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OPERATION | ||
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LIMITATIONS
Do not exceed the output current and duty cycle rating of machine. Do not use the PYTHON for pipe thawing.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS
| Reset | Gas |
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Status | Purge | Gas | ||
Button | Button | |||
Indicators | Regulator | |||
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2. GAS PRESSURE SETTINGS.
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-Adjust the gas regulator for 70 PSI for 25’ torch- es or 75 PSI for 50’ torches.
-Release the Purge button.
-The gas will immediately turn off. The pressure gage may show an increase in pressure after the air turns off but this is normal. Do NOT reset the pressure while the air is NOT flowing.
3. PREPARING TO CUT.
Output
Control
Knob
Consumable Storage (behind
door)
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Gas
Regulator
Knob
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• When ready to cut, place the torch near the work, | |
make certain all safety precautions have been | |
taken and pull the trigger. | |
- | The air will flow for a preflow time of 2 seconds |
| and the pilot arc will start. (This is true unless |
| the machine is in postflow, then the preflow time |
| is skipped and the pilot arc will start immediate- |
| ly.) |
- | The pilot arc will run for 3.0 seconds and shut off |
| unless the arc is brought in contact with the work |
| and the arc is transferred. Avoid excessive pilot |
Torch Connector
Work Cable
Input
Power
Switch
Interface
Connector
arc time by transferring the arc to the workpiece |
quickly to improve parts life. |
- When the arc is brought within 1/4" from the |
work piece: the arc will transfer, the current will |
ramp up to the setting on the control panel, and |
the cut can last indefinitely (or until the duty |
When preparing to cut or gouge, position the machine as close to the work as possible. Make sure you have all materials needed to complete the job and have taken all safety precautions. It is important to follow these operating steps each time you use the machine.
•Turn the machine's ON/OFF POWER SWITCH to OFF position.
•Connect the air supply to the machine.
1.TURN THE MAIN POWER AND THE MACHINE POWER SWITCH ON.
-The fan should start.
-The
-If the "SAFETY" LED is lit, push the "Reset" but- ton. If there is no problem, the LED will go off. If there is a problem, refer to Step "SAFETY LED" in this section.
•Be sure that the work lead is clamped to the work- piece before cutting.
•Set the output current control knob at maximum position for high cutting speed and less dross forma- tion. Reduce the current, if desired to reduce the kerf (cut) width, heat affected zone or travel speed as required.
cycle of the PYTHON is exceeded). Do not |
touch the nozzle to the work when cutting with |
the control panel setting above 45 Amps or |
damage to the consumables will result. |
• Pierce the work piece by slowly lowering the torch |
onto the metal at a 300 angle away from the opera- |
tor. This will blow the dross away from the torch tip. |
Slowly rotate the torch to vertical position as the arc |
becomes deeper. |
| TORCH AT 300 ANGLE |
| TO PIERCE |
| ROTATE TO |
300 | 900 ANGLE TO CUT |
| 900 |
| VERTICAL ANGLE |
| FOR CUTTING |
| CUT |
PYTHON