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Powermax105 Operator Manual 3-1

Section 3

BASIC SYSTEM OPERATIONS

In this section:

Controls and indicators ............................................................................................................................................................................3-2

Rear controls ....................................................................................................................................................................................3-2

Front controls and LEDs ................................................................................................................................................................3-2

Status screen ...................................................................................................................................................................................3-4

Operating the Powermax105 ..................................................................................................................................................................3-6

Connect the electrical power, gas supply, and torch lead ....................................................................................................3-6

Attach the work lead to the power supply .................................................................................................................................3-7

Attach the work clamp to the workpiece ...................................................................................................................................3-8

Turn ON the system ........................................................................................................................................................................3-9

Set the operating mode switch ....................................................................................................................................................3-9

Check the indicators ....................................................................................................................................................................3-10

Manually adjusting the gas pressure ........................................................................................................................................3-10

Adjusting the current (amperage) .............................................................................................................................................3-11

Electrode end-of-life detection feature ..............................................................................................................................................3-11

Understanding duty-cycle limitations .................................................................................................................................................3-12