Tweco 15mm Cutmaster - Manual (Page 17)

cutmaster 15mm
Manual 0-5178 2T-1 INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2TORCH:
INTRODUCTION
2T.01 Scope of Manual
This manual contains descriptions, operating instruc-
tions and maintenance procedures for the SL60 Plasma
Cutting Torch. Service of this equipment is restricted to
properly trained personnel; unqualified personnel are
strictly cautioned against attempting repairs or adjust-
ments not covered in this manual, at the risk of voiding
the Warranty. Read this manual thoroughly. A complete
understanding of the characteristics and capabilities of
this equipment will assure the dependable operation for
which it was designed.
2T.02 Specifications
A. Torch Configurations
1. Hand Torch, Model SL60
The hand torch head is at 75° to the torch handle.
The hand torches include a torch handle and torch
trigger assembly.
10.125" (257 mm)
3.75"
(95 mm)
1.17" (29 mm)
Art # A-03322_AB
B. Torch Leads Lengths
Hand Torches are available as follows:
• 20 ft / 6.2 m.
C. Torch Parts
Starter Cartridge, Electrode, Tip, Shield Cup
D. Parts - In - Place (PIP)
Torch has built-in switch.
12 vdc circuit rating
E. Type Cooling
Combination of ambient air and gas stream through
torch.
F. Torch Ratings
SL60 Torch Ratings
Ambient
Temperature
104° F
40° C
Duty Cycle 100% @ 60 Amps @ 400 scfh
Maximum Current 60 Amps
Voltage (V
peak
) 500V
Arc Striking Voltage 7kV
G. Current Ratings
SL60 Current Ratings
SL60 Torch & Leads
Up to 60 Amps, DC,
Straight Polarity
NOTE
Power Supply characteristics will determine
material thickness range.
H. Gas Requirements
SL60 Torch Gas Specifications
Gas (Plasma and Secondary) Compressed Air
Minimum Input Pressure
85 psi
5.9 bar
Maximum Input Pressure 125 psi / 8.6 bar
Gas Flow
300-500 scfh
142-235 lpm
!
WARNING
This torch is not to be used with oxygen
(O
2
).