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Powermax – Hypertherm Powermax45 Service Manual User Manual

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Table of ConTenTs

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powermax

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Service Manual

Power cord considerations ......................................................................................................................................................................2-4

Extension cord recommendations ...............................................................................................................................................2-5
Generator recommendations ........................................................................................................................................................2-6

Prepare the gas supply .............................................................................................................................................................................2-6

Connect the gas supply .................................................................................................................................................................2-7
Additional gas filtration ...................................................................................................................................................................2-7

SeCTIoN 3
ToRCH SeTUP
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Consumable life ..........................................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Hand torch setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................3-2

Choose the consumables ..............................................................................................................................................................3-3
Install the consumables ..................................................................................................................................................................3-5

Machine torch setup..................................................................................................................................................................................3-6

Mount the torch ................................................................................................................................................................................3-6
Choose the consumables (cut charts) .......................................................................................................................................3-8
Using the cut charts ........................................................................................................................................................................3-8
T45m shielded consumables ........................................................................................................................................................3-8
Align the torch ...............................................................................................................................................................................3-24
Connect the remote-start pendant ...........................................................................................................................................3-25
Connect a machine interface cable .........................................................................................................................................3-25
Accessing raw arc voltage .........................................................................................................................................................3-27

Connect the torch lead ..........................................................................................................................................................................3-30

SeCTIoN 4
oPeRATIoN
Controls and indicators ............................................................................................................................................................................4-2

Front controls and LEDs ................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Rear controls ....................................................................................................................................................................................4-3

Operate the Powermax45 ........................................................................................................................................................................4-3

Connect the electrical power and gas supply ..........................................................................................................................4-3
Power ON the system ....................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Set the mode switch .......................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Adjust the gas pressure .................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Check the indicator LEDs .............................................................................................................................................................4-6
Attach the work clamp ...................................................................................................................................................................4-6

Understand duty-cycle limitations ..........................................................................................................................................................4-6
How to use the hand torch ......................................................................................................................................................................4-7

Operate the safety trigger .............................................................................................................................................................4-7
Hand torch cutting hints ................................................................................................................................................................4-7
Start a cut from the edge of the workpiece...............................................................................................................................4-8

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