Terminator 3-12
installation instructions for portable plasma cutting units

• Install a ¼” quick connect fitting into the dryer side inlet (1).
• Install a hose fitting of suitable size into the dryer top outlet (2) and attach a sufficient length of a pressure hose (3).
• Install a suitable drain valve (4) into the dryer bottom.
• Locate sufficient space for the 3-12 (A) dryer on the back panel of the plasma unit.
• Locate the position for the holes for mounting of 3-12 dryer mounting bracket (not shown) so, that the retaining screws will not pierce, or damage any parts inside the plasma unit and drill dia 1/8" holes into the back panel to match the bracket holes.
• Install the 3-12 dryer bracket with #10 self tapping screws.
• Insert 3-12 dryer into the bracket strap (5) so that the side inlet fitting is in a suitable orientation above the strap and tighten the strap.
• Trim and attach pressure hose (3) to the air regulator (B) intake port fitting by a hose clamp.
• Extend the drain valve by a hose (6) to discharge dryer below the cooling fan air intake (D) and fasten the hose end to the body.

• The line pressure to the Terminator 3-12 dryer must not exceed 110 Psi. If the line maximum pressure exceeds 110 psi, a reducing valve has to be installed before the 3-12 dryer.
• The stainless steel plasma mounting bracket for Terminator 3-12 is available (extra).
• Fittings and/or valves must be supplied by the installer.

Service instructions

Terminator 3-12 dryer is maintenance free except for bleeding off of collected water and/or sludge. Its bleeding frequency depends on ambient conditions and duration of use, but once a day at the beginning of the shift is usually sufficient. Use same precautions as when bleeding your compressor tank.