205i Plasma cutting hardware setup

[27Troadsterguy]

I need help with the hardware setup of my 205i. I have found for most of the set up of this machine, the manual leaves much to be desired. The torch connections on the front panel seem to be common sense, work connection, control common slip the ring on the binding post and replace the binding post nut, plug in the control connector, the air connector into the gas connector, finally the current connection into the work electrode connection. All is no problem I think. I mounted the moisture separator as described in the manual. This is where I lose it. I have the common air connection on the separator input, and the output connection on the output of the separator. Now, how do we get from the separator output to the machine gas input on the rear of the machine.

What am I doing wrong. We DO use the machine gas regulator to adjust the air pressure, do we not????

Please help, I feel incredibly dumb here!!!
Thanks a lot

[KHK]

The output of the separator is connected to the input gas connector on the rear of the machine. Adjust the regulator knob on the fromt of the machine to 50-65 psi. Your air compressor should be at least set to 85 psi.

[27Troadsterguy]

The output of the separator is connected to the input gas connector on the rear of the machine. Adjust the regulator knob on the fromt of the machine to 50-65 psi. Your air compressor should be at least set to 85 psi.

Hi Keith, figured that was the answer, and I would, except there was no hose or fittings included with the machine to do that, and in the pictures of the machine, it doesn't look like they have included the fittings, I don't see them. It makes no reference to them. Is this correct? I will order them up from Longevity, not something that is stocked in any of the stores here, don't know what brand of connector that is?

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This will also affect me when I go to use the TIG mode. There were no connectors shown or included to connect to the input of the machine. The vinyl hoses are there, but no connectors. All the packages were sealed, and the pictures do not show the appropriate connectors. I think they missed that step ...LOL

[LONGEVITY-Support]

Hello 27Troadsterguy,

You will need to push the clear hose into the blue fitting on the back of the unit, the connection has a barb fitting on the inside to automatically lock the hose in place, you will need to push the blue fitting in towards the machine to unlock the hose and release. If you have any other questions feel free to email or call in to our office at (877)566-4462 ext.204 and I will be more than happy to walk you through the setup of the unit.

Best,

DP

[27Troadsterguy]

Many thanks for the info...I had no idea about that, and no where did I see any top secret documents describing that step....LOLOLhttp://www.longevity-inc.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif

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I have never seen a connector like that... Great stuff
Many thanks... ran and tried it. THANKS a million.....DP

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"Houston we have a problem" I have air, but no pilot, and no arc, hence no cut. What do I check? Already checked the fuse on the panel, that's ok.

[KHK]

I have seen two types of fittings on the rear of the machines.
One type is the female quick disconnect, this is a standard American fitting.

The other is a brass fitting that has a extended blue plastic ring. With this type you push the plastic hose into the fitting. To remove hose you push in on the plastic ring and remove the hose. The hose to use is 5/16 out side dia plastic tubing.

[Gadget]

Make sure your consumables are tight. Is the swirl ring in place, pilot wire connected? If this is an S45 torch the electrode should move up and down with a little finger pressure, if not it won't work. Also, don't forget the obvious, make sure the ground is connected to the metal.

[27Troadsterguy]

Make sure your consumables are tight. Is the swirl ring in place, pilot wire connected? If this is an S45 torch the electrode should move up and down with a little finger pressure, if not it won't work. Also, don't forget the obvious, make sure the ground is connected to the metal.

Hi Gadget.... I have checked everything, with no luck. The swirl ring is in place, however the electrode doesn't move, not sure about the torch type, I will download a few pics of the machine set up, and I did check the ground to the material, that's good and tight. Has to be something I have done wrong and I am sure one of you guys will catch it right away, and I will feel really dumb when ya'll do, but that's the way to learn a new skill. Its 0245 and I am tired, spent the day trying to get this thing going, teaching my son to weld, and getting my skills sharpened up, my hand shakes now, it never used to...sucks getting old... I celebrated 64 this year. We will talk tomorrow..... Carl