Tweco Thermal Arc TA 500 - Manual (Page 4)

Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. i
Notes, Cautions and Warnings ................................................................................. i
Important Safety Precautions .................................................................................... i
Publications .............................................................................................................. ii
Note, Attention et Avertissement .............................................................................. iii
Precautions De Securite Importantes ....................................................................... iii
Documents De Reference ......................................................................................... v
Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................ vii
Statement of Warranty ............................................................................................ viii
SECTION 1: DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT ........................................................................... 1-1
1.1 General Information ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Specifications ............................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Plasma ......................................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Theory of Operation ...................................................................................... 1-3
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Unpacking New Equipment ........................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Equipment Installation .................................................................................. 2-1
SECTION 3: OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Operating Controls ........................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Pre-Operation Set-up .................................................................................... 3-3
3.3 Operation ...................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Cutting and Speed Selection ......................................................................... 3-5
SECTION 4: SERVICE .............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Torch Maintenance ........................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 TAC 500 Power Supply Maintenance ............................................................ 4-3
4.3 HE 200 Coolant Recirculator Maintenance .................................................... 4-3
4.4 Gas Pressure Regulators .............................................................................. 4-4
4.5 Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................. 4-6
4.6 Returns ......................................................................................................... 4-6
4.7 Primary Voltage Selection ............................................................................. 4-6
4.8 Trouble-Shooting ........................................................................................... 4-6
4.9 Test Procedures ............................................................................................ 4-9