Powermax30 XP Plasma Arc Cutting System

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Specifications:

• Product: Plasma Arc Cutting System
• Model: Powermax30 XP
• Operator Manual: 808160 Revision 4 English
• Manufacturer: Hypertherm, Inc.
• Release Date: May 2019

Product Usage Instructions:

1. Safety Precautions:

Before operating the Plasma Arc Cutting System, ensure you have
read and understood the safety guidelines provided in the Operator
Manual.

2. Setup:

Place the system on a stable surface and connect it to a
suitable power source following the instructions provided in the
manual.

3. Powering On:

Turn on the system by following the outlined procedure in the
Operator Manual. Allow the system to initialize properly before
use.

4. Operating the System:

Adjust the settings as per your cutting requirements. Refer to
the manual for guidance on setting up and using the Plasma Arc
Cutting System effectively.

5. Maintenance:

Regularly clean and inspect the system for any signs of wear or
damage. Follow the maintenance guidelines provided to ensure
optimal performance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: How can I register my new Hypertherm system?

A: To register your new system, visit
www.hypertherm.com/registration for easy and fast registration. In
case of any issues, contact registration@hypertherm.com.

Q: What are the benefits of registering my Hypertherm

system?

A: Registration allows us to contact you for safety or quality
notifications, provides free access to online product training via
the Hypertherm Cutting Institute, and serves as proof of purchase
in case of an insurance loss.

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Powermax30® XP
Plasma Arc Cutting System
Operator Manual
808160 | Revision 4 | English

Register your new Hypertherm system
Benefits of registration
5 Safety: Registration allows us to contact you in the unlikely event a safety or quality notification
is required.
5 Education: Registration gives you free access to online product training content via the
Hypertherm Cutting Institute.
5 Confirmation of ownership: Registration can serve as proof of purchase in case of an
insurance loss.
Go to www.hypertherm.com/registration for easy and fast registration.
If you experience any problems with the product registration process, please contact registration@hypertherm.com.
For your records Serial number:

Purchase date:

Distributor:

Maintenance notes:

Powermax, Duramax, FineCut, HyAccess, and Hypertherm are trademarks of Hypertherm, Inc. and may be registered in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Environmental stewardship is one of Hypertherm’s core values, and it is critical to our success and our customers’ success. We are striving to reduce the environmental impact of everything we do. For more information: www.hypertherm.com/environment. © 2019 Hypertherm, Inc.

Powermax30 XP
Operator Manual
808160 Revision 4
English
May 2019
Hypertherm, Inc. Hanover, NH 03755 USA
www.hypertherm.com

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For training and education resources, go to the Hypertherm Cutting Institute (HCI) online at www.hypertherm.com/hci.

ENGLISH
WARNING! Before operating any Hypertherm equipment, read the safety instructions in your product’s manual and in the Safety and Compliance Manual (80669C). Failure to follow safety instructions can result in personal injury or in damage to equipment.
Copies of the manuals may accompany the product in electronic and printed formats. You can also obtain copies of the manuals, in all languages available for each manual, from the “Documents library” at www.hypertherm.com.
DEUTSCH / GERMAN
WARNUNG! Bevor Sie ein Hypertherm-Gerät in Betrieb nehmen, lesen Sie bitte die Sicherheitsanweisungen in Ihrer Bedienungsanleitung sowie im Handbuch für Sicherheit und Übereinstimmung (80669C). Das Nichtbefolgen der Sicherheitsanweisungen kann zu Verletzungen von Personen oder Schäden am Gerät führen.
Bedienungsanleitungen und Handbücher können dem Gerät in elektronischer Form oder als Druckversion beiliegen. Alle Handbücher und Anleitungen können in den jeweils verfügbaren Sprachen auch in der ,,Dokumente-Bibliothek” unter www.hypertherm.com heruntergeladen werden.
FRANÇAIS / FRENCH
AVERTISSEMENT! Avant d’utiliser tout équipement Hypertherm, lire les consignes de sécurité importantes dans le manuel de votre produit et dans le Manuel de sécurité et de conformité (80669C). Le non-respect des consignes de sécurité peut engendrer des blessures physiques ou des dommages à l’équipement.
Des copies de ces manuels peuvent accompagner le produit en format électronique et papier. Vous pouvez également obtenir des copies de chaque manuel dans toutes les langues disponibles à partir de la « Bibliothèque de documents » sur www.hypertherm.com.
ESPAÑOL / SPANISH
¡ADVERTENCIA! Antes de operar cualquier equipo Hypertherm, leer las instrucciones de seguridad del manual de su producto y del Manual de Seguridad y Cumplimiento (80669C). No cumplir las instrucciones de seguridad podría dar lugar a lesiones personales o daño a los equipos.
Pueden venir copias de los manuales en formato electrónico e impreso junto con el producto. También se pueden obtener copias de los manuales, en todos los idiomas disponibles para cada manual, de la “Biblioteca de documentos” en www.hypertherm.com.
ITALIANO / ITALIAN
AVVERTENZA! Prima di usare un’attrezzatura Hypertherm, leggere le istruzioni sulla sicurezza nel manuale del prodotto e nel Manuale sulla sicurezza e la conformità (80669C). Il mancato rispetto delle istruzioni sulla sicurezza può causare lesioni personali o danni all’attrezzatura.
Il prodotto può essere accompagnato da copie elettroniche e cartacee del manuale. È anche possibile ottenere copie del manuale, in tutte le lingue disponibili per ogni manuale, dall'”Archivio documenti” all’indirizzo www.hypertherm.com.
NEDERLANDS / DUTCH
WAARSCHUWING! Lees voordat u Hypertherm-apparatuur gebruikt de veiligheidsinstructies in de producthandleiding en in de Veiligheids- en nalevingshandleiding (80669C). Het niet volgen van de veiligheidsinstructies kan resulteren in persoonlijk letsel of schade aan apparatuur.
De handleidingen kunnen in elektronische en gedrukte vorm met het product worden meegeleverd. De handleidingen, elke handleiding beschikbaar in alle talen, zijn ook verkrijgbaar via de “Documentenbibliotheek” op www.hypertherm.com.

DANSK / DANISH
ADVARSEL! Inden Hypertherm udstyr tages i brug skal sikkerhedsinstruktionerne i produktets manual og i Manual om sikkerhed og overholdelse af krav (80669C), gennemlæses. Følges sikkerhedsvejledningen ikke kan det resultere i personskade eller beskadigelse af udstyret. Kopier af manualerne kan ledsage produktet i elektroniske og trykte formater. Du kan også få kopier af manualer, på alle sprog der er til rådighed for hver manuel, fra “Dokumentbiblioteket” på www.hypertherm.com.
PORTUGUÊS / PORTUGUESE
ADVERTÊNCIA! Antes de operar qualquer equipamento Hypertherm, leia as instruções de segurança no manual do seu produto e no Manual de Segurança e de Conformidade (80669C). Não seguir as instruções de segurança pode resultar em lesões corporais ou danos ao equipamento. Cópias dos manuais podem acompanhar os produtos nos formatos eletrônico e impresso. Também é possível obter cópias dos manuais em todos os idiomas disponíveis para cada manual na “Biblioteca de documentos” em www.hypertherm.com.
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www.hypertherm.com
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u v (80669C) b b
b “Documents library” c www.hypertherm.com.
NORSK / NORWEGIAN
ADVARSEL! Før du bruker noe Hypertherm-utstyr, må du lese sikkerhetsinstruksjonene i produktets håndbok og i Håndboken om sikkerhet og samsvar (80669C). Unnlatelse av å følge sikkerhetsinstruksjoner kan føre til personskade eller skade på utstyr. Eksemplarer av håndbøkene kan medfølge produktet i elektroniske og trykte utgaver. Du kan også få eksemplarer av håndbøkene i alle tilgjengelige språk for hver håndbok fra dokumentbiblioteket på www.hypertherm.com.
SVENSKA / SWEDISH
VARNING! Läs häftet säkerhetsinformationen i din produkts säkerhets- och efterlevnadsmanual (80669C) för viktig säkerhetsinformation innan du använder eller underhåller Hypertherm-utrustning. Underlåtenhet att följa dessa säkerhetsinstruktionerkan resultera i personskador eller skador på utrustningen. Kopior av manualen kan medfölja produkten i elektronisk och tryckform. Du hittar även kopior av manualerna i alla tillgängliga språk i dokumentbiblioteket (Documents library) på www.hypertherm.com.
/ KOREAN
! Hypertherm (80669C) . .
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CESKY / CZECH
VAROVÁNÍ! Ped uvedením jakéhokoliv zaízení Hypertherm do provozu si pectte bezpecnostní pokyny v pírucce k produktu a v Manuálu pro bezpecnost a dodrzování pedpis (80669C). Nedodrzování bezpecnostních pokyn mze mít za následek zranní osob nebo poskození majetku.
Kopie pírucek a manuál mohou být soucástí dodávky produktu, a to v elektronické i tistné form. Kopie pírucek a manuál ve vsech jazykových verzích, v nichz byly dané pírucky a manuály vytvoeny, naleznete v ,,Knihovn dokument” na webových stránkách www.hypertherm.com.
POLSKI / POLISH
OSTRZEENIE! Przed rozpoczciem obslugi jakiegokolwiek systemu firmy Hypertherm naley si zapozna z instrukcjami bezpieczestwa zamieszczonymi w podrczniku produktu oraz w Podrczniku bezpieczestwa i zgodnoci (80669C). Nieprzestrzeganie instrukcji bezpieczestwa moe skutkowa obraeniami ciala i uszkodzeniem sprztu.
Do produktu mog by dolczone kopie podrczników w formacie elektronicznym i drukowanym. Kopie podrczników, w kadym udostpnionym jzyku, mona równie znale w ,,Bibliotece dokumentów” pod adresem www.hypertherm.com.
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SUOMI / FINNISH
VAROITUS! Ennen minkään Hypertherm-laitteen käyttöä lue tuotteen käyttöoppaassa olevat turvallisuusohjeet ja turvallisuus- ja vaatimustenmukaisuusohje (80669C). Turvallisuusohjeiden laiminlyönti voi aiheuttaa henkilökohtaisen loukkaantumisen tai laitevahingon.
Käyttöoppaiden kopiot voivat olla tuotteen mukana elektronisessa ja tulostetussa muodossa. Voit saada käyttöoppaiden kopiot kaikilla kielillä “latauskirjastosta”, joka on osoitteessa www.hypertherm.com.
APC / BULGARIAN
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ROMÂN / ROMANIAN
AVERTIZARE! Înainte de utilizarea oricrui echipament Hypertherm, citii instruciunile de siguran din cadrul manualului produsului i din cadrul Manualului de siguran i conformitate (80669C). Nerespectarea instruciunilor de siguran pot rezulta în vtmare personal sau în avarierea echipamentului.
Produsul poate fi însoit de copii ale manualului în format tiprit i electronic. De asemenea, dumneavoastr putei obine copii ale manualelor, în toate limbile disponibile pentru fiecare manual, din cadrul seciunii ,,Bibliotec documente” aflat pe site-ul www.hypertherm.com.

TÜRKÇE / TURKISH
UYARI! Bir Hypertherm ekipmanini çalitirmadan önce, ürün kullanim kilavuzunda ve Güvenlik ve Uyumluluk Kilavuzu’nda (80669C) yer alan güvenlik talimatlarini okuyun. Güvenlik talimatlarina uyulmamasi durumunda kiisel yaralanmalar veya ekipman hasari meydana gelebilir.
Kilavuzlarin kopyalari, elektronik ve basili formatta ürünle birlikte verilebilir. Her biri tüm dillerde yayinlanan kilavuzlarin kopyalarini www.hypertherm.com adresindeki “Documents library” (Dosyalar kitaplii) baliindan da elde edebilirsiniz.
MAGYAR / HUNGARIAN
VIGYÁZAT! Mieltt bármilyen Hypertherm berendezést üzemeltetne, olvassa el a biztonsági információkat a termék kézikönyvében és a Biztonsági és szabálykövetési kézikönyvben (80669C). A biztonági utasítások betartásának elmulasztása személyi sérüléshez vagy a berendezés károsodásához vezethet.
A termékhez a kézikönyv példányai elektronikus és nyomtatott formában is mellékelve lehetnek. A kézikönyvek példányai (minden nyelven) a www.hypertherm.com weboldalon a ,,Documents library” (Dokumentum könyvtár) részben is beszerezhetk.
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! Hypertherm, (80669C). .
. , , (Documents library) www.hypertherm.com.
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Hypertherm (80669C)
www.hypertherm.com
SLOVENSCINA / SLOVENIAN
OPOZORILO! Pred uporabo katerekoli Hyperthermove opreme preberite varnostna navodila v prirocniku vasega izdelka ter v Prirocniku za varnost in skladnost (80669C). Neupostevanje navodil za uporabo lahko povzroci telesne poskodbe ali materialno skodo.
Izdelku so lahko prilozeni izvodi prirocnikov v elektronski ali tiskani obliki. Izvode prirocnikov v vseh razpolozljivih jezikih si lahko prenesete tudi iz knjiznice dokumentov “Documents library” na naslovu www.hypertherm.com.
SRPSKI / SERBIAN
UPOZORENJE! Pre rukovanja bilo kojom Hyperthermovom opremom procitajte uputstva o bezbednosti u svom prirucniku za proizvod i u Prirucniku o bezbednosti i usaglasenosti (80669C). Oglusavanje o praenje uputstava o bezbednosti moze da ima za posledicu licnu povredu ili osteenje opreme.
Moze se dogoditi da kopije prirucnika prate proizvod u elektronskom i stampanom formatu. Takoe mozete da pronaete kopije prirucnika, na svim jezicima koji su dostupni za svaki od prirucnika, u “Biblioteci dokumenata” (“Documents library”) na www.hypertherm.com.
SLOVENCINA / SLOVAK
VÝSTRAHA! Pred pouzitím akéhokovek zariadenia od spolocnosti Hypertherm si precítajte bezpecnostné pokyny v návode na obsluhu vásho zariadenia a v Manuáli o bezpecnosti a súlade s normami (80669C). V prípade nedodrzania bezpecnostných pokynov môze dôjs k ujme na zdraví alebo poskodeniu zariadenia.
Kópia návodu, ktorá je dodávaná s produktom, môze ma elektronickú alebo tlacenú podobu. Kópie návodov, vo vsetkých dostupných jazykoch, sú k dispozícii aj v sekcii z ,,kniznice Dokumenty” na www.hypertherm.com.

Contents

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) …………………………………………………………………. SC-11
Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SC-11 Installation and use ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..SC-11 Assessment of area …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….SC-11 Methods of reducing emissions …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SC-11
Mains supply ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..SC-11 Maintenance of cutting equipment …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….SC-11 Cutting cables …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….SC-11
Equipotential bonding ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….SC-11 Earthing of the workpiece ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SC-12 Screening and shielding …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….SC-12
Warranty …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. SC-13
Attention ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SC-13 General ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….SC-13 Patent indemnity …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SC-13 Limitation of liability …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….SC-13 National and local codes …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….SC-13 Liability cap …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SC-14 Insurance …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….SC-14 Transfer of rights …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SC-14 Waterjet product warranty coverage …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SC-14
Product …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SC-14 Parts coverage ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..SC-14
1 Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15
Safety information ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15 System description ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15

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Power supply dimensions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16 System weights ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16 Hypertherm system ratings …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 Torch dimensions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18 Torch weight ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18 Cutting specifications ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18 Symbols and marks …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19
Noise levels ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20 IEC symbols ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
2 Power Supply Setup …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
Unpack the plasma system …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 Claims ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21
System contents ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 Position the plasma system …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 Prepare the electrical power …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
Voltage configurations ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 Requirements for grounding ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Power cord considerations …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 CSA power cords and plugs …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 CE and CCC power cords ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 Extension cord recommendations ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26 Generator recommendations …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 Prepare the gas supply …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27 Connect the gas supply …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27 Additional gas filtration …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 28
3 Torch Setup …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29 Hand torch components ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29
Consumable life ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30 Choose the consumables ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30
Using the cut charts …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 32 General-purpose (standard) consumables ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 32
240 V / 30 A cutting …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 33 FineCut consumables ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34
120 V / 25 A cutting …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 35 120 V / 30 A cutting …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 36 HyAccess consumables …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37 Cutting at 240 V ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 37

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Cutting at 120 V / 20 A …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 37 Ordering and replacing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
4 Operation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 39
Controls and indicators …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39 Rear controls …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 39 Front controls and LEDs ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 40
Operate the plasma system ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 41 Connect the electrical power and gas supply ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 41
Install the consumables …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 42 Attach the ground clamp ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 44 Power ON the system ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 44 Adjust the gas pressure and output current ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 44 Operating the system on a 120 V, 15 A circuit ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 45 Operating the system on a 120 V, 20 A circuit ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 45 Operating the system on a 240 V, 20 A circuit ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 45 Check the indicator LEDs ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 46 Verify the system is ready ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 46
Understand duty-cycle limitations …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 46 System operation guidelines …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 47 Hand torch operation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 48
Safety catch operation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 48 Hand torch cutting guidelines ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 49
Recommendations for cutting at 120 V ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 49 Edge start on a workpiece ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 50 Pierce a workpiece …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 51 Gouge a workpiece ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 52
Varying the gouge profile ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 53 Common hand-cutting faults ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 54
Minimizing dross ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 54
5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………………… 55
Perform routine maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55 Inspect the consumables ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 57
Basic troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 58 Maintenance procedures ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 61
Replace the air filter element and air filter bowl ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 61 Remove the power supply cover and handle …………………………………………………………………………………………… 61 Remove the old air filter element and air filter bowl …………………………………………………………………………………. 62 Install the new air filter element and air filter bowl …………………………………………………………………………………… 63 Put the power supply cover and handle back in place ……………………………………………………………………………. 64

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6 Parts …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 65
Power supply parts …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 66 Exterior, front …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 66 Exterior, rear ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 67 Air filter/regulator with pressure switch assembly (interior, fan side) …………………………………………………………….. 68
Duramax LT hand torch parts …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 69 Duramax LT hand torch consumables ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 70
General-purpose (standard) consumables ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 70 FineCut consumables ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 70 HyAccess consumables …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 71 Accessory parts ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 72 Powermax30 XP labels …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 73

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Introduction
Hypertherm’s CE-marked equipment is built in compliance with standard EN60974-10. The equipment should be installed and used in accordance with the information below to achieve electromagnetic compatibility.
The limits required by EN60974-10 may not be adequate to completely eliminate interference when the affected equipment is in close proximity or has a high degree of sensitivity. In such cases it may be necessary to use other measures to further reduce interference.
This cutting equipment is designed for use only in an industrial environment.
Installation and use
The user is responsible for installing and using the plasma equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
If electromagnetic disturbances are detected then it shall be the responsibility of the user to resolve the situation with the technical assistance of the manufacturer. In some cases this remedial action may be as simple as earthing the cutting circuit, see Earthing of the workpiece. In other cases, it could involve constructing an electromagnetic screen enclosing the power source and the work complete with associated input filters. In all cases, electromagnetic disturbances must be reduced to the point where they are no longer troublesome.
Assessment of area
Before installing the equipment, the user shall make an assessment of potential electromagnetic problems in the surrounding area. The following shall be taken into account:
a. Other supply cables, control cables, signaling and telephone cables; above, below and adjacent to the cutting equipment.
b. Radio and television transmitters and receivers.
c. Computer and other control equipment.
d. Safety critical equipment, for example guarding of industrial equipment.
e. Health of the people around, for example the use of pacemakers and hearing aids.
f. Equipment used for calibration or measurement.
g. Immunity of other equipment in the environment. User shall ensure that other equipment being used in the environment is compatible. This may require additional protection measures.
h. Time of day that cutting or other activities are to be carried out.
The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises.

Methods of reducing emissions
Mains supply
Cutting equipment must be connected to the mains supply according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. If interference occurs, it may be necessary to take additional precautions such as filtering of the mains supply.
Consideration should be given to shielding the supply cable of permanently installed cutting equipment, in metallic conduit or equivalent. Shielding should be electrically continuous throughout its length. The shielding should be connected to the cutting mains supply so that good electrical contact is maintained between the conduit and the cutting power source enclosure.
Maintenance of cutting equipment
The cutting equipment must be routinely maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. All access and service doors and covers should be closed and properly fastened when the cutting equipment is in operation. The cutting equipment should not be modified in any way, except as set forth in and in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions. For example, the spark gaps of arc striking and stabilizing devices should be adjusted and maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Cutting cables
The cutting cables should be kept as short as possible and should be positioned close together, running at or close to the floor level.
Equipotential bonding
Bonding of all metallic components in the cutting installation and adjacent to it should be considered.
However, metallic components bonded to the workpiece will increase the risk that the operator could receive a shock by touching these metallic components and the electrode (nozzle for laser heads) at the same time.
The operator should be insulated from all such bonded metallic components.

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Earthing of the workpiece
Where the workpiece is not bonded to earth for electrical safety, nor connected to earth because of its size and position, for example, ship’s hull or building steel work, a connection bonding the workpiece to earth may reduce emissions in some, but not all instances. Care should be taken to prevent the earthing of the workpiece increasing the risk of injury to users, or damage to other electrical equipment. Where necessary, the connection of the workpiece to earth should be made by a direct connection to the workpiece, but in some countries where direct connection is not permitted, the bonding should be achieved by suitable capacitances selected according to national regulations.
Note: The cutting circuit may or may not be earthed for safety reasons. Changing the earthing arrangements should only be authorized by a person who is competent to assess whether the changes will increase the risk of injury, for example, by allowing parallel cutting current return paths which may damage the earth circuits of other equipment. Further guidance is provided in IEC 60974-9, Arc Welding Equipment, Part 9: Installation and Use.
Screening and shielding
Selective screening and shielding of other cables and equipment in the surrounding area may alleviate problems of interference. Screening of the entire plasma cutting installation may be considered for special applications.

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Warranty

Attention
Genuine Hypertherm parts are the factory-recommended replacement parts for your Hypertherm system. Any damage or injury caused by the use of other than genuine Hypertherm parts may not be covered by the Hypertherm warranty, and will constitute misuse of the Hypertherm Product.
You are solely responsible for the safe use of the Product. Hypertherm does not and cannot make any guarantee or warranty regarding the safe use of the product in your environment.
General
Hypertherm Inc. warrants that its Products shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the specific periods of time set forth herein and as follows: if Hypertherm is notified of a defect (i) with respect to the plasma power supply within a period of two (2) years from the date of its delivery to you, with the exception of Powermax brand power supplies, which shall be within a period of three (3) years from the date of delivery to you, and (ii) with respect to the torch and leads within a period of one (1) year from its date of delivery to you, with the exception of the HPRXD short torch with integrated lead, which shall be within a period of six (6) months from the date of delivery to you, and with respect to torch lifter assemblies within a period of one (1) year from its date of delivery to you, and with respect to Automation products one (1) year from its date of delivery to you, with the exception of the EDGE Connect CNC, EDGE Connect T CNC, EDGE Connect TC CNC, EDGE Pro CNC, EDGE Pro Ti CNC, MicroEDGE Pro CNC, and ArcGlide THC, which shall be within a period of two (2) years from the date of delivery to you, and (iii) with respect to HyIntensity fiber laser components within a period of two (2) years from the date of its delivery to you, with the exception of laser heads and beam delivery cables, which shall be within a period of one (1) year from its date of delivery to you.
All third-party engines, engine accessories, alternators, and alternator accessories are covered by the respective manufacturers’ warranties and not covered by this warranty.
This warranty shall not apply to any Powermax brand power supplies that have been used with phase converters. In addition, Hypertherm does not warranty systems that have been damaged as a result of poor power quality, whether from phase converters or incoming line power. This warranty shall not apply to any product which has been incorrectly installed, modified, or otherwise damaged.
Hypertherm provides repair, replacement or adjustment of the Product as the sole and exclusive remedy, if and only if the warranty set forth herein properly is invoked and applies. Hypertherm, at its sole option, shall repair, replace, or adjust, free of charge, any defective Products covered by this warranty which shall be returned with Hypertherm’s prior authorization (which shall not be unreasonably withheld), properly packed, to Hypertherm’s place of business in Hanover, New Hampshire, or to an authorized Hypertherm repair facility, all costs, insurance and freight pre paid by the customer. Hypertherm shall not be liable for any repairs, replacement, or adjustments of Products covered by this warranty, except those made pursuant to this paragraph and with Hypertherm’s prior written consent.

The warranty set forth above is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties, express, implied, statutory, or otherwise with respect to the Products or as to the results which may be obtained therefrom, and all implied warranties or conditions of quality or of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or against infringement. The foregoing shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy for any breach by Hypertherm of its warranty.
Distributors/OEMs may offer different or additional warranties, but Distributors/OEMs are not authorized to give any additional warranty protection to you or make any representation to you purporting to be binding upon Hypertherm.
Patent indemnity
Except only in cases of products not manufactured by Hypertherm or manufactured by a person other than Hypertherm not in strict conformity with Hypertherm’s specifications and in cases of designs, processes, formulae, or combinations not developed or purported to be developed by Hypertherm, Hypertherm will have the right to defend or settle, at its own expense, any suit or proceeding brought against you alleging that the use of the Hypertherm product, alone and not in combination with any other product not supplied by Hypertherm, infringes any patent of any third party. You shall notify Hypertherm promptly upon learning of any action or threatened action in connection with any such alleged infringement (and in any event no longer than fourteen (14) days after learning of any action or threat of action), and Hypertherm’s obligation to defend shall be conditioned upon Hypertherm’s sole control of, and the indemnified party’s cooperation and assistance in, the defense of the claim.
Limitation of liability
In no event shall Hypertherm be liable to any person or entity for any incidental, consequential direct, indirect, punitive or exemplary damages (including but not limited to lost profits) regardless of whether such liability is based on breach of contract, tort, strict liability, breach of warranty, failure of essential purpose, or otherwise, and even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Hypertherm shall not be liable for any losses to Distributor based on down time, lost production or lost profits. It is the intention of the Distributor and Hypertherm that this provision be construed by a court as being the broadest limitation of liability consistent with applicable law.
National and local codes
National and local codes governing plumbing and electrical installation shall take precedence over any instructions contained in this manual. In no event shall Hypertherm be liable for injury to persons or property damage by reason of any code violation or poor work practices.

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Warranty

Liability cap
In no event shall Hypertherm’s liability, if any, whether such liability is based on breach of contract, tort, strict liability, breach of warranties, failure of essential purpose or otherwise, for any claim, action, suit or proceeding (whether in court, arbitration, regulatory proceeding or otherwise) arising out of or relating to the use of the Products exceed in the aggregate the amount paid for the Products that gave rise to such claim.

Insurance
At all times you will have and maintain insurance in such quantities and types, and with coverage sufficient and appropriate to defend and to hold Hypertherm harmless in the event of any cause of action arising from the use of the products.

Transfer of rights
You may transfer any remaining rights you may have hereunder only in connection with the sale of all or substantially all of your assets or capital stock to a successor in interest who agrees to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Warranty. Within thirty (30) days before any such transfer occurs, you agree to notify in writing Hypertherm, which reserves the right of approval. Should you fail timely to notify Hypertherm and seek its approval as set forth herein, the Warranty set forth herein shall be null and void and you will have no further recourse against Hypertherm under the Warranty or otherwise.

Waterjet product warranty coverage

Product

Parts coverage

HyPrecision pumps
PowerDredge abrasive removal system EcoSift abrasive recycling system
Abrasive metering devices
On/off valve air actuators
Diamond orifices

27 months from the ship date, or 24 months from the date of proven installation, or 4,000 hours, whichever occurs first
15 months from the ship date or 12 months from the date of proven installation, whichever occurs first
15 months from the ship date or 12 months from the date of proven installation, whichever occurs first
15 months from the ship date or 12 months from the date of proven installation, whichever occurs first
15 months from the ship date or 12 months from the date of proven installation, whichever occurs first
600 hours of use with the use of a thimble filter and compliance with Hypertherm’s water quality requirements

Consumable parts are not covered by this warranty. Consumable parts include, but are not limited to, high-pressure water seals, check valves, cylinders, bleed-down valves, low-pressure seals, high-pressure tubing, low- and high- pressure water filters and abrasive collection bags. All third-party pumps, pump accessories, hoppers, hopper accessories, dryer boxes, dryer box accessories and plumbing accessories are covered by the respective manufacturers’ warranties and not covered by this warranty.

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Section 1 Specifications

Safety information
Before operating any Hypertherm equipment, read the separate Safety and Compliance Manual (80669C) included with your product for important safety information.
System description
The Powermax30 XP is a highly portable, 30 A, handheld plasma cutting system appropriate for a wide range of applications. It uses air or nitrogen to cut electrically conductive metals, such as mild steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. With it you can cut thicknesses up to 16 mm (5/8 inches) and pierce thicknesses up to 6 mm (1/4 inch).
The Powermax30 XP ships in several different configurations, based on region. Typically all configurations include: 1 complete set of general-purpose (standard) consumables (preinstalled on the DuramaxTM LT hand torch) for
standard cutting: 1 electrode 1 swirl ring 1 nozzle 1 retaining cap 1 shield 1 extra general-purpose nozzle 1 extra electrode FineCut® consumables for detailed cutting: 1 FineCut nozzle 1 FineCut deflector 1 region-specific air fitting: Industrial interchange quick-disconnect nipple with 1/4 NPT threads (CSA models) British Pipe Thread adapter G-1/4 BSPP with 1/4 NPT threads (CE and CCC models)

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Carrying strap Operator Manual Safety and Compliance Manual Quick Setup Card
For details on how to select the right set of consumables for a given cutting job, see Choose the consumables on page 30.
Additional items may also ship with your system depending on the configuration that you ordered, such as instructional setup materials, a carrying case, leather cutting gloves, or protective glasses.
CSA units ship with a 120 V/15 A (NEMA 5-15P) adapter and a 240 V/20 A (NEMA 6-50P) adapter that connect to the NEMA twist lock-style 240 V/20 A (NEMA L6-20P) plug wired to the power supply. CE and CCC units ship without a plug on the power cord. See Power cord considerations on page 24 for more information.
You can order additional consumables and accessories ­ such as specialty consumables, a carrying strap, and a circle cutting guide ­ from any Hypertherm distributor. See the Parts section on page 65 for a list of spare and optional parts.
Power supply dimensions

292 mm (11.5 inches)
254 mm (10 inches)

356 mm (14 inches)

140 mm (5.5 inches)

System weights
The following system weights include the hand torch with 4.6 m (15 foot) torch lead, a 4.6 m (15 foot) work lead with ground clamp, and a 3.0 m (10 foot) power cord: CSA systems: 9.7 kg (21.4 pounds) CE and CCC systems: 9.5 kg (21.0 pounds)

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Hypertherm system ratings
Rated open circuit voltage (U0)
Rated output current (I2)
Rated output voltage (U2) at U1 = 120 VAC
Rated output voltage (U2) at U1 = 200 ­ 240 VAC
Duty cycle at 40°C, U1 = 120 VAC (See data plate on power supply for more information on duty cycle and for IEC ratings.)
Duty cycle at 40°C, U1 = 200 ­ 240 VAC (See data plate on power supply for more information on duty cycle and for IEC ratings.)
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Power factor (120 V ­ 240 V)
Input voltage (U1)/ Input current (I1) at rated output (U2 MAX, I2 MAX) (See Voltage configurations on page 23 for more information.)
Gas type
Gas quality
Minimum required gas inlet flow and pressure
Recommended gas inlet flow and pressure
Maximum gas inlet pressure

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256 VDC
15 A to 30 A
83 VDC
125 VDC
20% (I2 = 30 A, U2 = 83 V) 60% (I2 = 17 A, U2 = 83 V) 100% (I2 = 15 A, U2 = 83 V) 35% (I2 = 30 A, U2 = 125 V) 60% (I2 = 23 A, U2 = 125 V) 100% (I2 = 18 A, U2 = 125 V) -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F) -25° to 55° C (-13° to 131° F)
0.99 ­ 0.97 120 V, 1-phase, 50/60 Hz, 25 A 200 ­ 240 V, 1-phase, 50/60 Hz, 22.5 ­ 18.8 A

Air

Nitrogen

Clean, dry, oil-free

99.995% pure

99.1 L/min at 4.7 bar (3.5 scfm at 68 psi)

113.3 L/min at 5.5 bar (4.0 scfm at 80 psi)

9.3 bar (135 psi)

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Torch dimensions

230 mm (9.0 inches)

75°
83 mm (3.3 inches)

48 mm (1.9 inches)

45 mm (1.8 inches)

25 mm (1.0 inch)

Torch weight

Hand torch with general-purpose (standard) consumables only

0.3 kg (0.75 pounds)

Hand torch with general-purpose (standard) consumables and 4.6 m (15 foot) lead (with 1.1 kg (2.35 pounds) strain relief)

Cutting specifications

240 V (with general-purpose [standard] consumables)

Recommended cut capacity

10 mm (3/8 inch) at 500 mm/minute (20 inches/minute) 12 mm (1/2 inch) at 250 mm/minute (10 inches/minute)

Severance cut capacity

16 mm (5/8 inch) at 125 mm/minute (5 inches/minute)

120 V: Use the FineCut nozzle and deflector for cutting on 120 V input circuits. When you operate the system at the maximum recommended output of 25 A, the cut capacities are:
6 mm (1/4 inch) at 480 mm/minute (19 inches/minute) 10 mm (3/8 inch) at 200 mm/minute (8 inches/minute) 12 mm (1/2 inch) at 75 mm/minute (3 inches/minute)
To understand the differences between the general-purpose and FineCut consumables, and for guidelines on selecting the right set for your cutting applications, see Choose the consumables on page 30.

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Symbols and marks
Your product may have one or more of the following marks on or near the data plate. Because of differences and conflicts in national regulations, not all marks are applied to every version of a product.
S mark The S mark indicates that the power supply and torch are suitable for operations carried out in environments with increased hazard of electrical shock according to IEC 60974-1.
CSA mark Products with a CSA mark meet the United States and Canadian regulations for product safety. The products were evaluated, tested, and certified by CSA-International. Alternatively, the product may have a mark by one of the other Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) accredited in both the United States and Canada, such as UL or TÜV.
CE mark The CE marking signifies the manufacturer’s declaration of conformity to applicable European directives and standards. Only those versions of products with a CE marking located on or near the data plate comply with European Directives. Applicable directives may include the European Low Voltage Directive, the European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive, the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), and the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive. See the European CE Declaration of Conformity for details.
Eurasian Customs Union (CU) mark CE versions of products that include an EAC mark of conformity meet the product safety and EMC requirements for export to Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.
GOST-TR mark CE versions of products that include a GOST-TR mark of conformity meet the product safety and EMC requirements for export to the Russian Federation.
RCM mark CE versions of products with a RCM mark comply with the EMC and safety regulations required for sale in Australia and New Zealand.
CCC mark s The China Compulsory Certification (CCC) mark indicates that the product has been tested and
found compliant with product safety regulations required for sale in China.
UkrSEPRO mark The CE versions of products that include a UkrSEPRO mark of conformity meet the product safety and EMC requirements for export to the Ukraine.
Serbian AAA mark CE versions of products that include a AAA Serbian mark meet the product safety and EMC requirements for export to Serbia.
RoHS mark The RoHS mark indicates that the product meets the requirements of the European Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive.

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Noise levels
This plasma system can make more than the permitted acoustical noise levels as defined by national and local codes. Always put on correct ear protection when cutting or gouging. Any acoustical noise measurements taken are related to the specific environment in which the system is used. Refer to Noise can damage hearing in the Safety and Compliance Manual (80669C).
In addition, you can find an Acoustical Noise Data Sheet for your system at www.hypertherm.com/docs. In the search box, enter data sheet.
IEC symbols
The following symbols may appear on the power supply data plate, control labels, switches, and LEDs.

Direct current (DC) Alternating current (AC) Plasma torch cutting

1~ f1 f2
AC

An inverter-based power source
Volt/amp curve, “drooping” characteristic
Power is ON (LED)

AC input power connection

The terminal for the external protective (earth) conductor

I

Power is ON

Inlet gas pressure fault (LED)
Missing or loose consumables (LED)
Power supply is overheated (LED)

O

Power is OFF

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Section 2 Power Supply Setup
Unpack the plasma system
1. Verify that you received all items on your order in good condition. Contact your distributor if any parts are damaged or missing. (See System contents on page 22.)
2. Inspect the system for damage that may have occurred during shipment. If you find evidence of damage, refer to Claims. All communications regarding this equipment must include the model number and the serial number located on the bottom of the power supply.
3. Before you set up and operate this system, read the separate Safety and Compliance Manual (80669C) included with your system for important safety information.
Claims
Claims for damage during shipment ­ If your unit was damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier. You can contact Hypertherm for a copy of the bill of lading. If you need additional assistance, call the nearest Hypertherm office listed in the front of this manual.
Claims for defective or missing merchandise ­ If any component is missing or defective, contact your Hypertherm distributor. If you need additional assistance, call the nearest Hypertherm office listed in the front of this manual.

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System contents
The following illustration shows the components typically included with all system configurations. Additional components ­ such as setup instructions, a carrying case and protective glasses and gloves ­ may also be included with your system, depending on the configuration you ordered.

11

10

1

9

2

3

8

4

5
6
1 Operator Manual 2 Quick Setup Card 3 Registration card 4 Safety and Compliance Manual 5 Hand torch with lead 6 Consumable kit

7
7 Ground clamp and work lead 8 CE/CCC power cord (no power plug included) 9 CSA power cord with power plug adapters 10 Power supply 11 Carrying strap

The specific components included with the system are subject to change over time.

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Position the plasma system
Position the plasma system near an appropriate power receptacle. The system has a 3.0 m (10 foot) power cord. Allow at least 0.25 m (10 inches) of space around the power supply for proper ventilation. Place the power supply on a stable, level surface before using. To avoid toppling, do not set the power supply on an
incline greater than 10 degrees. Do not use the system in rain or snow.

WARNING!

Never cut under water or submerge the torch in water.

Prepare the electrical power
The system’s maximum output voltage varies based on the input voltage and the circuit’s amperage.
Additional factors must be considered when you are operating the system at an input power of 120 V, as tripped circuit breakers can result under some conditions. For more information, see System operation guidelines on page 47 and Basic troubleshooting on page 58.

Voltage configurations
The system automatically adjusts for proper operation at the current input voltage without requiring you to perform any switching or rewiring. However, you must set the amperage adjustment knob to an appropriate output current and verify that an appropriate set of consumables is properly installed in the torch. For more information, see Adjust the gas pressure and output current on page 44 and Install the consumables on page 42.
The following table shows the maximum rated output for typical combinations of input voltage and amperage. The output setting you need to use depends on the thickness of the metal and is limited by the input power to your system.

Input voltage circuit*

Rated output

Input current at rated output

kVA

Recommended consumables

120 V, 15 A

20 A, 83 V

16.4 A

2.0

FineCut

120 V, 20 A

25 A, 83 V

20.5 A

2.5

FineCut

120 V, 30 A

30 A, 83 V

25 A

3.0

FineCut

200 V ­ 240 V, 20 A

30 A, 125 V

22.5 A ­ 18.8 A

4.5 General-purpose or FineCut

• Input voltages can be +20% / -15% of the values in this table.

See Choose the consumables on page 30 for an explanation of general-purpose (standard) and FineCut consumables.

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CAUTION!
A circuit capable of 20 A/120 V or 20 A/240 V is required for proper operation. Protect the circuit with appropriately sized slow-blow (time-delay) fuses or circuit breakers.
Requirements for grounding
Properly ground the system as follows to ensure personal safety, proper operation, and to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI): The system must be grounded through the power cord according to national and local electrical codes. Single-phase service must be of the three-wire type with a green (CSA) or green/yellow (CE/CCC) wire for the
protective earth ground and must comply with national and local requirements. Do not use a two-wire service. Refer to the Safety and Compliance Manual (80669C) for more information.
Power cord considerations
This system ships with a CSA, CE, or CCC power cord configuration. See Exterior, rear on page 67 for part number information.
CSA power cords and plugs
CSA configurations include the following plug and adapters.
The power cord is equipped with a NEMA twist lock-style plug (NEMA L6-20P) appropriate for use on a 240 V/20 A circuit with a NEMA twist lock-style outlet.

To operate the system on a lower amperage circuit, attach the female end of the 120 V/15 A (NEMA 5-15P) plug adapter to the power supply’s NEMA twist lock-style plug.
Do not set the amperage adjustment knob above 20 A, or you may trip the circuit breaker. See Adjust the gas pressure and output current on page 44.
To operate the system on a 240 V/20 A circuit, attach the female end of the 240 V/20 A (NEMA 6-50P) plug to the power supply’s NEMA twist lock-style plug.
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CE and CCC power cords
CE and CCC configurations ship without a plug on the power cord. To operate at 220 V (CCC) or 230 V (CE), obtain the correct plug for your unit and location and have it installed by a licensed electrician.
4
3

2 1

5 6

1 Cord grip 2 Outer shell 3 To line 1 terminal (brown)

4 220 V (CCC) or 230 V (CE) plug 5 To line 2 terminal (blue) 6 To ground terminal (green/yellow)

1. Strip back the cord insulation to separate wires 3, 5, and 6. 2. Remove each wire’s insulation to allow good contact with the plug terminals. 3. Make the connections. 4. Reinstall the outer shell and cord grip, and tighten the cord grip’s screws until snug. Do not overtighten.

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1A

Use an extension cord of an appropriate wire gauge for the cord length and system voltage. Use a cord that meets national and local codes.

Input voltage
120 VAC 240 VAC

Phase
1 1

1
Recommended cord gauge size 4 mm2 (12 AWG) 2 mm2 (14 AWG)

Length Up to 16 m (53 feet) Up to 40.5 m (133 feet)

Extension cords can cause the machine to receive less input voltage than the output of the circuit. This can limit the operation of your system.

Generator recommendations
Generators used with this system should produce 240 VAC.

Engine drive rating 5.5 kW 4 kW

Engine drive output current 1-phase (CSA/CE/CCC)
30 A
25 A

Performance (arc stretch) Full
Limited

Adjust the cutting current as needed based on the generator rating, age, and condition.
If a fault occurs while using a generator, turn OFF the system and wait approximately 60 seconds before turning it ON again. Turning the power switch quickly to OFF and ON again (called a “quick reset”) may not clear the fault.

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Prepare the gas supply
The gas supply can be shop-compressed or cylinder-compressed. You must use a high-pressure regulator on either type of supply, and the regulator must deliver gas to the filter on the power supply at 99.1 l/min at 4.7 bar (3.5 scfm at 68 psi). To ensure adequate pressure to the power supply, set the regulator between 5.5 and 6.9 bar (80 and 100 psi). The system contains an internal filter element, but additional filtration may be required depending on the quality of the gas supply. If gas supply quality is poor, cut speeds decrease, cut quality deteriorates, cutting thickness capability decreases, and the life of the consumables shortens. To address these issues, use an optional air filtration system, such as the Hypertherm Eliminizer filter kit (128647). For optimal performance, the gas should have a maximum: Particle size of 0.1 micron at a maximum concentration of 0.1 mg/m3 Dew point of -40° C (-40° F) Oil concentration of 0.1 mg/m3 (per ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2)
Connect the gas supply
Connect the gas supply to the power supply using an inert gas hose with a 6.3 mm (1/4 inch) or greater internal diameter and an industrial interchange quick-disconnect coupler (for CSA models) or a G-1/4 BSPP threaded coupling (for CE and CCC models).
CAUTION!
Some air compressors use synthetic lubricants containing esters that damage the polycarbonates used in the air filter bowl.
The recommended inlet pressure while gas is flowing is 5.5 ­ 6.9 bar (80 ­ 100 psi).

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WARNING!
The air filter bowl may explode if the gas supply pressure exceeds 9.3 bar (135 psi).
Additional gas filtration
When site conditions introduce moisture, oil, or other contaminants into the gas line, use a three-stage coalescing filtration system. A three-stage filtering system works as follows to clean contaminants from the gas supply.

Gas supply Water and particle filter

Oil filter

Oil vapor filter

Power supply

Install the filtering system between the quick-disconnect coupler and the power supply.

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Section 3 Torch Setup

Introduction
The Powermax30 XP includes the Duramax LT hand torch. This section explains how to set up and operate your torch. To achieve optimal consumable life and cut quality, follow the instructions in this manual.
Hand torch components
6 1

3

4

5

2

1 Handle 2 Shield (shown) or deflector 3 Retaining cap

4 Safety catch 5 Trigger (red) 6 Screws (5)

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Consumable life
Consumable life varies based on the following factors: Thickness of the metal Length of the average cut Gas supply quality (presence of oil, moisture, or other contaminants) Type of cutting (piercing decreases life when compared to edge cutting) Pierce height Type of consumable (FineCut, general-purpose, or HyAccessTM)
Hypertherm does not recommend the use of any other consumables in this hand torch except for those listed in this section, which are designed specifically for this system. The use of any other consumables could adversely affect system performance.
Although largely dependent on the factors listed above, as a general rule, general-purpose and FineCut consumables last approximately 1 to 2 hours of actual “arc on” time.
HyAccess consumables are specialty consumables that can be ordered separately. You can typically expect them to last half as long as the general-purpose consumables while delivering the same cut quality. See HyAccess consumables on page 37.
See Inspect the consumables on page 57 for information on the signs of wear to look for in consumables.
If the consumables’ life is shorter than expected or the cut quality is poor, verify that you are using the correct combination of consumables. (See the following topic, Choose the consumables.) Under normal conditions, the nozzle wears out first.
For optimal cutting performance, always replace the nozzle and the electrode together.
See Hand torch operation on page 48 for more information about proper cutting techniques.
Choose the consumables
WARNING!
INSTANT-ON TORCHES PLASMA ARC CAN CAUSE INJURY AND BURNS

I

The plasma arc ignites immediately when you press the torch trigger. Make

sure the power is OFF before changing consumables.

O

The hand torch ships with general-purpose (standard) consumables installed. The general-purpose consumables are designed for a broad range of cutting applications.

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Also included with your system is at least one FineCut nozzle and deflector. The FineCut consumables are designed to achieve more finely detailed results on thin gauge metal.
The retaining cap, swirl ring, and electrode are the same for the general- purpose and FineCut consumables. The HyAccess consumables share the same swirl ring but use a unique nozzle, electrode, and retaining cap.
The consumables that you choose should be determined by the: Input power Amperage output setting Thickness of the metal you plan to cut
The amperage output setting you need to use depends on the thickness of the metal you are planning to cut and is limited by the input power to your system. See Voltage configurations on page 23.
Although the visual differences between the general-purpose (standard) and FineCut consumable parts are minor, installing the wrong combination of consumables will affect the life of the parts as well as the cut quality.
Hypertherm does not recommend the use of any other consumables in this hand torch except for those listed in this section, which are designed specifically for this system. The use of any other consumables could adversely affect system performance.
Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the differences between the general-purpose and FineCut nozzles and between the deflector and the shield. The FineCut consumables have rings or grooves etched onto them (as shown in Figure 2) to help you distinguish them from the general-purpose consumables.
Figure 1 ­ General-purpose (standard)

General-purpose nozzle
Figure 2 ­ FineCut
Etched rings

Shield Etched rings

FineCut nozzle

Deflector

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Using the cut charts
The following topics provide cut charts for each set of consumables. Use these cut charts to guide you in selecting the consumables and cutting current based on the thickness and type of the metal you need to cut.
The maximum cut speeds listed in the cut charts are the fastest possible speeds to cut metal without regard to cut quality. Adjust the cutting speed for your application to obtain the desired cut quality.
When cutting thin metal ­ 3 mm (10 gauge) or thinner ­ you may achieve a higher cut quality by using the FineCut consumables and cut charts.
General-purpose (standard) consumables
Use the general-purpose (or standard) consumables to cut thicker metals that do not require cuts that are as finely detailed. (See Voltage configurations on page 23 and System operation guidelines on page 47.) This set includes an electrode, swirl ring, general-purpose nozzle, retaining cap, and shield. The general-purpose nozzle must be installed only with the general-purpose shield, not the deflector.
Cutting at 120 V with the general-purpose consumables is not recommended.
Figure 3 ­ General-purpose (standard) consumable set

1
1 Torch 2 Electrode (420120)* 3 Swirl ring (420211)

2

3

4

5

6

4 Nozzle (420118)* 5 Retaining cap (420114) 6 Shield (420116)

• You can order packs of nozzles or electrodes, or you can order them combined as a kit. To order a kit of 2 general-purpose (standard) nozzles with 2 electrodes, use kit number 428243. Hypertherm recommends replacing the nozzle and electrode at the same time.

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Metric
Material thickness (mm)
1 2 3 5 8 12 16 1 2 3 5 8 10 13 3 5 8 10 13*

240 V / 30 A cutting
General-purpose (standard) consumables

Material

Arc current (A)

Mild steel

30

Stainless steel

30

Aluminum

30

Maximum cut speed (mm/minute) 10160 7530 4185 1835 780 320 175 8355 5635 2910 1245 575 360 215 3555 2115 785 425 205

English Material thickness (gauge/inches) 18 GA 10 GA 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 18 GA 10 GA 1/4 3/8 1/2 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2*

Material Mild steel Stainless steel Aluminum

Arc current (A) 30 30 30

Maximum cut speed (inches/minute) 400 110 40 22 10 7 306 70 31 15 9 135 45 18 9

• To cut material thicker than 6 mm (1/4 inch), start the torch at the edge of the workpiece. Maximum cut speed is limited by the test table’s maximum speed (10160 mm/minute or 400 inches/minute).

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FineCut consumables
Use the FineCut consumables for detailed cutting on thin gauge metal. The FineCut consumable set uses a FineCut nozzle and a deflector with the same electrode, swirl ring, and retaining cap used in the general-purpose consumable set. The FineCut nozzle must be installed only with the deflector, not the shield. Using the shield results in poor cut quality and increased power demand because the torch-to-work distance is too great. For guidelines on cutting with 120 V input, see Recommendations for cutting at 120 V on page 49.
Figure 4 ­ FineCut consumable set

1
1 Torch 2 Electrode (420120)* 3 Swirl ring (420211)

2

3

4

5

6

4 Nozzle (420117)* 5 Retaining cap (420114) 6 Deflector (420115)

• You can order packs of nozzles or electrodes, or you can order them combined as a kit. To order a set of 2 FineCut nozzles with 2 electrodes, use kit number 428244. Hypertherm recommends replacing the nozzle and electrode at the same time.

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Metric
Material thickness (mm)
1 2 3 5 6 7 1 2 3 5 6 7 1 2 3 5 7*

120 V / 25 A cutting
FineCut consumables

Material

Arc current (A)

Mild steel

25

Stainless steel

25

Aluminum

25

Maximum cut speed (mm/minute) 10160 3570 1745 905 590 280 8390 2860 1500 825 515 205 10160 5130 2170 920 120

English Material thickness (gauge/inches) 18 GA 16 GA 14 GA 12 GA 10 GA 1/4 18 GA 16 GA 14 GA 12 GA 10 GA 1/4 1/25 1/16 1/8 1/4

Material Mild steel Stainless steel Aluminum

Arc current (A) 25 25 25

Maximum cut speed (inches/minute) 330 205 150 80 55 19 260 160 120 65 52 16 400 250 65 15

• To cut material thicker than 6 mm (1/4 inch), start the torch at the edge of the workpiece. Maximum cut speed is limited by the test table’s maximum speed (10160 mm/minute or 400 inches/minute).

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120 V / 30 A cutting
FineCut consumables

Metric
Material thickness (mm)
1 2 3 5 8 10 13 1 2 3 5 8 10 1 2 3 5 8 10*

Material Mild steel Stainless steel Aluminum

Arc current (A) 30 30 30

Maximum cut speed (mm/minute) 10160 6175 2420 1300 535 280 110 10025 5755 2045 1135 410 170 10160 6805 3285 1455 375 150

English
Material thickness (gauge/inches) 22 GA 18 GA 12 GA 10 GA 1/4 3/8 1/2 22 GA 18 GA 12 GA 10 GA 1/4 3/8 1/25 1/16 1/8 1/4 3/8

Material Mild steel Stainless steel Aluminum

Arc current (A) 30 30 30

Maximum cut speed (inches/minute) 400 400 112 75 31 12 5 400 390 90 69 24 9 400 325 105 22 8

• To cut material thicker than 6 mm (1/4 inch), start the torch at the edge of the workpiece. Maximum cut speed is limited by the test table’s maximum speed (10160 mm/minute or 400 inches/minute).

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HyAccess consumables
You can use HyAccess consumables with your hand torch to achieve greater reach and visibility. HyAccess consumables extend the reach of the general-purpose (standard) consumables by approximately 7.5 cm (3 inches).
HyAccess consumables do not ship with the system. They are specialty consumables that can be ordered separately.
Cutting at 240 V Operating at 240 V, you can expect to achieve approximately the same cut thicknesses and cut quality as with the general-purpose consumables. You may need to reduce your cut speed slightly to achieve the same cut quality. Cutting at 120 V / 20 A If you are operating the system on a 120 V / 20 A circuit, you can use the HyAccess consumables to cut thicknesses up to 3 mm (10 GA).
Hypertherm does not recommend using the HyAccess consumables when you operate the system on a 120 V / 15 A circuit.
Ordering and replacing Typically, you can expect HyAccess consumables to last about half as long as the general-purpose (standard). See HyAccess consumables on page 71 for the part numbers to order HyAccess consumables. Two HyAccess nozzles are available: One standard nozzle designed for a broad range of cutting applications One gouging nozzle designed specifically for gouging When the tip of either nozzle wears out, replace the entire nozzle.
Figure 5 ­ HyAccess consumables

4

1

2

3

5

6

1 Torch 2 Swirl ring 3 Electrode

4 Standard nozzle 5 Gouging nozzle 6 Retaining cap

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WARNING!
CHANCE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Replace the retaining cap immediately if the end of the cap becomes torn or frayed. Touching an exposed nozzle when operating the system will result in electric shock.

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Section 4 Operation
Controls and indicators
Refer to the following topics to become familiar with the controls and LED indicators on the system before you begin cutting.
Rear controls
I O
I
ON (I) / OFF (O) power switch ­ Activates the system and its control circuits.
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20

25

AMPS

15 30

240 V 20 A
120 V 20 A
120 V 15 A

Power ON LED (green) ­ When illuminated, this LED indicates that the power switch has been set to AC ON (I) and that the safety interlocks are satisfied.
Gas pressure LED (yellow) ­ When illuminated, this LED indicates that the inlet gas pressure is below 2.8 bar (40 psi).
Torch cap LED (yellow) ­ When illuminated, this LED indicates that the consumables are loose, improperly installed, or missing.
Temperature LED (yellow) ­ When illuminated, this LED indicates that the system’s temperature is outside the acceptable operating range.
Some fault conditions cause one or more of the LEDs to blink. For information on what these fault conditions are and how to clear them, see Basic troubleshooting on page 58.

20

25

AMPS

15 30

240 V 20 A
120 V 20 A
120 V 15 A

Amperage adjustment knob ­ Use this knob to set the output current between 15 A and 30 A.

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Operate the plasma system
The following topics explain how to begin cutting with the plasma system.
Connect the electrical power and gas supply
Plug in the power cord 1 and connect the gas supply line 2 .
1

4 ­ Operation 2

For information on connecting the gas supply to the power supply, see Prepare the gas supply on page 27.
For information on connecting the proper plug to the power cord, see Power cord considerations on page 24.
To understand which consumables to use and what cutting capacity to expect based on input voltage, see Choose the consumables on page 30.
For information on electrical requirements and gas supply requirements for this system, see Power Supply Setup on page 21.

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Install the consumables

WARNING!
INSTANT-ON TORCHES PLASMA ARC CAN CAUSE INJURY AND BURNS

I

The plasma arc ignites immediately when you press the torch trigger. Make

sure the power is OFF before changing consumables.
O

To operate the Duramax LT torch, first verify: 1. The power switch is in the OFF (O) position. 2. A complete set of consumables is installed as shown in Figure 6. 3. You use only the general-purpose shield (420116) with the general-purpose (standard) nozzle (420118).
To understand the differences between the general-purpose and FineCut consumables, and for guidelines on selecting the right set for your cutting applications, see Choose the consumables on page 30.

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1

2

3

or

4

5

6

or

7

1 Electrode 2 Swirl ring 3 Nozzle (general-purpose) 4 Nozzle (FineCut)

Tighten only to finger tight.
5 Retaining cap 6 Shield (general-purpose) 7 Deflector (FineCut)

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Attach the ground clamp
Attach the ground clamp to the workpiece. Verify that the ground clamp and the workpiece make good metal-to-metal contact. Attach the ground clamp as close as possible to the area being cut to reduce exposure to electric and magnetic
fields (EMF) and to achieve the best possible cut quality. Do not attach the ground clamp to the portion of the workpiece that you are cutting away.

Power ON the system
Set the ON/OFF switch to the ON (I) position.

I

O

I

O

Adjust the gas pressure and output current
The power ON LED and the gas pressure LED illuminate when there is insufficient gas pressure to the system. Use a high-pressure regulator that is capable of delivering gas to the filter on the power supply at 99.1 L/min at 4.7 bar (3.5 scfm at 68 psi). For more information on attaching the gas supply, see Prepare the gas supply on page 27.
1. For cutting, set the regulator between 5.5 and 6.9 bar (80 and 100 psi).
2. Turn the amperage knob to the desired output current based on the input voltage, circuit size, and consumables.

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Use only the FineCut consumables when operating the system on a 120 V input circuit.

120 V

FineCut

420117 420115

420118 420116

Operating the system on a 120 V, 15 A circuit
Set the amperage below 20 A, as indicated by the gray shading around the knob (the inner ring).
Use only the FineCut nozzle (420117) and deflector (420115).
Do not use the general-purpose (standard) nozzle (420118) or shield (420116).
Do not use the HyAccess consumables. Verify that nothing else is drawing power from the
circuit.
Operating the system on a 120 V, 20 A circuit
Set the amperage below 25 A, as indicated by the blue shading around the knob (the middle ring).
Use only the FineCut nozzle (420117) and deflector (420115).
Do not use the general-purpose (standard) nozzle (420118) or shield (420116).
Verify that nothing else is drawing power from the circuit.

20

25

AMPS

15 30 Gray shading

240 V 20 A
120 V 20 A
120 V 15 A

20

25

AMPS

15 30 Blue shading

240 V 20 A
120 V 20 A
120 V 15 A

Operating the system on a 240 V, 20 A circuit
Set the amperage between 15 ­ 30 A. Use either the general-purpose (standard) or the
FineCut consumables.
Do not mix the general-purpose and FineCut consumables. Use one set or the other.
See Voltage configurations on page 23 for more information.

20

25

AMPS

15 30

240 V 20 A
120 V 20 A
120 V 15 A

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Check the indicator LEDs
Verify that the green power ON LED on the front of the power supply is illuminated and that none of the other LEDs are illuminated or blinking.
If the temperature, torch cap sensor, or gas pressure LEDs illuminate or blink, or if the power ON LED blinks, correct the fault condition before continuing. See Basic troubleshooting on page 58 for more information.
Verify the system is ready
When the power ON LED illuminates, none of the other LEDs illuminate or blink, and the amperage knob is set, the system is ready for use.
Understand duty-cycle limitations
The duty cycle is the percentage of time out of 10 minutes that a plasma arc can remain on when operating at an ambient temperature of 40° C (104° F). With input power of 120 V: At 30 A, the arc can remain on for 2.0 minutes out of 10 minutes without causing the unit to overheat (20% duty
cycle). At 17 A, the arc can remain on for 6 minutes out of 10 (60%). At 15 A, the arc can remain on for 10 minutes out of 10 (100%). With input power of 240 V: At 30 A, the arc can remain on for 3.5 minutes out of 10 (35% duty cycle). At 23 A, the arc can remain on for 6 minutes out of 10 (60%). At 18 A, the arc can remain on for 10 minutes out of 10 (100%). When the duty cycle is exceeded, the system overheats, the temperature LED illuminates, the arc shuts off, and the cooling fan continues to run. To resume cutting, wait for the temperature LED to extinguish.
The fan may run during normal operation of the system.

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System operation guidelines
To achieve the highest level of performance: Operate the system at an input power of 240 VAC whenever possible. Avoid using an extension cord whenever possible.
If you must use an extension cord, use a heavy conductor cord of the shortest possible length. See Extension cord recommendations on page 26.
If you are operating your system on a 120 V, 15 A circuit, do not set the amperage higher than 20 A. See Voltage configurations on page 23.
For best results when operating your system on a 120 V, 15 A circuit: Do not connect anything else that will draw power from the same circuit. Be aware that extension cords can reduce the voltage to the machine from what is output by the circuit. This reduction in power can impair cutting performance and increase the probability of tripping the circuit breaker.
Cutting a thicker workpiece with the general-purpose (standard) consumables requires a higher amperage setting. It is preferable to operate on a higher rated circuit (240 V / 30 A) when cutting thicker metal. See Voltage configurations on page 23.
Additional techniques to reduce the frequency of tripped circuit breakers include: Turn down the amperage adjustment knob. Avoid stretching the arc. Instead, drag the torch on the workpiece as explained in Edge start on a workpiece on page 50.

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Hand torch operation
WARNING!
INSTANT-ON TORCHES PLASMA ARC CAN CAUSE INJURY AND BURNS Plasma arc ignites immediately when you press the torch trigger. The plasma arc cuts quickly through gloves and skin. Keep hands, clothes, and objects 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.
WARNING!
SPARKS AND HOT METAL CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN Always wear proper protective equipment including gloves and eye protection, and point the torch away from yourself and others. Sparks and hot molten metal spray out from the nozzle.
Safety catch operation
The hand torch is equipped with a safety catch to prevent accidental firings. When you are ready to cut with the torch, flip the safety catch forward (toward the torch head) and press the red torch trigger.
1
2
3

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Hand torch cutting guidelines
With any set of consumables, drag the torch tip lightly on the workpiece to maintain a steady cut speed.
Sometimes the torch sticks slightly to the workpiece when you cut with the FineCut consumables. While cutting, make sure that sparks exit from the bottom of the workpiece. The sparks should lag slightly behind the
torch as you cut (15° ­ 30° angle from vertical). If sparks spray up, you are not cutting all the way through the workpiece. Move the torch more slowly, or, if possible,
increase the output current. Hold the torch nozzle perpendicular to the workpiece so that the nozzle is at a 90° angle to the cutting surface, and
watch the arc as it cuts along the line.
Pulling the torch toward you along the cut is easier than pushing it or moving from side-to-side. For straight-line cuts, use a straight edge as a guide. To cut circles, use a template or a radius cutter attachment (a
circle cutting guide). See Accessory parts on page 72 for the Hypertherm plasma cutting guide part numbers for cutting circles and making bevel cuts. If you fire the torch unnecessarily, you shorten the life of the nozzle and electrode.

Recommendations for cutting at 120 V
Use only the FineCut consumables. If you cut at 120 V with the HyAccess consumables, operate the system on a 120 V / 20 A circuit. Cutting with the HyAccess consumables while operating on a 120 V / 15 A circuit is not recommended.
Do not use an extension cord. Verify nothing else is drawing power from the circuit. Turn down the current adjustment knob to avoid tripping the breaker.

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When cutting material thicker than 6 mm (1/4 inch), start the torch at the edge of the workpiece to prolong consumable life. 1. With the ground clamp attached to the workpiece, hold the torch perpendicular (90°) to the workpiece and on the
edge.
2. Press the torch trigger to start the arc. You may need to pause at the edge until the arc has cut completely through the workpiece.
3. Drag the torch lightly across the workpiece to proceed with the cut. Maintain a steady, even pace.

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Pierce a workpiece
If the metal is thinner than 6 mm (1/4 inch), use piercing to cut an interior feature. Piercing shortens the life of the consumables. The type of pierce to perform depends on the thickness of the metal. Straight pierce ­ For cutting metal that is thinner than 3 mm (1/8 inch). Rolling pierce ­ For cutting metal that is 3 mm (1/8 inch) or thicker. 1. Attach the ground clamp to the workpiece. 2. Straight pierce: Hold the torch perpendicular (90°) to the workpiece.
Rolling pierce: Hold the torch at an approximate 30° angle to the workpiece with the torch tip within 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) of it before firing the torch. 3. Straight pierce: Press the torch trigger to start the arc. Rolling pierce: Press the torch trigger to start the arc while still at an angle to the workpiece, then rotate the torch to the perpendicular (90°) position.
4. Hold the torch in place while continuing to press the trigger. When sparks exit from the bottom of the workpiece, the arc has pierced the metal.

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5. When the pierce is complete, drag the torch lightly along the workpiece to proceed with the cut.
Gouge a workpiece
You can use this system with the general-purpose (standard) consumables for light gouging applications, such as the removal of spot welds and tack welds.
The system does not require a dedicated set of consumables or a special mode setting for gouging. However, do not use the FineCut consumables for gouging applications. 1. Hold the torch so that the torch tip is slightly above the workpiece before firing the torch. 2. Hold the torch at a 45° angle to the workpiece with a small gap between the torch tip and the workpiece. Press the
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3. Maintain an approximate 45° angle to the workpiece as you feed into the gouge. Push the plasma arc in the direction of the gouge you want to create. Keep a small distance between the torch tip and the molten metal to avoid reducing consumable life or damaging the torch. You can vary the gouge profile by varying the: Speed of the torch over the workpiece Torch-to-work standoff distance Angle of the torch to the workpiece
45°
Varying the gouge profile Follow these recommendations to change the gouge profile as needed: Increasing the speed of the torch will decrease width and decrease depth. Decreasing the speed of the torch will increase width and increase depth. Increasing the standoff of the torch will increase width and decrease depth. Decreasing the standoff of the torch will decrease width and increase depth. Increasing the angle of the torch (more vertical) will decrease width and increase depth. Decreasing the angle of the torch (less vertical) will increase width and decrease depth.

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Common hand-cutting faults
For more information on faults, see Basic troubleshooting on page 58. The torch sputters and hisses, but does not produce an arc. The cause can be:
Overtightened consumables The torch does not cut completely through the workpiece. The causes can be:
Cut speed is too fast Worn consumables Metal being cut is too thick for the selected amperage Installation of the wrong consumables Poor electrical contact between the ground clamp and the workpiece Low gas pressure or low gas flow rate Cut quality is poor. The causes can be: Metal being cut is too thick for the selected amperage Installation of the wrong consumables Cut speed is too fast or too slow Worn or damaged consumables The arc sputters and consumables life is shorter than expected. The causes can be: Moisture in the gas supply Low gas pressure Incorrect installation of the consumables Installation of the wrong consumables
Minimizing dross
Dross is the molten metal that solidifies on the workpiece. Some amount of dross is always present when cutting with air plasma. However, you can control the amount and type of dross by adjusting your system correctly for your application.
Low-speed dross forms when the torch’s cutting speed is too slow and the arc shoots ahead. It forms as a heavy, bubbly deposit at the bottom of the cut and is usually easy to remove. Increase your speed to reduce this type of dross.
High-speed dross forms when the cutting speed is too fast and the arc lags behind. It forms as a thin, linear bead of solid metal attached very close to the cut. It forms to the bottom of the cut and is often more difficult to remove. Decrease your speed to reduce this type of dross.
Dross is more likely to form on warm or hot metal than on cool metal. For example, the first cut in a series of cuts is likely to produce the least dross. As the workpiece heats up, more dross may form on subsequent cuts.
Worn or damaged consumables may produce intermittent dross.

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Section 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Perform routine maintenance
WARNING!
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL
Disconnect electrical power before performing any maintenance that involves removing the cover from the power supply or the consumables from the torch. All work requiring removal of the power supply cover must be performed by a qualified technician. See the Safety and Compliance Manual (80669C) for more safety precautions.

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Every use:

Check the indicator lights and correct any fault conditions.
Every 3 months:

Inspect the consumables for proper installation and wear.

Replace any damaged labels.

Inspect the trigger for damage. Inspect the torch body for cracks and exposed wires. Replace any damaged parts.

Inspect the power cord and plug. Replace if damaged. Every 6 months:
or

Inspect the torch lead. Replace if damaged.
Clean the inside of the power supply with moisture-free compressed air or a vacuum.

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Inspect the consumables

Part

Inspect

The center hole for roundness.

Shield

Deflector

The gap between the nozzle and the shield or deflector for accumulated debris.
The center hole for roundness.

Nozzle

Good

Worn

Action
Replace the shield or deflector if the hole is no longer round.
Remove the shield or deflector and clean any material away.
Replace if the center hole is not round. Replace the nozzle and the electrode together.

Electrode Swirl ring Torch O-ring

The center surface for wear and verify the pit depth.
Maximum 1.6 mm (1/16 inch)

Replace if the surface is severely worn or the pit depth is greater than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) deep. Replace the nozzle and the electrode together.

The internal surface for damage or wear and the gas holes for blockages.

Replace if the surface is damaged or worn or any of the gas holes are blocked.

Whether the electrode can still slide freely through the swirl ring.

If the electrode cannot slide freely through the swirl ring, replace the swirl ring.

The surface for damage, wear, or a lack of lubrication.

If the O-ring is dry, apply a thin film of silicone lubricant on the O-ring and the threads. The O-ring should look shiny, but there should not be any excess or built-up lubricant.
If the O-ring is cracked or worn, replace it (428179).

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Basic troubleshooting
The following table provides an overview of the most common problems that may arise when using this system and explains how to solve them. If you are unable to fix the problem by following this basic troubleshooting guide or if you need further assistance: 1. Call your distributor or authorized repair facility. 2. Call the nearest office listed in the front of this manual.

Problem

Solution

The ON/OFF power switch is set to ON (I), but the power ON LED does not illuminate.

· Verify that the power cord is plugged into the receptacle.
· Verify that the power is on at the main power panel or at the disconnect- power switch box.
· Verify that the line voltage is not too low (more than 15% below the rated voltage).

The power ON LED and the gas pressure LED illuminate.
AC

· Verify that the gas supply line is connected to the power supply and the gas is turned on.
· Inspect the gas supply line for leaks, and verify the incoming gas pressure.

The power ON LED and the temperature LED illuminate.
AC

· Leave the system on to allow the fan to cool the power supply.
· If the system’s internal temperature approaches -30° C (-22° F), the temperature LED may illuminate. Move the system to a warmer location.

The power ON LED illuminates and the temperature LED blinks.
AC

Leave the system on to allow the fan to cool the power supply. The temperature LED blinks when the system continuously draws too much input current for too long. Try the following to prevent this condition:
· Turn down the cutting current. See Adjust the gas pressure and output current on page 44.
· Use only the FineCut consumables when operating the system on a 120 VAC input circuit. See Choose the consumables on page 30.
· Operate the system on a 240 VAC input circuit whenever possible.
· Avoid stretching the arc. Drag the torch on the workpiece. See Edge start on a workpiece on page 50.
· Operate the system without using an extension cord. If you must use an extension cord, use a heavy conductor cord of the shortest possible length. See Extension cord recommendations on page 26.
· Verify nothing else is drawing power on the same circuit.

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Problem The power ON LED blinks.
AC

Solution
· Have an electrical technician check the incoming power. The input line voltage is either too high or too low (a variance greater than ±15% of the rated voltage). See Hypertherm system ratings on page 17 and Prepare the electrical power on page 23.

The power ON LED illuminates and the torch cap LED illuminates or blinks.

AC

AC

The gas pressure and temperature LEDs blink when the machine is powered ON.

· Turn OFF the power supply. Verify that the consumables are properly installed and tightened. See Install the consumables on page 42.
· If the consumables became loose or were removed while the power supply was ON, turn OFF the power supply, correct the problem, and then turn ON the power supply to clear the fault.
· If the consumables appear to be installed correctly, the torch may be damaged. Contact your distributor or authorized repair facility.
· Release the trigger and restart the power supply. The system automatically disables itself when the power supply is turned on while the torch trigger is pressed.

The temperature, gas pressure, and power ON LEDs blink, and the torch cap LED illuminates.
AC

· Install new consumables in the torch (they may be corroded or approaching end of life).
· If you continue to see this error, contact your distributor or authorized repair facility.

All four LEDs blink when the system is powered ON.

· A qualified service technician must service the system. Contact your distributor or use the information in the front of this manual to contact technical service.

The arc does not transfer to the workpiece.
The torch does not cut completely through the workpiece.

· Clean the area where the ground clamp contacts the workpiece to ensure a good metal-to-metal contact.
· Inspect the ground clamp for damage and repair it if necessary. · Move the torch closer to the workpiece and fire the torch again.
See Hand torch operation on page 48.
· Verify that the torch is being used correctly. See Hand torch operation on page 48.
· Inspect the consumables and replace as necessary. See Inspect the consumables on page 57.

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Problem

Solution

The arc blows out but re-ignites when the torch trigger is pressed again.

· Inspect and replace the consumable parts if they are worn or damaged. See Inspect the consumables on page 57.
· Replace the air filter element if it is contaminated. See Replace the air filter element and air filter bowl on page 61.
· Make sure the air pressure is at the proper level.

The arc sputters and hisses.

· Replace the air filter element. See Replace the air filter element and air filter bowl on page 61.
· Inspect the gas line for moisture. If necessary, install or replace the gas filtration to the power supply. See Prepare the gas supply on page 27.

The cut quality is poor.

· Verify that the torch is being used correctly. See Hand torch operation on page 48.
· Verify the correct consumables are installed. See Choose the consumables on page 30.
· Inspect the consumables and replace as necessary. See Inspect the consumables on page 57.
· Loosen the consumables about 1/8th of a turn and try again.
· Check the air pressure and air quality.
· Verify the work lead connection is secure and there is no damage to the work lead.
· Operate the system without using an extension cord. If you must use an extension cord, use a heavy conductor cord of the shortest possible length. See Extension cord recommendations on page 26.

The circuit breaker trips while you are cutting.

· Turn down the cutting current. See Adjust the gas pressure and output current on page 44.
· Use only the FineCut consumables when operating the system on a 120 VAC input circuit. See Choose the consumables on page 30.
· Operate the system on a 240 VAC input circuit whenever possible.
· Avoid stretching the arc. Drag the torch on the workpiece. See Edge start on a workpiece on page 50.
· Operate the system without using an extension cord. If you must use an extension cord, use a heavy conductor cord of the shortest possible length. See Extension cord recommendations on page 26.
· Verify nothing else is drawing power on the same circuit.

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Maintenance procedures
WARNING!
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL
Disconnect electrical power before performing any maintenance that involves removing the cover from the power supply or the consumables from the torch. All work requiring removal of the power supply cover must be performed by a qualified technician. See the Safety and Compliance Manual (80669C) for more safety precautions.
Replace the air filter element and air filter bowl
The following procedure explains how to remove the air filter element and air filter bowl inside the power supply and replace them with new ones.
You can also use this procedure to replace the plastic retaining nut on the air filter/regulator assembly. Refer to Air filter/regulator with pressure switch assembly (interior, fan side) on page 68 for the Hypertherm kit numbers needed to order these replacement parts.
Remove the power supply cover and handle
1. Set the power switch to OFF (O). Disconnect the power cord, and disconnect the gas supply.
2. Remove the two screws from the handle on the top of the power supply. Gently pull on the panel nearest the screw you are removing to keep pressure on the screw. When the screw is almost out, tilt the screwdriver slightly to help pull the screw out of the recessed hole.
3. Slightly tip the front and rear panels away from the power supply so that you can get the edges of the handle out from underneath them. Remove the handle, and set it and the two screws aside.
4. Continue to tilt the panels outward to release the sides of the cover from their tracks. Then lift the cover off the power supply.

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Remove the old air filter element and air filter bowl 1. From the fan side of the power supply, disconnect the drain hose 1 from the hole in the bottom of the base. 2. Remove the other end of the drain hose from the brass fitting 2 at the bottom of the air filter bowl. Set the drain hose
aside. 3. Unscrew the plastic retainer nut 3 that holds the air filter/regulator 4 in the bracket 5 on the center panel. 4. Tilt the bottom of the air filter/regulator assembly towards you with one hand. 5. With your other hand, unscrew the air filter bowl 6 to remove it from the air filter/regulator assembly.
3
5

4
6 1
2
6. Does the air filter element 7 need to be replaced? If yes, unscrew the plastic retaining nut 8 that secures the air filter element, being careful not to lose the spring 9 that is compressed between the retaining nut and the air filter/regulator. Do not allow the air filter element to rotate as you remove the nut. Remove the air filter element from the plastic retaining nut. If no, continue with Step 3 on page 63.

7

8

9

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Install the new air filter element and air filter bowl

1. Place the new air filter element 1 on the plastic retaining nut. Verify that the spring is in place.

2. Install the new air filter element. Tighten the retaining

6

nut 2 to finger-tight.

3. Does the air filter bowl 3 need to be replaced?
If yes, install the new filter bowl.
If no, clean the bowl before reinstalling it by wiping away any oil, dirt, or other contaminants.
Tighten the filter bowl to finger-tight.
4. Connect the drain hose 4 to the fitting 5 at the bottom of the filter bowl. Verify the drain hose extends towards the front of the power supply.
5. Position the air filter/regulator assembly in the bracket on the center panel of the power supply, and secure it using the plastic retainer nut 6 . Hand-tighten the retainer nut plus a quarter turn.
Do not overtighten the retainer nut.

1 2
3

5

4

6. Route the drain hose through the hole in the base of the power supply.

7. Reconnect the gas supply, and check for leaks at each fitting and hose connection point on the air filter/regulator assembly.

CAUTION!

Gas supply pressures not within the specifications in the Specifications section of this manual can cause poor cut quality, poor consumable life, and operational problems. If the purity level of the gas is too low, or if there are leaks in the supply hoses or connections: Cut speeds can decrease. Cut quality can deteriorate. Cutting thickness capability can decrease. Parts life can shorten.

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Put the power supply cover and handle back in place

1. Being careful not to pinch any wires, slide the cover onto the power supply. Align the bottom edges with the tracks, and align the slot in the top of the cover 1 with the tab 2 on the front panel 3 so that the louvers in the cover are in front of the fan.

2. Realign the front panel with the power supply.

1

2 3

3. Realign the rear panel with the power supply, making sure that the hole in the ground clip is aligned with the screw holes in both the panel and the power supply.

4. Position the handle over the holes in the top of the cover, and position the ends of the handle underneath the edges of the panels.

5. Reinstall the two screws that secure the cover and handle with a torque setting of 23.0 kg-cm (20 inch-pounds).

6. Reconnect the electrical power, and turn ON the power supply.

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Section 6 Parts
Use the Hypertherm kit and part numbers in this section to order replacement parts, consumables, and accessories for your Powermax30 XP power supply and Duramax LT hand torch. For instructions on installing the air filter element and the air filter bowl in the power supply, refer to Maintenance procedures on page 61. For instructions on installing the consumables in the Duramax LT hand torch, see Install the consumables on page 42.

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Power supply parts
Exterior, front
1 2

4 3
5 6

Item
1 2 3 3 3 3 4 5 6

Kit number 228096 428219 428226 428221 428222 428224 428225 228099 228561 428239

Description Kit: Screws for the power supply cover and handle (not shown) Kit: Front panel Kit: Current adjustment knob Kit: Power supply cover with labels, CSA Kit: Power supply cover with labels, CSA, Built in America Kit: Power supply cover with labels, CE Kit: Power supply cover with labels, CCC Kit: Handle with screws Kit: Ground clamp Kit: Work lead, 4.6 m (15 feet), with ground clamp

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Exterior, rear

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NEMA 6-50P
4

NEMA L6-20P
2

I

1

O

3

5

6

NEMA 5-15P

Item 1 2

Kit number 428220 228210

3

229132

4

229133

5

228140

5

428231

6

228143

Description Kit: Rear panel Kit: CSA power cord with NEMA twist lock-style 240 V / 20 A plug, 1-phase, 3.0 m (10 feet) CSA power cord extension: 120 V / 15 A plug adapter CSA power cord extension: 240 V / 20 A plug adapter Kit: CE power cord, 1-phase, 3.0 m (10 feet) (plug not included) Kit: CCC power cord, 1-phase, 3.0 m (10 feet) (plug not included) Kit: Power cord strain relief

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6 ­ Parts Air filter/regulator with pressure switch assembly (interior, fan side)
1 2 3

Item 1 2 3

Kit number 428262 428237 428246

Description Kit: Air filter retaining nut Kit: Air filter element Kit: Air filter bowl (with O-ring)

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Duramax LT hand torch parts

6 ­ Parts 9 7

2
6 1
3 5 8
4

You can replace the entire hand torch and lead assembly, or you can replace individual torch components.

Item
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Kit number 428174* 228109 428162 428178 428179 428156 428182 428177 428181 428176

Description Kit: Duramax LT hand torch assembly with 4.6 m (15 foot) lead Kit: Torch cap-sensor switch Kit: Torch start switch Kit: Duramax LT torch body (includes O-ring) Kit: Replacement O-rings for torch body Kit: Torch trigger and spring Kit: Replacement springs for torch trigger Kit: Duramax LT torch handle (includes handle screws) Kit: Duramax LT torch replacement handle screws Kit: Duramax LT torch lead, 4.6 m (15 feet), with strain relief

• The torch assembly includes one set of general-purpose (standard) consumables: Electrode (420120) Swirl ring (420211) Retaining cap (420114) Nozzle (420118) Shield (420116)

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Duramax LT hand torch consumables
To order consumables for your Duramax LT torch, use the following part numbers.
You can order packs of nozzles or electrodes, or you can order them combined as a kit: Use 420120 to order a pack of electrodes Use 420118 to order a pack of general-purpose (standard) nozzles Use 420117 to order a pack of FineCut nozzles Use 428243 to order a kit of 2 general-purpose (standard) nozzles with 2 electrodes Use 428244 to order a kit of 2 FineCut nozzles with 2 electrodes
Replace the nozzle and electrode at the same time.
Use the same electrode, swirl ring, and retaining cap for both general-purpose (standard) and FineCut applications. Do not use the general-purpose nozzle with the deflector; do not use the FineCut nozzle with the shield.

General-purpose (standard) consumables

420211

420120

420118

420114

420116

Swirl ring

428243
Electrode

Nozzle

Retaining cap

FineCut consumables

420211

420120

420117

420114

Shield
420115

Swirl ring

428244
Electrode

Nozzle

Retaining cap

Deflector

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HyAccess consumables
HyAccess consumables do not ship with the system. You can order each one separately or in a starter kit. They extend the reach of the general-purpose (standard) consumables by approximately 7.5 cm (3 inches). Two HyAccess nozzles are available: 420144 ­ Standard nozzle designed for a broad range of cutting applications 420147 ­ Gouging nozzle designed specifically for gouging When the tip of the nozzle wears out, replace the entire nozzle.
Replace the nozzle and electrode at the same time.

420211

420137

420144

420148

Swirl ring

Electrode

Standard nozzle OR
420147

Retaining cap

Gouging nozzle
The 428337 starter kit contains: 2 HyAccess electrodes 1 HyAccess cutting nozzle 1 HyAccess gouging nozzle 1 swirl ring 1 HyAccess retaining cap
The standard Powermax30 XP swirl ring is compatible with the HyAccess consumables.

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Accessory parts

Part number 127102 027668 127144 127410 428337 024877 127217 128647 127169 127416 127103 127239 127105 127243 128836 027055

Description Basic plasma (circle) cutting guide Deluxe plasma (circle) cutting guide Dust cover Carrying case Kit: HyAccess consumables starter kit Leather torch lead cover, black with Hypertherm logo, 7.6 m (25 feet) Shoulder strap Kit: Eliminizer air filtration Leather cutting gloves Protective glasses, shade 5 lens Face shield, shade 8 lens Face shield, shade 6 lens Replacement lens for face shield, shade 8 Replacement lens for face shield, shade 6 Thermal grease, 1/8 ounce Silicone lubricant, 1/4 ounce

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Kit number 428215 428216 428217 428218

Description Kit: Powermax30 XP labels, CSA Kit: Powermax30 XP labels, CSA, Built in America Kit: Powermax30 XP labels, CE Kit: Powermax30 XP labels, CCC

The label kits include: Consumables label Appropriate safety labels Front and side decals
The following illustrations show the consumables label and safety labels.

6 ­ Parts

420116

420114

428243

420118

420120

420211

420115 210240 Rev. C

420117

420120

428244

Consumables label

Read and follow these instructions, employer safety practices, and material safety data sheets. Refer to ANS Z49.1, “Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes” from American Welding Society (http://www.aws.org) and OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR 1910 (http://www.osha.gov).

WARNING
Plasma cutting can be injurious to operator and persons in the work area. Consult manual before operating. Failure to follow all these safety instructions can result in death.

AVERTISSEMENT
Le coupage plasma peut être préjudiciable pour l’opérateur et les personnes qui se trouvent sur les lieux de travail. Consulter le manuel avant de faire fonctionner. Le non respect des ces instructions de sécurité peut entraîner la mort.

1. Cutting sparks can cause explosion or fire. 1.1 Do not cut near flammables. 1.2 Have a fire extinguisher nearby and ready to use. 1.3 Do not use a drum or other closed container as a cutting
table.

1. Les étincelles de coupage peuvent provoquer une explosion ou un incendie.
1.1 Ne pas couper près des matières inflammables. 1.2 Un extincteur doit être à proximité et prêt à être utilisé. 1.3 Ne pas utiliser un fût ou un autre contenant fermé comme
table de coupage.

2. Plasma arc can injure and burn; point the nozzle away from yourself. Arc starts instantly when triggered.
2.1 Turn off power before disassembling torch. 2.2 Do not grip the workpiece near the cutting path. 2.3 Wear complete body protection.
3. Hazardous voltage. Risk of electric shock or burn. 3.1 Wear insulating gloves. Replace gloves when wet or
damaged. 3.2 Protect from shock by insulating yourself from work and
ground. 3.3 Disconnect power before servicing. Do not touch live parts.

2. L’arc plasma peut blesser et brûler; éloigner la buse de soi. Il s’allume instantanément quand on l’amorce.
2.1 Couper l’alimentation avant de démonter la torche. 2.2 Ne pas saisir la pièce à couper de la trajectoire de coupage. 2.3 Se protéger entièrement le corps.
3. Tension dangereuse. Risque de choc électrique ou de brûlure.
3.1 Porter des gants isolants. Remplacer les gants quand ils sont humides ou endommagés.
3.2 Se protéger contre les chocs en s’isolant de la pièce et de la terre.
3.3 Couper l’alimentation avant l’entretien. Ne pas toucher les pièces sous tension.

4. Plasma fumes can be hazardous. 4.1 Do not inhale fumes. 4.2 Use forced ventilation or local exhaust to remove the fumes. 4.3 Do not operate in closed spaces. Remove fumes with
ventilation.

4. Les fumées plasma peuvent être dangereuses. 4.1 Ne pas inhaler les fumées. 4.2 Utiliser une ventilation forcée ou un extracteur local pour
dissiper les fumées. 4.3 Ne pas couper dans des espaces clos. Chasser les fumées
par ventilation.

5. Arc rays can burn eyes and injure skin. 5.1 Wear correct and appropriate protective equipment to
protect head, eyes, ears, hands, and body. Button shirt collar. Protect ears from noise. Use welding helmet with the correct shade of filter.

5. Les rayons d’arc peuvent brûler les yeux et blesser la peau.
5.1 Porter un bon équipement de protection pour se protéger la tête, les yeux, les oreilles, les mains et le corps. Boutonner le col de la chemise. Protéger les oreilles contre le bruit. Utiliser un masque de soudeur avec un filtre de nuance appropriée.

6. Become trained. Only qualified personnel should operate this equipment. Use torches specified in the manual. Keep non-qualified personnel and children away.
7. Do not remove, destroy, or cover this label. Replace if it is missing, damaged, or worn.

6. Suivre une formation. Seul le personnel qualifié a le droit de faire fonctionner cet équipement. Utiliser exclusivement les torches indiquées dans le manual. Le personnel non qualifié et les enfants doivent se tenir à l’écart.
7. Ne pas enlever, détruire ni couvrir cette étiquette. La remplacer si elle est absente, endommagée ou usée.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

AVERTISSEMENT : Ce produit peut vous exposer à des produits chimiques, dont le plomb et des composés de plomb, reconnus par l’État de la Californie comme cause de cancer et d’anomalie congénitale ou d’autres anomalies de l’appareil reproducteur. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, consultez le www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

(110673 Rev F)

CSA safety label

www.hypertherm.com/weee

110647 Rev. B

CE/CCC safety label

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References

• American Welding Society (AWS) - Welding Excellence Worldwide
• Plasma, waterjet and laser cutting systems from Hypertherm
• Plasma, waterjet and laser cutting systems from Hypertherm
• Hypertherm Associates
• Plasma, waterjet and laser cutting systems from Hypertherm
• hypertherm.com/hci
• Plasma, waterjet and laser cutting systems from Hypertherm
• Plasma, waterjet and laser cutting systems from Hypertherm
• p65warnings.ca.gov
• go.bluevolt.com/hypertherm
• Plasma, waterjet and laser cutting systems from Hypertherm

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