Hypertherm HPR130, Instruction Manual

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INSTALLATION
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Supply gas plumbing
Rigid copper plumbing or suitable flexible hose may be used for all gas supplies. Do not use steel or aluminum pipe.
After installation, pressurize the entire system and check for leaks.
Recommended hose diameters are 9.5 mm (3/8 in) for lengths < 23 m (75 ft) and 12.5 mm (1/2 in) for
lengths > 23 m (75 ft).
For flexible-hose systems, use a hose designed for inert gas to carry air, nitrogen or argon-hydrogen.
Connect the supply gases
Connect the supply gases to the gas console. Torch leads must be purged between gas changes.
WARNING
CUTTING WITH OXYGEN CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION
C utting with oxygen as the plasma gas can cause a potential fire hazard due to the oxygen-enriched
atmosphere that it creates. As a precaution, Hypertherm recommends that an exhaust ventilation
system be installed when cutting with oxygen.
Flashback arrestors are required (unless not available for specific gases or required pressures) to
prevent fire from propagating to supply gas.
Note: When cutting with oxygen as the plasma gas, air must also be connected to the gas console to achieve
the proper mixtures in the preflow and cutflow modes.
Fitting Size
N
2
5/8 – 18, RH, internal
(Inert Gas) “B”
Air 9/16 – 18, JIC, #6
H35 / H5 9/16 – 18 LH,
(Fuel Gas)“B”
O
2
9/16 – 18, RH
(oxygen) “B”
Caution: When configuring the gas console to the supply gases, make sure that all
hoses, hose connections and fittings are acceptable for use with oxygen,
argon-hydrogen and methane. Installation must be made in accordance with
national and local codes.