10 connecting torch supply leads – Tweco Merlin 6000GST Master PS User Manual

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

3-8

Manual 0-2652

Connect the gas supply to the Power Supply as follows:

1. Connect the black supply hose(s) from the plasma gas

regulator(s) directly to the input fitting on the rear panel
of the Power Supply marked PLASMA AIR, O2 (oxy-
gen), N2 (nitrogen), and Ar/H2 (argon/hydrogen).

Plasma N2 Gas

Supply Hose

A-01762

PLASMA Ar/H2

Gas Fitting

PLASMA O

2

Gas Fitting

Plasma O

2

Gas

Supply Hose

Plasma Ar/H2 Gas

Supply Hose

PLASMA N2

Gas Fitting

Figure 3-7 Plasma Gas Connections

2. Connect the yellow supply hose(s) from the second-

ary gas regulator(s) directly to the input fitting on the
rear panel of the Power Supply marked SECONDARY
AIR, SECONDARY OTHER, and SECONDARY N2 &
PRE FLOW N2 (nitrogen).

When oxygen (O

2

) is used as the plasma gas then nitro-

gen (N2) is required at the secondary for pre-flow gas
even if another gas is used for secondary gas.

NOTE

A typical 50 lb. CO

2

cylinder can deliver a con-

tinuous flow rate of 35 scfh (16.5 lpm). To obtain
the required flow rate for the torch, it may be nec-
essary to manifold several CO2 cylinders. Con-
tinuous flow requirements will depend on the spe-
cific application and duty cycle.

SECONDARY OTHER

Gas Supply

SECONDARY N2

& PRE FLOW N2

Gas Supply

A-01763

Figure 3-8 Secondary Gas Connections

C. Using Water Secondary

NOTES

Tap water should only be used as a secondary gas
on machine torches.

The tap water source does not need to be deionized,
but in water systems with extremely high mineral
content a water softener is recommended.

WARNING

The Optional Water Mist Secondary Flow Con-
trol Assembly must be installed when using water
as the secondary.

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