Owner manual

ULTRA-CUT 100 XT
Manual 0-5272 INSTALLATION 3-35
3. RemoveanddiscardtheprotectiveendcapsfromtheMountingTube.
4. InstalltheO�ringinthegrooveattheupperendoftheMountingTube.
5. Install the Mounting Tube as follows:
a. Position the Mounting Tube at the end of the leads assemblies as shown.
b. Slide the Mounting Tube upward onto the leads assemblies.
c. Press the upper end of the Mounting Tube into the lower end of the Torch Leads End Cap. Ensure that
theO�RingontheTubeengagesthematinggrooveinsidetheTorchLeadsEndCap.
d. Ensure that the Mounting Tube is free to rotate within the Torch Leads End Cap.
6. ConnectthegasandcoolantleadstotheTorchHead.
a. CoolantsupplyandreturnconnectionstotheTorchHeadareofdifferentlengths.
b. PlasmaandsecondarygasconnectionstotheTorchHeadarethreadeddifferently;theplasmagascon-
nection is left-hand thread, the shield gas connection is right-hand thread.
c. HoldtheTorchHeadleadsconnectorsstationary;turntheleadsttingswithawrenchtosecurethe
leadstotheTorchHead.Donotovertighten.
CAUTION
The gas and coolant leads include compression ings. Do not use sealant on these connections.
Slowly apply pressure to the gas lines. Check for leaks at all connections before continuing. If there are no leaks,
shut o the gas supplies and continue with installation.
7. ConnectthepilotleadtotheTorchHead.Pressthetwoendsoftheconnectorrmlytogether.Threadthe
plasticleadcover/connectorontothematingTorchHeadconnector.
8. PresstheTorchHeadAssemblyupwardtoconnecttotheMountingTube.Pulltheleadsbackasneededto
ensureapropertthroughtheMountingTubeandTorchLeadsEndCap.HoldtheTorchHeadAssembly
stationary;rotatetheMountingTubetothreaditontotheTorchHead.
CAUTION
Ensure that the leads do not twist within the mounting tube. Leads must lie as shown in the installation sketch.
9. The lower end of the Mounting Tube includes four threaded holes. Install an Allen set screw in any of the
threadedholestosecuretheTorchHeadAssemblytotheMountingTube.
10. Install the appropriate consumable parts as shown on the following pages. The torch manual includes
diagrams showing the correct parts to install, depending on the metal to be cut and the gases in use.