
LPH 120
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Instruction Manual
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0349 301 036 011212 Valid for serial no. 152-xxx-xxxx
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1. DIRECTIVE .............................................................................................................................................. 44
2. SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................... 44
3. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 46
3.1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................. 46
3.2 SCOPE OF MANUAL............................................................................................................................. 46
3.3 TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................................................................ 46
3.4 LPH 120 CUTTING SET PACKAGE...................................................................................................... 46
4. INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 47
4.1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................. 47
4.2 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED...................................................................................................................... 47
4.3 LOCATION ............................................................................................................................................. 47
4.4 INSPECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 47
4.5 AIR LINES CONNECTIOINS ................................................................................................................. 47
4.6 PRIMARY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS............................................................................................ 47
4.7 SECONDARY CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................. 48
5. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................ 50
5.1 LPH 120 CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................ 50
6. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................... 51
6.1 CLEANING ............................................................................................................................................. 51
7. CUTTING WITH PT 25 TORCH............................................................................................................... 51
7.1 PIERCING TECHNIQUE........................................................................................................................ 52
8. FAULT TRACING .................................................................................................................................... 52
8.1 COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS ........................................................................................................ 52
9. SPARE PARTS ...................................................................................................................................... 133
10. ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS ........................................................................................................ 137
11. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .................................................................................................................... 138
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1. DIRECTIVE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Esab Welding Equipment AB, S-695 81 Laxå, Sweden, gives its unreserved guarantee that
Plasma Arc Cutting Set LPH 120 from serial number 907 complies with standard EN 60974-1, in
accordance with the requirements of directive (73/23/EEC) and addendum (93/68/EEC) and with
standard EN 50192, EN 50199, in accordance with the requirements of directive (89/336/EEC) and
addendum (93/68/EEC).
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Göteborg 99-08-30
Bo Sjöberg
Managing Director
ESAB AB
Box 8004
402 77 Göteborg
Sweden Tel: +4631 50 90 00 Fax: +4631 50 92 61
2. SAFETY
Full responsibility for safety of personnel working on or near system rests on user of ESAB Welding
Equipment.
Wrong operation can lead to abnormal situation, injure operator and damage equipment.
All personnel working with welding equipment must be fully familiar with
- handling of equipment
- location of emergency stops
- functions of equipment
- applicable safety regulations
- cutting
Operator must make sure
- no one stays inside work area while machine starts
- no one is unprotected while arc is being struck
Work area must be
- free of machine parts, tools and other objects that can obstruct operator moving within area
- so arranged, that emergency stop buttons are easily accessible
- free from draughts
Personal safety equipment
- always use proper safety equipment such as goggles, non flammable clothing, protective gloves
- never wear loose clothing, belts, bracelets, rings etc., which may catch on equipment or cause burns
Miscellaneous
- only authorised personnel may operate electrical equipment
- check whether return cables are properly fitted and earthen
- requisite fire fighting equipment should be easily available in specially and clearly marked areas
- lubrication and maintenance of welding equipment must not be proceeded during operation.
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! WARNING !
ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE
PRECAUTIONS WHEN WELDING OR CUTTING. ASK YOUR EMPLOYER FOR SAFETY PRACTICES
THAT SHOULD BE BASED ON MANUFACTURER’S HAZARD DATA.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill
- Install and earth welding equipment in accordance with obligatory standards.
- Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothes.
- Insulate yourself from earth and workpiece.
- Ensure your work position is safe.
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to your health
- Keep your head away from fumes.
- Use ventilation and/or extraction to keep fumes and gases away from your breathing zone
and surroundings.
ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin
- Protect your eyes and skin. Use correct welding screens, filter lens and wear protective clothes.
- Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
FIRE HAZARD
- Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make therefore sure there are no inflammable materials nearby.
NOISE - Excessive noise can damage your hearing.
- Protect your ears. Use ear defenders or other hearing protection.
- Warn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION - Call expert assistance in event of malfunction.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING UNIT
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS !
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