CUTMASTER 42
Manual 0-5141 3-3 INSTALLATION
3.04 Air Supply Connections
A. Connecting Air Supply to Unit
The connection is the same for compressed air or industrial compressed air in gas cylinders.
1. Connect the gas line to the compressed air inlet port at the appropriate pressure.
Art# A-09337
Air Inlet
On/Off
Switch
Figure 3-2 Gas Connection to Compressed Air input
B. Using Industrial Compressed Air In Gas Cylinders
When using Industrial compressed air in gas cylinders as the gas supply:
1. Refer to the manufacturer’s specifications for installation and maintenance procedures for high pressure gas
regulators.
2. Examinethecylindervalvestobesuretheyarecleanandfreeofoil,greaseoranyforeignmaterial.Brieyopen
each cylinder valve to blow out any dust which may be present.
3. The cylinder must be equipped with an adjustable high - pressure regulator capable of outlet pressures up to 100
psi(6.9bar)maximumandowsofatleast250scfh(120lpm).
4. Connect gas supply hose to the cylinder.
NOTE
Pressure should be set at 100 psi (6.9 bar) at the high pressure gas cylinder regulator.
Supply hose must be at least 1/4 inch (6 mm) I.D.
For a secure seal, apply thread sealant to the fitting threads, according to manufacturer's instructions. Do
NotuseTeontapeasathreadsealer,assmallparticlesofthetapemaybreakoffandblockthesmallgas
passages in the torch.