Plasma PTW 1500, Manual

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8
Starting up
WARNING! Incorrect operation may result in serious injury or damage. Do not
use the functions described here until you have thoroughly read and understood
the following documents:
-
these Operating Instructions
- all the operating instructions for the system components, especially the
safety rules
General
Starting up 1. Check plasma torch to see whether:
- all parts are present
- the parts have been correctly fitted
NOTE! An incorrectly adjusted tungsten electrode can damage the plasma
nozzle during start-up. Adjust the tungsten electrode according to the plasma
nozzle used and the application.
2. Adjust the tungsten electrode using the adjusting gauge
3. Connect the components of the plasma torch hosepack to the plasma device:
- Current/shielding gas connection
- Pilot flow cable
- Cable for pilot flow mass/plasma gas
- Water return hose
- Water flow hose
- Torch control cable
The plasma torch is intended exclusively for manual plasma welding and plasma brazing.
Any use above and beyond this purpose is deemed improper. The manufacturer shall not
be held liable for any damage arising from such usage.
Proper use also includes:
-
following all the instructions in these operating instructions
- performing all stipulated inspection and servicing work
Proper use
Plasma torch hosepack: connections
Pilot flow connection
Current/shielding gas connection
Water return connection
Torch control connection
Water flow connection
Pilot flow mass / plasma gas connection