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ii powermax

Service Manual

Power cord considerations ......................................................................................................................................................................2-4

Extension cord recommendations ...............................................................................................................................................2-5

Generator recommendations ........................................................................................................................................................2-6

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 ..........................................................................................................................................................................3-30

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