Tweco 7-3448 User Manual
General information, Parts supplied, Installation
©2000 Thermal Dynamics Corp., Printed in USA
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Manual 0-2829 Dated 5/12/00
General Information
This Replacement Torch Adapter Kit is to be used to con-
nect the Thermal Dynamics Plasma RPT Series Cutting
Torch to the following equipment:
Mechanized Thermal Dynamics Pak Master XL Se-
ries, Pak Master XL Plus Series and CutMaster 80XL
Parts Supplied
The following part is included in this kit:
• Control Connector Plug with Connectors (1 ea)
NOTE
Refer to the Manual supplied with the RPT Torch
For Wiring Diagram.
Installation
A. Mechanized Systems With Unshielded
Leads
1. Turn OFF the power supply.
2. Disconnect the main input power to the power sup-
ply.
3. Remove the existing torch and strain relief from
the power supply, removing covers as required.
4. On the RPT Torch remove the retaining nut from
the Strain Relief.
5. The Control Connector Plug must be installed per
the following:
a. Connect the Control Connector Plug to the
Power Supply.
b. Inside the Power Supply Bulkhead area, route
the Remote Control Connector end of the Con-
trol Connector Plug through the Strain Relief
Nut.
c. Continue routing the connector out the hole in
the front of the Power Supply.
Manual 0-2829
RPT Adapter Kit
Catalog # 7-3448
Installation Instructions
d. Feed the end of the torch lead and the Strain
Relief into the hole in the unit while routing
the single black wire into the notch of the Strain
Relief.
e. Tighten the Strain Relief Nut to secure the Strain
Relief to the Power Supply.
Control Connector
Plug
Pilot Lead
Torch Lead
Assembly
Negative/Plasma
Lead
Control Connector
Pilot Lead
Stud
Negative/Plasma
Lead Connection
A-02843
Control (PIP) Circuit
Connectors
Shield Connectors
(Not Used)
Remote
Cable
Connector
6. Connect the pilot wire (+) from the replacement
torch to the Power Supply and tighten securely.
7. Connect the Negative/Plasma Lead from the re-
placement torch to the Power Supply. Slide the
protective boot over the lead connection.
8. Connect the Control Connector Plug with four con-
nectors, as follows:
a. Connect the Control (PIP) Circuit Connectors
to the mating connectors on the Adapter on the
Power Supply.
b. The Control Connector Plug has two additional
Shield Connectors that are used for Shielded
Systems only. These two connectors are not