Hypertherm XPR300 - Coolant Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements
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54 809480 Instruction Manual XPR300
Coolant requirements
The cutting system ships without coolant in the reservoir. Before you operate the cutting system,
you must fill it with coolant. The capacity of the coolant system is between 22.7 liters – 45 liters
(6 US gallons – 12 US gallons).
Lead length has an effect on the total coolant volume needed. A cutting system with long leads
needs more coolant than a cutting system with short leads.
Before you fill the coolant reservoir (refer to Coolant Installation on page 199), choose the best
coolant for your operating conditions. The ambient temperature range where your cutting system
operates affects the coolant that you choose.
Make sure to read and follow the warning and cautions below. Refer to the Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for safety data and information about how to handle
and store coolant, propylene glycol, and benzotriazole. You can find the MSDS and SDS online.
Technical documentation is available at www.hypertherm.com/docs.
NOTICE
LOW COOLANT LEVELS CAN DAMAGE THE CUTTING SYSTEM AND COOLANT PUMP
Never operate the cutting system if you get a low coolant level notice. There is a risk of serious damage
to the cutting system and to the coolant pump if you operate the cutting system with no coolant or with
low coolant.
If your coolant pump is damaged, pump replacement can be necessary.
NOTICE
AUTOMOTIVE ANTIFREEZE CAN DAMAGE THE TORCH COOLANT SYSTEM
Never use automotive antifreeze in place of Hypertherm coolant. Antifreeze contains chemicals that can
damage the torch coolant system.
WARNING
COOLANT CAN BE IRRITATING TO SKIN AND EYES AND HARMFUL OR FATAL IF
SWALLOWED
Propylene glycol and benzotriazole are irritating to skin and eyes, and harmful or fatal if
swallowed. When you come into contact, flush skin or eyes with water. If swallowed, seek
immediate medical attention.