Hypertherm Powermax30 XP Service Manual - Manual (Page 92)

92 Powermax30 XP Service Manual 808150 Revision 1
6 – Power Supply Component Replacement
Detaching and reattaching the front panel
Several repairs are easier to make if you first detach the front panel from the power supply. For instructions on replacing
an old front panel with a new one, see
Replacing the front panel on page 152.
Detach the front panel
1. Set the power switch to OFF (O), disconnect the power cord from the power source, and disconnect the gas supply.
2. Loosen the strain relief nuts on the torch lead and work lead.
3. Lay the power supply on its side.
4. Remove the retaining screw from the bottom of the front panel.
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5. Insert needle nose pliers into the opening for one of the snaps, and use the pliers to squeeze it together.
6. Place a blade screwdriver against the raised rib next to the snap, and gently turn the screwdriver to push the panel
away from the base.
3 2 1
4
1 Raised rib
2 Snap
3 Retaining screw
4 Front panel