Thermal Dynamics PCH-100XL, Instruction Manual

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Manual 0-2583 13 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
SECTION 3:
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURES
3.01 Introduction
This Section describes installation of the PCH/M-100XL
Torch. These instructions apply to the Torch and Leads
Assemblies only; installation procedures for the Power
Supply, Options, and Accessories are given in Manuals
specifically provided for those units.
The complete installation consists of:
1. Site Selection
2. Unpacking
3. Setting Up Torch
4. Connecting Torch
5 Gas Connection
6. Operator Training
3.02 Site Location
Select a clean, dry location with good ventilation and ad-
equate working space around all components.
Review the safety precautions in the front of this manual
to be sure that the location meets all safety requirements.
3.03 Unpacking
NOTE
Torches ordered as part of a system are factory as-
sembled to the power supply and are packaged in
one shipping carton.
Each component of the system is packaged and protected
with a carton and packing material to prevent damage
during shipping. Components are packaged as follows:
A. Torch and Leads
Torches and leads are packaged together. Spare parts for
new torches are packed in a spare parts kit box.
Included with each torch is:
• PCH/M-100XL Torch with parts installed and leads
attached. PCH-100XL hand torches include a handle
assembly with torch switch. PCM-100XL machine
torches include a metal mounting tube with rack
and pinion assembly with remote pendant.
• PCH/M-100XL Spare Parts Kit including:
(5) Cutting Tips
(3) Electrodes
(1) Canted Coil Spring
(1) O-Ring
(1) Lubricant
(1) 7/32 Nut Driver
(1) Utility Box
• PCH/M-100XL Instruction Manual (Catalog No. 0-
2583)
B. Options and Accessories
Options and Accessories are ordered and packaged sepa-
rately from the torch components.
C. Unpacking Procedure
1. Unpack each item and remove all packing material.
2. Locate the packing list(s) and use the list to identify
and account for each item.
3. Inspect each item for possible shipping damage. If
damage is evident, contact your distributor and/or
shipping company before proceeding with system
installation.
3.04 Setting Up Hand Torch
The hand torch is factory assembled and requires no spe-
cial set up. The proper torch parts (shield cup, tip, gas
distributor, and electrode) must be installed for the type
of operation. Refer to Section 4.04, Torch Parts Selection
for more information.
3.05 Setting Up Machine Torch
WARNING
Disconnect primary power at the source before dis-
assembling the torch or torch leads.
Metal mounting tubes with rack and pinion assemblies
are standard for machine torches.
1. Mount the torch assembly on the cutting table.
2. To obtain a clean vertical cut, use a square to align
the torch perpendicular to the surface of the work-
piece (Figure 3-1).