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Section 2 Quick Setup Guide
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To set the air pressure or TIG torch Gas Flow Rate, use the “PURGE” feature to initiate air flow, then adjust the pressure while air is
continually flowing. Do not re the torch to initiate air or shielding gas flow. Firing the Plasma torch without cutting signicantly
increases consumable wear. Firing the TIG torch without welding increases wear on the HF Points.
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• Turn the unit off to check and change torch consumables. Shock, burn, injury or death may result if the torch trigger were
accidentally pressed during removal.
• Turn the unit off to check and change power connections/torches.
• Do not become a ground path while using this unit. This means you need to insulate/isolate yourself from the work piece
while welding or cutting. Refrain from touching or contacting the cutting tip or electrode while in use.
• Using in wet or damp material may increase your chances for shock or electrocution. Sweat can also increase your chances
of shock/electrocution.
• Do not exceed 90 P.S.I. (6.2 bar) input supply pressure (from compressor) while plasma cutting.
• Do not attempt to repair a faulty regulator other than tightening leaking lines or repairing hoses.
GENERAL PLASMA CUTTING OPERATING TIPS
• Keep torch standoff to less than 1/8” while plasma cutting.
• Do not drag the plasma torch directly on the metal unless using drag consumables.
• Always use dry air. Install inline air dryer. Do not rely on the supplied water trap/lter. Drain compressor daily to improve
effectiveness of air dryers and to prevent them from prematurely failing.
• Don’t greatly air pressure to try to reduce kerf or cut thinner material. Always reduce nozzle orice size to match amperage.
• See the Torch information page for different consumable sizes and amp ratings. Use this as a general rule of thumb for
good hand cutting speed and quality: For the rst 1/8” of thickness, use 20 amps. After the rst 1/8” add 10 amps for every
1/8” after that. For Stainless and Aluminum, use settings that are 40% higher.
• Do not attempt to operate with work clamp removed. Always connect the work clamp directly to the part being cut.
• Excessive pilot arc operation drastically reduces consumable life. Grind the area where the work clamp is attached for best
contact. If the unit only lightly cuts or gouges the surface, the pilot arc is staying on too long and continuity to the cut is not
being detected. This can blow your pilot arc fuse and cause the torch not to strike unless touched to the metal. If this hap-
pens, change the fuse and make sure your work clamp has a good, direct connection to the work piece.
WARNING!
Never attempt to change processes with plasma torch connected or severe damage may result. Do not operate the Plasma with
the foot pedal. Do not attempt to weld with TIG in stick mode. This can damage the unit.
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Don’t forget to turn off the Argon cylinder while away. Leak down and loss of cylinder contents may occur. For best practice and
safety concerns, disconnect the plasma air supply when the unit is not in use.