Installation
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WARNING
COOLANT CAN BE IRRITATING TO SKIN AND EYES AND HARMFUL OR FATAL IF
SWALLOWED
Propylene glycol and benzotriazole are irritating to skin and eyes, and harmful or fatal if
swallowed. When you come into contact, flush skin or eyes with water. If swallowed, seek
immediate medical attention.
NOTICE
AUTOMOTIVE ANTIFREEZE CAN DAMAGE THE TORCH COOLANT SYSTEM
Never use automotive antifreeze in place of Hypertherm coolant. Antifreeze contains chemicals that can
damage the torch coolant system.
CAUTION
INCORRECT COOLANT CAN DAMAGE THE CUTTING SYSTEM
Incorrect coolantcan damage the cutting system. Refer to Coolant requirements on page 54.
NOTICE
PTFE TAPE CAN CAUSE CLOGGED VALVES, REGULATORS, AND TORCHES
Never use PTFE tape on any joint preparation. Use only a liquid or paste thread sealant on male thread
ends.
NOTICE
DIRTY, OILY AIR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AIR FILTER BOWL
Some air compressors use synthetic lubricants that contain esters. Esters can damage the
polycarbonates in the air filter bowl. Add additional gas filtration if necessary.
NOTICE
FOR THE BEST CUT QUALITY AND CONSUMABLE LIFE USE THE CORRECT LEAD LENGTHS
The manufactured lengths of torch and console leads are critical for system performance.
Never change the lengths of leads.Cut quality and the lifespan of consumables will be decreased if you
change the lead lengths.