Tweco FP-38 Power Supply Manuel d'utilisateur

Plasma CuttingPower SupplyFirepower TM FP-38 Power SupplyOperating ManualMay 5, 2003 Manual No. 0-2967A-03286

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-6 May 14, 2002

Manual 0-2967 2-1 SPECIFICATIONSSECTION 2: SPECIFICATIONS15.75"400 mm10"254 mm21"0.53 m43 lb / 19.5 kgA-03378 6"150 mmA-033796&

SPECIFICATIONS 2-2 Manual 0-2967Electrical RequirementsInputPower Input Current InputVoltage Freq. (kVA)(Amps) Fuse (Amps) Wire (AWG) Wire (Canada)(Vo

Manual 0-2967 3-1 INSTALLATIONSECTION 3: INSTALLATION3.1 Unpacking1. Use the packing lists to identify and account for each item.2. Inspect each item

INSTALLATION 3-2 Manual 0-29673.3 Primary Input Power Connections CAUTIONCheck your power source for correct voltage before plugging in or connecting

Manual 0-2967 3-3 INSTALLATION3.4 Gas ConnectionsA. Connecting Gas Supply to UnitThe connection is the same for compressed air or high pressure gas cy

INSTALLATION 3-4 Manual 0-2967C. Installing Optional Single - Stage Air FilterAn optional filter kit is recommended for improved filtering with compre

Manual 0-2967 3-5 INSTALLATIOND. Using High Pressure Gas CylindersWhen using high pressure gas cylinders as the gas supply:1. Refer to the manufacture

INSTALLATION 3-6 Manual 0-29673.5 Torch ConnectionsIf necessary, connect the torch to the Power Supply. Connect only the model SL60 Torch to this pow

Manual 0-2967 4-1 OPERATIONSECTION 4:OPERATION4.01 Product FeaturesA. General FeaturesA-03287Handle and Leads WrapGas Pressure KnobTorch Leads Connect

OPERATION 4-2 Manual 0-2967B. Control PanelA-03283314562A30202628242271. ON / OFF SwitchControls input power to the power supply. Up is ON, down is O

Manual 0-2967 4-3 OPERATION4.02 Preparations For OperatingAt the start of each operating session:WARNINGDisconnect primary power at the source before

OPERATION 4-4 Manual 0-2967F. Power OnPlace the Power Supply ON / OFF switch to the ON (up) position. AC indicator turns on. Gas indicator turns

Manual 0-2967 4-5 OPERATIONH. Select Current Output LevelPlace RUN / SET switch to RUN (up) position. Gas flow will stop. Set the desired current ou

OPERATION 4-6 Manual 0-2967K. Typical Cutting SpeedsCutting speeds vary according to torch output, the type of material being cut, and operator skill.

Manual 0-2967 4-7 OPERATION4.03 Sequence of OperationThe following is a typical sequence of operation for this power supply. Refer to Appendix 1 for

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Manual 0-2967 5-1 SERVICESECTION 5:SERVICE5.01 General MaintenanceA. Each UseCheck torch consumables for wear, replace if necessary. WARNINGShut off

SERVICE 5-2 Manual 0-29674. Pull the upper end of the drain tube off the fitting on the filter bowl.5. Unscrew the bowl. The filter element will be

Manual 0-2967 5-3 SERVICEB. Check Optional Single - Stage Filter Element, replace if necessary.1. Shut off input power.2. Shut off air supply, bleed

WARNINGSRead and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices before installing, oper-ating, or servicing the equipment.While th

SERVICE 5-4 Manual 0-29675.02 Common Faults1. Insufficient Penetrationa. Cutting speed too fastb. Torch tilted too muchc. Metal too thickd. Worn torc

Manual 0-2967 5-5 SERVICE5.03 Basic Troubleshooting GuideWARNINGThere are extremely dangerous voltage and power levels present inside this unit. Do n

SERVICE 5-6 Manual 0-2967B. AC indicator flashing; Torch cannot be activated1. System is in protective interlock mode. (User held torch trigger

Manual 0-2967 5-7 SERVICEF. AC indicator ON; TEMP indicator ON1. Air flow blockeda. Check for blocked air flow around the unit and correct con

SERVICE 5-8 Manual 0-2967H. No cutting output; Torch activated; AC indicator ON; Gas flows; Fan operates1. Work cable not connected to work piece

Manual 0-2967 5-9 SERVICEM. Arc shuts off during operation; arc will not restart when torch switch is activated.1. Power Supply is overheated (TEMP

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Manual 0-2967 6-1 PARTS LISTSSECTION 6:PARTS LISTS6.01 IntroductionA. Parts List BreakdownThe parts list provides a breakdown of all replaceable compo

PARTS LISTS 6-2 Manual 0-29676.05 Options and AccessoriesQty Description Catalog #1 Multi-Purpose Cart (Not Shown) 1445-09131 Single - Stage Filter K

Manual 0-2967 A-1 APPENDIXAPPENDIX 1: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION(BLOCK DIAGRAM)ACTIONON / OFF switchto OFFRESULTAll indicators off.Power supply fan shuts

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1:GENERAL INFORMATION ... 1-11.01

APPENDIX A-2 Manual 0-29671/3ff12West Lebanon, NH USA 03784Made in USAModel:U1111max 1effIIU23Ø3Ø1Ø1ØS/NU0=XStandard SymbolsØACDCPhaseNOTES:1. Symbol

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APPENDIX A-4 Manual 0-2967APPENDIX 3: SYSTEM SCHEMATIC11223344ABCDEFAC3CURRENTCONTROL121MAIN PCB ASSEMBLY12J521P5GAS13DCFAN112P4TEMPJ422M1CURRENT ADJ

Manual 0-2967 A-5 APPENDIX55667788991010ABCDEFSOL1J3122TORCHSWITCH2(13)P11J1T3(12)WORKP31OAGAS SOLENOIDCH11BR42COMP DESCRIPTIONSW1SW2M1 FAN, 4.5"

APPENDIX A-6 Manual 0-2967

May 14, 2002 1-1 GENERAL INFORMATIONSECTION 1:GENERAL INFORMATION1.01 Notes, Cautions and WarningsThroughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warning

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-2 May 14, 2002• Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate yourselffrom the work piece or other parts of the weldingcircuit.• Repai

May 14, 2002 1-3 GENERAL INFORMATION6. ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE USEOF CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtain-able from American Nati

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-4 May 14, 20021.07 Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: Thermal Dynamics CorporationAddress: 82 Benning StreetWest Lebanon, Ne

May 14, 2002 1-5 GENERAL INFORMATION1.08 Statement of WarrantyLIMITED WARRANTY: Firepower® (hereinafter “Firepower”) warrants that its products will