Lockformer Vulcan 1000B - Torch Lifter Adjustment

IMPORTANT!
Beside the normal service required for the plasma cutting torch in its Instructions, the ball casters
of the torch head must be cleaned after every three or four panels, to prevent dust buildup and
resultant clogging.
To clean the ball casters, raise the torch to its maximum height and shut off machine power supply.
Then manually push each ball up into its caster housing, at the same time blowing the dust out with
compressed air. Check for cleanliness by spinning each ball. If it does not spin freely, repeat the
above operation until it does. Be certain to reset torch to its proper height.
Torch height setting of casters resting on sheet is only a starting setting; see Section 2 for more
information on setting torch properly for different thicknesses of stock.
Whenever drastically changing thickness of stock to be cut (by 1/8" or more), the height setting of
the bottom of the torch must be reset. Raise the torch assembly, if necessary to allow for thicker
stock. It is unnecessary to change the torch height for thinner stock; then slide a test sheet of the
new thickness under torch. Use knob to raise or lower torch as needed, so ball casters barely rest
on new sheet, as explained above; then retighten its fastening screws.
CAUTION
Use safety glasses and a #M# 08500 nontoxic particle mask
or its equivalent when blowing the dust out of the ball caster.
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6. Torch Lifter Adjustment
The torch lifter has two adjustments which
are located on the lifter assembly cover as
shown on the accompanying photo. The
counterbalance knob on top controls the
amount of weight that the torch imparts upon
the workpiece. Greater force is used when
cutting thin materials that have a tendency to
be uneven. The speed adjustment located
on the side regulates the speed which the
torch travels. This adjustment should be set
so that no shock occurs at the end of the
torch's travel. Remember to lock these
adjustments after settings are made.
TORCH LIFTER ADJUSTMENTS
COUNTERBALANCE
PRESSURE
UP-SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
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