Hypertherm Powermax 85 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 85 Specifications

General

Gas Supply	Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen
Cooling Method	Fan-cooled
Input Voltage	200-600V, 3-phase
Current Output	25-85 A
Duty Cycle	60% @ 85 A
Recommended Gas Inlet Flow Rate/Pressure	6.7 scfm @ 85 psi
Cutting Capacity (Recommended)	1" (25 mm)
Gas Type	Air/Nitrogen