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PRECAUTIONS:
1)
Some plasma or welding cables are strong sources of high frequency interference.
NEVER lay a plasma or welding cable across the controls of the machine.
2)
Always physically separate the plasma or welding cable leads from the machine cables.
For example, the plasma or welding cable leads should NEVER be bundled with a
pendant cable or the machine power cord. Maximize the separation between any
machine cables and the plasma or welding cables.
3)
Strictly follow the grounding procedures specified for the plasma or welding unit. NOTE:
Some plasma and welding units produce exceptionally large amounts of high frequency
noise. They may require a grounding rod be driven into the earth within six feet (2 meters)
of the plasma or welding unit to become compatible with an automatic cutting or welding
process.
4)
If the high frequency is produced using a spark gap, adjust the points so the gap is
as small as possible. The larger the gap, the higher the voltage and the higher the
interference.
5)
Some plasma or welding units will inject high frequency interference into the AC power
line. Use separate power line branches whenever possible to power the plasma or
welding source and the machine. Do not plug them into the same outlet box.
6)
High frequency noise may enter the machine through the plasma or welding supply
remote contactor leads. Some plasma and welding sources can produce noise spikes of
up to several thousand volts. These sources are not compatible with automated cutting
and welding equipment. It is recommended that the remote contactor leads on these
plasma or welding sources not be connected to the machine. An alternate solution is to
purchase a separate remote contactor isolation box.
HIGH FREQUENCY WARNINGS
WARNING:
HIGH FREQUENCY CAN EFFECT MACHINE
OPERATION AND THEREFORE, WELD QUALITY.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ARE REQUIRED WHEN USING PLASMA,
TIG OR ANY WELDING PROCESS THAT USES HIGH FREQUENCY
TO STRIKE AN ARC.
Read the precautions below before installing and using the equipment.
