Hypertherm Powermax45 SYNC - Examine the Air Filter Bowl and O-Ring

Complete Regular Maintenance Tasks
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Examine the air filter bowl and O-ring
 Make sure that there is no oil, chemicals, dirt, or other contamination on the filter bowl or
O-ring. Contamination can prevent a good seal, causing gas leaks. Contamination can also
go through the gas line to the plasma power supply or torch and gradually cause damage to
internal components.
 Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or damaged.
 Clean the air filter bowl by removing any oil, dirt, or other contaminants. Yellow material on
the filter bowl often shows that oil is getting into the gas supply line.
 Replace the air filter bowl and O-ring as necessary. Refer to the
Powermax45/65/85/105 SYNC Parts Guide (810490). Also refer to Replace the air filter
bowl, O-ring, and filter element on page 121.
 If you use an external filtration system, such as the Eliminizer filter kit, also do a check of that
filter regularly for necessary maintenance or cleaning.
Example of a dirty air filter bowl
NOTICE
DIRTY, OILY AIR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AIR FILTER BOWL
Synthetic lubricants containing esters that are used in some air compressors can cause damage to the
polycarbonates in the air filter bowl. Add more gas filtration if necessary.