Cutting With The Powercut-1300/1600 Using The Pt-37 Torch; Electrode Wear - ESAB Powercut-1300 Manual De Instrucciones

SECTION 4
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4.2

Cutting with the Powercut-1300/1600 using the PT-37 torch

A. Make sure that the wall disconnect switch is on and air is supplied to machine.
B. Turn on the front panel power switch.
C. Flip toggle switch upward to place unit in "GAS TEST" mode. Set Pressure Regulator to 80 psig (5.5 bar).
D. Place unit in Normal Pilot Arc (CENTER position) or Continuous Pilot Arc (DOWN position).
For in depth instructions refer to torch manual for complete operation and maintenance.
E.
F. Periodically check torch head assembly. Replace if worn or damaged.
G. Torch cable should be inspected periodically. If there are any cuts through the protective sheath or wire
insulation, replace the cable.
CAUTION
4.3

Electrode Wear

If the electrode has a pit which is more than .06" (1.5mm) deep at its center, it must be replaced. This is done by
unscrewing the electrode in a counter-clockwise direction from the piston. If the electrode is used beyond this
recommended wear limit, damage to the torch and power source may occur. Nozzle life is also greatly reduced
when using the electrode below the recommended limit.
WORN
NEW
MAKE SUrE POWEr SWITCH ON POWErCUT IS IN Off POSITION BE-
fOrE WOrKINg ON THE TOrCH.
THE PT-37 TOrCH HEAD ACTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CIrCUITrY
WITHIN THE POWEr SOUrCE TO PrEVENT THE TOrCH frOM BEINg
ENErgIZED WITH HIgH VOLTAgE If THE TOrCH SWITCH IS ACCIDEN-
TALLY CLOSED WHEN THE SHIELD IS rEMOVED. ALWAYS rEPLACE
TOrCH WITH THE PrOPEr TOrCH MANUfACTUrED BY ESAB SINCE
IT ALONE CONTAINS ESAB'S SAfETY INTErLOCK.
rEPLACE ELECTrODE BEfOrE WEAr BECOMES DEEPEr THAN .060"
INCH (1.5 MM)
figure 4-8. Electrode Wear Limit
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