Miller Electric APT-1000 manual

APT-1000 Torch

Processes

Description

Air Plasma Cutting

and Gouging

Air-Cooled Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)

Torch

OM-1572A August 1993

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Contents

Main APT-1000 Torch From Miller to You PLASMA ARC CUTTING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLASMA ARC CUTTING can be hazardous. CUTTING can cause fire or explosion. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS EMF INFORMATION NOTE TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SECTION 1 SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE Figure 2-1. Overall Dimensions WARNING SECTION 3 INSTALLATION 3-1. Consumables And Parts Supplied With Torch 3-2. Installing Torch READ SAFETY BLOCK at start of Section 3 before proceeding. Figure 3-2. Installing Torch In Standard Power Source WARNING A. Installing Torch In Standard Power Source SECTION 4 OPERATING THE TORCH Figure 4-1. Safety Equipment HITTING TORCH ON A HARD SURFACE to remove spatter can damage torch. Figure 4-2. Sequence Of Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC) EXAMPLE Of Cutting Operation SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. Figure 5-1. Maintenance Schedule Every Week HOT PARTS can cause severe burns. 5-2. Checking Detector Pins And Checking/Replacing Shield Cup, Tip, And Electrode OVERTIGHTENING will strip threads. Figure 5-2. Checking Detector Pins And Checking/Replacing Shield Cup, Tip, And Electrode 5-3. Troubleshooting ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. HOT PARTS can cause severe burns. Table 5-1. Cutting Trouble Trouble Remedy Section SECTION 6 PARTS LIST Page Page Page Warranty Questions? Call 1-800-4-A-MILLER for your local Miller distributor. Effective January 1, 2000 (Equipment with a serial number preface of LA or newer) Please complete and retain with your personal records. For Service Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number. Owners Record