Section 3: description, 01 scope, 02 general description – Firepower, a Thermadyne Company FIREPOWER FP-82 User Manual
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3-1
DESCRIPTION
SECTION 3:
DESCRIPTION
3.01 Scope
The purpose of this section is:
• To familiarize the service technician with the capa-
bilities and limitations of the equipment,
• To provide an overall understanding which will al-
low the technician, in turn, to properly train cus-
tomer operating personnel.
3.02 General Description
The power supply provides 60 amp maximum output and
includes all control circuitry, electrical and gas inputs and
outputs, pilot circuitry, torch & leads, work cable with
clamp, and
input power cable.
3.03 Specifications/Design Features
1. Front Panel Controls
• Main Power ON/OFF Switch
• RUN/SET Switch
• Torch Leads
• Work Lead
• Output Current Control
2. Front Panel Indicators
•
AC
•
TEMP
•
GAS
•
DC
3. Rear Panel Features
• Primary Input Power Cable
• Gas Pressure Regulator/Filter Assembly
• Gas Inlet Port
4. Input Power*
• 208/230VAC (± 10%), Single Phase, 50/60 Hz
*refer to Appendix 1 for input wiring requirements.
5. Output Power
Continuously variable up to 60 amps maximum.
6. Duty Cycle (see NOTE)
NOTE
The duty cycle will be reduced if the primary in-
put voltage (AC) is low or the DC voltage is higher
than shown in the chart.
Ambient
Temperature
104° F
(40° C)
104° F
(40° C)
104° F
(40° C)
Duty Cycle
50%
60%
100%
Current
60 Amps
60 Amps
45 Amps
DC Voltage
109V
109V
98V
FirePower FP-82 Power Supply Duty Cycle
7. Pilot Circuitry
Capacitive Discharge (CD), Ignition DC Pilot
8. Weight
Power Supply w/Input Cable & Work Lead, Torch &
Leads 83 lbs. (37.6 kg).
9. Overall Dimensions (w/handles)
• Length:
27.4 (696 mm)
• Width:
12.4 (315 mm)
• Height:
17.3 (439 mm)
10. Gas Regulator/Filter Assembly Specifications
• Operating Pressure: 70 psi (4.8 bar)
• Maximum input gas supply pressure: 125 psi (8.6
bar)
• Filter: Particulate Type Filter (to 20 microns)