Hypertherm Powermax 65 Service Manual

OperatiOn
4-16 powermax 65/85 Service Manual
Pierce a workpiece
1. With the work clamp attached to the workpiece, hold the torch
at an approximate 30° angle to the workpiece with the torch
tip within 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) of the workpiece before firing the
torch.
2. Fire the torch while still at an angle to the workpiece. Slowly
rotate the torch to a perpendicular (90°) position.
3. Hold the torch in place while continuing to press the trigger.
When sparks exit below the workpiece, the arc has pierced the
material.
4. When the pierce is complete, dragthe nozzle lightly along the
workpiece to proceed with the cut.
WARNING
SPARKSANDHOTMETALCANINJUREEYESANDBURNSKIN.When firing the
torch at an angle, sparks and hot metal will spray out from the nozzle. Point the
torch away from yourself and others.

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