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Plasma Cutting T orch
Model PCH - 102 & PCM - 102
Instruction Manual Number 0-2818
Published by:
Thermal Dynamics Corporation
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W est Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA 03784
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Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warnings
are used to highlight important information. These highlights are categorized as follows:
NOTE
An operation, procedure, or backgr ound information which requires additional emphasis or is helpful in efficient operation of the system.
CAUTION
A procedure which, if not properly followed, may
cause damage to the equipment.
WARNING
A procedure which, if not properly followed, may
cause injury to the operator or others in the operating area.
1.02 Important Safety Precautions
WARNINGS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
PLASMA ARC EQUIPMENT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS TO YOUR
HEAL TH.
Plasma arc cutting produces intense electric and
magnetic emissions that may interfere with the
proper function of cardiac pacemakers, hearing
aids, or other electronic health equipment. Persons who work near plasma arc cutting applications should consult their medical health professional and the manufacturer of the health
equipment to determine whether a hazard exists.
To prevent possible injury, read, understand and
follow all warnings, safety precautions and instructions before using the equipment. Call 1-603298-5711 or your local distributor if you have any
questions.
GASES AND FUMES
Gases and fumes produced during the plasma cutting
process can be dangerous and hazardous to your health.
• Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area.
Keep your head out of the welding fume plume.
• Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is not
adequate to remove all fumes and gases.
• The kinds of fumes and gases from the plasma arc
depend on the kind of metal being used, coatings
on the metal, and the different pr ocesses. Y ou must
be very careful when cutting or welding any metals which may contain one or more of the following:
• Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) that should be supplied with the material
you are using. These MSDSs will give you the information regarding the kind and amount of fumes
and gases that may be dangerous to your health.
• For information on how to test for fumes and gases
in your workplace, refer to item 1 in Subsection 1.03,
Publications in this manual.
• Use special equipment, such as water or down draft
cutting tables, to capture fumes and gases.
• Do not use the plasma torch in an area where combustible or explosive gases or materials are located.
• Phosgene, a toxic gas, is generated from the vapors
of chlorinated solvents and cleansers. Remove all
sources of these vapors.
• This product, when used for welding or cutting,
produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer . (California Health
& Safety Code Sec. 25249.5 et seq.)
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Electric Shock can injure or kill. The plasma arc process
uses and produces high voltage electrical energy. This
electric energy can cause severe or fatal shock to the operator or others in the workplace.
• Never touch any parts that are electrically “live”
or “hot.”
Date: January 27, 20041-1GENERAL INFORMATION
• Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate yourself
from the work piece or other parts of the welding
circuit.
• Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts.
• Extra care must be taken when the workplace is
moist or damp.
• Install and maintain equipment according to NEC
code, refer to item 9 in Subsection 1.03, Publications.
• Disconnect power source before performing any
service or repairs.
• Read and follow all the instructions in the Operating Manual.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Fire and explosion can be caused by hot slag, sparks, or
the plasma arc.
• Be sure there is no combustible or flammable material in the workplace. Any material that cannot
be removed must be protected.
• Ventilate all flammable or explosive vapors from
the workplace.
• Do not cut or weld on containers that may have
held combustibles.
• Provide a fire watch when working in an area where
fire hazards may exist.
• Hydrogen gas may be formed and trapped under
aluminum workpieces when they are cut underwater or while using a water table. DO NOT cut
aluminum alloys underwater or on a water table
unless the hydrogen gas can be eliminated or dissipated. T rapped hydrogen gas that is ignited will
cause an explosion.
NOISE
Noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Plasma arc processes can cause noise levels to exceed safe limits. You
must protect your ears from loud noise to prevent permanent loss of hearing.
• To protect your hearing fr om loud noise, wear protective ear plugs and/or ear muffs. Protect others
in the workplace.
• Noise levels should be measured to be sure the decibels (sound) do not exceed safe levels.
• For information on how to test for noise, see item 1
in Subsection 1.03, Publications, in this manual.
PLASMA ARC RA YS
Plasma Arc Rays can injure your eyes and burn your skin.
The plasma arc process produces very bright ultra violet
and infra red light. These arc rays will damage your
eyes and burn your skin if you are not properly pr otected.
• To protect your eyes, always wear a welding helmet or shield. Also always wear safety glasses with
side shields, goggles or other protective eye wear.
• Wear welding gloves and suitable clothing to protect your skin from the arc rays and sparks.
• Keep helmet and safety glasses in good condition.
Replace lenses when cracked, chipped or dirty.
• Protect others in the work area from the arc rays.
Use protective booths, screens or shields.
• Use the shade of lens as suggested in the following
per ANSI/ASC Z49.1:
Minimum ProtectiveSuggested
Arc CurrentShade No.Shade No.
Less Than 300*89
300 - 400*912
400 - 800*1014
* These values apply where the actual arc is clearly
seen. Experience has shown that lighter filters
may be used when the arc is hidden by the workpiece.
1.03 Publications
Refer to the following standards or their latest revisions
for more information:
1. OSHA, SAFETY AND HEAL TH STANDARDS, 29CFR
1910, obtainable from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402
2. ANSI Standard Z49.1, SAFETY IN WELDING AND
CUTTING, obtainable from the American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
3. NIOSH, SAFETY AND HEALTH IN ARC WELDING
AND GAS WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable
from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
4. ANSI Standard Z87.1, SAFE PRACTICES FOR OCCUP ATION AND EDUCA TIONAL EYE AND F ACE PROTECTION, obtainable from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
5. ANSI Standard Z41.1, STANDARD FOR MEN’S
SAFETY -TOE FOOTWEAR, obtainable from the American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New
York, NY 10018
GENERAL INFORMATION1-2Date: January 27, 2004
6. ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE USE
OF CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtainable from American National Standards Institute, 1430
Broadway, New Y ork, NY 10018
7. AWS Standar d A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING CONTAINERS WHICH HAVE HELD COMBUSTIBLES, obtainable from American Welding Society, 550 N.W.
LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
8. NFPA Standard 51, OXYGEN-FUEL GAS SYSTEMS
FOR WELDING, CUTTING AND ALLIED PROCESSES, obtainable from the National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
9. NFPA Standard 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
obtainable from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
10. NFP A Standard 51B, CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtainable from the National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
11. CGA Pamphlet P-1, SAFE HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GASES IN CYLINDERS, obtainable from the
Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis
Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202
12. CSA Standard W117.2, CODE FOR SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable from the Canadian
Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale
Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3
13. NWSA booklet, WELDING SAFETY BIBLIOGRAPHY
obtainable from the National Welding Supply Association, 1900 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
14. American Welding Society Standar d A WSF4.1, RECOMMENDED SAFE PRACTICES FOR THE PREPARATION FOR WELDING AND CUTTING OF CONT AINERS AND PIPING THAT HAVE HELD HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES, obtainable fr om the American Welding
Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
ATTENTION
Toute procédure pouvant résulter
l’endommagement du matériel en cas de nonrespect de la procédur e en question.
AVERTISSEMENT
Toute procédure pouvant provoquer des blessures
de l’opérateur ou des autres personnes se trouvant
dans la zone de travail en cas de non-respect de la
procédure en question.
1.05 Precautions De Securite
Importantes
AVERTISSEMENTS
L’OPÉRATION ET LA MAINTENANCE DU
MATÉRIEL DE SOUDAGE À L’ARC AU JET
DE PLASMA PEUVENT PRÉSENTER DES
RISQUES ET DES DANGERS DE SANTÉ.
Coupant à l’arc au jet de plasma produit de l’énergie
électrique haute tension et des émissions
magnétique qui peuvent interférer la fonction
propre d’un “pacemaker” cardiaque, les appareils
auditif, ou autre matériel de santé electronique.
Ceux qui travail près d’une application à l’arc au
jet de plasma devrait consulter leur membre
professionel de médication et le manufacturier de
matériel de santé pour déterminer s’il existe des
risques de santé.
15. ANSI Standard Z88.2, PRACTICE FOR RESPIRA TOR Y
PROTECTION, obtainable from American National
Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY
10018
1.04 Note, Attention et
Avertissement
Dans ce manuel, les mots “note,” “attention,” et
“avertissement” sont utilisés pour mettre en relief des
informations à caractère important. Ces mises en relief
sont classifiées comme suit :
NOTE
Toute opération, procédure ou renseignement
général sur lequel il importe d’insister davantage
ou qui contribue à l’efficacité de fonctionnement
du système.
Date: January 27, 20041-3GENERAL INFORMATION
Il faut communiquer aux opérateurs et au personnel TOUS les dangers possibles. Afin d’éviter les
blessures possibles, lisez, comprenez et suivez tous
les avertissements, toutes les précautions de sécurité
et toutes les consignes avant d’utiliser le matériel.
Composez le + 603-298-5711 ou votr e distributeur
local si vous avez des questions.
FUMÉE et GAZ
La fumée et les gaz produits par le procédé de jet de
plasma peuvent présenter des risques et des dangers de
santé.
• Eloignez toute fumée et gaz de votre zone de respiration. Gardez votre tête hors de la plume de fumée
provenant du chalumeau.
• Utilisez un appareil respiratoire à alimentation en air
si l’aération fournie ne permet pas d’éliminer la fumée
et les gaz.
• Ne touchez jamais une pièce “sous tension” ou “vive”;
portez des gants et des vêtements secs. Isolez-vous
de la pièce de travail ou des autres parties du circuit
de soudage.
• Réparez ou remplacez toute pièce usée ou
endommagée.
• Les sortes de gaz et de fumée provenant de l’arc de
plasma dépendent du genre de métal utilisé, des
revêtements se trouvant sur le métal et des différ ents
procédés. Vous devez prendre soin lorsque vous
coupez ou soudez tout métal pouvant contenir un ou
plusieurs des éléments suivants:
• Lisez toujours les fiches de données sur la sécurité
des matières (sigle américain “MSDS”); celles-ci
devraient être fournies avec le matériel que vous
utilisez. Les MSDS contiennent des renseignements
quant à la quantité et la nature de la fumée et des gaz
pouvant poser des dangers de santé.
• Pour des informations sur la manière de tester la
fumée et les gaz de votre lieu de travail, consultez
l’article 1 et les documents cités à la page 5.
• Utilisez un équipement spécial tel que des tables de
coupe à débit d’eau ou à courant descendant pour
capter la fumée et les gaz.
• N’utilisez pas le chalumeau au jet de plasma dans une
zone où se trouvent des matières ou des gaz combustibles ou explosifs.
• Le phosgène, un gaz toxique, est généré par la fumée
provenant des solvants et des produits de nettoyage
chlorés. Eliminez toute source de telle fumée.
• Ce produit, dans le procéder de soudage et de coupe,
produit de la fumée ou des gaz pouvant contenir des
éléments reconnu dans L’état de la Californie, qui
peuvent causer des défauts de naissance et le cancer .
(La sécurité de santé en Californie et la code sécurité
Sec. 25249.5 et seq.)
CHOC ELECTRIQUE
• Prenez des soins particuliers lorsque la zone de travail est humide ou moite.
• Montez et maintenez le matériel conformément au
Code électrique national des Etats-Unis. (V oir la page
5, article 9.)
• Débranchez l’alimentation électrique avant tout travail d’entretien ou de réparation.
• Lisez et respectez toutes les consignes du Manuel de
consignes.
INCENDIE ET EXPLOSION
Les incendies et les explosions peuvent résulter des scories
chaudes, des étincelles ou de l’arc de plasma. Le procédé
à l’arc de plasma produit du métal, des étincelles, des
scories chaudes pouvant mettre le feu aux matières combustibles ou provoquer l’explosion de fumées
inflammables.
• Soyez certain qu’aucune matière combustible ou inflammable ne se trouve sur le lieu de travail. Protégez
toute telle matière qu’il est impossible de retirer de la
zone de travail.
• Procurez une bonne aération de toutes les fumées
inflammables ou explosives.
• Ne coupez pas et ne soudez pas les conteneurs ayant
pu renfermer des matières combustibles.
• Prévoyez une veille d’incendie lors de tout travail dans
une zone présentant des dangers d’incendie.
• Le gas hydrogène peut se former ou s’accumuler sous
les pièces de travail en aluminium lorsqu’elles sont
coupées sous l’eau ou sur une table d’eau. NE PAS
couper les alliages en aluminium sous l’eau ou sur
une table d’eau à moins que le gas hydrogène peut
s’échapper ou se dissiper . Le gas hydrogène accumulé
explosera si enflammé.
Les chocs électriques peuvent blesser ou même tuer. Le
procédé au jet de plasma requiert et produit de l’éner gie
électrique haute tension. Cette énergie électrique peut
produire des chocs graves, voire mortels, pour l’opérateur
et les autres personnes sur le lieu de travail.
GENERAL INFORMATION1-4Date: January 27, 2004
Les rayons provenant de l’arc de plasma peuvent blesser
vos yeux et brûler votre peau. Le procédé à l’arc de
plasma produit une lumière infra-rouge et des rayons
RAYONS D’ARC DE PLASMA
ultra-violets très forts. Ces rayons d’arc nuiront à vos
yeux et brûleront votre peau si vous ne vous protégez
pas correctement.
• Pour protéger vos yeux, portez toujours un casque ou
un écran de soudeur . Portez toujours des lunettes de
sécurité munies de parois latérales ou des lunettes de
protection ou une autre sorte de protection oculair e.
• Portez des gants de soudeur et un vêtement protecteur
approprié pour protéger votre peau contre les
étincelles et les rayons de l’arc.
• Maintenez votre casque et vos lunettes de protection
en bon état. Remplacez toute lentille sale ou
comportant fissure ou rognure.
• Protégez les autres personnes se trouvant sur la zone
de travail contre les rayons de l’arc en fournissant des
cabines ou des écrans de protection.
• Utilisez la nuance de lentille qui est suggèrée dans le
recommendation qui suivent ANSI/ASC Z49.1:
Nuance MinimumNuance Suggerée
Courant ArcProtective NuméroNuméro
Moins de 300*89
300 - 400*912
400 - 800*1014
* Ces valeurs s’appliquent ou l’arc actuel est observé
clairement. L ’experience a démontrer que les filtres
moins foncés peuvent être utilisés quand l’arc est
caché par moiceau de travail.
1.06 Documents De Reference
Consultez les normes suivantes ou les révisions les plus
récentes ayant été faites à celles-ci pour de plus amples
renseignements :
1. OSHA, NORMES DE SÉCURITÉ DU TRA VAIL ET DE
PROTECTION DE LA SANTÉ, 29CFR 1910,
disponible auprès du Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
20402
2. Norme ANSI Z49.1, LA SÉCURITÉ DES
OPÉRATIONS DE COUPE ET DE SOUDAGE,
disponible auprès de la Société Américaine de
Soudage (American Welding Society), 550 N.W.
LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126
3. NIOSH, LA SÉCURITÉ ET LA SANTÉ LORS DES
OPÉRATIONS DE COUPE ET DE SOUDAGE À
L’ARC ET AU GAZ, disponible auprès du Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
4. Norme ANSI Z87.1, PRATIQUES SURES POUR LA
PROTECTION DES YEUX ET DU VISAGE AU TRAV AIL ET DANS LES ECOLES, disponible de l’Institut
Américain des Normes Nationales (American National Standards Institute), 1430 Broadway, New Y ork,
NY 10018
5. Norme ANSI Z41.1, NORMES POUR LES
CHAUSSURES PROTECTRICES, disponible auprès
de l’American National Standards Institute, 1430
Broadway, New York, NY 10018
BRUIT
Le bruit peut provoquer une perte permanente de l’ouïe.
Les procédés de soudage à l’arc de plasma peuvent
provoquer des niveaux sonores supérieurs aux limites
normalement acceptables. V ous dú4ez vous pr otéger les
oreilles contre les bruits forts afin d’éviter une perte
permanente de l’ouïe.
• Pour protéger votre ouïe contre les bruits forts, portez
des tampons protecteurs et/ou des protections
auriculaires. Protégez également les autres personnes
se trouvant sur le lieu de travail.
• Il faut mesurer les niveaux sonores afin d’assurer que
les décibels (le bruit) ne dépassent pas les niveaux
sûrs.
• Pour des renseignements sur la manière de tester le
bruit, consultez l’article 1, page 5.
6. Norme ANSI Z49.2, PRÉVENTION DES INCENDIES
LORS DE L ’EMPLOI DE PROCÉDÉS DE COUPE ET
DE SOUDAGE, disponible auprès de l’American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New Y ork,
NY 10018
7. Norme A6.0 de l’Association Américaine du Soudage
(AWS), LE SOUDAGE ET LA COUPE DE
CONTENEURS A YANT RENFERMÉ DES PRODUITS
COMBUSTIBLES, disponible auprès de la American
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL
33126
8. Norme 51 de l’Association Américaine pour la Protection contre les Incendies (NFPA), LES SYSTEMES
À GAZ AVEC ALIMENTATION EN OXYGENE
POUR LE SOUDAGE, LA COUPE ET LES
PROCÉDÉS ASSOCIÉS, disponible auprès de la National Fire Protection Association, Batterymar ch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269
Date: January 27, 20041-5GENERAL INFORMATION
9. Norme 70 de la NFPA, CODE ELECTRIQUE NATIONAL, disponible auprès de la National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269
10. Norme 51B de la NFPA, LES PROCÉDÉS DE
COUPE ET DE SOUDAGE, disponible auprès de la
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269
11. Brochure GCA P-1, LA MANIPULATION SANS
RISQUE DES GAZ COMPRIMÉS EN CYLINDRES,
disponible auprès de l’Association des Gaz
Comprimés (Compressed Gas Association), 1235
Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA
22202
12. Norme CSA W117.2, CODE DE SÉCURITÉ POUR
LE SOUDAGE ET LA COUPE, disponible auprès
de l’Association des Normes Canadiennes, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale,
Ontario, Canada, M9W 1R3
13. Livret NWSA, BIBLIOGRAPHIE SUR LA
SÉCURITÉ DU SOUDAGE, disponible auprès de
l’Association Nationale de Fournitures de Soudage
(National Welding Supply Association), 1900 Arch
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
14. Norme AWSF4.1 de l’Association Américaine de
Soudage, RECOMMANDATIONS DE PRATIQUES
SURES POUR LA PRÉPARA TION À LA COUPE ET
AU SOUDAGE DE CONTENEURS ET TUYAUX
AYANT RENFERMÉ DES PRODUITS
DANGEREUX , disponible auprès de la American
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL
33126
15. Norme ANSI Z88.2, PRA TIQUES DE PROTECTION
RESPIRATOIRE, disponible auprès de l’American
National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New
York, NY 10018
GENERAL INFORMATION1-6Date: January 27, 2004
1.07 Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Thermal Dynamics Corporation
Address:82 Benning Street
W est Lebanon, New Hampshire 03784
USA
The equipment described in this manual conforms to all applicable aspects and regulations of the ‘Low Voltage Directive’
(European Council Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by Council Directive 93/68/EEC) and to the National legislation for
the enforcement of this Directive.
The equipment described in this manual conforms to all applicable aspects and regulations of the "EMC Directive" (European Council Directive 89/336/EEC) and to the National legislation for the enforcement of this Directive.
Serial numbers are unique with each individual piece of equipment and details description, parts used to manufacture a unit
and date of manufacture.
National Standard and Technical Specifications
The product is designed and manufactured to a number of standards and technical r equirements. Among them ar e:
* CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2 number 60 for Arc welding equipment.
* UL (Underwriters Laboratory) rating 94VO flammability testing for all printed-circuit boar ds used.
* ISO/IEC 60974-1 (BS 638-PT10) (EN 60 974-1) (EN50192) (EN50078) applicable to plasma cutting equipment and
associated accessories.
* Extensive product design verification is conducted at the manufacturing facility as part of the routine design and
manufacturing process. This is to ensure the product is safe, when used according to instructions in this manual and
related industry standards, and performs as specified. Rigorous testing is incorporated into the manufacturing
process to ensure the manufactured product meets or exceeds all design specifications.
Thermal Dynamics has been manufacturing products for more than 30 years, and will continue to achieve excellence in our
area of manufacture.
Manufacturers responsible repr esentative:Steve W ard
Operations Director
Thermadyne Europe
Europa Building
Chorley N Industrial Park
Chorley , Lancashire,
England PR6 7BX
Date: January 27, 20041-7GENERAL INFORMATION
1.08 Statement of Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY: Thermal Dynamics® Corporation (hereinafter “Thermal”) warrants that its products will be free of defects in
workmanship or material. Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear within the time period applicable to the Thermal
products as stated below , Thermal shall, upon notification thereof and substantiation that the product has been stor ed, installed, operated,
and maintained in accordance with Thermal’s specifications, instructions, recommendations and recognized standard industry practice,
and not subject to misuse, repair , neglect, alteration, or accident, corr ect such defects by suitable r epair or replacement, at Thermal’s sole
option, of any components or parts of the product determined by Thermal to be defective.
THIS W ARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
LIMIT A TION OF LIABILITY : Thermal shall not under any circumstances be liable for special or consequential damages, such as, but not
limited to, damage or loss of purchased or replacement goods, or claims of customers of distributor (hereinafter “Purchaser”) for service
interruption. The remedies of the Purchaser set forth herein are exclusive and the liability of Thermal with respect to any contract, or
anything done in connection therewith such as the performance or breach thereof, or from the manufacture, sale, delivery, resale, or use of
any goods covered by or furnished by Thermal whether arising out of contract, negligence, strict tort, or under any warranty , or otherwise,
shall not, except as expressly provided herein, exceed the price of the goods upon which such liability is based.
THIS WARRANTY BECOMES INVALID IF REPLACEMENT PARTS OR ACCESSORIES ARE USED WHICH MAY IMPAIR THE
SAFETY OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY THERMAL PRODUCT.
THIS WARRANTY IS INVALID IF THE PRODUCT IS SOLD BY NON-AUTHORIZED PERSONS.
The limited warranty periods for Thermal products shall be as follows (with the exception of XL Plus Series, CutMaster Series , Cougar
and DRAG-GUN): A maximum of three (3) years from date of sale to an authorized distributor and a maximum of two (2) years from
date of sale by such distributor to the Purchaser, and with the further limitations on such two (2) year period (see chart below).
The limited warranty period for XL Plus Series and CutMaster Series shall be as follows: A maximum of four (4) years from date
of sale to an authorized distributor and a maximum of three (3) years from date of sale by such distributor to the Purchaser, and
with the further limitations on such three (3) year period (see chart below).
The limited warranty period for Cougar and DRAG-GUN shall be as follows: A maximum of two (2) years from date of sale to an
authorized distributor and a maximum of one (1) year from date of sale by such distributor to the Purchaser, and with the further
limitations on such two (2) year period (see chart below).
Parts
XL Plus &PartsParts
PAK Units, Power SuppliesCutMaster SeriesCougar/Drag-GunAll OthersLabor
Main Power Magnetics3 Y ears1 Year2 Years1 Year
Original Main Power Rectifier3 Y ears1 Year2 Years1 Year
Control PC Board3 Y ears1 Year2 Years1 Year
All Other Circuits And Components Including,1 Year1 Year1 Y ear1 Year
But Not Limited To, Starting Circuit,
Contactors, Relays, Solenoids, Pumps,
Power Switching Semi-Conductors
Consoles, Control Equipment, Heat1 Y ear1 Y ear1 Year
Exchanges, And Accessory Equipment
Torch And Leads
Maximizer 300 Torch1 Y ear1 Year
SureLok T orches1 Y ear1 Y ear1 Year
All Other Torches180 Days180 Days180 Days180 Days
Repair/Replacement Parts90 Days90 Days90 DaysNone
Warranty repairs or replacement claims under this limited warranty must be submitted by an authorized Thermal Dynamics® repair
facility within thirty (30) days of the repair . No transportation costs of any kind will be paid under this warranty. Transportation charges
to send products to an authorized warranty repair facility shall be the responsibility of the customer. All returned goods shall be at the
customer ’s risk and expense. This warranty supersedes all previous Thermal warranties.
Effective: November 15, 2001
GENERAL INFORMATION1-8Date: January 27, 2004
SECTION 2:
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INTRODUCTION
2.03 Specifications & Design
Features
NOTE
2.01 Scope of Manual
This manual contains descriptions, operating instructions and
maintenance procedures for the PCH/M-102 T or ch using the
SureLok electrode design. Service of this equipment is restricted
to properly trained personnel; unqualified personnel are strictly
cautioned against attempting repairs or adjustments not covered in this manual, at the risk of voiding the W arranty .
Read this manual thoroughly . A complete understanding of the
characteristics and capabilities of this equipment will assure
the dependable operation for which it was designed.
2.02 General Description
NOTE
Refer to Section 2.05, Introduction To Plasma, for
a more detailed description on plasma theory.
The T orch provides cutting capacity of up to 1 inch (25.4 mm) at
100 amperes. In the torch, a single torch lead provides compressed air from a single source to be used as both the plasma
and secondary gas. The air flow is divided inside the torch
head. Single-gas operation provides a smaller sized torch and
inexpensive operation.
Plasma torches are similar in design to the common automotive
spark plug. They consist of negative and positive sections
which are separated by a center insulator . Inside the torch, the
pilot arc is initiated in the gap between the negatively charged
electrode and the positively charged tip. Once the pilot arc has
ionized the plasma gas, the superheated column of gas flows
through the small orifice in the torch tip, which is focused on
the metal to be cut.
Refer to Appendix Pages for additional specifications as related to the Power Supply used.
A. Torch Configurations and Dimensions
1. Hand T orch
A vailable with torch head at 70° or 90° to the torch
handle. The hand torches include a torch handle
and torch switch assembly.
2. Machine Torch
The standard machine torch has a fiberglass posi-
tioning tube with rack & pinch block assembly .
A vailable options include a kit with metal mount-
ing tube with rack & pinion assembly or a kit with
the pinion assembly only .
10.5 in
(267 mm)
3.0 in
(76.2 mm
1.1in
(28 mm)
10.0 in
(254 mm)
3.4 in
(86.4 mm
1.1in
(28 mm)
14.1 in
(358 mm)
1.4 in
(35.6 mm)
0.62 in
(15.2 mm)
13.5 in (343 mm) Max
3.7 in (94 mm) Min
0.75 in
(19 mm)
5.1 in
(129.5 mm)
1.1 in
(28 mm)
A-02804
Figure 2-1 Torch Configurations and Dimensions
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B. Torch Leads Lengths
fh
2.04 Options And Accessories
• Hand T orches
20 ft (6.1 m) or 50 ft (15.2 m)
• Machine T orches
25 ft (7.6 m) or 50 ft (15.2 m)
C. Torch Parts
Gas Distributor , Electrode, Tip, Shield Cup
D. Parts-In-Place (PIP)
T orch Head has built-in contacts
12 vdc circuit rating
E. Type Cooling
Combination of ambient air and gas stream through torch
F. Torch Ratings
Torch Ratings
Ambient
Temperature
Duty Cy c le
Maximum Curren t
Voltage (V
Arc Striking Vol tage
peak
)
100% @ 100 Amps @ 400 sc
104° F
(40° C)
100 Amps
500V
12 kV
These items can be used to customize a standard system
for a particular application or to further enhance performance (refer to Section 6 for ordering information).
• Spare Parts Kits - Various kits containing replacement front-end torch parts for various applications.
• Circle Cutting Guide Kit - Easy add-on attachments
to allow for straight line, circle cutting, and beveling
with a hand torch. The guide fits both the 70° and
90° hand torches.
• Standoff Cutting Guide - Simple push-on attachment
to allow for torch dragging without risk of touching
tip to workpiece.
• 1 - 3/8" Metal Mounting Tube with Rack & Pinion
Assembly
• Pinion Assembly
• Computer Control (CNC) Cable 25 Ft (7.6 m) or 50 Ft
(15.2 m)
• Hand Pendant Control Assembly - Used for machine applications. Hand Pendant Control has
20 ft. (6.1 m) cable which provides ON & OFF
signals to the Power Supply.
• Extension Cable for Hand Pendant Control - 25 ft
(7.6 m) cable which can be added to the Hand Pendant Control cable to provide a total control cable
length of 50 ft (15.2 m).
2.05 Introduction to Plasma
G. Plasma Power Supply Used With
• CutMaster 75
• CutMaster 80XL
• CutMaster 100
• Pak Master 75XL Plus
• Pak Master 100XL Plus
• CE Pak Master 75XL Plus
• CE Pak Master 100XL Plus
H. Direct Contact Hazard
For exposed tip the recommended standoff is 1/8 3/8 inch or 3 - 9.5 mm.
A. Plasma Gas Flow
Plasma is defined as a gas which has been heated to
an extremely high temperature and ionized so that it
becomes electrically conductive. The plasma arc cutting and gouging process use this plasma to transfer
an electrical arc to the workpiece. The metal to be cut
or removed is melted by the heat of the arc and then
blown away.
While the goal of plasma arc cutting is separation of
the material, plasma arc gouging is used to remove
metals to a controlled depth and width.
In a Plasma Cutting Torch a cool gas enters Zone B
(refer to Figure 2-2), where a pilot arc between the electrode and the torch tip heats and ionizes the gas. The
main cutting arc then transfers to the workpiece
through the column of plasma gas in Zone C.
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D. Capacitive Discharge
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Because direct current (DC) alone is not sufficient to strike
and maintain the pilot arc, capacitive discharge is also used.
The high voltage jumps between the tip and electrode with
the DC following.
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Power
Supply
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Workpiece
C
Figure 2-2 Typical Torch Head Detail
By forcing the plasma gas and electric arc through a small
orifice, the torch delivers a high concentration of heat to a
small area. The stiff, constricted plasma arc is shown in
Zone C (Figure 2-2). Direct current (DC) straight polarity is
used for plasma cutting, as shown in the illustration.
Zone A (Figure 2-2) is used as a secondary gas that cools
the torch. This gas assists the high velocity plasma gas in
blowing the molten metal out of the cut allowing for a fast,
slag-free cut.
B. Gas Distribution
The single gas used is internally split into plasma and secondary gases.
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B
E. Main Cutting Arc
DC power is also used for the main cutting arc. The negative output is connected to the torch electrode through the
A
torch lead. The positive output is connected to the workpiece via the work cable and to the torch through a pilot
wire.
F. Interlocks
One pressure switch acts as an interlock for the gas supply . If supply pressure falls below minimum requirements
the pressure switch will open, shutting of f the DC power,
and the GAS indicator will go off. When adequate gas
supply pressure is available the pressure switch will close,
allowing power to be resumed for cutting.
G. Parts-In-Place (PIP)
The torch head has built-in contacts called Parts-In-Place
(PIP). These two contacts are made through the canted
coiled spring inside the shield cup when it is installed. The
torch will fail to operate if these contacts are not made.
To Control
able Wiring
Torch Switch
PIP Pin
Shield Cu
PIP Pin
A-0045
The plasma gas flows into the torch through the negative
lead, through the gas distributor , around the electrode,
and out through the tip orifice.
The secondary gas flows down around the outside of the
torch gas distributor , and out between the tip and shield
cup around the plasma arc.
C. Pilot Arc
When the torch is started a pilot arc is established be-
To Control
Torch Switch
Cable Wiring
PIP Switch
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Torch Trigg
Shield Cup
tween the electrode and cutting tip. This pilot arc creates
a path for the main arc to transfer to the work.
Figure 2-3B Parts-In-Place (PIP) Diagram - Hand
Torch
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SECTION 3:
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INSTALLATION
3.01 Introduction
This section describes installation of the 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 parts.
The complete installation consists of:
• Site Selection
• Unpacking
• Setting Up T or c h
• Connecting T orch
• Gas Connection
3.05 Setting Up Machine T orch
WARNING
Disconnect primary power at the source before disassembling the torch or torch leads.
The machine torch is factory assembled to the Power Supply and includes a fiberglass positioning tube with rack
and pinch block assembly. A metal mounting tube with
rack & pinion assembly or the pinion assembly only are
available as options.
1. Mount the torch assembly on the cutting table.
2. T o obtain a clean vertical cut, use a squar e to align
the torch perpendicular to the surface of the workpiece.
3.02 Site Location
Select a clean, dry location with good ventilation and adequate 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
Each component of the system is packaged and protected
with a carton and packing material to prevent damage
during shipping.
1. Unpack each item and remove all packing material.
2. Locate the packing list 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 T orch
The hand torch is factory assembled to the Power Supply
and requires no special 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.
Pinch Block
Assembly
Square
orkpiece
A-02585
Figure 3-1 Machine Torch Set-Up
3. 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.
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3.06 Connecting T orch
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The instructions for connecting the Torch Leads to the
Power Supply are different depending on the type of
leads. This sub-section covers connecting the Torch for
the following applications:
3. Secure the Through-hole Pr otector with the retaining nut removed earlier.
4. Connect the torch Negative & Plasma Lead to the bulkhead connection inside the Power Supply .
A. Hand Systems
B. Machine Systems (Unshielded Leads)
C. Machine Systems (Shielded Leads)
D. Remote Pendant Control (Optional)
The T orch Leads must be pr operly installed to the Power
Supply for proper operation. If the torch leads were not
factory-installed, make all torch connections to the T or ch
Bulkhead Panel for the desired application.
NOTE
Equipment ordered as a system will have the T or ch
factory connected to the Power Supply.
A. Hand Systems
WARNING
Disconnect primary power at the source before disassembling the torch or torch leads.
1. Remove the retaining nut from the Through-hole
Protector.
Note: Actual Bulkhead
configuration may
differ from that shown.
Adapter
Adapter
ontrol Circuit
Connectors
Negative/Plasma
Lead Connection
Torch Lead
Assembly
or ATC Adapter
Pilot Lead
Negative/Plasma
Lead
Connecto
Pilot Lead Stud
A-03542
Figure 3-3 Hand Torch Lead Connections
5. Connect the Cables to the mating connectors on the
Adapter supplied on the Power Supply .
6. Remove the top nut and washer from the Pilot Stud.
7. Place the lug on the Pilot Control Wi re onto the stud
Remove Tie Wrap ,
Remove Insulator,
Disconnect Wires
Torch Leads
Assembly
Through - Hole
Protector
and secure with the nut and washer removed in the
above Step.
8. Tighten the Thr ough-hole Protector onto the T or ch
Leads.
9. Check the torch for proper parts assembly.
CAUTION
The torch parts must correspond with the type of
Through - Hole
Protector Nut
Art #A-03848
operation. Refer to Section 4.04, Torch Parts Selection.
Figure 3-2 Retaining Nut Removal
2. Feed the torch lead ends and the Through-hole
Protector into the hole in the unit.
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B. Machine Systems (Unshielded Leads)
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1 . Remove the Through-hole Protector Nut from the
Through-hole Protector .
Torch Leads
Assembly
Thru - Hole Protector
Art # A-0384
Thru - Hole
ProtectorNut
Figure 3-4 Through-hole Protector Nut Removal
2. The Adapter supplied with the Power Supply
must be installed as follows:
a. Inside the Power Supply Bulkhead area, route
the connector on the free end of the Adapter
through the Through-hole Protector Nut.
Control Connector
Negative/Plasm
Control Connector
Plug
Shield Connectors
(Not Used)
Control (PIP) Circuit
Connectors
emote
able
onnector
Negative/Plasma
Torch Lead
Assembly
Lead Connectio
Lead
Figure 3-5A Unshielded Machine Torch Lead
Connections
Pilot Lead
Stud
Pilot Lead
A-02843
b. Continue routing the connector out the hole
in the front of the Power Supply.
Power Supply Adapter
c. Feed the end of the torch lead and the
Through-hole Protector into the hole in the unit
while routing the single black wire into the
notch of the Through-hole Protector.
Control Circuit
Connectors
Pilot Lea
d. Tighten the Through-hole Protector Nut to
secure the Through-hole Protector to the
Power Supply .
3. Connect the torch Negative / Plasma Lead to the bulk-
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head connection inside the Power Supply .
4. Connect the Control (PIP) Circuit Connectors to the
mating connectors on the Adapter supplied on the
Power Supply (see W arning).
WARNING
The Adapter supplied with the Power Supply has
two additional Shield Connectors that are used for
Shielded Systems only. These two connectors are
not used and need to be taped out of the way to
prevent contacting the Negative & Plasma or Pilot Leads.
5. Remove the top nut and washer from the Pilot
Stud.
6. Place the lug on the Pilot Control Wire onto the
stud and secure with the nut and washer removed
in the above Step.
7. Tighten the Thr ough-hole Protector onto the T or ch
Leads.
8. Check the torch for proper parts assembly .
C. Machine Systems (Shielded Leads)
1 . Remove the Through-hole Protector Nut from the
Through-hole Protector .
Torch Leads
Assembly
Through - Hole
Protector
Through - Hole
Protector Nut
Art # A-0384
Figure 3-6 Through-hole Protector Nut Removal
2. The Adapter supplied with the Power Supply must be
installed per the following:
a. Inside the Power Supply Bulkhead area, route the
connector on the free end of the Adapter thr ough
the Through-hole Protector Nut.
CAUTION
The torch parts must correspond with the type of
operation. Refer to Section 4.04, Torch Parts Selection.
b. Continue routing the connector out the hole in the
front of the Power Supply .
c. Feed the end of the torch lead and the Through-
hole Protector into the hole in the unit while routing the single black wire into the notch of the
Through-hole Protector .
d . Tighten the Through-hole Protector Nut to secure
the Through-hole Protector to the Power Supply .
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D. Remote Pendant Control (Optional)
C
Adapter Connector
Lead
Negative/Plasm
Lead Connectio
Pilot Lead
Stud
Pilot Lead
A-02829
Adapter
(Supplied With
Power Supply)
Control (PIP) Circuit
Connectors
hield Connectors
Negative/Plasma
Torch Lead
Assembly
Figure 3-7 Shielded Machine Torch Lead Connections
3. Connect the torch Negative & Plasma Lead to the bulkhead connection inside the Power Supply .
In machine type operations the Power Supply has an
Adapter that has a cable connector supplied at each
end of the Adapter. One end is connected at the factory to the mating connector on the Power Supply
Bulkhead area. The other end allows connection of a
Remote Pendant. The remote pendant lead connector allows connection to a remote pendant or CNC
cable while using PIP connections in the Torch Assembly.
Connect the remote pendant control cable to the connector provided on the Adapter fr om the Power Supply.
Remote Pendant/CNC
Cable Connector
ontrol
OK-To-Move
3
4
12
14
13
PIP
Circuit
Torch Control
Cable Connector
2
3
4
12
14
13
4. Connect the PIP and Shield Cables to the mating connectors on the Adapter supplied on the Power Supply .
5. Remove the top nut and washer from the Pilot Stud.
6. Place the lug on the Pilot Control Wi re onto the stud
A-01366
and secure with the nut and washer removed in the
above Step.
7. Tighten the Thr ough-hole Protector onto the T or ch
Leads.
8. Check the torch for proper parts assembly.
Figure 3-8 Remote Pendant Connector Diagram
NOTE
Refer to Appendix 2, Torch Control Cable Wiring
Diagram For Mechanized Systems, for detailed
schematic of the Adapter.
CAUTION
The torch parts must correspond with the type of
operation. Refer to Section 4.04, Torch Parts Selection.
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