Hypertherm Powermax105 Service Manual - Manual (Page 45)

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105 Service Manual 3-1
Section 3
bASIC SyStEM oPERAtIoNS
In this section:
Controls and indicators ............................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Rear controls ....................................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Front controls and LEDs ................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Status screen ...................................................................................................................................................................................3-4
Operating the Powermax105 ..................................................................................................................................................................3-6
Connect the electrical power, gas supply, and torch lead ....................................................................................................3-6
Attach the work lead to the power supply .................................................................................................................................3-7
Attach the work clamp to the workpiece ...................................................................................................................................3-8
Turn ON the system ........................................................................................................................................................................3-9
Set the operating mode switch ....................................................................................................................................................3-9
Check the indicators ....................................................................................................................................................................3-10
Manually adjusting the gas pressure ........................................................................................................................................3-10
Adjusting the current (amperage) .............................................................................................................................................3-11
Electrode end-of-life detection feature ..............................................................................................................................................3-11
Understanding duty-cycle limitations .................................................................................................................................................3-12