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Page 2 - PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.; WARNING; PLASMA CUTTING or GOUGING can be hazardous.; SAFETY

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDRENAWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING. Read and understand the following safety highlights. For additional safety information it is strongly recommended that youpurchase a copy of “Saf...

Page 3 - PLASMA ARC can injure.; ii

4.c. When not cutting or gouging, make certain no part of the elec- trode circuit is touching the work or ground. Accidental contactcan cause overheating and create a fire hazard. 4.d. Do not cut or gouge tanks, drums or containers until the proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedure...

Page 4 - NOTES

Page 5 - PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ; iv

PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- antes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électriq...

Page 6 - Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately

v v TThhaannkk Y Yoouu for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want youto take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save thi...

Page 7 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

vi vi TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................A...

Page 8 - INSTALLATION; TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - PLASMA 20

A-1 INSTALLATION PLASMA 20 A-1 Weight Including Torch Cable 21 lbs. 9.5 kg. INPUT - SINGLE PHASE RATED OUTPUT OUTPUT RECOMMEND INPUT WIRE AND FUSE SIZES REQUIRED AIR FLOW RATE REQUIRED AIR INLET PRESSURE PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - PLASMA 20 Standard Voltage Duty Cycle 50% on 115V...

Page 10 - • K e e p c y l i n d e r u p r i g h t a n d; CONNECTION TO GROUND CABLE

A-3 INSTALLATION PLASMA 20 A-3 Use of normal 20 amp household breakers may resultin over current trips. If breaker trips occur, reduce thecutting current output until nuisance trips stop. COMPRESSED AIR OR GAS INPUTCONNECTION A source of clean, dry air or nitrogen must be suppliedto the PLASMA 20. O...

Page 11 - OPERATION; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

B-1 OPERATION PLASMA 20 B-1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DESCRIPTION The PLASMA 20 is a constant current, continuouscontrol plasma cutter power source. The PLASMA 20 comes standard with an air regulatorand pressure gauge. The unit is powered from a115Vac, 20 amp input circuit with a 40% duty cyclerating on a ...

Page 12 - CONTROLS AND SETTINGS; Compressed Air Connection; USER RESPONSIBILITY; CUTTING CAPABILITY; • Do not power with generators or engine drives.

B-2 OPERATION B-2 PLASMA 20 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS 1. ON/OFF Switch – I n the ON position the machine is ready for normal operation. All system controlcircuits are activated. OFF position deactivatescontrol circuits. 2. Output Current Knob-Adjusts the cutting currentsupplied by the machine according ...

Page 13 - CHECKING AIR QUALITY; BEFORE CUTTING

B-3 OPERATION B-3 CHECKING AIR QUALITY To check air quality, deactivate the torch (post-flow)and place a welding filter lens in front of the torch. Anyoil or moisture in the air will be visible on the lens. DONOT initiate pilot arc while checking air quality. When preparing to cut, position the mach...

Page 15 - OPERATING FAULTS; PILOT ARC DISCUSSION; CAUTION

B-5 OPERATION B-5 OPERATING FAULTS During cutting operations performance faults mayarise, such as: • Insufficient penetration: too high cutting speed;torch is tilted;piece is too thick;cutting current is too low;torch parts are worn out;non-genuine Manufacturer’s parts. • Interruption of the cutting...

Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; PERIODIC MAINTENANCE; ELECTRIC SHOCK; ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 PLASMA 20 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Change consumables as required. Torch: • Periodically according to use, or if experiencing cutting faults, inspect consumable parts associat-ed with the plasma arc. Shield Cup: • Unscrew manually from the head of the torch. Clean thoroughly and repl...

Page 17 - COMPRESSED AIR FILTER

D-2 MAINTENANCE D-2 PLASMA 20 COMPRESSED AIR FILTER The unit is supplied with a filter for the compressed airand fitted with a manual drain for condensation. (Drainis located on the bottom of the filter). Purge periodical-ly to remove the water in the filter by opening the drainknob. Do not use solv...

Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 PLASMA 20 HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. • Turn off machine and disconnect input power by removing the plugfrom the receptacle switch beforetightening, cleaning or replacingconsumables. -------------------------------------------------------...

Page 19 - PROBLEMS

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 PLASMA 20 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION GREEN LED OFF, Fan not operat-ing. No Input Power. GREEN LED ON, YELLOWOvertemperature / under pressureLED ON. Unit is overheated. GREEN LED...

Page 20 - DIAGRAMS

F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 PLASMA 20 NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diag ram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to the Service Department f...