ESAB Cutmaster 80 - Preparations for Operation

ESAB CUTMASTER 80
 OPERATION Manual0-5396
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10. Pressure Indicators
PSI BAR
MAX MAX
MINMIN
80
75
70
65
5.5
85 5.9
90 6.3
5.2
4.8
4.5
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The Indicators will illuminate according to the pres-
sure set by the Pressure Control Knob (number 4).
4.02 Preparations for Operation
Atthestartofeachoperatingsession:
WARNING
Disconnect primary power at the
source before assembling or disas-
semblingpowersupply,torchparts,
or torch and leads assemblies.
Torch Parts Selection
Check the torch for proper assembly and appropriate
torch parts. The torch parts must correspond with
thetypeofoperation,andwiththeamperageoutput
of this Power Supply (80 amps maximum). Refer to
Section 4T.07 and following for torch parts selection.
Torch Connection
Check that the torch is properly connected. Only
ESAB model SL60 / Manual or SL100 / Mechanical
Torches may be connected to this Power Supply.
See Section 3T of this manual.
Check Primary Input Power Source
1. Check thepowersource for properinputvolt-
age. Make sure the input power source meets
the power requirements for the unit per Section
2,Specications.
2. Connect the input power cable (or close the main
disconnect switch) to supply power to the system.
Air Source
Ensure source meets requirements (refer to Section
2).CheckconnectionsandturnairsupplyON.
Connect Work Cable
Clamp the work cable to the workpiece or cutting
table.Theareamustbefreefromoil,paintandrust.
Connectonlytothemainpartoftheworkpiece;do
not connect to the part to be cut off.
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Power ON
PlacethePowerSupplyON/OFFswitchtotheON
(up) position. AC indicator turns ON.
GasindicatorturnsONifthereissufcientgas
pressure for power supply operation and the cooling
fansturnON.
NOTE!
Minimum pressure for power supply
operation is lower than minimum for
torch operation.
ThecoolingfanswillturnONas
soonastheunitisturnedON.After
the unit is idle for ten (10) minutes
the fans will turn OFF. The fans will
comebackONassoonasthetorch
switch(StartSignal)isactivatedorif
theunitisturnedoff,thenturnedON
again.Ifanovertemperaturecondi-
tionoccurs,thefanswillcontinueto
run while the condition exists and for
a ten (10) minute period once the
condition is cleared.
Set Operating Pressure
1. Place the Power Supply Function Control knob
to the SET position. Gaswillow.
2. ForStandoffcutting,adjustgaspressurefrom70
- 85 psi / 4.8 - 5.9 bar (LED's in center of control
panel). Refer to the Standoff chart for pressure
setting details.