Hypertherm Powermax 65 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
powermax 65/85 Operator Manual 4-9
Operating the Powermax65 or Powermax85
Follow the steps below to begin cutting or gouging with the Powermax65 or Powermax85.
Connect the electrical power, gas supply, and torch lead
For information on connecting the proper power cord with plug to the power supply, refer to
the section “Power connection for the Powermax65” on page 2-6 or “Power connection for the
Powermax85” on page 2-8.
Plug in the power cord and connect the gas supply line. For more information about the electrical
requirements and the gas supply requirements of the Powermax65 and Powermax85, see
Section 2, Power Supply Setup. To connect the torch, push the FastConnect
TM
connector into the
receptacle on the front of the power supply You will attach the work lead in the next section.
Power cord with
appropriate plug
Work lead
Torch lead
Gas
supply
line

Hypertherm Powermax 65 Specifications

General

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV)	300 VDC
Gas Supply	Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen
Maximum Cut Capacity (Mild Steel)	1" (25 mm)
Input Voltage	200-600 V, 1/3-PH, 50/60 Hz
Output Current	20 – 65 A
Duty Cycle	50% @ 65 A
Recommended Gas Inlet Flow Rate/Pressure	6.7 scfm @ 85 psi
Torch Lead Length	25 ft (7.6 m)
Maximum Cut Capacity (Aluminum)	5/8" (16 mm)
Severance Cut Capacity (Mild Steel)	1-1/4" (32 mm)
Maximum Severance Thickness	1-1/4 in (32 mm)
Gas Type	Air/Nitrogen
Torch Options	Hand Torch, Mechanized Torch