Power requirements -14, Power requirements – Hypertherm HD4070 Rev.8 User Manual
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INSTALLATION
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HD4070
Instruction Manual
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Line Disconnect Switch
The line disconnect switch serves as the supply-voltage disconnecting (isolating) device.
Install this switch near the power supply for easy access by the operator.
Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician and according to applicable local or
national codes.
The switch should:
•
isolate the electrical equipment and disconnect all live conductors from the supply
voltage when in the "OFF" position
• have one "OFF" and one "ON" position clearly marked with "0" (OFF) and "l" (ON)
•
have an external operating handle capable of being locked in the "OFF" position
• contain a power operated mechanism that serves as an emergency stop
• have slow-blow fuses installed for the proper breaking capacity (see table above)
Input
Rated Input Current
Recommended
Cable Size
Voltage
Phase
@ 40 kW Output
Slow-Burn Fuse Size
(AWG)
200 VAC
3
125 amps
150 amps
(*See note below)
220 VAC
3
113 amps
150 amps
2 AWG
240 VAC
3
103 amps
125 amps
4 AWG
400 VAC
3
62 amps
80 amps
6 AWG
440 VAC
3
56 amps
70 amps
6 AWG
480 VAC
3
52 amps
70 amps
6 AWG
600 VAC
3
41 amps
50 amps
8 AWG
Power Requirements
General
All switches, slow-blow fuses and power cables are customer supplied and must be
chosen as outlined by applicable national or local electrical codes. Installation must
be performed by a licensed electrician. Use a separate primary line disconnect
switch for the power supply.
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Power Cable
Wire sizes vary based on the distance of the receptacle from the main box. The wire sizes listed in the table above
were taken from the National Electric Code 1990 handbook, table 310.16 (USA). Use a 4-conductor Type SO input
power cable with a conductor temperature rating of 140°F (60°C). Installation must be performed by a licensed
electrician.
FUSE
SWITCH BOX
* Note:
Use 2 AWG wire rated for 90° C (194° F) rather than an equivalent larger diameter cable (1AWG) rated
for 60° C (140° F)