8 811470 Operator Manual Powermax45 SYNC
CE 230 V (1-phase)....................................................................................................................32
CCC 380 V (3-phase) ...............................................................................................................33
CE 400 V (3-phase)....................................................................................................................33
CSA 480 V (3-phase) ................................................................................................................33
Decrease output current and arc stretch for lower rated electrical service ...............................34
Prepare the power cord and plug ....................................................................................................................35
CSA systems ............................................................................................................................................35
CE/CCC systems....................................................................................................................................35
Extension cord recommendations........................................................................................................36
Use a generator (if necessary)..............................................................................................................36
Adapter for 4-wire 1-phase connections (CSA 1-phase models only) ..........................37
Connect the gas supply .....................................................................................................................................37
Gas supply source...................................................................................................................................39
High-pressure gas cylinders......................................................................................................40
Maximum inlet pressure ..............................................................................................................41
Minimum inlet pressure and gas flow rate..............................................................................41
Add more gas filtration............................................................................................................................41
3 Operate the Plasma System.....................................................................................................45
Step 1 – Make sure that the plasma power supply is connected to power and gas ..........................45
Step 2 – Connect the torch lead .....................................................................................................................46
Step 3 – Connect the work lead and work clamp .......................................................................................47
Work lead...................................................................................................................................................47
Work clamp................................................................................................................................................48
Step 4 – Install the cartridge.............................................................................................................................48
Lock the torch ...........................................................................................................................................49
Install the cartridge ..................................................................................................................................50
Cut expanded metal ....................................................................................................................50
Step 5 – Set the power switch to ON (I).......................................................................................................51
Step 6 – Unlock the SmartSYNC torch .........................................................................................................52
Warning puffs of air .................................................................................................................................52
Change a cartridge..................................................................................................................................53
LED behavior during a cartridge change................................................................................53
Step 7 – Use the SmartSYNC torch...............................................................................................................54
Use the hand torch ..................................................................................................................................54
What occurs during and after cutting..................................................................................................54
Temperature control.....................................................................................................................54
Controls and indicators on the plasma power supply.................................................................................55
Cutting and gouging controls ...............................................................................................................55
Indicator LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................56
Controls and indicators on the hand torch ....................................................................................................57