Troubleshoot Common Problems
88 811470 Operator Manual Powermax45 SYNC
Examine the Hypertherm cartridge
Is the Hypertherm cartridge worn or damaged? Refer to Signs that a cartridge is near end-of-life on
page 74.
Is the Hypertherm cartridge installed correctly? Refer to page 48.
Did you select the correct Hypertherm cartridge for the job that you are doing? Refer to page 65 and
page 77.
Examine the gas supply
Is the gas supply hose connected correctly to the fitting on the rear panel of the plasma power
supply?
Is the gas supply hose connected correctly to the air compressor, gas cylinder, or other gas source?
Examine each fitting and connection point in the gas supply line. Are there any signs of leaks?
Is the gas supply hose twisted or kinked? Are there any other signs of damage to the hose?
Is there anything that can be causing the pressure to decrease too much while cutting? For example,
is the gas supply hose too long? Are there other devices that use gas from the same source?
Is sufficient gas pressure getting to the plasma power supply? Refer to page 40.
Are you able to keep gas pressure constant while you are cutting? Refer to page 91.
Examine the gas quality
Examine the whole gas supply line. Are there any signs of contamination, such as from oil, water, or
dirt? It is extremely important to keep a clean, dry gas line. Refer to page 92.
Is your air filtration system sufficient to prevent moisture, oil, and other contaminants from getting into
the plasma power supply’s gas line? Refer to page 92.
Examine the filter element in the plasma power supply’s built-in air filter. Is it contaminated? To
replace it, refer to page 121.
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