Powermax30 XP Service Manual 808150 Revision 1
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Contents
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Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 39
Controls and indicators ............................................................................................................................................................... 39
Rear controls .......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Front controls and LEDs ..................................................................................................................................................... 40
Operate the Powermax30 XP .................................................................................................................................................... 41
Connect the electrical power and gas supply ............................................................................................................... 41
Install the consumables ............................................................................................................................................................... 42
Attach the ground clamp ..................................................................................................................................................... 44
Power ON the system ......................................................................................................................................................... 44
Adjust the gas pressure and output current ................................................................................................................... 44
Operating the system on a 120 V, 15 A circuit ..................................................................................................... 45
Operating the system on a 120 V, 20 A circuit ..................................................................................................... 45
Operating the system on a 240 V, 20 A circuit ..................................................................................................... 45
Check the indicator LEDs ................................................................................................................................................... 46
Verify the system is ready ................................................................................................................................................... 46
Understand duty-cycle limitations ............................................................................................................................................. 46
System operation guidelines ...................................................................................................................................................... 47
Hand torch operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Safety catch operation ......................................................................................................................................................... 48
Hand torch cutting guidelines ............................................................................................................................................ 49
Recommendations for cutting at 120 V ................................................................................................................... 49
Edge start on a workpiece .................................................................................................................................................. 50
Pierce a workpiece ............................................................................................................................................................... 51
Gouge a workpiece .............................................................................................................................................................. 52
Varying the gouge profile ............................................................................................................................................ 53
Common hand-cutting faults .............................................................................................................................................. 54
Minimizing dross ............................................................................................................................................................ 54
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Troubleshooting and System Tests ....................................................................................... 55
Theory of operation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Functional description ......................................................................................................................................................... 55
Sequence of operation ........................................................................................................................................................ 56
Troubleshooting preparation ...................................................................................................................................................... 57
Test equipment ...................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Troubleshooting procedures and sequence ................................................................................................................... 57
External inspection ................................................................................................................................................................ 59
Internal inspection ................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Initial resistance check ................................................................................................................................................................ 59
Check the power switch ..................................................................................................................................................... 60
Power supply overview ................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Troubleshooting guide ................................................................................................................................................................. 63
