On Check for sufficient gas air supply pressure see Section 4 5 Check for dirty air filter and replace if necess...

Page 34: ...in 3 2 mm workpiece see Section 5 4 Clean or replace torch consumables as necessary see Section 6 6 Sparks come out top of cut or cut is not clean Torch travel speed too fast reduce travel speed see...

Page 35: ...OM 237 974 Page 31 Notes...

Page 36: ...OM 237 974 Page 32 SECTION 7 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Figure 7 1 Circuit Diagram...

Page 37: ...OM 237 974 Page 33 235 080 A...

Page 38: ...OPPER 2 To maintain the factory original performance of your equipment use only Manufacturer s Suggested Replacement Parts Model and serial number required when ordering parts from your local distribu...

Page 39: ...T torch is specifically for use only with this plasma cutting unit Turn power Off and disconnect input power plug from receptacle Check to see that all diagnostic LED s have stopped flashing before re...

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Page 43: ...bles No Labor 5 6 Months Parts Batteries Bernard Guns No Labor Tregaskiss Guns No Labor 6 90 Days Parts Accessory Kits Canvas Covers Induction Heating Coils and Blankets Cables and Non Electronic Cont...

Page 44: ...your personal records Always provide Model Name and Serial Style Number Contact a DISTRIBUTOR or SERVICE AGENCY near you Welding Supplies and Consumables Options and Accessories Personal Safety Equip...

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