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Hypertherm HT4001 Plasma Arc Cutting System User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HT4001

Instruction Manual

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Mounting the Machine Torch...................................................................................................................................4-38

Torch Alignment..............................................................................................................................................4-38

Section 5 OPERATION..........................................................................................................................................5-1

Controls and Indicators .............................................................................................................................................5-2

HT4001 Power Supply Front Panel..................................................................................................................5-2

HT4001 Power Supply Rear Panel Control......................................................................................................5-2

Gas Console ....................................................................................................................................................5-4

Digital Remote (DR) V/C Module .....................................................................................................................5-6

Programmable Remote (PR) V/C Module ........................................................................................................5-7

Timer/Counter ..................................................................................................................................................5-7

Pre-Operation System Checkout ..............................................................................................................................5-8

Final Torch Adjustment ...................................................................................................................................5-11

Daily Start-Up .........................................................................................................................................................5-13

How to Optimize Cut Quality...................................................................................................................................5-15

Tips for Table and Torch .................................................................................................................................5-15

Plasma Set-up Tips ........................................................................................................................................5-15

Maximize the Life of Consumable Parts.........................................................................................................5-15

Additional Factors of Cut Quality....................................................................................................................5-16

Additional Improvements................................................................................................................................5-17

Common Cutting Faults ..........................................................................................................................................5-18

Technical Questions................................................................................................................................................5-19

Cut Charts...............................................................................................................................................................5-19

Cut Chart and Consumable Parts Index .................................................................................................................5-20

Changing Consumable Parts ..................................................................................................................................5-33

Removal and Inspection.................................................................................................................................5-33

Replacement ..................................................................................................................................................5-33

Changing the Water Tube ..............................................................................................................................5-35

Section 6

MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................6-1

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................6-2

Routine Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................6-3

Torch and Torch Leads .....................................................................................................................................6-3

Power Supplies ................................................................................................................................................6-3

Gas Console ....................................................................................................................................................6-4

Motor Valve Console ........................................................................................................................................6-4

Remote HF Console.........................................................................................................................................6-4

HT4001 Initialization and Sequence of Operation ....................................................................................................6-5

Initial Checks...........................................................................................................................................................6-11

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................6-14

STATUS LED Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................6-20

Chopper Module Test Procedure ............................................................................................................................6-22

Relay Board PCB4 Status Indicators ......................................................................................................................6-24

Error Codes ............................................................................................................................................................6-28

Torch Coolant Draining ...........................................................................................................................................6-30