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SPECIFICATIONS Section 1 SPECIFICATIONS In this section: Introduction ..................1-2 Specifications ..................1-2 230 Volt CE Powermax900 Power Supply ........1-2 230V CE Installation Manual...
SPECIFICATIONS INTRODUCTION The instructions in this manual will enable a qualified electronics technician to convert the 400 volt CE Powermax900 into a 230 volt CE power supply. The kit (128313) contains a transformer and case, wheels, castors, and 2 line cords - one to hook up to a line disconnect box or 3-phase plug, and a shorter cord to connect from the transformer case to the link box at the rear of the Powermax - See Figure 2-1.
230V CE INSTALLATION Section 2 230V INSTALLATION In this section: Installation ................... 2-2 Installation of Wheels and Casters to Transformer Case ....2-4 Wheel Installation ................2-4 Caster Installation ................2-4 Attaching Power Supply Bracket to Powermax900 CE Chassis..2-6 Attaching 230V Transformer Case Assembly to Powermax900 CE Chassis ..................
230V CE INSTALLATION WARNING INSTALLATION MUST BE PERFORMED ONLY BY HYPERTHERM DISTRIBUTORS OR QUALIFIED ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS!! SHOCK HAZARD: Always turn off power, unplug cord from wall and wait 5 minutes before removing any cover of the power supply! If power unit is directly connected to a line disconnect box, place line disconnect switch to OFF position.
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230V CE INSTALLATION Figure 2-1 Powermax900 230V CE Power Supply Assembled 230V CE Installation Manual...
230V CE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF WHEELS AND CASTERS TO TRANSFORMER CASE Wheel Installation 1. Carefully turn transformer case assembly upside down. 2. Snap an 027249 retaining ring on one end of the 004672 wheel axle. 3. Slide one 027057 wheel on the axle. 4.
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230V CE INSTALLATION 075470 10-32 screws (8) 027299 075174 Caster 10-32 star washers (8) 027249 008973 Retaining Shoulder ring washer 004672 Axle 027057 027057 Wheel Wheel Figure 2-2 Wheel and Caster Installation Figure 2-3 Wheels and Casters Installed on 230V Transformer Case 230V CE Installation Manual...
CHASSIS. 1. If torch is connected to power supply, disconnect it. WARNING INSTALLATION MUST BE PERFORMED ONLY BY HYPERTHERM DISTRIBUTORS OR QUALIFIED ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS!! SHOCK HAZARD: Always turn off power, unplug cord from wall and wait 5 minutes before removing any cover of the power supply! If power unit is directly connected to a line disconnect box, place line disconnect switch to OFF position and remove power cord from line disconnect box.
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230V CE INSTALLATION Remove power Brown cord wires from TB1 and ground Blue stud. Black Green/ Yellow Figure 2-5 Removal of Power Cord from Powermax900 CE Power Supply - 2 of 2 3.5. Remove toroid from power cord wires. Save the toroid. See Figure 2-6. 3.5.
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230V CE INSTALLATION 4. Remove the power supply cover. 5. Carefully tilt the Powermax over onto its front handle as shown in Figure 2-7. 6. Place the 001568 power supply bracket against the bottom of the power supply as shown in Figure 2-7 and fasten with the 075470 10-32 screws, 075174 star washers and 075160 kepnuts in 12 locations.
230V CE INSTALLATION ATTACHING 230V TRANSFORMER CASE ASSEMBLY TO POWERMAX900 CE CHASSIS 1. Lift Powermax over transformer case assembly with the rear of the power supply lined up over the power cord side of the transformer case. 2. Carefully set down the Powermax onto the transformer case assembly. 3.
230V CE INSTALLATION HOOKING UP THE THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMER SECONDARY POWER CORD FROM 230V TRANSFORMER CASE ASSEMBLY TO POWERMAX900 CE POWER UNIT Caution: The toroid must be installed as shown to maintain European EMC compliance. 1. Prepare the power cord wires as shown in Figure 2-9. Note that all 4 wires must loop through the toroid.
230V CE INSTALLATION Connect power Brown cord wires to TB1 and ground Blue stud. Black Green/ Yellow Figure 2-10 Connecting Power Cord to Powermax900 CE Power Supply CHOOSING PLUG, POWER CORD AND LINE DISCONNECT BOX FUSE Power Cord Plug The 230V CE Powermax900 kit is shipped with a three-phase power cord and no plug. The user must obtain a plug that is certified by national or local electrical codes.
230V CE INSTALLATION Line Voltage Disconnect Box and Fuse Use a line disconnect box for each power supply. This disconnect box allows the operator to turn the power supply off quickly in an emergency situation. The switch should be located on a wall near the power supply, and should be easily accessible to the operator.
PARTS LIST Section 3 PARTS LIST In this section: Powermax900 230 Volt CE Conversion Kit - 128313......3-2 230V CE Installation Manual...
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PARTS LIST POWERMAX900 230 VOLT CONVERSION KIT - 128313 Index No. Part No. Description Quantity 001568 Panel:Powermax800 600V 004672 Axle:Powermax800 Power Unit 008973 Shoulder Washer:1/2" X 27/64 Nylon 027057 Wheel:8" X 1.75" 027249 Retaining Ring:1/2" Shaft Extension 027299 Caster:MAX70 Swivel 075467 M/S:8-32 X 3/8 Phillips Head Round SSB 075470...
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PARTS LIST Figure 3-2 Powermax900 230V CE Conversion Subassembly - 129369 230V CE Installation Manual...
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