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Install and Set Up the Plasma Power Supply
Operate the Plasma System
- Step 1 – Make sure that power and gas is connected
- Step 2 – Connect the torch lead
- Step 3 – Connect the work lead and work clamp
- Step 4 – Install the cartridge
  Install the correct cartridge for the cutting that you want to do. Unlock the torch to fire a plasma arc.
- Step 5 – Set the power switch to ON (I)
- Step 6 – Unlock the SmartSYNC torch
- Step 7 – Use the SmartSYNC hand torch
- Controls and indicators on the plasma power supply
- Controls and indicators on the hand torch
  The SmartSYNC® torch has a status indicator Light Emitting Diode (LED).
- Manual adjustments to gas pressure and current
  The plasma power supply automatically sets the gas pressure and current to align with the Hypertherm® cartridge type, operating mode, the torch type, and the length of the torch lead.
- Data contained on the cartridge
  Each Hypertherm® cartridge contains data about how it has been used.
- Overheating prevention and duty cycle
  The duty cycle ratings help you to know how to operate a Powermax® system without overheating it.
Cut and Mark with the Hand Torch
Gouge with the Hand Torch
Troubleshoot Common Problems
Complete Regular Maintenance Tasks

Step 2 – Connect the torch lead

Always set the power switch on the plasma power supply to OFF (O) before you connect or disconnect a torch.
To connect a hand torch or machine torch, push the connector into the receptacle on the front of the plasma power supply.

The connector makes a click when it is fully engaged.
To disconnect the torch, push the red button on the connector and pull the connector out of the receptacle.