Troubleshooting
DynaMAX 550P/560P/575P Waterjet Pump Operator Manual 811390 165
Hydraulic fluid
Problem Cause Solution
The cooling water temperature is too high.
 Water-cooled system
The cooling water is not turned on. Turn ON the cooling water.
The cooling water is too warm. If the cooling water or the supply 
water temperature is higher than 
24.0°C (75°F), cool the water before 
use.
 Air-cooled system
The ambient temperature is too high. Consider supplemental cooling.
The fan is not generating enough 
airflow.
• Make sure that the fan motor 
breaker is not tripped.
• Make sure that the heat 
exchanger fins are not dirty or 
clogged.
The thermal overload relay turned off 
the fan motor.
Refer to Warnings on page 150.
The sensor is not sensing the 
correct temperature.
The cord for the hydraulic fluid 
temperature/level sensor is 
unplugged or damaged.
• Plug in the sensor.
• Replace the cord.
The temperature sensor is faulty or 
damaged.
Replace the sensor.
The hydraulic fluid pressure is too 
low.
There is a leak in the system. Examine the pump for hydraulic fluid 
leaks. Monitor these areas:
• Hydraulic fluid tank access cover
• Hydraulic connections
• Valves
• Top and bottom decks
The hydraulic fluid level is too low. • Make sure that the hydraulic fluid 
level is at the top mark on the 
sight gauge.
• Add hydraulic fluid, if necessary.
The cut pressure is not set correctly.
Make sure that the cut pressure is set 
correctly.
The pump is in pierce-pressure 
mode.
Make sure that the pump is in 
cut-pressure mode.
The relief valve on the hydraulic 
manifold has failed.
Contact a Hypertherm Technical 
Service Associate for information and 
support.