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Hypertherm® recommends that air compressors supply air that complies with the requirements of ISO Standard 8573-1:2010 Class 1.4.2.
Minimum inlet pressure and gas flow rate
Make sure that your worksite complies with the minimum gas flow rate and inlet gas pressure requirements for the cutting, gouging, and marking processes.

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Install and Set Up the Plasma Power Supply
- The Powermax45 SYNC system
  The Powermax45 SYNC® is a portable 45 A plasma cutting system that you can use for many handheld and mechanized cutting and gouging applications. The automatic gas and automatic voltage features make it easy to set up and use the system even if you have limited plasma cutting experience.
- Make sure that you have all the components
  It is important to make sure that you have all the components that come with your Powermax SYNC®.
- Hypertherm plasma power supply ratings
- Cutting specifications
- Correct position for the plasma power supply
  Make sure that the plasma power supply is in a safe position and location before you operate the cutting system.
- Connection requirements for electrical power
  Use the Hypertherm® input current ratings to determine conductor sizes for power connection and installation instructions.
- Power cord and plug requirements
- Connect the gas supply
  - Gas supply source
    Hypertherm® recommends that air compressors supply air that complies with the requirements of ISO Standard 8573-1:2010 Class 1.4.2.
    - High-pressure gas cylinders
    - Maximum inlet pressure
    - Minimum inlet pressure and gas flow rate
      Make sure that your worksite complies with the minimum gas flow rate and inlet gas pressure requirements for the cutting, gouging, and marking processes.
  - Add more gas filtration
    Add additional, external filtration if necessary to keep a clean, dry gas line.
Operate the Plasma System
Cut and Mark with the Hand Torch
Gouge with the Hand Torch
Troubleshoot Common Problems
Complete Regular Maintenance Tasks

Minimum inlet pressure and gas flow rate

Make sure that your worksite complies with the minimum gas flow rate and inlet gas pressure requirements for the cutting, gouging, and marking processes.


Process	Minimum gas flow rate and inlet pressure
Cutting (20 A – 45 A)	212.4 slpm (450 scfh) at 5.9 bar (85 psi)
Gouging (20 A – 45 A)	212.4 slpm (450 scfh) at 4.8 bar (70 psi)
FineCut® Marking (9 A – 19 A)	141.6 slpm (300 scfh) at 4.1 bar (60 psi)

You can adjust these pressures for different conditions that are specific to your environment.

Additional gas filtration installed between the gas supply and the plasma power supply can have an effect on gas pressure and gas flow. Speak to the filter manufacturer about gas pressure requirements. Hypertherm® recommends that you install an inline pressure gauge at the gas inlet on the rear of the plasma power supply. Use this gauge to monitor the gas pressure at the plasma power supply, after all external filtration.