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OM-2219 188 036 July 1998 Processes Processes Air Plasma Cutting and Gouging Description Air Plasma Cutter Spectrum Lynx Visit our website at www.Miller- Welds.com...
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This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your do − every power source from Miller is backed by Miller products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They will the most hassle-free war- help you protect yourself against potential hazards on the worksite. We’ve ranty in the business.
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING pom _nd_5/97 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. Y Marks a special safety message. This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards.
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Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated, or while wearing FLYING SPARKS can cause injury. an air-supplied respirator. Fumes from cutting and oxygen deple- tion can alter air quality causing injury or death. Be sure the Sparks and hot metal blow out from the cutting arc.
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance HOT PARTS can cause severe burns. FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. D Do not touch hot parts bare handed. D Do not locate unit on, over, or near combustible surfaces. D Allow cooling period before working on torch. D Do not install unit near flammables.
1-5. EMF Information Considerations About Welding Or Cutting And The Effects Of Low 1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them. Frequency Electric And Magnetic Fields 2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator. Welding or cutting current, as it flows through the welding or cutting cables, will cause electromagnetic fields.
SECTION 1 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION pom_nd_fre_5/97 1-1. Signification des symboles Signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Cette procédure présente des risques de danger ! Ceux-ci sont identifiés par des symboles adjacents aux directives. Y Identifie un message de sécurité...
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D N’approchez pas le tube du chalumeau et l’arc pilote lorsque la gâchette est D Ne mettez pas votre tête au−dessus des vapeurs. Ne respirez pas ces va- enfoncée. peurs. D Le câble de masse doit être pincé correctement sur la pièce à couper, métal D Si vous êtes à...
1-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance DES PIECES CHAUDES peuvent pro- Risque D’INCENDIE OU voquer des brûlures graves. D’EXPLOSION. D Ne pas toucher des parties chaudes à mains nues. D Ne pas placer l’appareil sur, au-dessus ou à proximité D Laisser refroidir avant d’intervenir sur la torche.
1-5. Information sur les champs électromagnétiques Données sur le soudage électrique et sur les effets, pour l’organisme, Garder les câbles ensembles en les torsadant ou en les des champs magnétiques basse fréquence attachant avec du ruban adhésif. Mettre tous les câbles du côté opposé de l’opérateur. Le courant de soudage ou de coupage passant dans les câbles de puis- sance crée des causera des champs électromagnétiques.
SECTION 2 − INSTALLATION 2-1. Specifications Rated Cutting Rated Cutting Maximum Open- Maximum Open- Type of Output Type of Output Plasma Gas Plasma Gas Rated Output Rated Output Capacity Capacity Circuit Voltage DC Circuit Voltage DC Direct Current, Straight Direct Current, Straight 50 A @ 110 Volts DC, 50 A @ 110 Volts DC, 0.7 in (16 mm)
2-4. Selecting A Location Lifting Handles Use handles to lift unit. Hand Cart 24 in Use cart or similar device to move (610 mm) Dimensions And Weight unit. 47 lb (21.4 kg) Y Special installation may be required where gasoline or volatile liquids are present −...
Ref. ST-801 977 2-6. Connecting Input Power Spectrum Lynx Do not attempt to connect this unit to anything other than a Power Plug Miller Bobcat engine-driven welding generator with the proper Bobcat Engine-Driven conversion kit installed. Welding Generator With Required Receptacle Installed...
SECTION 3 − OPERATION NOTE Be sure to set the Bobcat fine adjust control to maximum for full output control capacity. When using the Lynx, auxiliary power output is not available from the 120 or 240 VAC receptacles on the welding generator. 3-1.
3-2. Setting Gas/Air Pressure Rear of Unit Setting Gas/Air Pressure Ref. ST-801 977 / Ref. ST-801 976 Place Output Control in Gas/Air Set Position Requires Power Switch On 90−150 PSI Supply Set To 70 PSI Select Desired Set Controls Turn On Gas/Air Supply Adjust Pressure Amperage To Be- On Unit...
3-3. Sequence Of Operation Do not clean torch by hitting it against a Inspect shield cup, tip, and electrode for hard surface. Hitting hard surfaces can wear before cutting or whenever cutting damage torch parts and stop proper opera- speed has been significantly reduced (see tion.
SECTION 4 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 4-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power Maintain more often before maintaining. during severe conditions. Each Use Check Torch Check Gas/Air Tip, Electrode, Pressure And Shield Cup Every Week Check Shield Cup Shutdown System 3 Months Service Air Replace Filter/Regulator...
4-2. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Press button to reset circuit breaker. If the GFCI opens, check Spring-Loaded Door (Shown power cord for damage. If the GFCI continues to open, contact Open) a Factory Authorized Service Agent. GFCI provides ground fault protec- tion for the input power connection.
4-3. Trouble Lights Pressure Light Lights if gas/air pressure is below 40 PSI (276 kPa). Difficulty establishing pilot arc may indicate consumables need to be cleaned or replaced. Turn power Off, and check for prop- er gas/air pressure (see Section 3-2).
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Trouble Remedy No cutting output; Power light off; Place Power switch in On position. Trouble lights off; Ready light off; fan mo- tor FM does not run. Reset welding generator circuit breaker CB1 and/or CB2. Check power plug connection at welding generator. Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check power switch S1, transformer T1, fan motor, and protec- tion board PC4.
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Effective January 1, 1998 (Equipment with a serial number preface of “KJ” or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions APT, ZIPCUT &...
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Contact the Delivering Carrier for: File a claim for loss or damage during shipment. For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s Transportation Department. PRINTED IN USA 1998 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 9/98...
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