ESAB PT-38 Manuel D'instruction page 83

SECTION 2
WARNING
2.0 Description
The PT-38 is a manual torch with a 90° head designed for use with several plasma arc cutting packages using clean, dry air
as the plasma gas. The service line lengths available with the PT-38 torch are 25 feet (7.6 m) and 50 feet (15.2 m). The PT-38
torch is rated to operate at a maximum of 90 amperes at 100% duty cycle.
This manual is intended to provide the operator with all the information required to assemble, operate, and repair the PT-38
Plasma Arc Cutting Torch. For additional safety precautions, process instructions, and system troubleshooting; refer to the
appropriate instruction manual for your Plasma Arc Cutting Package.
Designed for superior cutting performance and ease of handling, the PT-38 produces clean, exceptionally high quality
cuts.
• Most compact 90 amp torch on the market
• Excellent cutting capacity - Cuts 1-1/2 in. (38 mm); severs 1-3/4 in. (45 mm)
• Uses shop air, cylinder air for superior versatility
• Pilot arc starting - even starts through paint
• Choice of 25 ft (7.6 m). or 50 ft (15.2 m) line length
• Excellent consumable life
• Parts in place design
• One-year warranty
THE PLASMA ARC CUTTING PROCESS EMPLOYS HIGH VOLTAGES.
CONTACT WITH "LIVE" PARTS OF THE TORCH AND MACHINE MUST
BE AVOIDED. ALSO, THE IMPROPER USE OF ANY OF THE GASES EM-
PLOYED CAN PRESENT A SAFETY HAZARD. BEFORE BEGINNING OP-
ERATION WITH THE PT-38 TORCH, REFER TO THE SAFETY PRECAU-
TIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE APPROPRIATE POWER
SOURCE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
USING THE PT-38 TORCH ON ANY UNIT NOT EqUIPPED WITH A MAT-
ING SAFETY INTERLOCK CIRCUIT MAY EXPOSE OPERATOR TO UNEX-
PECTED HIGH VOLTAGE.
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