Hypertherm POWERMAX 45 User Manual

Table of ConTenTs
ii powermax 45 Operator Manual
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 ..........................................................................................................................................................................3-28
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
Pierce a workpiece ..........................................................................................................................................................................4-9
Gouge a workpiece .....................................................................................................................................................................4-10
Common hand-cutting faults .....................................................................................................................................................4-12

Hypertherm POWERMAX 45 Specifications

General

Brand	Hypertherm
Model	POWERMAX 45
Category	Welding System
Language	English