User Responsibility - ESAB DEUCE PACK 150 PLASMARC PT-251 Manuel D'instructions

BE sUrE this informAtion rEAChEs thE oPErAtor.
YoU CAn gEt ExtrA CoPiEs throUgh YoUr sUPPliEr.
These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principles of opera-
tion and safe practices for arc welding and cutting equipment, we urge you to read our booklet, "Precautions
and Safe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting, and Gouging," Form 52-529. Do NOT permit untrained persons to
install, operate, or maintain this equipment. Do NOT attempt to install or operate this equipment until you
have read and fully understand these instructions. If you do not fully understand these instructions, contact
your supplier for further information. Be sure to read the Safety Precautions before installing or operating
this equipment.
This equipment will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and accompanying
labels and/or inserts when installed, operated, maintained and repaired in accordance with the instructions provided. This
equipment must be checked periodically. Malfunctioning or poorly maintained equipment should not be used. Parts that
are broken, missing, worn, distorted or contaminated should be replaced immediately. Should such repair or replacement
become necessary, the manufacturer recommends that a telephone or written request for service advice be made to the
Authorized Distributor from whom it was purchased.
This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered without the prior written approval of the manufacturer. The user of
this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from improper use, faulty maintenance,
damage, improper repair or alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer or a service facility designated by the
manufacturer.
I. FEATURES/BENEFITS
The Deuce Pack 150 parallels two ESP-150 consoles and
allows an adjustable output current of 25 to 300 amperes.
This extended current range capability affords you many
desirable features such as:
• cuts up to 4 inch thick carbon steel
• cuts up to 3 1/2 inch thick stainless steel and aluminum
• removes 56 lbs./hr. gouging carbon steel
• removes 76 lbs./hr. gouging stainless steel
• uses PT-251 or PT-26 water cooled torch
• units can be separated to have two 150 amp systems
• convenient 230/460/575 volt, three-phase, 60 hertz
capability
CAUTION

USER RESPONSIBILITY

II. SPECIFICATIONS
The individual specifications for the ESP-150 are the same
as those shown in manual F15-687; however, after they are
paralleled, the amended exceptions are as follows:
Total output rating ...................@ 90% Duty Cycle ........................... 300 Amps @ 120VDC
...................................................@ 100% Duty Cycle ......................... 280 Amps @ 120VDC
Total input current ....................@ Rated Load * ................................. 224 Amps @ 230 VAC
...................................................@ Rated Load* .................................. 112 Amps @ 460 VAC
Total input current ....................@ Rated Load* .....................................90 Amps @ 575 VAC
Open circuit voltage ........................................................................................... 370 VDC @ Max.
Total weight ........................................................................................................................ .1320 lbs.
Gas Requirements
(PT-251) ....................................Cutting ........................................ H-35, 90 PSIG (180 SCFH)
(PT-26) .......................................................................................................................See F15-345
* (Note that input fusing & conductors for the individual units remain the same
as shown in manual F15-687.)
Note the high open circuit voltage. Use only the torches
designed for this equipment. DO NOT attempt to use this
equipment with any process other than Plasma Cutting.
2
Gouging ..................................... H-35, 45 PSIG (218 SCFH)
WARNING