Hobart Welding Products OM-2210 manual

And Non-CE Models AirForce 375 Processes Description Air Plasma Cutting and Gouging Air Plasma Cutter OM-2210 176 876N March 2001[...]

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol Usage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2. Plasma Arc Cutting Hazards 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

dec_con1 1/96 Declaration of Conformity for European Community (CE) Products This information is provided for units with CE certification (see rating label on unit). NOTE Declares that the product: AirForce 375 conforms to the following Directives and Standards: Directives Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives: 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC Low V oltage[...]

OM-2210 Page 1 SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING pom _nd_5/97 1-1. Symbol Usage Means W arning! W atch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. Y Marks a special safety message. . Means “Note”; not safety related. This group of symbols means W arning! W atch[...]

OM-2210 Page 2 Sparks and hot metal blow out from the cutting arc. Chipping and grinding cause flying metal. FL YING SP ARKS can cause injury . D W ear approved face shield or safety goggles with side shields. D W ear proper body protection to protect skin. D Wear flame-resistant ear plugs or ear muf fs to prevent sparks from entering ears. Arc ray[...]

OM-2210 Page 3 1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance HOT P ARTS can cause severe burns. D Do not touch hot parts bare handed. D Allow cooling period before working on torch. MOVING P ARTS can cause injury . D Keep away from moving parts such as fans. D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards closed and securely in [...]

OM-2210 Page 4 1-4. Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding and Cutting , ANSI Standard Z49.1, from American W elding Society , 550 N.W . LeJeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 Safety and Health Standards , OSHA 29 CFR 1910, from Superinten- dent o f Documents, U.S. Government Printing Of fice, Washington, D.C. 20402. Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc [...]

OM-2210 Page 5 SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE S É CURIT É – LIRE A V ANT UTILISA TION pom_nd_fre_5/97 1-1. Signification des symboles Signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Cette proc é dure pr é sente des risques de danger ! Ceux-ci sont identifi é s par des symboles adjacents aux directives. Y Identifie un message de s é curit é particuli[...]

OM-2210 Page 6 D N ’ approchez pas le tube du chalumeau et l ’ arc pilote lorsque la g â chette est enfonc é e. D Le c â ble de masse doit ê tre pinc é correctement sur la pi è ce à couper , m é tal contre m é tal (et non de telle sorte qu ’ il puisse se d é tacher), ou sur la table de travail le plus pr è s possible de la ligne de[...]

OM-2210 Page 7 1-3. Dangers suppl é mentaires en relation avec l ’ installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance DES PIECES CHAUDES peuvent pro- voquer des br û lures graves. D Ne pas toucher des parties chaudes à mains nues. D Laisser refroidir avant d ’ intervenir sur la torche. DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent provoquer des blessures. D S [...]

OM-2210 Page 8 1-5. Information sur les champs é lectromagn é tiques Donn é es sur le soudage é lectrique et sur les effets, pour l ’ organisme, des champs magn é tiques basse fr é quence Le courant de soudage ou de coupage passant dans les c â bles de puis- sance c r é e des causera des champs é lectromagn é tiques. Il y a eu et il y a[...]

OM-2210 Page 9 SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS 2-1. W arning Label Definitions W arning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. 1 Cutting sparks can cause explosion or fire. 1.1 Keep flammables away from cutting. Do not cut near flammables. 1.2 Cutting sparks can cause fires. Have a fire extinguisher nearby , and have a watchperso[...]

OM-2210 Page 10 1 W arning! W atch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. 2 Incorrect voltage other than specified may damage unit (see Section 3-8). 3 Read Owner ’ s Manual. 4 Look at input power receptacle and plug, and be sure they match. 5 Move switch to match input voltage. 4/96 S-176 481-A 1 15V 230V 1 2 3 4 5 2-2. Manufac[...]

OM-2210 Page 1 1 SECTION 3 – INST ALLA TION 3-1. Specifications For Units Connected to a 20 Ampere, 1 15 V olt Circuit or a 10 Ampere, 230 V olt Circuit Amperes Input at Rated Output, 60 Hz, Single-Phase Plasma Rated Cutting Rated Output 1 15 V 230 V 1 15 V KV A/KW 230 V KV A/KW Plasma Gas Gas Flow/ Pressure Capacity at 10 IPM Max OCV 21 A at 88 [...]

OM-2210 Page 12 3-4. Duty Cycle And Overheating For Non-CE Model Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 m i n- utes that unit can cut at rated load without overheating. If unit overheats, thermostat(s) opens, output stops, T emperature trouble light goes On, and cooling fan runs. W ait fifteen minutes for unit to cool or temperature light to go of f. Reduc[...]

OM-2210 Page 13 18 in (457 mm) 3-6. Selecting A Location loc_2 3/96 - 801 303-C / 801 319-C 1 Lifting Handle Use handle to lift unit. 2 Hand Cart Use cart or similar device to move unit. 3 Plate Label Use label to determine input power needs. 4 1 15 Or 230 V AC Receptacle Locate unit near correct input power supply . Y Special installation may be r[...]

OM-2210 Page 14 3-7. Connecting W ork Clamp And Gas/Air Supply Ref. 801 319-C / Ref. 801 306-C 1 Work Clamp 2 W orkpiece Connect work clamp to a clean, paint-free location on workpiece, as close to cutting area as possible. . Use only clean, dry air with 70 to 150 psi (483 to 1034 kPa) pressure. 3 Air Filter/Regulator 4 Gas/Air Inlet Opening 5 Hose[...]

OM-2210 Page 15 3-8. Setting Input V oltage Selector Switch And Connecting Input Power 801 304-C / 801 319-C Check input voltage available at site. 1 Input V oltage Selector Switch Switch is accessible through slot in rear panel. 2 Changeover Switch Label Look at label to find correct switch position. Move switch to match input voltage. 3 Supplied [...]

OM-2210 Page 16 SECTION 4 – OPERA TION 4-1. Controls Ref. 801 306-C / Ref. 192 492 1 Output Control Use control to set cutting output. Th e yellow zone is for use on 20 A or greater primary circuits. Place control in Gas/Air Set position to safely adjust gas/air pressure. Only gas/air circuit is activated. If 20-25 amperes of cutting output is us[...]

OM-2210 Page 17 4-2. Cutting Speed The cutting speed curves show the recommended maximum cutting speed capabilities of the power source and torch for mild steel of various thickness. Cut at speeds below the lines shown t o avoid poor cuts and torch wear . 179 507 Recommended production cutting speed vs. material thickness is approximately 10 imp at[...]

OM-2210 Page 18 4-3. Sequence Of Operation Press trigger . Pilot arc starts. After cutting arc starts, slowly start moving torch across metal. Adjust torch speed so sparks go thru metal and out bottom of cut. Pause briefly at end of cut before releasing trigger . Install & Connect Equipment Check T orch (See T orch Owner ’ s Manual) Check Gas[...]

OM-2210 Page 19 SECTION 5 – MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power before maintaining. . Maintain more often during severe conditions. Each Use Check Gas/Air Pressure Check T orch T ip, Electrode, And Shield Cup Every Week Check Shield Cup Shutdown System 3 Months Replace Damaged Or Unreadable Labels Service[...]

OM-2210 Page 20 5-2. Overload Protection: T rouble Lights & Checking Shield Cup Shutdown System If certain problems occur , the Ready light goes of f, a trouble light comes on, and output stops. 1 Pressure Light Lights if gas/air pressure is below 40 PSI (276 kPa). Tur n power Of f, and check for prop- er gas/air pressure (see Section 4-1). 2 C[...]

OM-2210 Page 21 5-3. T orch And Work Cable Connections If torch or work cable needs to be removed or replaced, proceed as follows: T urn power Of f, and disconnect in- pu t power plug from receptacle. Re- move top and screws holding front panel in place. Without disconnect- ing any plugs, move front panel to allow access. T orch Connections 1 Strai[...]

OM-2210 Page 22 5-4. T roubleshooting T rouble Remedy No pilot arc; dif ficulty in establishing an Clean or replace worn consumables as necessary (see torch Owner ’ s Manual). arc. Check for damaged torch or torch cable (see torch Owner ’ s Manual). Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check control relay CR6, power control board PC1, safety c[...]

OM-2210 Page 23 SECTION 6 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Figure 6-1. Circuit Diagram For Power Source 189 005-B[...]

OM-2210 Page 24 SECTION 7 – P ARTS LIST Figure 7-1. Main Assembly . Hardware is common and not available unless listed. ST-801 412-H[...]

OM-2210 Page 25 Description Part No. Item No. Figure 7-1. Main Assembly Quantity Dia. Mkgs. 1 183 161 COVER, top 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 175 145 HANDLE, lifting 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

OM-2210 Page 26 Description Part No. Item No. Figure 7-1. Main Assembly (Continued) Quantity Dia. Mkgs. 38 +181 717 FRONT P ANEL, (consisting of) 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAMEPLA TE, (order by model and serial number) 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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