05 connecting torch – Tweco RAS used w-Merlin 6000GST User Manual

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

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Manual 0-2654

3. Mount the base assembly of the Arc Starter Box to the

cutting table gantry using the four holes provided in
the base.

NOTE

The last page of this Manual has a full size hole
template for use in locating the mounting holes.

Four Mounting Bolts

And Washers

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Base

Assembly

To Plasma

Power Supply

To Gas

Control And Torch

Figure 3-3 Mounting Bolt Installation

3.05 Connecting Torch

WARNING

Disconnect primary power at the source before dis-
assembling the torch or torch leads.

The Torch Leads connect directly to a bulkhead inside
the Arc Starter Box. Connect the Torch Leads per the
following procedure:

1. Remove the cover from the Arc Starter Box if in-

stalled.

2. Remove the tape securing the shield of the torch

leads to the leads.

3. Unfold the shield towards the end of the leads.

4. Feed the Control Cable through the boot on the

end of the Arc Starter Box.

5. Feed the torch leads with shield through the boot

on the torch end of the Arc Starter Box.

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Torch Leads

Hose Clamp

Shield Braid

Torch Leads

Shield Assembly

(Brass Hub)

Control Cable

Figure 3-4 Hose Clamp

6. Feed the Control Cable and torch leads through

the supplied Hose Clamp.

7. Connect the Control Cable to the mating connec-

tor on the Center Chassis.

Control Cable

Control Cable

Connector

A-01774

Figure 3-5 Control Cable Connection

8. Connect the torch leads connectors to the bulk-

head connections per the following figure.

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