POWER SOURCE HANDLING & POSITIONING
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Position your Forney 700P Plasma System near either a 230V or 120V power receptacle. If
using 120V input power, be sure to use the power adapter provided in the box.
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Choose a location with good air flow and ensure no dust, smoke or gas is present.
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Place the unit on a flat and stable surface.
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Make sure obstacles do not prevent the cooling air flow out the front and rear openings of
the machine.
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Arrange an open space of at least 15 feet (5m) around the machine.
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If the machine has to be moved, always disconnect the plug from the outlet and gather the
cables so as not to damage them.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUNDING
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To ensure personal safety, proper operation, and to reduce electromagnetic interference
(EMI), the Forney 700P must be properly grounded.
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The power supply must be grounded through the power cord according to national and local
electrical standards.
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Single-phase service must be of the 3-wire type with a green or green/yellow wire for the
protective earth ground. Do not use 2-wire service.
AIR/GAS SUPPLY
• Your Forney 700P Plasma System does not include a built-in piston air compressor; therefore,
a source of clean, dry air or nitrogen must be supplied to your plasma cutting unit.
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The supply pressure must be between 60 and 80 PSI. NOTE: The unit will not operate if the
input air pressure is below 50 PSI. The flow rate is approximately 3.5 cu.ft./min.
• In-line particulate filtration is recommended upstream of the PLASMA CUTTING MACHINE to
avoid damage to the PLASMA TORCH.
• Failure to observe these parameters could result in excessive operating temperatures and/or
damage to torch.
MANUAL PURGE
• Oil and moisture in the air may damage the machine.
• The unit is equipped with an air filter, which captures the water and oil vapor in the
atmosphere.
• Water contained in the filter glass can be drained by pushing upward on the drain
connector.
Torch Assembly (if required)
USE ONLY TORCHES SPECIFIED IN THIS INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL.
CAUTION! Disconnect power source before assembly / disassembly of the torch.
BEFORE STARTING THE CUTTING OPERATIONS VERIFY THAT THE PARTS ARE
PROPERLY ASSEMBLED BY INSPECTING THE HEAD OF THE TORCH AS SHOWN
BELOW.
INSTANT-ON TORCHES, PLASMA ARC CAN CAUSE INJURY AND BURNS.
CAUTION! The plasma arc comes on immediately when the torch trigger is activated. Make
sure the power is off and the machine disconnected before changing consumables.
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