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SECTION 5 − OPERATION

5-1. Controls

2

1

3

4

230 442-B

1 Power Switch

The cooling fan will run for a few seconds after the power switch is placed in the OFF position in order to discharge internal circuitry.

2 Power Light

Use light to tell if unit is energized and ready to operate. Light blinks if input power is not within specified range .

3 Cup Light

4 Temp Light

Light comes on if cup is removed from torch.

Light comes on if unit overheats.

Once cup is reinstalled on torch, unit power

 

must be turned off and back on again.

 

5-2. Recommended Cutting Speed For Material Thickness

Material

Material Thickness

 

Recommended Cut Speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

inches

 

mm

ipm

mm/min

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18 ga.

 

1.0

22

558

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mild Steel

16 ga.

 

1.3

20

508

 

 

 

 

 

14 ga.

 

1.6

18

457

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/8

 

3.2

10

254

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/4

 

6.4

3

76

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aluminum and Stainless Steel cut speeds at these thicknesses may be reduced by as much as 30%.

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Hobart Welding Products OM-230 455D manual Operation, Controls, Recommended Cutting Speed For Material Thickness