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UPON RECEIPT
1. Verify that all parts and items on your order have been received. Alert your distributor if any parts or
items are damaged or missing.
2. Inspect the power supply for any physical damage that may have occurred during shipping. If there
is evidence of damage, refer to the
Claims section below.
All communications regarding this equipment must include the model number and serial number
located on the back of the Powermax350.
3. Before setting up and operating the Powermax350, read the Safety section of this manual.
CLAIMS
Claims for damage during shipment — If your unit was damaged during shipment, you must file a
claim with the carrier. Hypertherm will furnish you with a copy of the bill of lading upon request. If you
need additional assistance, call Customer Service at 1 800 643 0030 in the U.S. and Canada, or your
authorized Hypertherm distributor.
Claims for defective or missing merchandise — All units shipped from Hypertherm undergo rigorous
quality control inspections for defects. If any of the merchandise is defective or missing, call your
authorized Hypertherm distributor. If you need additional assistance, call Customer Service at
1 800 643 0030 in the U.S. and Canada, or your authorized Hypertherm distributor.
LOCATING POWER SUPPLY
Locate the Powermax350 power supply near the 115V or 230V wall receptacle. Allow at least 10
inches (0.25 m) of space at the front and back of the power supply for proper ventilation.
115/230 VOLTAGE CONFIGURATIONS
The 115/230V Powermax350 power supplies are shipped to operate at the following voltages: the 60
Hz units at 115 volts and the 50 Hz units at 230 volts.
Input Voltage Selector Switch
The Input Voltage Selector switch allows either 115V or 230V to be used as the Powermax350 input
voltage. To set the required voltage, refer to the procedure on the following page (see Fig. 3-1).
Power Cord Plugs
The 115/230V Powermax350 power supplies are shipped with the following power cord configurations:
the 60 Hz units are shipped with a 115V plug on the power cord; the 50 Hz units are shipped without a
plug on the power cord. To operate at 230V, obtain a plug that meets national or local electrical codes.
The plug should be connected to the power cord by a licensed electrician. Also, note that some 115V
receptacles may require a plug that is different from the plug on the power cord. To install the required
plug, refer to the procedure on the following page (see Fig. 3-2). The installed 115V plug and cords
must conform to national or local electrical codes.
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