Induction Heater Atlas Tocco
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Owner/Loaner | "PS:One" |
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Serial Number | SERIAL NUMBER |
Make/Model | Toccotron AC 5kw |
Arrival Date | May 2018 |
Usability | "Yes" |
Contact | Hot Metals area host |
Where | Removed |
Authorization Needed | yes |
Hackable | "no" |
Estimated Value | ? |
Host Area | Hot Metals |
Status
- Ready for authorizations
Safety
A. General Work Area Safety
• Keep your work area clean and well illuminated.
• Keep bystanders, children, visitors and animals at least 3 feet away.
• Work outdoors only if there is no danger of rain, water or moisture.
• Keep the work area well ventilated and dry.
• Keep a fully charged fire extinguisher at hand at all times.
• There is a risk of molten metal spills. An adequate containment area must be in place.
B. Personal Safety
• The operator and bystanders must wear safety glasses.
• Wear heat-resistant gloves when using, the metal heats very quickly.
• Do not operate and stay at least three feet away from an operating induction heater, if you have a cardiac pacemaker or any other kind of electronic or metal surgical implant.
• Do not allow any metallic items such as jewelry, rings, watches, phones, chains, identification tags, religious medals, belt buckles, body piercing hardware, or other metallic objects in or on your body or clothing to come in proximity to the coil. These metallic objects can heat very quickly and cause serious burns or even ignite clothing.
• This tool is intended for heating clean uncoated metal. Heating anything else may cause fumes. Fumes and smoke from hot/burning contaminants may be toxic. If fumes are present you must provide adequate ventilation and wear a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator mask which has been approved by (OSHA), (NIOSH), DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
C. Electrical Safety
• Do not use the in the rain, moisture or immerse in water. Water or other liquids may cause an electrical shock hazard.
• Turn off or disconnect the power supply cord from the outlet before changing coils or making any adjustments.
• Unplug when not in use.
D. Fire Hazard Safety
• Do not heat sealed containers. The heat generated by the can cause these containers to explode.
• Do not heat parts containing flammable materials.
E. Tool Use Safety
• Do not leave unattended when it is ON.
• Do not operate without the cooler running.
• Make sure that the Power Unit has a sufficient supply of air for cooling. Make sure that the vents of the Power Unit are clean and free of dust and debris.
• Keep objects being heated from coming in contact with the coil.
Parts
Power supply Toccotron AC 5kw
http://www.ajaxtocco.com/applications/documentlibrary/ATM-TOCCOtron-5kW-Power-Supply.pdf https://www.millerwelds.com/files/owners-manuals/o189507a_toc.pdf
Controller: Toccotron PC
https://www.millerwelds.com/files/owners-manuals/o175211b_toc.pdf http://www.ajaxtocco.com/default.asp?ID=114
Induction heating transformer:
Coil connector: LC Miller Coilmate
https://www.lcmiller.com/Coil%20Mate/coil_mate.html https://www.lcmiller.com/Re-Coil/re-coil2.html https://www.lcmiller.com/Re-Coil/re-coil2.html “O” Rings #6?
Cooler: Coolmate 3
https://www.millerwelds.com/files/owners-manuals/O628R_MIL.pdf
History
Documentation about getting it ready for service.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jL124W9LMlaQpaj2T75lGYAlXqbiJZh6Z-y2pQ0pBQ0/edit?usp=sharing
This tool requires certification for use.
List of Currently Certified Users
Qualified Member | Trained By |
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Name of member | Who qualified them |
Michael Skilton | Danger committee |
Jacob Dawson | Michael Skilton |
Ron Olson | Michael Skilton |