Hypertherm Powermax 65 Service Manual

OperatiOn
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Using the hand torch
WARNING
INSTANTON TORCHES
PLASMA ARC CAN CAUSE INJURY AND BURNS
Plasma arc comes on im me di ate ly when the torch trigger is activated.
The plasma arc will cut quickly through gloves and skin.
• Wearcorrectandappropriateprotectiveequipment.
• Keepawayfromthetorchtip.
• Donotholdtheworkpieceandkeepyourhandsclearofthecuttingpath.
• Neverpointthetorchtowardyourselforothers.
Operate the safety trigger
The hand torches are equipped with a safety trigger to prevent accidental firings. When you are ready to use the torch,
flip the trigger’s safety cover forward (toward the torch head) and press the red torch trigger as show below.
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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