SETUP
3-10 powermax1650 Operator Manual
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Plasma gas supply
The gas supply for the Powermax1650 can be shop-compressed air or cylinder-compressed air. A
high-pressure regulator must be used on either type of supply and must be capable of delivering
gas to the filter on the power supply at 550 scfh/9.2 scfm (260 l/min), minimum flow rate, at a
minimum pressure of 90 psig (6.1 bar).
Note: If the gas supply quality is poor, cut speeds decrease, cut quality deteriorates,
cutting thickness capability decreases, and parts life shortens.
Gas supply
Powermax1650
Filter kit
128647
Additional gas filtration
Use Hypertherm filter kit (part number 128647) when site conditions introduce moisture, oil or
other particulates into the air line. A 3-stage coalescing filtration system, as shown, should be used
in extreme conditions.
Gas supply
Powermax1650
Water/particle filter Oil filter Oil vapor filter
OR
WARNING
Do not allow the gas supply pressure to exceed 120 psi (8.3 bar). The filter bowl
may explode if this pressure is exceeded.