Plasma Cutter Installation; Site Selection; Power Source Connection; Power Requirements - Craftsman 196.205070 Owner's Manual

SITE SELECTION
Select a clean, dry location with adequate
working space around all components.
The power supply is fan cooled by air flow
through the front and rear panels. This air
flow must not be obstructed. Provide at least
two feet of space in front of and behind the
unit to allow for free flow of air.
POWER SOURCE CONNECTION
POWER REQUIREMENTS
This plasma cutter is designed to operate on
a properly grounded 220 volt, 60Hz, single-
phase alternating current (ac) power source
fused with a 25 amp time delayed fuse or
circuit breaker, It is recommended that a
qualified electrician verify the ACTUAL
VOLTAGE at the receptacle into which the
plasma cutter will be plugged and confirm
that the receptacle is properly fused and
grounded. The use of the proper circuit size
can eliminate nuisance circuit breaker
tripping when working,
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT if the
ACTUAL power source voltage is tess than
198 volts ac or greater than 240 volts ac,
Contact a qualified electrician if this problem
exists, Improper performance and/or damage
to the plasma cutter wilt result if operated on
inadequate or excessive power,
CONNECT TO POWER SOURCE
WARNING
High voltage danger from power source!
Consult a qualified electrician for proper
installation of receptacle at the power source,
This plasma cutter must be grounded while in
use to protect the operator from electrical
shock. If you are not sure if your outlet is prop-
erly grounded, have it checked by a qualified
electrician, Do not cut off the grounding prong
or alter the plug in any way and do not use
any adapters between the plasma cutter's
power cord and the power source receptacle,
Make sure the POWER switch is OFF then
connect your plasma cutter's power cord to a
properly grounded 220 Vac, 60 Hz, single
phase, 25 amp power source,
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EXTENSION CORDS
For optimum performance, an extension cord
should not be used unless absolutely neces-
sary. If necessary, care must be taken in
selecting an extension cord appropriate for
use with your specific plasma cutter.
Select a properly grounded extension cord
that will mate directly with the power source
receptacle and the plasma cutter power cord
without the use of adapters. Make certain
that the extension cord is properly wired and
in good electrical condition.
Extension cords must be a #12 gauge cord
at the smallest. Do not use an extension
cord over 25 ft. in length.
ASSEMBLING THE PLASMA CUTTER
The following procedures describe the
process required to assemble, install, main-
tain, and prepare to work with your new plas-
ma cutter.
UNPACKING THE PLASMA CUTTER
1. Remove any cartons or bags containing
parts/accessories.
2. Open the cartons or bags packed with your
plasma cutter and inspect their contents for
damage.
3. Lay out the parts and compare them to
the packing list in Table 2 to familiarize
yourself with the parts and what they are
called. This wilt help you when reading
the manual.
PACKING LIST
Table 2 contains a list of the items you will
find packed in the carton.
Table 2. Packing List
ITEM QTY.
Plasma Cutter 1
Face Shield 1
Face Shield Handle 1
Shaded Lens 1
Top Mount Handle 1
Handle Screws 2
Parts Bag 1
Swirl Ring (1 is installed) 2
Electrodes (1 is installed) 2
Nozzles (1 is installed) 2
1/4" Mate Coupler 1
Manual, Instruction 1