HobartWelders AIRFORCE 40i AND XT40R TORCH Owner's manual
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OM-272 182B 2015−07
Processes
Air Plasma Cutting
Air Plasma Cutter
AirForce 40i
And XT40R Torch
™
File: Plasma Cutters
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1................................
1-1. Symbol Usage 1.................................................................
1-2. Plasma Arc Cutting Hazards 1......................................................
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance 3.......................
1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings 4.................................................
1-5. Principal Safety Standards 4.......................................................
1-6. EMF Information 4................................................................
SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION 5.........................
2-1. Signification des symboles 5.......................................................
2-2. Dangers liés au coupage à l’arc au plasma 5..........................................
2-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance 7
2-4. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements 9.........................................
2-5. Principales normes de sécurité 9....................................................
2-6. Informations relatives aux CEM 9...................................................
SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 10..................................................................
3-1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions 10..........................................
3-2. Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions 10............................................
SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS 11..............................................................
4-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location 11...........................................
4-2. Unit Specifications 11..............................................................
4-3. Duty Cycle And Overheating 12......................................................
4-4. Power Source Dimensions And Weight 13.............................................
4-5. Torch Dimensions And Weight 13....................................................
4-6. Environmental Specifications 13.....................................................
SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION 14................................................................
5-1. Selecting A Location 14.............................................................
5-2. Connecting Gas/Air Supply 14.......................................................
5-3. Connecting Work Clamp 14.........................................................
5-4. Electrical Service Guide 15..........................................................
5-5. Extension Cord Data 15............................................................
5-6. Connecting 240 VAC 1-Phase Input Power 16..........................................
5-7. Wiring Optional 240 Volt Plug (119 172) For Connection To Bobcat,
Trailblazer Or Champion 10,000 18...................................................
5-8. Installing Alternative Plug 19.........................................................
SECTION 6 − OPERATION 20..................................................................
6-1. Controls 20
.......................................................................
6-2. Mild Steel Recommended Cut Speed 21...............................................
6-3. Trigger Safety Lock 21.............................................................
6-4. Plasma Cutting System Practices 22.................................................
6-5. Sequence Of Cutting Operation 23...................................................
6-6. Sequence Of Piercing Operation 24..................................................
SECTION 7 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 25.........................................
7-1. Routine Maintenance 25............................................................
7-2. Checking Or Replacing Filter Element 26..............................................
7-3. Status/Trouble Lights 27............................................................
7-4. Checking Shield Cup Shutdown System 27............................................
7-5. Checking/Replacing Retaining Cup, Tip, And Electrode 28...............................
7-6. Torch And Work Cable Connections 29................................................
7-7. Troubleshooting Power Source 30....................................................
7-8. Troubleshooting Torch 31...........................................................
SECTION 8 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 32........................................................
SECTION 9 − PARTS LIST 34...................................................................
WARRANTY
Hobart is registered to
the ISO 9001 Quality
System Standard.
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SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING
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Protect yourself and others from injury — read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions.
1-1. Symbol Usage
DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The
possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols
or explained in the text.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. The possible
hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or ex-
plained in the text.
NOTICE − Indicates statements not related to personal injury.
. Indicates special instructions.
This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards. Consult sym-
bols and related instructions below for necessary actions to avoid the
hazards.
1-2. Plasma Arc Cutting Hazards
The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual
to call attention to and identify possible hazards. When you
see the symbol, watch out, and follow the related instructions
to avoid the hazard. The safety information given below is
only a summary of the more complete safety information
found in the Safety Standards listed in Section 1-5. Read and
follow all Safety Standards.
Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and
repair this unit.
During operation, keep everybody, especially children, away.
Hot metal and sparks blow out from the cutting arc.
The flying sparks and hot metal, hot workpiece, and
hot equipment can cause fires and burns. Check
and be sure the area is safe before doing any cutting.
CUTTING can cause fire or explosion.
D Remove all flammables within 35 ft (10.7 m) of the cutting arc. If this
is not possible, tightly cover them with approved covers.
D Do not cut where flying sparks can strike flammable material.
D Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
D Be alert that sparks and hot materials from cutting can easily go
through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
D Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
D Be aware that cutting on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can
cause fire on the hidden side.
D Do not cut on containers that have held combustibles, or on closed
containers such as tanks, drums, or pipes unless they are properly
prepared according to AWS F4.1 and AWS A6.0 (see Safety Stan-
dards).
D Connect work cable to the work as close to the cutting area as prac-
tical to prevent cutting current from traveling long, possibly unknown
paths and causing electric shock, sparks, and fire hazards.
D Do not use plasma cutter to thaw frozen pipes.
D Never cut containers with potentially flammable materials inside −
they must be emptied and properly cleaned first.
D Do not cut where the atmosphere may contain flammable dust, gas,
or liquid vapors (such as gasoline).
D Do not cut pressurized cylinders, pipes, or vessels.
D Wear body protection made from durable, flame−resistant material
(leather, heavy cotton, wool). Body protection includes oil-free
clothing such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers, high
shoes, and a cap.
D Do not locate unit on or over combustible surfaces.
D Remove any combustibles, such as a butane lighter or matches,
from your person before doing any cutting.
D After completion of work, inspect area to ensure it is free of sparks,
glowing embers, and flames.
D Use only correct fuses or circuit breakers. Do not oversize or by-
pass them.
D Follow requirements in OSHA 1910.252 (a) (2) (iv) and NFPA 51B
for hot work and have a fire watcher and extinguisher nearby.
Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks
or severe burns. The torch and work circuit are
electrically live whenever the output is on. The input
power circuit and machine internal circuits are also
live when power is on. Plasma arc cutting requires
higher voltages than welding to start and maintain the arc (200 to 400
volts dc are common), but may also use torches designed with safety
interlock systems which turn off the machine when the shield cup is
loosened or if tip touches electrode inside the nozzle. Incorrectly
installed or improperly grounded equipment is a hazard.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
D Do not touch live electrical parts.
D Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection.
D Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulating mats or
covers big enough to prevent any physical contact with the work or
ground.
D Do not touch torch parts if in contact with the work or ground.
D Turn off power before checking, cleaning, or changing torch parts.
D Disconnect input power before installing or servicing this equip-
ment. Lockout/tagout input power according to OSHA CFR
1910.147 (see Safety Standards).
D Properly install, ground, and operate this equipment according to its
Owner’s Manual and national, state, and local codes.
D Check and be sure that input power cord ground wire is properly
connected to ground terminal in disconnect box or that cord plug is
connected to a properly grounded receptacle outlet − always verify
the supply ground.
D When making input connections, attach proper grounding conduc-
tor first.
D Keep cords dry, free of oil and grease, and protected from hot metal
and sparks.
D Frequently inspect input power cord and ground conductor for dam-
age or bare wiring – replace immediately if damaged – bare wiring
can kill.
D Turn off all equipment when not in use.
D Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or repaired cables.
D Do not wrap torch cable around your body.
D Ground the workpiece to a good electrical (earth) ground if required
by codes.
D Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or replace damaged
parts at once.
D Wear a safety harness if working above floor level.
D Keep all panels and covers securely in place.
D Do not bypass or try to defeat the safety interlock systems.
D Use only torch(es) specified in Owner’s Manual.
D Keep away from torch tip and pilot arc when trigger is pressed.
D Clamp work cable with good metal-to-metal contact to workpiece
(not piece that will fall away) or worktable as near the cut as
practical.
D Insulate work clamp when not connected to workpiece to prevent
contact with any metal object.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE exists in
inverter power sources AFTER the re-
moval of input power.
D Turn Off unit, disconnect input power, check voltage on input ca-
pacitors, and be sure it is near zero (0) volts before touching any
parts. Check capacitors according to instructions in Maintenance
Section of Owner’s Manual or Technical Manual before touching
any parts.
D On inverter power sources, failed parts can ex-
plode or cause other parts to explode when
power is applied. Always wear a face shield
and long sleeves when servicing inverters.
EXPLODING PARTS can injure.
Sparks and hot metal blow out from the cutting arc.
Chipping and grinding cause flying metal.
FLYING SPARKS can injure.
D Wear approved face shield or safety goggles with side shields.
D Wear proper body protection to protect skin.
D Wear flame-resistant ear plugs or ear muffs to prevent sparks from
entering ears.
Arc rays from the cutting process produce intense
visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays
that can burn eyes and skin.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.
D Wear face protection (helmet or shield) with a proper shade of filter
lenses to protect your face and eyes from arc rays and sparks when
cutting or watching. ANSI Z49.1 (see Safety Standards) suggests a
No. 9 shade (with No. 8 as minimum) for all cutting currents less
than 300 amperes. Z49.1 adds that lighter filter shades may be used
when the arc is hidden by the workpiece. As this is normally the case
with low current cutting, the shades suggested in Table 1 are pro-
vided for the operator’s convenience.
D Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your helmet
or shield.
D Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash, glare
and sparks; warn others not to watch the arc.
D Wear body protection made from durable, flame−resistant material
(leather, heavy cotton, wool). Body protection includes oil-free
clothing such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers, high
shoes, and a cap.
Table 1. Eye Protection For Plasma Arc Cutting
Current Level In Amperes Minimum Shade Number
Below 20
20 − 40
40 − 60
60 − 100
#4
#5
#6
#8
Prolonged noise from some cutting applications can
damage hearing if levels exceed limits specified by
OSHA (see Safety Standards).
NOISE can damage hearing.
D Use approved ear plugs or ear muffs if noise level is high.
D Warn others nearby about noise hazard.
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.
Cutting produces fumes and gases. Breathing
these fumes and gases can be hazardous to
your health.
D Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.
D If inside, ventilate the area and/or use local forced ventilation at the
arc to remove cutting fumes and gases. The recommended way to
determine adequate ventilation is to sample for the composition and
quantity of fumes and gases to which personnel are exposed.
D If ventilation is poor, wear an approved air-supplied respirator.
D Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and the man-
ufacturer’s instructions for adhesives, coatings, cleaners,
consumables, coolants, degreasers, fluxes, and metals.
D Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated, or while wearing
an air-supplied respirator. Fumes from cutting and oxygen depletion
can alter air quality causing injury or death. Be sure the breathing air
is safe.
D Do not cut in locations near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying oper-
ations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with vapors to form
highly toxic and irritating gases.
D Do not cut on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or cadmium
plated steel, unless the coating is removed from the cutting area, the
area is well ventilated, and while wearing an air-supplied respirator.
The coatings and any metals containing these elements can give off
toxic fumes when cut.
D Do not cut containers with toxic or reactive materials inside or
containers that have held toxic or reactive materials − they must be
emptied and properly cleaned first.
PLASMA ARC can injure.
The heat from the plasma arc can cause serious
burns. The force of the arc adds greatly to the burn
hazard. The intensely hot and powerful arc can
quickly cut through gloves and tissue.
D Keep away from the torch tip.
D Do not grip material near the cutting path.
D The pilot arc can cause burns − keep away from torch tip when trig-
ger is pressed.
D Wear body protection made from durable, flame−resistant material
(leather, heavy cotton, wool). Body protection includes oil-free
clothing such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers, high
shoes, and a cap.
D Point torch away from your body and toward work when pressing
the torch trigger − pilot arc comes on immediately.
D Turn off power source and disconnect input power before disas-
sembling torch or changing torch parts.
D Use only torch(es) specified in the Owner’s Manual.
Compressed gas cylinders contain gas under high
pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since
gas cylinders are normally part of metalworking pro-
cesses, be sure to treat them carefully.
CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.
D Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechani-
cal shocks, physical damage, slag, open flame, sparks, and arcs.
D Install and secure cylinders in an upright position by chaining them
to a stationary support or equipment cylinder rack to prevent falling
or tipping.
D Keep cylinders away from any cutting or other electrical circuits.
D Never allow electrical contact between a plasma arc torch and a
cylinder.
D Never cut on a pressurized cylinder − explosion will result.
D Use only correct compressed gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and
fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them and as-
sociated parts in good condition.
D Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve. Do
not stand in front of or behind the regulator when opening the valve.
D Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in
use or connected for use.
D Use the right equipment, correct procedures, and sufficient number
of persons to lift and move cylinders.
D Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders, asso-
ciated equipment, and Compressed Gas Association (CGA)
publication P-1 listed in Safety Standards.
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1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
HOT PARTS can burn.
D Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
D Allow cooling period before working on
equipment.
D To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or
wear heavy, insulated welding gloves and
clothing to prevent burns.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
D Keep away from moving parts such as fans.
D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards
closed and securely in place.
D Have only qualified persons remove doors, panels, covers, or
guards for maintenance and troubleshooting as necessary.
D Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when maintenance is
finished and before reconnecting input power.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
D Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s
Manual carefully before installing, operating, or
servicing unit. Read the safety information at
the beginning of the manual and in each
section.
D Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
D Perform maintenance and service according to the Owner’s
Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and local
codes.
FLYING METAL or DIRT can injure eyes.
D Wear safety glasses with side shields or wear
face shield.
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS (EMF)
can affect Implanted Medical Devices.
D Wearers of Pacemakers and other Implanted
Medical Devices should keep away.
D Implanted Medical Device wearers should consult their doctor
and the device manufacturer before going near arc welding, spot
welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, or induction heating
operations.
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING.
D Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle.
D Reduce amperage (thickness) or reduce duty
cycle before starting to cut again.
EXPLODING HYDROGEN hazard.
D When cutting aluminum underwater or with the
water touching the underside of the aluminum,
free hydrogen gas may collect under the work-
piece.
D See your cutting engineer and water table instructions for help.
BATTERY EXPLOSION can injure.
D Do not use plasma cutter to charge batteries or
jump start vehicles unless it has a battery char-
ging feature designed for this purpose.
FALLING EQUIPMENT can injure.
D Use lifting eye to lift unit only, NOT running
gear, gas cylinders, or any other accessories.
D Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift unit.
D If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are long enough to ex-
tend beyond opposite side of unit.
D Keep equipment (cables and cords) away from moving vehicles
when working from an aerial location.
D Follow the guidelines in the Applications Manual for the Revised
NIOSH Lifting Equation (Publication No. 94−110) when manually
lifting heavy parts or equipment.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.
D Do not locate unit on, over, or near combustible
surfaces.
D Do not install unit near flammables.
D Do not overload building wiring − be sure power supply system is
properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.
STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards.
D Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling
boards or parts.
D Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to
store, move, or ship PC boards.
H.F. RADIATION can cause interference.
D High frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio
navigation, safety services, computers, and
communications equipment.
D Have only qualified persons familiar with elec-
tronic equipment perform this installation.
D The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician promptly
correct any interference problem resulting from the installation.
D If notified by the FCC about interference, stop using the equipment
at once.
D Have the installation regularly checked and maintained.
D Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keep
spark gaps at correct setting, and use grounding and shielding to
minimize the possibility of interference.
ARC CUTTING can cause interference.
D Electromagnetic energy can interfere with
sensitive electronic equipment such as
computers and computer-driven equipment
such as robots.
D To reduce possible interference, keep cables as short as possible,
close together, and down low, such as on the floor.
D Locate cutting operation 100 meters from any sensitive electronic
equipment.
D Be sure this cutting power source is installed and grounded
according to this manual.
D If interference still occurs, the user must take extra measures such
as moving the machine, using shielded cables, using line filters, or
shielding the work area.
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1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings
Welding or cutting equipment 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 Section 25249.5 et seq.)
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to
the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after use.
1-5. Principal Safety Standards
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1,
is available as a free download from the American Welding Society at
http://www.aws.org or purchased from Global Engineering Documents
(phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).
Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc Cutting and Gouging, Ameri-
can Welding Society Standard AWS C5.2, from Global Engineering
Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Welding
and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1, from Glob-
al Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website:
www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers that have Held Com-
bustibles, American Welding Society Standard AWS A6.0, from Global
Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184,
website: www.global.ihs.com).
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protec-
tion Association, Quincy, MA 02269 (phone: 1-800-344-3555, website:
www.nfpa.org and www. sparky.org).
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1,
from Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite
103, Chantilly, VA 20151 (phone: 703-788-2700, website:
www.cganet.com).
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard
W117.2, from Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 5060
Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Ontario, Canada L4W 5NS (phone:
800-463-6727, website: www.csa-international.org).
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protec-
tion, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute,
25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 (phone: 212-642-4900, web-
site: www.ansi.org).
Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot
Work, NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection Association,
Quincy, MA 02269 (phone: 1-800-344-3555, website: www.nfpa.org.
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry,
Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart Q, and
Part 1926, Subpart J, from U.S. Government Printing Office, Superin-
tendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954
(phone: 1-866-512-1800) (there are 10 OSHA Regional Offices—phone
for Region 5, Chicago, is 312-353-2220, website: www.osha.gov).
Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, The Na-
tional Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 1600
Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333 (phone: 1-800-232-4636, website:
www.cdc.gov/NIOSH).
1-6. EMF Information
Electric current flowing through any conductor causes localized electric
and magnetic fields (EMF). The current from arc welding (and allied pro-
cesses including spot welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, and
induction heating operations) creates an EMF field around the welding
circuit. EMF fields may interfere with some medical implants, e.g. pace-
makers. Protective measures for persons wearing medical implants
have to be taken. For example, restrict access for passers−by or con-
duct individual risk assessment for welders. All welders should use the
following procedures in order to minimize exposure to EMF fields from
the welding circuit:
1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them, or using a
cable cover.
2. Do not place your body between welding cables. Arrange cables
to one side and away from the operator.
3. Do not coil or drape cables around your body.
4. Keep head and trunk as far away from the equipment in the weld-
ing circuit as possible.
5. Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the weld as
possible.
6. Do not work next to, sit or lean on the welding power source.
7. Do not weld whilst carrying the welding power source or wire
feeder.
About Implanted Medical Devices:
Implanted Medical Device wearers should consult their doctor and the
device manufacturer before performing or going near arc welding, spot
welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, or induction heating operations.
If cleared by your doctor, then following the above procedures is recom-
mended.
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2-4. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements
Les équipements de soudage et de coupage produisent des
fumées et des gaz qui contiennent des produits chimiques
dont l’État de Californie reconnaît qu’ils provoquent des
malformations congénitales et, dans certains cas, des
cancers. (Code de santé et de sécurité de Californie, chapitre
25249.5 et suivants)
Ce produit contient des éléments chimiques, dont le plomb,
reconnus par l’État de Californie pour leur caractère
cancérogène ainsi que provoquant des malformations
congénitales ou autres problèmes de procréation. Se laver les
mains après toute manipulation.
2-5. Principales normes de sécurité
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1,
is available as a free download from the American Welding Society at
http://www.aws.org or purchased from Global Engineering Documents
(phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).
Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc Cutting and Gouging,
American Welding Society Standard AWS C5.2, from Global
Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website:
www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Welding
and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1, from
Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website:
www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers that have Held
Combustibles, American Welding Society Standard AWS A6.0, from
Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184,
website: www.global.ihs.com).
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire
Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269 (phone: 1-800-344-3555,
website: www.nfpa.org and www. sparky.org).
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1,
from Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite
103, Chantilly, VA 20151 (phone: 703-788-2700, website:
www.cganet.com).
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard
W117.2, from Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 5060
Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Ontario, Canada L4W 5NS (phone:
800-463-6727, website: www.csa-international.org).
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face
Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards
Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 (phone:
212-642-4900, website: www.ansi.org).
Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot
Work, NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection Association,
Quincy, MA 02269 (phone: 1-800-344-3555, website: www.nfpa.org.
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry,
Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart Q, and
Part 1926, Subpart J, from U.S. Government Printing Office,
Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA
15250-7954 (phone: 1-866-512-1800) (there are 10 OSHA Regional
Offices—phone for Region 5, Chicago, is 312-353-2220, website:
www.osha.gov).
Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, The
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 1600
Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333 (phone: 1-800-232-4636, website:
www.cdc.gov/NIOSH).
2-6. Informations relatives aux CEM
Le courant électrique qui traverse tout conducteur génère des champs
électromagnétiques (CEM) à certains endroits. Le courant issu d’un
soudage à l’arc (et de procédés connexes, y compris le soudage par
points, le gougeage, le découpage plasma et les opérations de
chauffage par induction) crée un champ électromagnétique (CEM)
autour du circuit de soudage. Les CEM peuvent créer des interférences
avec certains implants médicaux comme des stimulateurs cardiaques.
Des mesures de protection pour les porteurs d’implants médicaux
doivent être prises: Limiter par exemple tout accès aux passants ou
procéder à une évaluation des risques individuels pour les soudeurs.
Tous les soudeurs doivent appliquer les procédures suivantes pour
minimiser l’exposition aux CEM provenant du circuit de soudage:
1. Rassembler les câbles en les torsadant ou en les attachant avec
du ruban adhésif ou avec une housse.
2. Ne pas se tenir au milieu des câbles de soudage. Disposer les
câbles d’un côté et à distance de l’opérateur.
3. Ne pas courber et ne pas entourer les câbles autour de votre
corps.
4. Maintenir la tête et le torse aussi loin que possible du matériel du
circuit de soudage.
5. Connecter la pince sur la pièce aussi près que possible de la
soudure.
6. Ne pas travailler à proximité d’une source de soudage, ni
s’asseoir ou se pencher dessus.
7. Ne pas souder tout en portant la source de soudage ou le
dévidoir.
En ce qui concerne les implants médicaux :
Les porteurs d’implants doivent d’abord consulter leur médecin avant de
s’approcher des opérations de soudage à l’arc, de soudage par points,
de gougeage, du coupage plasma ou de chauffage par induction. Si le
médecin approuve, il est recommandé de suivre les procédures
précédentes.
OM-272 182 Page 10
SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS
3-1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions
. Some symbols are found only on CE products.
Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols.
Safe1 2012−05
When power is applied failed parts can explode or cause other parts to explode.
Safe26 2012−05
3-2. Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions
. Some symbols are found only on CE products.
A
Amperes
Plasma Arc Cutting
(PAC)
Adjust Air/Gas
Pressure
Low Air Pressure
Light
V
Volts Increase
No − Do Not Do
This
Temperature
Protective Earth
(Ground)
Single Phase Constant Current Voltage Input
On Off Percent Direct Current
U
0
Rated No Load
Voltage (OCV) U
1
Primary Voltage
U
2
Conventional Load
Voltage
Line Connection
I
1max
Rated Maximum
Supply Current
I
2
Rated Welding
Current
X
Duty Cycle
Single Phase
Static Frequency
Converter-
Transformer-
Rectifier
IP
Degree Of
Protection
Loose Shield Cup Input
Hz
Hertz
I
1eff
Maximum Effective
Supply Current
pf
power factor
S
Suitable for Some
Hazardous
Locations
S
1
Power Rating,
Product Of Voltage
And Current (KVA)
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SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS
4-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location
The serial number and rating information for this product is located on the back. Use rating label to determine input power requirements and/or rated
output. For future reference, write serial number in space provided on back cover of this manual.
4-2. Unit Specifications
. Do not use information in unit specifications table to determine electrical service requirements. See Sections 5-4 and 5-6 for information on con-
necting input power.
Power Supply
Input
Rated AC phase (PH) and line frequency (Hz) 1 PH 60 Hz — —
Rated Input Voltage (U
1
) and rated Input
Current (I
1
) and I
1
eff at rated output. I
1
eff used
to determine power cord rating
Volts AC RMS − (U
1
) Amps RMS − (I
1
) I
1
eff
208 Volts 33 23.3
240 Volts 30 21.2
Power Factor/KVA/KW at Rated Output
Volts AC RMS − (U
1
) Power Factor KVA/KW
208 Volts 0.98 6.8/6.6
240 Volts 0.98 6.8/6.6
Peak KW at Arc Stretch 10.1 KW — — — —
Output
Rated Open Circuit Voltage (U0) Type 400 Volts DC/Electrode Negative — — — —
Output Characteristic Constant Current — — — —
Output Current Range 20-40 A — — — —
Output Current and Voltage Rating at Rated
Input Voltage (I
2
and U
2
at U
1
)
Amps DC − (I
2
) Volts DC − (U
2
)
Volts AC
RMS − (U
1
)
40 A 140 Volts DC 208 Volts
40 A 140 Volts DC 240 Volts
Duty Cycle at 1045 F (405 C) at rated conditions
(U
1
, I
1
, U
2
, I
2
) based on a 10 minute period
Duty Cycle % Amps DC − (I
2
)
Volts AC
RMS − (U
1
)
50 40 A 208 Volts
50 40 A 240 Volts
General
Operating Temperature 5° to 104° F (−15° to 40° C) — — — —
IP Code − Degree of protection provided by
enclosure
2 − No ingress of foreign objects 12.5 mm
(0.5 in.)
— — — —
3 − No harmful ingress spraying water — — — —
C − AC line circuits protected against ingress of
tool ≥ 2.5 mm dia x 100 mm long (0.1 in. x 4 in.)
— — — —
S − Fan stationary during water test — — — —
Toppling or tilting Up to 15° incline — — — —
Gas Type Air — — — —
Gas Quality Clean, moisture-free, oil-free — — — —
Gas Inlet Flow and Pressure 4.8 SCFM (85 L/min)
90 PSI (621 kPa)
Min
120 PSI (827
kPa) Max
Gas Filtering Particulates to 5 microns — — — —
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OM-272 182 Page 12
4-2. Unit Specifications (Continued)
Torch
Mild Steel capacities (see Section 6-2 for
cutting speeds vs material type and thickness)
— — — — — —
Rated Capacity (edge start) 5/8 in. at 9 ipm (229 mm/min)* — — — —
Sever Cut Capacity (edge start) 7/8 in. (22 mm) — — — —
Pierce Capacity 5/16 in. (8 mm) — — — —
*Travel speeds are approximately 80% of maximum.
4-3. Duty Cycle And Overheating
Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 min-
utes that unit can cut at rated load
without overheating.
If unit overheats, thermostat(s)
opens, output stops, Temperature
trouble light goes On, and cooling
fan runs. Wait fifteen minutes for
unit to cool or temperature light to
go off. Reduce amperage or duty
cycle before cutting.
NOTICE − Exceeding duty cycle
can damage unit and void warranty.
Overheating
sduty1 5/95 / Ref. 244 405-A
For Units Connected to a 208 Volt Circuit
or a 240 Volt Circuit:
50% Duty Cycle At 40 amperes, 140 volts DC
0
15
Minutes
A
OR
Reduce Duty Cycle
5 Minutes Cutting 5 Minutes Resting
50%dutycycle
Notes
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OM-272 182 Page 13
14-1/4 in.
(362 mm)
4-4. Power Source Dimensions And Weight
loc_2 3/96 - Ref. 244 405-A
8-1/4 in.
(210 mm)
11-1/4 in.
(286 mm)
Dimensions And Weight
31.4 lb (14.2 kg)
including torch
4-5. Torch Dimensions And Weight
Ref. 253 554-A
2.2 lb (1.0 kg)
1-3/16 in.
(30 mm)
8-3/4 in.
(222 mm)
1-1/2 in.
(38 mm)
Dimensions And Weight
4-6. Environmental Specifications
IP Rating
IP23CS
This equipment is designed for outdoor use. It may be stored, but is not intended to be used for cutting outside during precipitation unless
sheltered.
IP23CS 2014−09
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SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION
5-1. Selecting A Location
loc_2 3/96 - Ref. 244 405-A
! Do not move or operate unit
where it could tip.
18 in.
(460 mm)
18 in.
(460 mm)
! Special installation may be
required where gasoline or
volatile liquids are present −
see NEC Article 511 or CEC
Section 20.
5-2. Connecting Gas/Air Supply
Ref. 244 423-A
. Use only clean, dry air with 90
to 120 psi (621 to 827 kPa)
pressure.
1 Gas/Air Inlet Opening
2 Hose
3 Teflon Tape
Obtain hose with 1/4 NPT right-
hand thread fitting. Wrap threads
with teflon tape (optional) or apply
pipe sealant, and install fitting in
opening. Route hose to gas/air
supply.
Tools Needed:
3
From
Gas/Air
Supply
1
2
9/16 in.
5-3. Connecting Work Clamp
. Do not connect work clamp to
the portion of the workpiece
that will fall when cut.
1 Work Clamp
2 Workpiece
Connect work clamp to a clean,
paint-free location on workpiece, as
close to cutting area as possible.
1
2
Ref 803 640-A
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5-4. Electrical Service Guide
Elec Serv 2014−11
Failure to follow these electrical service guide recommendations could create an electric shock or fire hazard. These recommenda-
tions are for a dedicated circuit sized for the rated output and duty cycle of the welding power source.
In dedicated circuit installations, the National Electrical Code (NEC) allows the receptacle or conductor rating to be less than the rating
of the circuit protection device. All components of the circuit must be physically compatible. See NEC articles 210.21, 630.11, and
630.12.
60 Hz Single
Phase
Input Voltage (V) 208 240
Input Amperes (A) At Rated Output 33 30
Max Recommended Standard Fuse Rating In Amperes
1
Time-Delay Fuses
2
40 35
Normal Operating Fuses
3
50 45
Min Input Conductor Size In AWG
4
3 10
Max Recommended Input Conductor Length In Feet (Meters)
80
(24)
98
(30)
Min Grounding Conductor Size In AWG
4
10 10
Reference: 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) (including article 630)
1 If a circuit breaker is used in place of a fuse, choose a circuit breaker with time-current curves comparable to the recommended fuse.
2 “Time-Delay” fuses are UL class “RK5” . See UL 248.
3 “Normal Operating” (general purpose - no intentional delay) fuses are UL class “K5” (up to and including 60 amps), and UL class “H” ( 65 amps and
above).
4 Conductor data in this section specifies conductor size (excluding flexible cord or cable) between the panelboard and the equipment per NEC Table
310.15(B)(16). If a flexible cord or cable is used, minimum conductor size may increase. See NEC Table 400.5(A) for flexible cord and cable
requirements.
5-5. Extension Cord Data
. When calculating max. cord length, remember to include conductor length from line disconnect device to input power receptacle.
Input Voltage
Input Power
Phase
Hertz Conductor Size Max. Cord Length
208 V 1 60 10 AWG 80 ft (24 m)
240 V 1 60 10 AWG 98 ft (30 m)
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5-6. Connecting 240 VAC 1-Phase Input Power
input4 2012−05 − 803 766-C / Ref. 802 443-A
2
1
L1
L2
1
=GND/PE Earth Ground
6
5
3
4
7
Tools Needed:
L1
L2
240 VAC, 1
8
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input4 2012−05
! Installation must meet all National and
Local Codes − have only qualified per-
sons make this installation.
! Disconnect and lockout/tagout input
power before connecting input con-
ductors from unit. Follow established
procedures regarding the installation
and removal of lockout/tagout
devices.
! Always connect green or green/yellow
conductor to supply grounding termi-
nal first, and never to a line terminal.
See rating label on unit and check input volt-
age available at site.
1 Input Power Cord
2 Disconnect Device (switch shown in the
OFF position)
3 Disconnect Device Grounding Terminal
4 Disconnect Device Line Terminals
5 Black And White Input Conductor (L1
And L2)
6 Green Or Green/Yellow Grounding
Conductor
Connect green or green/yellow grounding
conductor to disconnect device grounding
terminal first.
Connect input conductors L1 and L2 to dis-
connect device line terminals.
7 Over-Current Protection
Select type and size of over-current protec-
tion using Section 5-4 (fused disconnect
switch shown).
Close and secure door on disconnect device.
Follow established lockout/tagout proced-
ures to put unit in service.
8 Receptacle (NEMA 6-50R)
Customer Supplied
Close and secure door on disconnect device.
Remove lockout/tagout device, and place
switch in the On position.
5-6. Connecting 240 VAC 1-Phase Input Power (Continued)
Notes
Work like a Pro!
Pros weld and cut
safely. Read the
safety rules at
the beginning
of this manual.
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5-7. Wiring Optional 240 Volt Plug (119 172) For Connection To Bobcat,
Trailblazer Or Champion 10,000
Ref. 120 813-D / Ref. 244 405-A
1 Input And Grounding
Conductors
2 Plug Wired for 240 V, 2-Wire
Load
3 Neutral (Brass) Terminal And
Prong (Not Used)
4 Load 1 (Brass)Terminal And
Prong
5 Load 2 (Brass) Terminal And
Prong
6 Ground (Brass) Terminal And
Prong
7 Black And White Input
Conductors
8 Green Or Green/Yellow
Ground Conductor
! Always connect green or
green/yellow wire to ground
terminal, never to a load
terminal. Connect black (L1)
and white (L2) wires to load
terminals.
Tools Needed:
7
Green Or
Green/Yellow
2
3
4
5
6
240V
8
3/16 in.
8
7
6
5
4
3
Plug Front
View
! Engine Control Switch must be set at “RUN”
position − not “RUN/IDLE”.
! Set generator Fine Adjustment Control to 10
for maximum auxiliary power, if applicable.
1
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5-8. Installing Alternative Plug
1 Supplied 240 VAC Plug
Cut cord close to plug.
2 Alternative Plug (240 VAC
Plug Shown)
3 Input (Black Lead)
(Brass) Terminal
4 Input (White Lead)
(Brass) Terminal
5 Ground (Green) Terminal
6 Outer Shell
7 Cord Grip
Strip cord jacket back enough to
separate conductors.
Strip conductors enough to make
good contact with plug terminals.
Make plug connections and reinstall
outer shell and cord grip. Tighten
assembly screws onto shell. Do not
overtighten.
Ref. 801 305-A / 801 611
. This procedure is necessary if the unit is to be connected
to a 208/240 VAC receptacle that requires a plug that is
different from the supplied plug.
Tools Needed:
1
6
7
2
3
4
5
Notes
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6-2. Mild Steel Recommended Cut Speed
. Aluminum and stainless steel cut speeds at these thicknesses may be reduced as much as 30%.
Thickness Approximate Travel Speed*
Inches Millimeters IPM mm/min
1/8 3.2 130 3292
1/4 6.4 52 1321
3/8 9.5 28 711
1/2 12.7 14 345
5/8 15.9 9 224
3/4 19.1 6 163
*Travel speeds are approximately 80% if maximum. The best cut quality is achieved by cutting near the table value. Cutting below the value
(too slow) will result in excess dross. Cutting above the value (too fast) will cause blowback and lack of penetration.
6-3. Trigger Safety Lock
Trigger Locked
Trigger Unlocked
1 Trigger
Ref. 253 554-A
1
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Ref. 254 087-A
6-4. Plasma Cutting System Practices
Pulling rather than pushing the torch
makes cutting easier. Use a proper guide
or template for accurate cutting operations.
! The pilot arc starts immediately
when trigger is pressed.
Maintain approximately a 90
° angle to the
workpiece surface for proper cutting results.
Always connect work clamp to a clean,
paint-free location on workpiece, as close to
cutting area as possible.
90°
DO NOT start pilot arc without cutting
as this shortens the service life of the
nozzle and electrode.
Sparks should pass through the workpiece
and out the bottom when cutting.
If sparks flare back from surface, this
usually is an indication that either travel
speed is too fast or amperage is set too low.
When doing extended (non-shielded)
cutting, maintain approximately 1/16 in.
standoff between electrode and surface.
1/16 in.
(1.6 mm)
DO NOT put pressure on shield when
drag cutting; instead, slide shield along
the surface for proper cutting results.
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