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PT-32

PLASMA ARC CUTTING TORCH

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

This manual provides installation and operation instructions for the following PT-32 torches:

P/N 0558001971- 25 ft (7.6 m), PT-32
P/N 0558001972 - 50 ft (15.2 m), PT-32

These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators.  If you are not fully familiar with the principles of operation and safe
practices for arc welding equipment, we urge you to read our booklet, "Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting,
and Gouging", Form 52-529.  Do NOT permit untrained persons to install, operate, or maintain this equipment.  Do NOT attempt
to install or operate this equipment until you have read and fully understand these instructions.  If you do not fully understand
these instructions, contact your supplier for further information.  Be sure to read the Safety Precautions  before installing or
operating this equipment.

Be sure this information reaches the operator.
You can get extra copies through your supplier.

F-15-440-B

January, 2002

Torches and torch body assemblies purchased individually are supplied without electrode, nozzle, heat shield and valve pin. Order
individual components shown on pages 9 or 15.

Summary of Contents for 0558001971

Page 1: ...m 52 529 Do NOT permit untrained persons to install operate or maintain this equipment Do NOT attempt to install or operate this equipment until you have read and fully understand these instructions I...

Page 2: ...his equipment or any of its parts should not be altered without the prior written approval of the manufacturer The user of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which r...

Page 3: ...the workpiece which might pro duce flammable or toxic vapors Do not do hot work on closed containers They may explode 4 Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instant use such as a garden hose w...

Page 4: ...Never strike an arc on a cylinder 5 For additional information refer to CGA Standard P 1 Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders which is available from Compressed Gas Associati...

Page 5: ...un point loign de la zone de travail augmente en effet le risque de pas sage d un courant de sortie par des cha nes delevage AVERTISSEMENT Ces r gles de s curit ont pour objet d assurer votre protect...

Page 6: ...ations particuli res en mati re de ventilation indiqu es l alin a 6 de la norme Z49 1 de l AWS 5 ENTRETIEN DE L QUIPEMENT Un quipement entretenu de fa on d fectueuse ou inad quate risque non seulement...

Page 7: ...rc cutting process employs high voltages Contact with live parts of the torch and machine must be avoided Also the improper use of any of the gases employed can present a safety hazard Before beginnin...

Page 8: ...Cutting Material Thickness In Speed IPM Carbon Steel 1 16 200 1 8 98 1 4 36 3 8 18 1 2 11 Stainless Steel 1 16 138 1 8 58 1 4 18 3 8 10 1 2 6 Aluminum 1 16 200 1 8 110 1 4 48 3 8 17 1 2 14 PT 32 CUT...

Page 9: ...9 5 7 Q TY 2 Sta nd O ff G uid e 0 5 5 80 0 2 3 9 3 Q TY 1 No zzle 5 0 7 0 A 0 5 5 80 0 2 6 1 8 Q TY 4 D ra g N o zzle 4 0 A 0 5 5 80 0 2 9 0 8 Q TY 1 E le ctro d e 0 5 5 80 0 1 9 6 9 Q TY 3 Va lve P...

Page 10: ...IN TERLOCK WARNING SECTION 2 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION The valve pin is a crucial member of the sys tem Its function is to open the gas flow check valve that is permanently assembled within the torch he...

Page 11: ...CUT Figure 2 2 Installation and Operation of Steel Heat Shield Guards SECTION 2 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION Drag cutting even with lower current levels may significantly reduce the life of torch consumable...

Page 12: ...n 06 ofelectrodeHafniumhaseroded replace the electrode If the electrode is used beyond this recommended wear limit damage to the torchandpowersourcemayoccur Nozzlelife is also greatly reduced when usi...

Page 13: ...a long leads 3 5 Remove the Pilot Arc connection from the Torch Headusingtwowrenchestopreventtwistingstain less steel tube SERVICE LINE ASSEMBLY SWITCH BAND SPLICE CONNECTIONS HANDLE POWER CABLE TORCH...

Page 14: ...neral Replacement parts are illustrated on the following fig ures When ordering replacement parts order by part number and part name as listed Always provide the seriesorserialnumberoftheunitonwhichth...

Page 15: ...LVE PIN 0558001959 ELECTRODE 0558001969 NOZZLE 50 70 amp 0558002618 90 amp 0558002837 40 amp drag 0558002908 DETAIL A PT 32 Exploded View POWER CABLE PILOT ARC LEAD 2 WHITE LEADS 4 2 Parts SECTION 4 R...

Page 16: ...Repair Stations C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone 800 ESAB 123 Fax 843 664 4452 Part Numbers Technical Applications Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM EST Performance Features Technical Specifications Equipment Rec...

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