Lincoln-electric IM944 POWERTORCH PLASMA 20 Manuel d'utilisateur

POWERTORCH™ PLASMA 20OPERATOR’S MANUALIM944December, 2008Safety Depends on YouHarris arc welding and cuttingequipment is designed and builtwith safety

B-1OPERATIONPOWERTORCH™ PLASMA 20B-1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDESCRIPTIONThe POWERTORCH™ PLASMA 20 is a constant cur-rent, continuous control plasma cutter po

CONTROLS AND SETTINGS1. ON/OFF Switch – In the ON position the machineis ready for normal operation. All system controlcircuits are activated.

B-3OPERATIONB-3CHECKING AIR QUALITYTo check air quality, deactivate the torch (post-flow)and place a welding filter lens in front of the torch.

Direction of Travel5° - 15°10° - 20°Arc LagLeading Angle• Use a 5° - 15° leading angle in the direction of the cut.• Finish the cut to be made and re

B-5NOTES POWERTORCH™ PLASMA 20B-5PILOT ARC DISCUSSIONThe POWERTORCH™ PLASMA 20 has a smooth, contin-uous pilot arc. The pilot arc is only a means o

B-6OPERATIONB-6Be sure the operator is equipped with proper gloves,clothing, eye and ear protection. Make sure no part ofthe operatorʼs body com

D-1MAINTENANCED-1POWERTORCH™ PLASMA 20PERIODIC MAINTENANCEChange consumables as required.Torch:• Periodically according to use, or if experiencin

D-2MAINTENANCED-2COMPRESSED AIR FILTERThe unit is supplied with a filter for the compressed airand fitted with a manual drain for condensation. (Drain

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1POWERTORCH™ PLASMA 20If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repai

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2POWERTORCH™ PLASMA 20Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDRENAWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERAT

F-1WIRING DIAGRAMF-1POWERTORCH™ PLASMA 20NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual.

NOTES POWERTORCH™ PLASMA 20

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iiSAFETYii4.c. When not cutting or gouging, make certain no part of the elec-trode circuit is touching the work or ground. Accidental contactcan cause

iiiSAFETYiiiPRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui par

ivivTThhaannkk YYoouufor selecting one of our QUALITY products. We want you to takepride in operating this product ••• as much pride as we hav

TABLE OF CONTENTSPageInstallation...

A-1INSTALLATION A-1WeightIncludingTorch Cable21 lbs.9.5 kg.INPUT - SINGLE PHASE RATED OUTPUTOUTPUTRECOMMEND INPUT WIRE AND FUSE SIZESREQUIRED AIR FL

A-2INSTALLATION POWERTORCH™ PLASMA 20A-2Read entire Installation Section before installing thePOWERTORCH™ PLASMA 20.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSELECTRIC

A-3INSTALLATION POWERTORCH™ PLASMA 20A-3Use of normal 20 amp household breakers may resultin over current trips. If breaker trips occur, reduce thec