06 connecting torch supply leads – Tweco RAS used w-Merlin 6000GST User Manual

Page 17

Advertising
background image

Manual 0-2654

13

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

A-01776

Torch Leads

Secondary Gas

Plasma Gas

(Left-Hand Thread)

Coolant Supply

Coolant Return

(Left-Hand Thread)

Pre-Flow (N2)

Gas

Figure 3-6 Torch Leads Connections

9. Pull the shielding braid towards the end panel as

far as it will go up and over the brass hub. The
hub is part of the Boot Assembly and provides
the grounding point for the shielding in the torch
leads.

NOTE

The shielding braid must not make contact with
the four mounting studs.

Torch Leads

Shield Braid

Torch Leads

Shield Assembly

(Brass Hub)

A-01777

Mounting

Stud

Figure 3-7 Shield Braid Installation

10. Place the hose clamp over the shield and hub.

Tighten the hose clamp to secure the shielding
braid to the hub.

NOTE

Make sure that the shielding braid is pulled back
as far as possible from the bulkhead connections.
Leave any extra shielding braid between the hose
clamp and the end panel area.

Hose Clamp

Shield Braid

Under Clamp

Torch Leads

A-01778

Figure 3-8 Hose Clamp Installation

3.06 Connecting Torch Supply Leads

WARNING

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

Connect one end of the Torch Supply Leads to the inter-
nal bulkhead inside the Arc Starter Box per the follow-
ing:

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

stalled.

2. Make the following connections to the lead end of

the Arc Starter Box:

NOTE

The lead end of the Arc Starter Box has a boot,
control connector and three gas fittings installed.

a. Connect the control cable connector to the mat-

ing connector

b. Connect the three gas hose assemblies to the

mating connectors (see following NOTE).

Advertising