MAINTENANCE AND PARTS
0.1
5-6
powermax
1000
Operator Manual
Basic Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem
Cause / Solution
5. The POWER ON (GREEN), TORCH
PARTS LOOSE OR REMOVED
(YELLOW) and FAULT (RED) lamps are
illuminated.
5.1 Retaining Cap is loose or removed from the
torch.
Turn off power supply and tighten or install torch
consumables. See Installing Torch Consumables,
Section 4.
If the torch consumables become loose or were
removed while the power supply is on, turn off the
power supply, correct the problem and then turn on
the power supply to clear this fault.
6. The arc does not transfer to the
workpiece.
6.1 The work clamp is not connected to the
workpiece, or the work clamp is broken.
Connect or repair the work clamp.
6.2 The work clamp is not making good metal-to-
metal contact.
Clean the area where the clamp contacts the
workpiece.
6.3 The torch is too far away from the workpiece.
Move the torch head closer to the workpiece and
start the torch again.
See Torch Operation, Section 4.
7. The arc blows out, but re-ignites when
the torch switch is depressed again.
7.1 The consumable parts are worn or damaged.
Inspect and change the consumables, as
necessary. See Inspect Consumables, in this
section.
See Torch Operation, Section 4.
7.2 The gas pressure is incorrect.
Adjust the operating gas pressure. See Check and
Adjust Gas Pressure, Section 4. Check that the
gas pressure to the power supply is not less than
90 psig (6.1 bar) at a flow of 6 scfm (189 l/m).
7.3 The gas filter element outside the power supply
is contaminated.
Replace filter element. See Air Filter Element
Replacement, in this section.
