Tweco 7-3436 - Manual

© 1998 Thermal Dynamics Corp., Printed in USA 1 Installation Instructions 4/26/01
General Information
This Replacement Torch Adapter Kit is to be used to connect the Thermal Dynamics Plasma RPT Series Cutting Torch to the
following equipment:
• L-TEC PCM-101
• Thermal Dynamics PAK 10
Parts Supplied
The following parts are included in this kit:
• Control Connector Plug with Connectors (1 ea)
• Secondary Gas Plug/Pilot Adapter Fitting (1 ea)
Installation
Install the Adapter Kit per the following procedure:
1. Turn OFF the power supply.
2. Disconnect the main input power to the power supply.
3. Remove the existing torch from the power supply, removing
covers as required.
4. Install the supplied Secondary Gas Plug/Pilot Adapter Fit-
ting (left-handed thread) onto the Power Supply.
5. Connect the pilot wire (+) from the replacement torch to the
Power Supply Secondary Gas Plug/Pilot Adapter Fitting with
the bolt and washer provided and tighten securely.
6. Connect the Negative/Plasma Lead from the replacement
torch to the Power Supply. Slide the protective boot over the
lead connection.
7. Connect the Control Connector Plug (see NOTE), with two
connectors, to the two mating connectors on the replacement
torch leads.
8. Connect the Control Connector Plug to the Power Supply.
9. Reinstall any covers removed (see WARNING).
10. Install the proper torch consumables for the Power Supply
amperage.
11. Reconnect main input power to the Power Supply and turn the unit
ON. Secondary gas pressure must be supplied to the Power Supply
to activate the secondary gas circuit.
12. Set air pressure to 60 - 70 psi (4.1 - 4.8 bar).
13. Test torch for proper operation.
Manual 0-2762
RPT Adapter Kit
Catalog # 7-3436
Installation Instructions
NOTE
For Mechanized Systems refer to the
Torch Control Cable Wiring Diagram
on the last page of this Manual.
WARNING
Make sure that the Control Connector Plug wires
DO NOT contact the Adapter Fitting after all
leads are connected.
Torch Control
Connectors
Pilot Lead
Torch Lead Assembly
Negative/Plasma Lead
A-02489
Control Connector
Plug with Connectors
To
Po
wer Supply
(-) Fitting
To
Po
wer Supply
Control Connector
To
Po
wer Supply
Pilot Connector
Secondary Gas Plug/Pilot
Adapter Fitting