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© OMAX Corporation February 2018
QUICK INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Turn on the ProtoMAX and the laptop
computer.
Open the ProtoMAX MAKE application, load
a part file, and configure it for your material.
Use the MAKE application to do a dry run and
ensure the path remains on the material.
Add water to cover the material being cut. Use the
MAKE application to cut the part.
Properly set nozzle stand-off and move the
nozzle to the start position.
Open the ProtoMAX lid and place your
material on the cutting bed. Use the
Material Holding Kit to secure your
material.
OMAX is continually improving the ProtoMAX
to bring you the best in abrasive waterjet
technology. For that reason, your ProtoMAX
may differ slightly from descriptions and
images in this document. If you have any
questions, please contact us for assistance.
Verify safety feature functionality and
perform nozzle tests.
Install the plastic panels on all three sides of the ProtoMAX.
Fill the catcher tank to the top edge of
the slats and inspect tank for leaks.
Install the four part holding post assemblies to the
support frame and add the material clamps.
Install the cutting head nozzle, filter,
mixing tube, and splash guard.
PROTOMAX STARTUP
OPEN & CONFIGURE A PART FILE
CONDUCT A DRY RUN OF THE PART
ADJUST WATER LEVEL & CUT THE PART
PREPARE & POSITION THE NOZZLE
LOAD & FIXTURE MATERIAL
SUPPORT INFORMATION
PERFORM SYSTEM & NOZZLE TESTS
INSTALL SIDE PANELS
CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR PROTOMAX IS READY TO USE!
NOW LET’S CUT YOUR FIRST PART.
CONGRATULATIONS, YOU’VE CUT YOUR FIRST PROTOMAX PART!
FILL THE CATCHER TANK
INSTALL THE MATERIAL HOLDING KIT
INSTALL THE NOZZLE
Flush the high-pressure plumbing and check for
leaks on all the water fittings.
NOTE:
Visually inspect high-pressure plumbing
fittings from a safe distance (16” minimum).
FLUSH THE SYSTEM
MAIN WEBSITE:
protomax.com
ONLINE SUPPORT:
protomax.com/support
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
1.818.647.1994
EMAIL:
PROTOMAX COMMUNITY: community.protomax.com
ADDRESS:
21409 72nd Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
