Operation / Procedures... Page 14
5. PLASMA UNIT SETUP
NOTE: The gas (air) supply should be clean, dry, and free of oil to ensure maximum
consumable life.
A three stage filter assembly is recommended to filter the gas (air). CONTACT LOCKFORMER
SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR DETAILS.
Before applying power to the Plasma unit, verify that the input gas (air) pressure is set according to
the figure as shown in the Hypertherm operations manual.
After connecting power to the unit, set the main switch to the ON position.
Set switch on plasma unit to TEST to allow gas to flow through the torch.
Adjust the gas pressure regulator on the Hypertherm unit for the setting specified in the Hypertherm
manual.
NOTE:For systems using 50 ft. long lead sets add 5 psi to the figure specified in the manual.
Adjust the amperage knob on the plasma unit to the setting specified in the Hypertherm manual.
4. EMERGENCY STOP
Press an Emergency Stop push button if any problems or irregularities occur. These buttons (one
located on the side of the controller, and one located on the far side of the bridge) will disable all
operations of the Vulcan Cutting Machine.
Pressing the Emergency Stop push buttons will cause the following:
all power to be removed from the drives immediately
all outputs to be disabled (plasma torch will be turned off)
To restart the machine after an Emergency Stop shutdown:
release the Emergency Stop push button
press the DRIVES ON key
press the AUTO ZERO key to home the machine to (0,0)
6. EXHAUST ACTIVATION
Do not run the Vulcan Plasma Cutter without the appropriate ventilation system turned on.
H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY
H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY
PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com
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