Hypertherm Powermax 85 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 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