Hypertherm SYNC Powermax 85 User Manual

Complete Regular Maintenance Tasks
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6. Gently turn and pull the filter element out of the filter bowl. Be careful not to damage the
O-ring at the top of the bowl.
Examine the air filter bowl and O-ring
 Make sure that there is no oil, chemicals, dirt, or other contamination on the filter bowl or
O-ring. Contamination can prevent a good seal, causing gas leaks and additional
contamination to go through the gas line in the plasma power supply and torch. Over time,
contamination can cause damage to internal components.
 Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or damaged.
 Clean the air filter bowl by removing any oil, dirt, or other contaminants. Yellow material on
the filter bowl often shows that oil is getting into the gas supply line.
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Example of a dirty air filter bowl
NOTICE
DIRTY, OILY AIR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AIR FILTER BOWL
Synthetic lubricants containing esters that are used in some air compressors can cause damage to the
polycarbonates in the air filter bowl. Add additional gas filtration if necessary.

Hypertherm SYNC Powermax 85 Specifications

General

Brand	Hypertherm
Model	SYNC Powermax 85
Category	Welding System
Language	English