Model 3710 Plasma Control Console
Operator’s
Manual
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Issued: 03/11
Page
43
4.5
Plasma Spray System Checkout
After completing the installation in Section 3, press the COOLING
WATER button to turn on water supply. Check all hose and cable
connections for leaks. Repair or replace any leaking hose or cable
connection.
Check control and DC power wiring and cables for proper connections.
Determine the material to be sprayed. Complete system checkout as
follows:
1.
Verify that proper anode, cathode, and gas injector are installed
in plasma gun as specified by the gun instruction manual.
2.
Place SECONDARY GAS SELECTOR SWITCH in
HYDROGEN or HELIUM position, according to the parameter
used.
3.
Adjust powder feeder RPM as recommended in powder
feeder manual. Switch MODE SELECTOR to FEED.
4.
Put the specified powder in the powder feeder canister and secure
lid.
5.
Place a properly prepared piece of material or coupon on the work
area.
4.6
Sequence of Operation
Check all wiring, both control and DC power, for proper connections
before operating. Fill powder canister of the powder feeder.
1.
Switch 230/460 VAC primary power disconnect ON.
2.
Open compressed air regulator or valve. Set regulator to at least 50
psi (345 kPa).
3.
Switch 115 VAC power disconnect ON. Yellow “PURGING” light
illuminates. Allow console to purge at .25 in./water column until
green “PURGE COMPLETE” light illuminates.
