3-19
MAINTENANCE
Service Manual
9-96
Start
Set power switch S1 to ON (1).
S1 shuts OFF 
?
At torch, check that retaining cap is on tightly and that 
consumables are properly installed. Loosen retaining cap and 
listen for cap sense microswitch to open (click). Tighten 
retaining cap and listen for switch to close
.
Microswitch
opens & closes
?
To 
page 3-20
 
Meter
indicates 0 ohms
?
Disconnect torch lead. Measure resistance 
between pins 2 & 8 of torch lead plug.
 
See Torch Check, Cap 
Sensor Circuit later in this 
section.
Yes No
Meter
indicates 0 ohms
?
Replace torch main 
body and switch or 
torch lead.  See also, 
Torch Check, Cap 
Sensor Circuit later in 
this section.
Check connectors, wires W94 and W95 
and solder joints. Repair as needed.
See also, Torch Check, Cap Sensor 
Circuit later in this section.
Replace 
torch main 
body and 
switch.
LINE VOLTAGE LED 
lights briefly
before shutdown
?
Yes
No
Power supply 
linked for proper 
line voltage?
Correct voltage links.  See 
label in linkbox and 
Powermax800 Operator 
Manual  (IM227) Section 3.
Note: 400V CE power supplies 
have no link box
Yes
No
Is line voltage for:
 200V > 235V? 
208V > 239V?
230V > 270V?
240V > 276V?
400V > 470V?
480V > 552V?
600V > 690V?
Yes
No
Correct 
supply 
voltage
Replace Control Board 
and repeat test
No
With retaining cap tightened, 
disconnect connector JP8 at 
Control PCB (Fig 4-2). Measure 
resistance between JP8 
sockets 9&10. Ensure cap 
sense microswitch is closed.
Yes
Control board 
replacement fix 
problem
?
Yes
To 
page 3-20
Yes
Replace 
Power Board
No
No
Yes
No