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ULTRA-CUT 100 XT
Manual 0-5303
INSTALLATION
3-1
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION
3.01 Installation Requirements
Electric Supply
The	electrical	supply	network,	the	gas	and	water	supply	system	must	meet	local	safety	standards.		This	
conformity	shall	be	checked	by	qualified	personnel.
Ultra-Cut 100 XT™ Power Supply
Input
Power Input
Current
Suggested Sizes (See Note)
Voltage
Freq.
3-Ph
3-Ph
Fuse (Amps) Wire (AWG)
Wire (mm
2
)
(Volts)
(Hz)
(kVA)
(Amps)
3-Ph
3-Ph
3-Ph
480
50/60
21
26
35-40
#12
4
NOTE
* Suggested wire size based on United States NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2011 edition pub-
lished by the National Fire Prevention Association. Listings are from table 400.5(A)(2) for flexible cord
of certain types rated for 75 deg C in ambient temperatures up to 30 deg C. Using wires of lower
temperature rating or different insulation type may require larger wire size. Derate for higher ambient.
These are suggestions only. Always refer to your local and national codes that apply to your region for
final determination of correct wire type and size.
Gas Supply
The	customer	must	supply	all	gases	and	pressure	regulators.		Gases	must	be	of	high	quality.		Pressure	
regulators must be double-stage and installed as close as possible to the gas console. Contaminated gas 
can	cause	one	or	more	of	the	following	problems:
•	 Reduced	cutting	speed
•	 Poor	cut	quality
•	 Poor	cutting	precision
•	 Reduced	consumables	life.
•	 Oil	or	grease	contamination	from	compressed	or	bottled	air	can	cause	fires	in	conjunction	with	oxygen.
Cooling System Requirements
Coolant must be added to the system on installation. The amount required varies with torch leads length.
Victor Thermal Dynamics recommends the use of its coolants 7-3580 and 7-3581 (for low temperatures).
Coolant Capabilities
Cat. Number and Mixture
Mixture
Protects To
7-3580 ‘Extra-Cool™’
25 / 75
10° F / -12° C
7-3581 ‘Ultra-Cool™’
50 / 50
-27° F / -33° C
7-3582 ‘Extreme Cool™’
Concentrate*
-76° F / -60° C
* For mixing with D-I Cool™ 7-3583
