Table of ConTenTs
Duramax Retrofit Torch Operator Manual i
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) ....................................................................................................... EMC-1
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................................................... W-1
Safety information .....................................................................................................................................................................2
Section 1
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Component weights .................................................................................................................................................................................1-2
Duramax HRT
2
hand torch dimensions ...............................................................................................................................................1-2
Duramax MRT
2
full-length machine torch dimensions .....................................................................................................................1-2
Duramax MRT
2
without positioning sleeve (mini torch) ...................................................................................................................1-2
Section 2
Torch Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2-1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................2-2
Consumable life .........................................................................................................................................................................................2-2
Hand torch setup ......................................................................................................................................................................................2-2
Choose the hand torch consumables .......................................................................................................................................2-3
Install the hand torch consumables ............................................................................................................................................2-4
Machine torch setup.................................................................................................................................................................................2-5
Converting a Duramax retrofit machine torch into a mini torch ...........................................................................................2-6
Mount the torch ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2-8
Choose the machine torch consumables .............................................................................................................................. 2-10
Install the machine torch consumables .................................................................................................................................. 2-12
Aligning the torch ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2-12
Torch installation .................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-13
Torches with a quick disconnect connector ......................................................................................................................... 2-13
Torches without a quick disconnect connector - Powermax600 CE ............................................................................. 2-14
ON/OFF Pendant connection .................................................................................................................................................. 2-15
Section 3
Operation ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3-1
Using the cut charts .................................................................................................................................................................................3-2
55 amp mechanized shielded consumables ............................................................................................................................3-3
50 amp mechanized shielded consumables ............................................................................................................................3-4
45 amp mechanized shielded consumables ............................................................................................................................3-5
40 amp mechanized shielded consumables ............................................................................................................................3-8
45 amp mechanized unshielded consumables .......................................................................................................................3-9
40 amp mechanized unshielded consumables .................................................................................................................... 3-12
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consumables .............................................................................................................................................................. 3-13
Using the hand torch ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3-17
Operate the safety trigger ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-17
Hand torch cutting hints ............................................................................................................................................................ 3-18
Start a cut from the edge of the workpiece...........................................................................................................................3-19
Pierce a workpiece ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3-20
Gouge a workpiece .................................................................................................................................................................... 3-21
General guidelines for gouging ................................................................................................................................................ 3-22