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Manual 0-2532

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INSTALLATION

6. Connect the torch leads extension connectors to

the bulkhead connections.

Secondary

Gas Lead

Torch Leads

Extension

Assembly

Hose Clamp

Torch Leads

Extension Boot

Coolant Return

Lead

Coolant Supply

Lead

Plasma

Gas Lead

A-01008

Figure 3-14 Torch Leads Extension Connection to

Power Supply

NOTE

Refer to the Arc Starter Box Instruction Manual
0-2475 for details on installation of the Arc
Starter Box.

7. Pull the shielding braid towards the front panel

as far as it will go up and over the brass hub. The
hub is part of the Boot Assembly and provides
the grounding point for the shielding in the torch
leads extension.

8. Place the hose clamp over the shield and hub.

Tighten the hose clamp to secure the shielding
braid to the hub.

NOTE

Make sure that the shielding braid is pulled
back as far as possible from the bulkhead
connections. Leave any extra shielding braid
between the hose clamp and the front panel
area.

9. Connect the quick disconnect end of the Torch

Leads Extension to the Arc Starter Box.

A-00652

Torch Leads Extension

Torch Leads

Extension Connector

Arc Starter Box

Figure 3-15 Leads Extension Connection to Arc

Starter Box

10. Connect the liquid cooled Maximizer 300 torch to

the Torch Arc Starter Box.

NOTE

Refer to the Installation sections in the Maxi-
mizer 300 Torch Instruction Manual (0-2549)
for more information on the Torch.

A-00653

Torch Leads

Torch Connector

Arc Starter Box

Figure 3-16 Torch Connection to Arc Starter Box