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Operating ManualA-02766Plasma CuttingPower SupplyFirepower FP-55April 4, 2003 Manual No. 0-2846

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-4 Date 5/1/00 (Special)les avertissements, toutes les précautions de sécuritéet toutes les consignes avant d’utiliser le matérie

Date: 5/1/00 (Special) 1-5 GENERAL INFORMATIONRAYONS D’ARC DE PLASMALes rayons provenant de l’arc de plasma peuvent blesservos yeux et brûler votre pe

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-6 Date 5/1/00 (Special)9. Norme 70 de la NFPA, CODE ELECTRIQUENATIONAL, disponible auprès de la NationalFire Protection Associat

Date: 5/1/00 (Special) 1-7 GENERAL INFORMATION1.07 Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: Thermal Dynamics CorporationAddress: Industrial Park #2West

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-8 Date 5/1/00 (Special)1.08 Statement of WarrantyLIMITED WARRANTY: Firepower® (hereinafter “Firepower”) warrants that its produ

Manual 0-2846 2-1 INTRODUCTIONSECTION 2:INTRODUCTION2.01 Scope of ManualThis manual contains descriptions, operating instructionsand basic maintenance

INTRODUCTION 2-2 Manual 0-28468. Weight52 lbs (23.6 kg)Weight includes Power Supply w/Input Cable andplug, Work Lead, and Torch & Leads.9. Overall

Manual 0-2846 3-1 INSTALLATIONSECTION 3:INSTALLATION3.01 IntroductionNOTESDepending on how the system was ordered, somePower Supply Options may alread

INSTALLATION 3-2 Manual 0-28463.05 Primary Input PowerConnectionsThis power supply comes with a factory-installed inputpower cable and plug designed t

Manual 0-2846 3-3 INSTALLATIOND. Installing Optional Single-Stage Air FilterAdditional filtering is recommended when using air froma compressor to ins

INSTALLATION 3-4 Manual 0-28463.07 Torch ConnectionsNOTEEquipment ordered as a system will have the Torchfactory connected to the Power Supply.The Tor

Manual 0-2846 3-5 INSTALLATIONAdapterPilot LeadTorch LeadAssemblyNegative/PlasmaLeadAdapter ConnectorNegative/PlasmaLead ConnectionA-03528Control Circ

INSTALLATION 3-6 Manual 0-2846welded end to end for greater lengths. Locate the rodas close as possible to the work table. Install a groundwire, 1/

Manual 0-2846 4-1 OPERATIONSECTION 4:OPERATION4.01 IntroductionThis section identifies the front and rear components, anddescribes the power supply o

OPERATION 4-2 Manual 0-28465. TEMP IndicatorNormally OFF. Yellow indicator will come ON when theinternal temperature sensors detect temperatures

Manual 0-2846 4-3 OPERATIONB. Check Primary Input Power Source1. Check the power source for proper input voltage.Make sure the input power source mee

OPERATION 4-4 Manual 0-284612. Gas will flow for 10 seconds (post-flow).a. Gas solenoid closes. Gas flow stops. GAS indi-cator turns OFF.13. Plac

Manual 0-2846 5-1 SERVICESECTION 5: SERVICE5.01 IntroductionThis section describes basic maintenance procedures per-formable by operating personnel.

SERVICE 5-2 Manual 0-28462. Unscrew the bowl on the bottom of the Filter/Regu-lator Assembly. The filter element will be visibleand still attached t

Manual 0-2846 5-3 SERVICEd. Work cable disconnectede. Worn torch partsf. Non-Genuine Firepower Parts used3. Excessive Dross Formationa. Cutting speed

Plasma Cutting Power SupplyFirepower 55 (FP-55)Operating Manual Number 0-2846www.firepoweronline.comPublished by:Thermal Dynamics Corporation82 Benni

SERVICE 5-4 Manual 0-28463. Unit is overheateda. Allow unit to cool down for at least 5 minutes.Make sure the unit has not been operated be-yond Duty

Manual 0-2846 5-5 SERVICE4. Faulty components in unita. Return for repair or have qualified technicianrepair per Service Manual.J. Torch cuts but not

SERVICE 5-6 Manual 0-2846B. Fuse Replacement1. Remove the unit cover per paragraph "A" above.2. Locate the internal fuse on the left side of

Manual 0-2846 6-1 PARTS LISTSSECTION 6:PARTS LISTS6.01 IntroductionA. Parts List BreakdownThe parts list provide a breakdown of all replaceable com-p

PARTS LISTS 6-2 Manual 0-28466.03 Power Supply ReplacementThe following items are included with the replacement power supply: work cable & clamp,

Manual 0-2846 A-1 APPENDIXAPPENDIX 1: INPUT WIRING REQUIREMENTSNOTESThe table above is based on the following output current and voltage: 125 vdc @

APPENDIX A-2 Manual 0-2846APPENDIX 2: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION(BLOCK DIAGRAM)ACTIONON/OFF switchto OFFRESULTAll indicators off.Power supply fans off.AC

Manual 0-2846 A-3 APPENDIXAPPENDIX 3: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEThis schedule applies to all types of non-liquid cooled plasma cutting systems. Some syste

APPENDIX A-4 Manual 0-2846APPENDIX 4: SYSTEM SCHEMATICA-03269

Manual 0-2846 A-5 APPENDIXA-03269

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)SECTION 5:CUSTOMER/OPERATOR SERVICE ... 5-1

Date: 5/1/00 (Special) 1-1 GENERAL INFORMATIONSECTION 1:GENERAL INFORMATION1.01 Notes, Cautions and WarningsThroughout this manual, notes, cautions, a

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-2 Date 5/1/00 (Special)• Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate yourselffrom the work piece or other parts of the weldingcircui

Date: 5/1/00 (Special) 1-3 GENERAL INFORMATION5. ANSI Standard Z41.1, STANDARD FOR MEN’SSAFETY-TOE FOOTWEAR, obtainable from theAmerican National Stan