Therma Pak Master 50
Therma Pak Master 50
Therma Pak Master 50
Operating Manual
The System Includes:
THERMADYNE
Thermal Dynamics
WARNING
WARNING
Purchase Date
Power Supply
Torch
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
General Information
Installation
Operation
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
Unpacking .................................................................................... 5
Choosing a Location .................................................................... 6
Setting Up the Torch ................................................................... 7
Installing the Torch ..................................................................... 9
Remote Control Harness Installation ...................................... 10
Electrical Connections ............................................................... 12
Work Cable and Ground Connections ................................... 15
Gas Connections ........................................................................ 16
Service
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
Parts List
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
INTRODUCTION
CAUTION
WARNING
INTRODUCTION
ii
WARNING
Arc Rays
iii
INTRODUCTION
Electric Shock
Fire
Noise
Compressed Gas
Cylinders
INTRODUCTION
iv
Publications
WARNING
INTRODUCTION
PRCAUTIONS
AVERTISSEMENT
INTRODUCTION
vi
PRCAUTIONS (continuer)
Decharge electrique
Un encendie
vii
INTRODUCTION
PRCAUTIONS (continuer)
Le bruit
Bouteilles de gaz
comprimes
Les publications
LES PUBLICATIONS suivantes contiennent des renseignements supplmentaires sur les prcautions prendre pour
garantir la scurit.
INTRODUCTION
viii
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Plasma Cutting Equipment: Namely, Pak2XT, Pak Master 25, Pak Master 50,
Pak Master 100, Stak Pak, Signature 625XR, Signature 1250XR, PAK 15XC,
Pak44, Pak 45, TA 500, TA 1000 and associated accessories.
Plasma Welding Equipment: Namely, WC100B, HE150, Weld Sequencer,
PS3000 and associated accessories.
* Serial numbers are unique with each individual piece of equipment and
details description, parts used to manufacture a unit and date of manufacture.
*The equipment conforms to all applicable aspects and regulations of the Low Voltage Directive
(Directive 73/23/EU, as recently changed in Directive93/63EU) and to the National legislation for the
enforcement of this Directive.
National Standard and Technical Specifications.
The product is designed and manufactured to a number of standards and technical requirements among them are:
* CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2 number 60-M1990 for Arc welding equipment.
* UL (Underwriters Laboratory) rating 94VO flammability testing for all printed-circuit boards used.
* IEC 974-1 (BS 638-PT10) (EN 60 974-1) applicable to welding equipment anassociated accessories.
* Extensive product design verification is conducted at the manufacturing facility as part of the routine
design and manufacturing process, to ensure the product is safe and performs as specified. Rigorous
testing is incorporated into the manufacturing process to ensure the manufactured product meets or
exceeds all design specifications.
Thermal Dynamics has been manufacturing products that perform in a safe manner for more than 30 years
and will continue to achieve excellence in our area of manufacture.
Manufacturers responsible representative:
David Ashworth
Vice President & Managing Director
Thermadyne Europe
Chorley England.
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INTRODUCTION
STATEMENT OF WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY: Thermal Dynamics Corporation (hereinafter Thermal) warrants that its
products will be free of defects in workmanship or material. Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear within the time period applicable to the Thermal products as stated below, Thermal shall,
upon notification thereof and substantiation that the product has been stored, installed, operated, and
maintained in accordance with Thermals specifications, instructions, recommen dations and recognized
standard industry practice, and not subject to misuse, repair, neglect, alteration, or accident, correct such
defects by suitable repair or replacement, at Thermals sole option, of any components or parts of the
product determined by Thermal to be defective.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Thermal shall not under any circumstances be liable for special or consequential damages, such as, but not limited to, damage or loss of purchased or replacement goods, or claims
of customers of distributor (hereinafter Purchaser) for service interruption. The remedies of the Purchaser set forth herein are exclusive and the liability of Thermal with respect to any contract, or anything
done in connection therewith such as the performance or breach thereof, or from the manufacture, sale,
delivery, resale, or use of any goods covered by or furnished by Thermal whether arising out of contract,
negligence, strict tort, or under any warranty, or otherwise, shall not, except as expressly provided herein,
exceed the price of the goods upon which such liability is based.
THIS WARRANTY BECOMES INVALID IF REPLACEMENT PARTS OR ACCESSORIES ARE USED
WHICH MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY THERMAL PRODUCT.
THIS WARRANTY IS INVALID IF THE PRODUCT IS SOLD BY NON-AUTHORIZED PERSONS.
The limited warranty periods for Thermal products shall be as follows: A maximum of three (3) years from
date of sale to an authorized distributor and a maximum of two (2) years from date of sale by such distributor to the Purchaser, and with the following further limitations on such two (2) year period:
PAK UNITS, POWER SUPPLIES
PARTS
LABOR
INTRODUCTION
Pak Master 50
Power Supply
PCH-35 Torch
with Leads
Work Cable
with Clamp
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS
Controls
Panel Indicators
Input Power
ON/OFF Switch
RUN/SET Switch
Output Current Control
Corner Slowdown Control
Pressure Regulator Control
LED Indicators:
AC Power, TEMP, PIP (Parts-In-Place), GAS, DC Power, PILOT
Pressure Gauge
200 to 460 VAC (10%), 50 or 60 Hz, Single or Three-Phase
575V Requires Additional Transformer (Catalog No. 9-6211)
Output Power
Cut Capacity
Pilot Circuitry
CNC Capability
Weight
Dimensions
Configurations
Current Rating
Duty Cycle
100% @ 35 amps
Cutting Range
Pierce Rating
Transfer Distance
Consumable Parts
Gases
Pressure Requirements
Flow Requirements
Available Leads Lengths
GENERAL INFORMATION
2.99 in
(76 mm)
3.12 in
(79 mm)
1.38 in
(9.7 mm)
0.20 in (5 mm)
1.06 in
(27 mm)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Pak Master 50
System Options and
Accessories
Torch Options
and Accessories
NOTE
GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 UNPACKING
Each component of the system is packaged separately and protected with a carton and packing material to prevent damage
during shipping.
What's Included
with the Torch
Unpacking Procedure
INSTALLATION
Choosing a Location
CAUTION
Operation without proper air flow will inhibit proper cooling and
reduce duty cycle.
NOTE
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Reverse view of
closure - press
tab to remove
Switch Track
Switch Lever
with Mounting
Brackets
(Optional)
Bottom mounted
torch switch (shown
with optional switch lever)
INSTALLATION
WARNING
PCM-35 torch
with phenolic pinch
block mounting
assembly
PCM-35 torch
with rack and
pinion mounting
assembly
INSTALLATION
WARNING
CAUTION
Connect torch
leads to quick
disconnect fitting
INSTALLATION
RC Wire Harness
WARNING
Installation of the remote control (RC) wire harness (Cat No. 96210) is required to convert hand to machine torch systems.
Installation requires four #6-32 screws with locknuts.
Disconnect primary power at the source before assembling or
disassembling the power supply, torch parts, or torch and leads
assemblies.
Refer to Figure 2-D and:
2. Locate the eight screws which hold together the two halves of
the power supply enclosure. Lay the power supply on its side
with the screw heads facing UP. Remove all eight mounting
screws and carefully lift the upper half of the enclosure from
the unit. Lift the unit from the lower half of the enclosure and
set the unit in upright position on a secure working surface.
(continued on next page)
Remote Control
Wire Harness
J7 Connector
Remove hole
plug from
hole marked
REMOTE
CONTROL
Pak Master
Rear Panel
INSTALLATION
10
CAUTION
CAUTION
Reassemble the
Enclosure
11
INSTALLATION
The unit can accept any input voltage from 200V to 460V ( 10%),
single or three phase, 50 or 60 Hz. 575V input requires an additional step-down transformer (Catalog No. 9-6211).
Input voltage settings must be verified before applying power to
the unit. Refer to Figure 2-E, below.
CAUTION
WARNING
Input Voltage
Changeover
460V
LOW
HIGH
380/415V
TE
MO L
RE TRO
N
CO
200/220V
380/415/460
VAC
SE
FU 00V
,6
2A
200/220
VAC
LO
0-
38
HIG
0-
20
40
0-2
20 AC
V
6
0-4
38 AC
V
INSTALLATION
12
CAUTION
WARNING
NOTE
CAUTION
WARNING
13
INSTALLATION
Single-Phase (1)
GND
L1
Terminal L2
Three-Phase (3)
GND
L1
L2
L2
L3
L3
Terminal L3
(Three-Phase Only)
TE
MO L
RE TRO
N
CO
SE
FU 00V
,6
A
2
Power
1-Ph
3-Ph
(kVA)
(kVA)
Input Current
1-Ph
3-Ph
(Amps) (Amps)
Freq.
(Hz)
Fuse
1-Ph
(Amps)
3-Ph
Recommended Sizes
Wire (AWG) Wire (Canada)
1-Ph
3-Ph
1-Ph
3-Ph
180
37
17
50/60
45
20
10
14
10
200
33
15
50/60
40
20
10
16
12
220
30
14
50/60
35
20
10
16
12
240
28
13
50/60
35
15
12
12
12
380
18
50/60
25
10
14
18
10
12
460
14
50/60
20
10
16
18
10
12
506
13
50/60
15
16
18
12
12
Table 2-A Line Voltages with Recommended Circuit Protection and Wire Sizes
(Based on Table 310-16, 1987 National Electric Code) and Table 4, Canadian
Electrical Code.
INSTALLATION
14
Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI)
Creating an Earth
Ground
GA
PIP
RU
MP
TE
ON
AC
T
SE
OF
UR
SS
RE
RC
SP
GA
TO
WO
Torch Leads
15
INSTALLATION
Gases
Pressure
Flow
CAUTION
Max input pressure must not exceed 125 psi (8.6 BAR/860kPa)
CAUTION
To test the quality of air, place a welding filter lens in front of the
torch and turn on the gas. Any oil or moisture in the air will be
visible on the lens. Do not initiate an arc!
Filtering
An air line filter (not included) is required when using air from a
compressor to insure that moisture and debris from the supply
hose does not enter the torch. The filter must be capable of
filtering to at least 5 microns, For highly automated applications,
a refrigerated drier may be used.
Gas Connections
The rear panel of the power supply is equipped with a 1/4 NPT
gas input fitting. A quick disconnect coupling (1/4 NPT to #6
barb) is supplied with the unit.
Refer to the manufacturer's specifications for installation and
maintenance procedures for high pressure gas regulators. Do not
use an air line filter with high pressure gas cylinders. To use air
or nitrogen from a high pressure gas cylinder:
1. Examine the cylinder valves to be sure they are clean and free
of oil, grease or any foreign material. Momentarily open each
cylinder valve to blow out any dust which may be present.
2. Each cylinder must be equipped with an adjustable highpressure regulator capable of pressures up to 125 psi (8.6
BAR) maximum and flows of up to 700 scfh (328 lpm).
Refer to Figure 2-H (page 17) and:
3. Connect the 1/4 NPT adaptor fitting to the gas input fitting
on the rear panel of the power supply.
4. Connect the 1/4 NPT male side of the quick disconnect
coupling to the adaptor fitting.
5. Connect the supply hose from the high pressure regulator to
the barb side of the quick disconnect coupling.
6. Connect the quick disconnect coupling.
INSTALLATION
16
7. Set the high pressure regulator to 100 psi and adjust the unit
regulator for the desired 70 psi.
CAUTION
TE
MO L
RE TRO
N
CO
SE
FU 00V
,6
2A
AC
RE
U
SS
RE AX
TP IM
PU S
IN 25 P
1
Quick Disconnect
Coupling (1/4 NPT
to #6 Hose)
Quick Disconnect
Fitting (1/4 NPT)
17
INSTALLATION
Installing
Air Line Filter
NOTE
Nylon Screw
Receptacles
TE
MO L
RE TRO
N
CO
SE
FU 00V
,6
2A
AC
RE
SU
ES X
PR MA
UT PSI
P
IN 25
1
Female
JIC
Male
1/4 NPT
Rear Panel Fitting
(1/4 NPT)
INSTALLATION
18
Air Filter
Assembly
GAS Indicator
TEMP Indicator
DC Indicator
AC Indicator
PILOT Indicator
RUN/SET Switch
CSD Control
ON/OFF Switch
Current Control
ON
RUN
CSD
SET
AC
TEMP
PIP
GAS
DC
80
20
CURRENT
60
40
TORCH
PILOT
bar
psi
100
OFF
TORCH Receptacle
WORK Cable
WORK
19
OPERATION
INDICATOR
FUNCTION
1. ON/OFF Switch
2. RUN/SET Switch
RUN position is used for torch operation. SET position is used for setting gas
pressure and purging lines.
3. AC Indicator
Green LED light indicates AC input power is present in the system when the
ON/OFF switch is in ON position.
4. TEMP Indicator
Green LED light indicates proper operating temperature range. Red light
indicates overheating; unit must be allowed to cool.
5. PIP (Parts-In-Place)
Indicator
Yellow LED light indicates proper torch assembly. Light goes out if the shield
cup is not fully seated against the PIP pins in the torch body.
6. GAS Indicator
Yellow LED light (with RUN/SET switch in SET position) indicates gas pressure
is above the minimum (42 psi or 2.9 BAR) to the torch. Light goes out in RUN
position until torch is activated.
7. DC Indicator
Yellow LED light indicates adequate DC power output for main arc when the
torch is activated.
8. PILOT Indicator
Yellow LED light indicates pilot arc circuit is activated. Light goes out when
main arc is established and comes back on if the main arc is interrupted and
pilot arc restarts.
9. Corner Slowdown
Adjustment
Adjusts pressure from the regulator. Pull knob out and turn clockwise to
increase pressure to desired level.
OPERATION
20
WARNING
21
OPERATION
ACTION
ACTION
ACTION
ACTION
Close external
disconnect switch.
ON/OFF switch
to ON.
RUN/SET switch
to SET.
RUN/SET switch
to RUN.
RESULT
RESULT
RESULT
RESULT
Power to system.
ACTION
ACTION
RESULT
RESULT
Gas flows.
GAS indicator on.
ACTION
PILOT ARC
ACTION
Torch deactivated (by torch switch
release or by remote device).
RESULT
Main arc stops. Pilot stops.
(Power supply enable signal removed.)
DC indicator off.
PILOT indicator off.
ACTION
ON/OFF switch
to OFF.
RESULT
After post-flow:
OPERATION
22
ACTION
Open external
disconnect.
RESULT
No power to system.
The torch parts (shield cup, tip, electrode, and gas distributor)
must correspond with the type of operation (drag cutting, standoff cutting, or gouging).
Standard Shield Cup (For Standoff Cutting) .......................... 9-6003
Crown Shield Cup Standoff (For Drag Cutting) .................... 9-6004
Tip - Standoff Cutting ................................................................9-6000
Tip - Drag Cutting ...................................................................... 9-6001
Tip - Drag Cutting (Heavy Duty) ............................................ 9-6120
Tip - Gouging ............................................................................. 9-6002
Electrode ......................................................................................9-6006
Gas Distributor ........................................................................... 9-6007
CAUTION
Gouging Tip
(.046)
Catalog No. 9-6002
Electrode
Catalog No. 9-6006
Gas Distributor
Catalog No. 9-6007
A-00017
A-00318
23
OPERATION
Cut Surface
Bevel Angle
The angle between the surface of the cut edge and a plane
perpendicular to the surface of the plate. A perfectly perpendicular cut would result in a 0 bevel angle.
Top-Edge Rounding
Dross Build-up
and Top Spatter
Kerf Width
Nitride Build-up
Direction of Cut
Kerf Width
Bevel Angle
Top Spatter
Top Edge
Rounding
Cut Surface
Dross Build-Up
OPERATION
24
GAS
MATERIAL
THICKNESS
Air
Nitrogen
TYPE OF MATERIAL
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Good - Excellent
Good - Excellent
Good - Excellent
Good
Good
Good
Description of Cut
Characteristics
NOTE
25
OPERATION
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Handle torch leads with care and protect them from damage.
Piloting
Torch Standoff
Edge Starting
Direction of Cut
Dross
OPERATION
26
Dross
(continued)
High speed dross usually forms a narrow bead along the bottom
of the cut edge and is very difficult to remove. When cutting a
troublesome steel, it is sometimes useful to reduce the cutting
speed to produce slow speed dross. Any resultant cleanup can be
accomplished by scraping, not grinding.
Possible Cause
Insufficient
Penetration
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Main Arc
Extinguishes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Excessive
Dross Formation
Short Torch
Parts Life
27
OPERATION
Cutting with a
Hand Torch
Piercing with a
Hand Torch
1. When piercing with a hand torch, tip the torch slightly so that
blowback particles blow away from the torch tip (and operator) rather than directly back into it.
2. Start and complete the pierce close to the cutting line and
then continue the cut onto the line. Hold the torch perpendicular to the workpiece after the pierce is complete.
3. Clean spatter and scale from the shield cup and the tip as
soon as possible. The shield cup may be removed and a light
coating of anti-spatter compound applied to the outside to
minimize the amount of scale which adheres to it. Be careful
not to get anti-spatter compound on the torch tip or other
parts.
OPERATION
28
WARNING
NOTE
Tools Required
Setting CSD Output
29
OPERATION
Cutting with a
Machine Torch
Shown with
rack and pinion
mounting assembly
Dir
ect
ion
of T
orc
hT
Standoff is the
distance between the
torch tip and the surface
of the workpiece
rav
el
A straight arc is
perpendicular
to the surface of
the workpiece
OPERATION
30
Standoff Distance
Travel Speed
Proper tip-to-work (standoff) distance is critical to ensure accuracy, optimum cut quality, and maximum consumable parts life
in mechanical systems. The recommended standoff distance for
mechanized systems is 3/16 in (5 mm).
Proper travel speed is indicated by the trail of the arc which is
seen below the plate (see Figure 3-E, page 30). A straight arc is
generally recommended for the best cut using air plasma on
stainless or aluminum. For air plasma on mild steel, a five degree
leading arc is recommended.
For optimum smooth surface quality, the travel speed should be
adjusted so that only the leading edge of the arc column produces
the cut. If the travel speed is too slow, a rough cut will be produced as the arc moves from side to side in search of metal for
transfer.
Travel speed also affects the bevel angle of a cut. When cutting in
a circle or around a corner, slowing down the travel speed will
result in a squarer cut. The power supply has a corner slowdown
feature which reduces output for this purpose (see Corner Slowdown Operation, page 29).
Piercing with a
Machine Torch
To pierce with a machine torch, the arc should be started with the
torch positioned as high as possible above the plate while allowing the arc to transfer and pierce. This standoff helps avoid
having molten metal blow back onto the front end of the torch.
When operating with a cutting machine, a pierce or dwell time is
required. Torch travel should not be enabled until the arc penetrates the bottom of the plate. As motion begins, torch standoff
should be reduced to the recommended 1/8 - 3/8 inch (3 - 9 mm)
distance for optimum speed and cut quality. Clean spatter and
scale from the shield cup and the tip as soon as possible. Spraying
or dipping the shield cup in anti-spatter compound will minimize
the amount of scale which adheres to it.
31
OPERATION
Recommended
Cutting Speeds
NOTE
This information represents realistic expectations using recommended practices and well-maintained systems. Actual speeds
may vary up to 50% from those shown.
Thickness
(Inches)
Tip
(Cat. No.)
Gas(es)
Voltage
(Volts)
Amperage
(Amps)
Standoff
(Inches)
1/16
9-6500
Air
97
35
260
6.6
1/8
1/8
9-6500
Air
102
35
75
1.9
1/8
1/4
9-6500
Air
108
35
45
1.1
1/8
3/8
9-6500
Air
115
35
22
0.6
1/8
1/2
9-6500
Air
120
35
12
0.3
1/8
Tip
(Cat. No.)
Gas(es)
Voltage
(Volts)
Amperage
(Amps)
Standoff
(Inches)
1/16
9-6500
Air
100
35
250
6.6
1/8
1/8
9-6500
Air
118
35
100
1.9
1/8
1/4
9-6500
Air
124
35
25
1.1
1/8
3/8
9-6500
Air
130
35
15
0.6
1/8
1/2
9-6500
Air
136
35
0.3
1/8
Tip
(Cat. No.)
Gas(es)
Voltage
(Volts)
Amperage
(Amps)
Standoff
(Inches)
1/16
9-6500
Air
110
35
250
6.6
1/8
1/8
9-6500
Air
112
35
75
1.9
1/8
1/4
9-6500
Air
114
35
20
1.1
1/8
3/8
9-6500
Air
117
35
10
0.6
1/8
1/2
9-6500
Air
124
35
0.3
1/8
OPERATION
32
3.10 GOUGING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Check torch parts. The torch parts (shield cup, tip, electrode, and
gas distributor) must correspond with the type of operation (drag
cutting, standoff cutting, or gouging). Refer to Torch Parts Selection (page 23).
WARNING
Gouging Parameters
Current Setting
Lead Angle
33
OPERATION
Standoff Distance
Slag Build-up
OPERATION
34
Routine Maintenance
WARNING
CAUTION
35
SERVICE
WARNING
WARNING
NOTE
The tip, gas distributor, and electrode are held in place by the
shield cup. Position the torch with the shield cup facing upward
to prevent these parts from falling out when the cup is removed.
Refer to Figure 4-A and:
1. Unscrew and remove the shield cup from the torch. Inspect
the cup for damage. Wipe it clean or replace if damaged.
2. Remove the tip. Check for excessive wear (indicated by an
elongated or oversized orifice). Clean and replace the tip if
necessary.
3. Remove the gas distributor and check for excessive wear,
plugged gas holes, or discoloration. Replace if necessary.
Torch Head Assembly
(70 Hand Torch Shown)
Electrode
Tip
Optional
Crown (Castle)
Shield Cup Extension
Gas
Distributor
Standard
Shield Cup
SERVICE
36
Even if precautions are taken to use only clean air with a torch,
eventually the inside of the torch becomes coated with residue.
This buildup can affect the pilot arc initiation and the overall cut
quality of the torch.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
37
SERVICE
Checking the
Center Insulator
WARNING
WARNING
SERVICE
38
WARNING
WARNING
Tools Required
Removing a Machine
Torch Head
Pinion Assembly
Bushing
Positioning Tube
Mounting Adaptor
Retaining Nut
39
SERVICE
WARNING
Tools Required
NOTE
Slide protective
boot back
Reverse view
of closure
PIP
Connectors
Remove switch
closure from
torch handle
Switch
Insert
Torch
Switch
Disconnect
torch switch
connectors
Torch Handle
Figure 4-C Removing the Torch Control Switch (PCH-35 Hand Torch)
SERVICE
40
WARNING
Removing a Hand
Torch Head
Disassembling a
Torch Head Assembly
Negative/Plasma
Lead Connection
Slide torch
handle back
over leads
Torch Handle
O-Rings
PIP Connectors
Pilot Lead Connection
41
SERVICE
Handle O-Rings
Mounting Screws
Align notch on
pilot lead with
notch in split holder
PIP Pin Assemblies
WARNING
Replacing the
PIP Assembly
CAUTION
Do not lift the PIP pin receptacles out of the split holder to avoid
damage to holder and/or PIP pin receptacles may occur.
3. Install replacement PIP pin assemblies by positioning the
square solder post of the PIP pin receptacle in the retention
slot in the split holder and sliding the assembly up into place.
Position the flange on the PIP pin receptacle flush with the
front face of the split holder.
4. Route the PIP wires around the strain relief bosses as shown.
Push the teflon insulation covering both PIP wires up to the
strain relief boss closest to the back of the split holder for
voltage insulation from the brass pilot lead connector.
SERVICE
42
Replacing the
PIP Assembly
(continued)
5. Position both PIP leads through the notch where the negative/plasma lead exits the holder.
6. Position the torch head inside the holder. Align the notch on
the pilot lead with the corresponding tab on the split holder.
Make sure the negative/plasma fitting is securely inserted in
the groove in the holder. Make sure the crescent on the torch
head is inserted into the mating groove in the holder.
7. Place the second half of the holder over the torch head.
Confirm that the PIP pin assemblies, PIP leads, and the
negative/plasma and pilot leads are properly positioned.
CAUTION
Reassembling
the Torch Head
43
SERVICE
WARNING
Reassembling the
Hand Torch Handle and
Switch Assembly
NOTE
Reassembling the
Machine Torch
Mounting Assembly
NOTE
SERVICE
44
WARNING
Tools Required
2. Turn the outer retaining nut until one of the three set screws
in the inner retaining ring is visible through one of the slots in
the nut.
3. Partially loosen each of the set screws which secure the inner
retaining ring and boot onto the quick disconnect body. If the
set screws are turned too far out, the outer retaining nut will
not turn properly.
Disassembling the
Quick Disconnect Fitting
4. Pull the protective boot and inner retaining ring from the
quick disconnect body and slide them back over the torch
leads to expose the leads connections.
5. Slide the outer retaining nut back over the leads.
6. Remove the locking tabs from the signal connector plug.
7. Gently push the tabs in (toward the center) on the front of the
signal connector plug. Carefully push the connector out
through the back of the quick disconnect body.
Reassembling the
Quick Disconnect Fitting
1. Slide the inner retaining ring and outer retaining nut onto the
torch leads. Attach the inner retaining ring to the boot.
9. Remove the inner retaining ring from the boot. Remove both
the outer retaining nut and inner retaining ring from the
leads. The boot cannot fit over the signal connector plug.
45
SERVICE
Set Screw
(Reverse View)
Pilot Lead
Connection
Negative/Plasma
Lead Connection
SERVICE
46
10 11 12 13 14
6 7 8 9
1
Pins
Description
3, 4
Torch Switch
1, 6
Parts-In-Place (PIP)
13, 14
Shield (GND)
Negative - Gas
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SERVICE
WARNING
WARNING
Checking the
Center Insulator
Checking the
Torch Head
4. With the torch head disconnected from the leads, measure the
resistance between negative cathode body of the torch head
(where the electrode seats) and the positive anode body of the
torch head (the outer threads where the shield cup seats).
Infinite resistance (no continuity) should be measured between negative and positive sections of the torch head. If any
current can flow through the center insulator, the torch head
is faulty and must be replaced. If the torch head is okay, the
problem is in the leads or quick disconnect assembly.
5. Slide the quick disconnect body, boot, and retaining ring back
(see Servicing Torch Leads Components, page 45). Visually
inspect the quick disconnect components to verify that there
is no contact between the positive and negative sections. If
contact is evident, repair or replace as required. If no problems are evident, remove the quick disconnect assembly from
the torch leads and check for continuity between the positive
and negative torch quick disconnect fittings. If there is no
continuity, the quick disconnect assembly is okay. If continuity is found, replace the torch quick disconnect assembly.
SERVICE
48
Checking the
Torch Leads
Reassembling the
Torch and Leads
49
SERVICE
WARNING
NOTE
SERVICE
50
SYMPTOM
A. AC indicator not lit.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Unit is overheated
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SERVICE
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SERVICE
52
REMEDY
Ordering Information
Parts listed without item numbers are not shown, but may be
ordered by the catalog number shown.
Order replacement parts by catalog number and complete description of the part or assembly, as listed in the description
column of the Parts List. Also include the model and serial
number of the torch. Address all inquiries to your authorized
Thermal Dynamics distributor.
If a Thermal Dynamics product must be returned for service,
contact your Thermal Arc distributor. Materials returned to
Thermal Dynamics without proper authorization will not be
accepted.
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PARTS LIST
Description
Complete systems include power supply with 230V primary power cable, work lead, PCH/M-35
torch with leads, and torch spare parts kit. Machine torch systems include metal mounting tube
and pinion assembly and remote pendant control with ON/OFF switch:
-
1
1
1
1-6249
1-6250
1-6251
1
1
1
1-6252
1-6253
1-6254
1
1
1
1-6255
1-6256
1-6257
Pak Master 50 with PCM-35 Machine Torch and 12.5 ft (3.8 m) Leads
Pak Master 50 with PCM-35 Machine Torch and 25 ft (7.6 m) Leads
Pak Master 50 with PCM-35 Machine Torch and 50 ft (15.2 m) Leads
1
1
1
1-6260
1-6261
1-6262
1
1
1
1-6263
1-6264
1-6265
1
1
1
1-6266
1-6267
1-6268
Pak Master 50(575V) with PCM-35 Machine Torch and 12.5 ft Leads
Pak Master 50(575V) with PCM-35 Machine Torch and 25 ft Leads
Pak Master 50(575V) with PCM-35 Machine Torch and 50 ft Leads
PARTS LIST
54
Description
1
1
1
2-6001
2-6002
2-6003
1
1
1
2-6004
2-6005
2-6006
Replacement Machine Torches with Leads, Mounting Assembly, and Spare Parts Kit
-
1
1
1
2-6083
2-6084
2-6085
Replacement Machine Torches with Leads, Phenolic Mtg Tube w/Pinch Block, Spare Parts Kit:
-
1
1
1
2-6007
2-6008
2-6009
1
1
1
2-6052
2-6053
2-6054
1
1
1
2-6055
2-6056
2-6057
1
1
1
2-6100
2-6101
2-6102
1
1
1
2-6058
2-6059
2-6060
1
1
1
4-6023
4-6024
4-6025
1
1
1
4-6033
4-6034
4-6035
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PARTS LIST
Item
No.
Qty.
Catalog
Number
Description
1
2
3
1
1
1
9-5807
9-5808
9-5809
4
5
6
1
1
1
9-6259
9-6260
9-6261
7
8
1
2
9-6103
8-0533
8
1
PARTS LIST
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Item
No.
Qty.
Catalog
Number
Description
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
9-6003
9-6004
9-6000
9-6001
9-6120
9-6002
9-6006
9-6007
1
1
1
1
1
1
9-6503
9-6500
9-6501
9-6502
9-6506
9-6507
CAUTION
Do not use long life parts (Tips, Gas Distributor or Electrode) with standard parts. Shield
cup attachment (No. 9-6503) must be installed
over the standard shield cup (No. 9-6003).
Standard Shield Cup
Catalog No. 9-6003
Gouging Tip
(.046)
Catalog No. 9-6002
Electrode
Catalog No. 9-6006
Gas Distributor
Catalog No. 9-6007
A-00017
A-00318
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PARTS LIST
Item
No.
Qty.
Catalog
Number
7-3291
1
1
1
1
4-6007
4-6008
4-6009
4-6010
1
2
1
1
8-4305
8-4304
Torch Handle
Torch Handle Boot
3
4
5
1
1
1
1
1
2
8-4303
8-4302
8-4301
8-5170
8-4340
8-4341
8-5172
8
9
10
11
12
1
1
1
1
1
1
7-3253
8-4306
7-3207
8-4204
8-4018
7-2827
13
7-3291
6
7
PARTS LIST
Description
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6
4
5
7
2
10
1
12
8
11
13
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PARTS LIST
Item
No.
Qty.
Catalog
Number
1
5
3
5
1
5-6001S
9-6003
9-6000
9-6001
9-6006
9-6007
2
6
5
2
5-6015
9-6003
9-6002
9-6006
9-6007
1
10
10
10
10
2
5-6021
9-6004
9-6000
9-6001
9-6120
9-6006
9-6007
1
5
3
5
1
5-6001
9-6503
9-6500
9-6501
9-6506
9-6507
PARTS LIST
Description
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