Tweco RC6010 - Manual (Page 15)

Manual 0-2478 11 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
SECTION 3:
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURES
3.01 Introduction
This Section describes installation of the RC6010 Remote
Control Accessory. These instructions apply to the Re-
mote Control Accessory only; installation procedures for
the Plasma Power Supply and Torches are given in Manu-
als specifically provided for those units.
The complete installation consists of:
1. Site Selection
2. Unpacking
3. Installing Remote Control Assembly
4. External Cable Connections
5. Operator Training
3.02 Site Location
Select a clean, dry location with good ventilation and ad-
equate working space around all components.
Review the safety precautions in the front of this manual
to be sure that the location meets all safety requirements.
3.03 Unpacking
Each component of the system is packaged separately and
protected with a carton and packing material to prevent
damage during shipping. Components are packaged as
follows:
A. Remote Control Components
Remote Control Accessory components are packaged
separately and include:
• Remote Control Assembly
• Instruction Manual
• Power Supply and CNC Control Cables
B. Other Equipment and Accessories
Items such as Standoff Control, Plasma Cutting Power
Supply and Torch are ordered and packaged separately
from the Remote Control components.
C. Unpacking Procedure
1. Unpack each item and remove all packing material.
2. Locate the packing list(s) and use the list to identify
and account for each item.
3. Inspect each item for possible shipping damage. If
damage is evident, contact your distributor and/or
shipping company before proceeding with system
installation.
3.04 Installation - General
WARNING
Disconnect primary power to the plasma cutting
system before installating the Remote Control.
The installation of the Remote Control Accessory requires
mounting the Remote Control and connecting all required
cables.
The installation instructions are divided into Sub-Sections
for the component to be installed. The Sub-Sections are
as follows:
Section 3.05 Remote Control Assembly Installation
Section 3.06 Installation With TD-750 Systems
Section 3.07 Installation With Merlin 3000 and 6000
Systems
Section 3.08 Internal Switch/Jumper Selections
Section 3.09 External Cable Connections
The Remote Control Assembly and external cable instal-
lation is the same for all systems.
3.05 Remote Control Assembly
Installation
The Remote Control Assembly must be installed in a suit-
able location where it is easily accessable to the system
operator. The unit can be mounted on top of or under-
neath a mounting surface.
Mount the Remote Control Assembly per the following
procedure:
1. Select the mounting surface for the Mounting
Bracket.
2. Mount the bracket to the surface either on top of or
underneath the surface using four 1/4" bolts (not
supplied). It is recommended to use at least four
bolts to mount the bracket but a minimum of two
are required.