.A complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com

5-4. Plasma Cutting System Practices

The pilot arc starts immediately when trigger is pressed.

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

90°

.Set correct air pressure for process: 75 PSI (517 kPa) for cutting,

60 PSI (414 kPa) for gouging.

DO NOT start pilot arc without cutting or gouging as this shortens the service life of the nozzle and electrode.

°

Sparks should pass through the workpiece

If sparks flare back from surface, this

Maintain approximately a 90 angle to the

and out the bottom when cutting.

usually is an indication that either travel

workpiece surface for proper cutting results.

 

 

speed is too fast, amperage is set too low,

 

 

or consumables are worn.

 

Wt

 

1/8 in

 

 

(3.2 mm)

 

 

When doing non-shielded cutting, maintain

DO NOT put pressure on shield when

Pulling rather than pushing the torch

approximately 1/8 in standoff between

drag cutting; instead, slide shield along

makes cutting easier. Use a proper guide

electrode and surface.

the surface for proper cutting results.

or template for accurate cutting operations.

 

 

Ref. 803 640-A / 801 400-B / Ref. 802 878

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Miller Electric 1251, ICE-100T manual Plasma Cutting System Practices, Pilot arc starts immediately when trigger is pressed

ICE-100T, 1251, ICE-100TM specifications

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