Tweco FP-82 User Manual

Operating ManualPlasma CuttingPower SupplyFirePower FP-82January 28, 2003 Manual No. 0-2870A-02990

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-4 Date: November 15, 2001• Eloignez toute fumée et gaz de votre zone de respira-tion. Gardez votre tête hors de la plume de fu

Date: November 15, 2001 1-5 GENERAL INFORMATIONultra-violets très forts. Ces rayons d’arc nuiront à vosyeux et brûleront votre peau si vous ne vous

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-6 Date: November 15, 20019. Norme 70 de la NFPA, CODE ELECTRIQUE NA-TIONAL, disponible auprès de la National Fire Pro-tection A

Date: November 15, 2001 1-7 GENERAL INFORMATION1.07 Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: Thermal Dynamics CorporationAddress: 82 Benning StreetWest

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-8 Date: November 15, 20011.08 Statement of WarrantyLIMITED WARRANTY: Firepower® (hereinafter “Firepower”) warrants that its p

Manual 0-2870 2-1 INTRODUCTIONSECTION 2:INTRODUCTION2.01 Scope of ManualThis manual contains descriptions, operating instructionsand basic maintenance

INTRODUCTION 2-2 Manual 0-28702.04 Options and AccessoriesThe following options and accessories are available forthis power supply. Refer to Section

Manual 0-2870 3-1 INSTALLATIONSECTION 3:INSTALLATION3.01 IntroductionThis Section describes installation of the Power Supplyand connecting the Torch.T

INSTALLATION 3-2 Manual 0-28703.05 Primary Input PowerConnectionsCheck your power source for correct voltage before con-necting the unit. This power

Manual 0-2870 3-3 INSTALLATIOND. Installing Optional Air Filter KitsAdditional filtering is recommended when using air froma compressor to insure that

INSTALLATION 3-4 Manual 0-2870E. Using High Pressure Gas CylindersRefer to the following when using high pressure gas cyl-inders as the gas supply:CAU

Manual 0-2870 3-5 INSTALLATION8. Place the lug on the Pilot Control Wire onto thestud and secure with the nut and washer removedin Step 7.9. Tighten t

INSTALLATION 3-6 Manual 0-2870

Manual 0-2870 4-1 OPERATIONSECTION 4:OPERATION4.01 IntroductionThis section describes the power supply operating con-trols and procedures, identifies

OPERATION 4-2 Manual 0-28704. AC Power IndicatorGreen indicator will blink ON-OFF for approximately eightseconds and then stay ON after the ON/OFF p

Manual 0-2870 4-3 OPERATIOND. Work Cable ConnectionCheck for a solid work cable connection to the work-piece.Make a solid work cableconnection to the

OPERATION 4-4 Manual 0-287010. Complete cutting operation.NOTESIf the torch is lifted from the workpiece while thetorch is activated, the main arc wil

Manual 0-2870 5-1 CUSTOMER/OPERATOR SERVICESECTION 5:CUSTOMER/OPERATORSERVICE5.01 IntroductionThis section describes basic maintenance procedures per-

CUSTOMER/OPERATOR SERVICE 5-2 Manual 0-2870A-02476FilterElement(Cat. No. 9-7741)HousingCoverBarbedFittingSpringAssembled FilterO-ringOptional Single-S

Manual 0-2870 5-3 CUSTOMER/OPERATOR SERVICE2. Main Arc Extinguishesa. Cutting speed too slowb. Torch standoff too high from workpiecec. Cutting curren

Plasma Cutting Power SupplyFirePower FP-82Operating Manual Number 0-2870www.firepoweronline.comPublished by:Thermal Dynamics Corporation82 Benning Str

CUSTOMER/OPERATOR SERVICE 5-4 Manual 0-28703. Unit is overheateda. Allow unit to cool down for at least 5 minutes.Make sure the unit has not been oper

Manual 0-2870 5-5 CUSTOMER/OPERATOR SERVICEI. No gas flow; AC POWER indicator ON; Fanoperates1. Gas not connected or pressure too lowa. Check sour

CUSTOMER/OPERATOR SERVICE 5-6 Manual 0-28702. Loosen, but do not remove, the lower screws, thencarefully pull the Cover up and away from the unitto g

Manual 0-2870 6-1 PARTS LISTSSECTION 6:PARTS LISTS6.01 IntroductionA. Parts List BreakdownThe parts list provide a breakdown of all replaceable com-po

PARTS LISTS 6-2 Manual 0-28706.03 Power Supply ReplacementThe following items are included with the replacement power supply: work cable & clamp,

Manual 0-2870 A-1 APPENDIXAPPENDIX 1: INPUT WIRING REQUIREMENTSNOTES Refer to Local and National Codes or local authority having jurisdiction for pro

APPENDIX A-2 Manual 0-2870APPENDIX 2: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION(BLOCK DIAGRAM)ACTIONON/OFF switchto OFFRESULTAll indicators off.Power supply fans off.AC

Manual 0-2870 A-3 APPENDIXAPPENDIX 3: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEThis schedule applies to all types of non-liquid cooled plasma cutting systems. Some syste

APPENDIX A-4 Manual 0-2870APPENDIX 4: SYSTEM SCHEMATIC1122334455ABCDEF3GATE DRIVE A(22)SOL1J321932(38)33282ACPILOT ON27203K134TIP SENSEP1422MAIN CONT

Manual 0-2870 A-5 APPENDIX667788991010ABCDEFJ41TIP SENSE51J28E4775PRI112(77)16(31)7J3911(76)41P39P7A1TORCHSWITCH224POWER OUTPUT BOARD6P3A3(75)J3B362OU

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Date: November 15, 2001 1-1 GENERAL INFORMATIONSECTION 1:GENERAL INFORMATION1.01 Notes, Cautions and WarningsThroughout this manual, notes, cautions,

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-2 Date: November 15, 2001• Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate yourselffrom the work piece or other parts of the weldingcir

Date: November 15, 2001 1-3 GENERAL INFORMATION6. ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE USEOF CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtain-able from A