Examine the connections between the system components
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Examine all hoses, cables, and leads for these conditions:
- Scrapes, cuts, or holes
- Chemical spills or burns
- Kinks or bends
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Replace the hose, cable, or lead if you find signs of damage or kinks and bends.
Note:
Refer to the Parts List in the instruction manual that came with your cutting system.
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Examine all of the fittings that connect the hoses, cables, and leads:
Option Description If you find loose connections Tighten loose connections, but do not tighten the connections too much. If you find signs of damage or excess wear Get a replacement hose, cable, or lead from Hypertherm®. Note:Individual fittings for external hoses, cables, and leads are not replaceable. If you find a problem with an integrated fitting, you must replace the entire hose, cable, or lead that comes with the integrated fitting.
- Make sure that the hoses, cables, and leads do not twist or kink during system operation and torch movement. Put the hoses, cables, and leads in different positions if necessary.
