Miller Electric 1251, ICE-100TM manual Sequence Of Cutting Operation, Sparks go thru metal

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5-5. Sequence Of Cutting Operation

Connect work clamp to a clean, paint-free location on metal workpiece, as close to cutting area as possible.

90°

For standard (shielded) cutting, place drag shield on edge of metal. For non-shielded cutting, use 1/8 in (3.2 mm) standoff distance (dragging tip will reduce tip life).

.Set air pressure to 75 PSI (517 kPa) for cutting.

The pilot arc starts immediately when trigger is pressed.

Raise trigger lock and press

trigger. Pilot arc starts.

Set Mode switch to CUT.

After cutting arc starts, slowly start moving torch across metal.

Adjust torch speed so

Pause briefly at end of

Postflow continues for approx. 20 seconds

sparks go thru metal and

cut before releasing trigger.

after releasing trigger; cutting arc can be

out bottom of cut.

 

instantly restarted during postflow by raising

 

 

trigger lock and pressing trigger.

 

 

Ref. 803 640-A / 801 400-B

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Contents Processes OM-201 872DDescription File Plasma CuttersFrom Miller to You Table of Contents − Maintenance & Troubleshooting Marks a special safety message Symbol UsagePlasma Arc Cutting Hazards Cutting can cause fire or explosionFlying Sparks can cause injury Exploding Parts can injureARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Noise can damage hearingCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings EMF Information Principal Safety StandardsAbout Pacemakers LE Coupage présente un risque de feu ou d’explosion Signification des symbolesUNE Décharge Électrique peut entraîner la mort Identifie un message de sécurité particulierLE Bruit peut endommager l’ouïe Risque de blessure en casLES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux LE Plasma D’ARC peut entraîner des blessuresDES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures DES Pieces Chaudes peuvent pro- voquer des brûlures gravesLA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser Risque D’INCENDIE OUInformation sur les champs électromagnétiques Principales normes de sécuritéLE Coupage à L’ARC peut causer des interférence Consignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques− Definitions Symbols And DefinitionsI1max I1effSpecifications − InstallationCutting Speed Duty Cycle and OverheatingMovement Do not move or operate unit where it could tip Dimensions And WeightSelecting a Location Connecting And Disconnecting Torch Connecting Work Clamp and Gas/Air SupplyHz Three Phase Input Voltage Electrical Service GuideHz Three Phase Min Grounding Conductor Size In AWGExtension Cord Data = GND/PE Earth Ground Connecting 3-Phase Input PowerReinstall power panel Three-Phase Power ConnectionClose panel opening if no connections are made to generator − Operation Power Switch OM-201 872Controls Trigger Safety Lock Setting Gas/Air PressureSetting Gas/Air Pressure 90-120 psiPlasma Cutting System Practices Pilot arc starts immediately when trigger is pressedMaintain approximately a 90 angle to Workpiece surface for proper cutting resultsSparks go thru metal Sequence Of Cutting OperationSequence Of Gouging Operation Set Mode switch to GougeHold torch at approximately Angle to workpiece Consumables Storage Compartment Sequence Of Piercing OperationRemote Control Cable Functions Remote Control Receptacle− Mechanized Operation ICE-100TM Mounting PositionRemote Control Cable Okay To Move Turn off and disconnect input power+24 Volts DC Hot Contacts For Relay Operation White Remote RedStart Black +24 VDC Green RelayRemote Start Output Turn off Input powerWhite Red Green Black Remote Control Cable Shield Sense Tab Remote Voltage Sense ConnectionTools Needed 15/16 Amp Machine Torch Shielded Consumables Cut ChartsMild Steel Stainless089 105 486 140388 12.7 524 991706 15,926 502 12,751353 600835 16,256 221464 15,037 335Deflector Retaining Cap Tip Electrode Swirl Ring Amp Machine Torch Extended ConsumablesArc Voltage 12.7 397 863 160 064 106140 556 120 12.7 032114 896 610 15,494 385057 214 435 135Routine Maintenance − Maintenance & TroubleshootingChecking Shield Cup Shutdown System Trouble LightsChecking/Replacing Retaining Cup, Tip, And Electrode Turn Off power source before checking torch partsChecking Or Replacing Filter Element Trouble Remedy Troubleshooting Power SourceClean Troubleshooting TorchArc goes on and off while cutting Arc goes out while cuttingCircuit Diagram For Power Source − Electrical Diagram201 858-A Recommended Spare Parts − Parts ListRecommended Spare Parts 215 606 Clip, retaining40A Drag Shield60A Ring80A Ring Shield Sense Tab* Retaining Cap Tip ElectrodeDeflector Retaining Cap Tip 804 036-A Page Your distributor also gives ServiceSupport Miller Electric Mfg. Co To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visitFor assistance in filing or settling claims, contact Your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s

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