QUICK INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

The ProtoMAX® Support Site contains useful documents and videos on the installation and operation UNWRAP & UNPACK of your ProtoMAX waterjet system. Visit protomax.com/support for the detailed ProtoMAX Installation Guide, ProtoMAX Operation Guide, and other support documentation. Remove external shipping materials and place the ProtoMAX close to power, water, and drain. Follow the ProtoMAX Utilities Requirements MACHINE SAFETY LABELS to properly locate the machine from walls and other structures.

The following safety labels may appear on the equipment. If ignored, physical injury, death, or equipment NOTE: Requires two people to lift the pump and the table assembly. damage may occur. Read the safety information in the Installation Guide before installing, operating, or maintaining the equipment.

KEEP HANDS AWAY WEAR EYE CONNECT THE PUMP ELECTRICAL HAZARD FROM JET PROTECTION Connect the low-pressure water lines, cooling lines, and transducer cable. ELECTROSTATIC FLYING DEBRIS / WEAR EAR DISCHARGE LOUD NOISE PROTECTION CONNECT THE HIGH-PRESSURE PLUMBING BELT AND PULLEY DO NOT OPERATE WEAR GLOVES HAZARD WITHOUT GUARD Connect the high-pressure plumbing to the pump and torque the fitting to the proper specification.

PINCH/CRUSH CONSULT THE DO NOT SPRAY HAZARD MANUAL REMOVE DECK SHIPPING MATERIALS MOVING PARTS MANDATORY STEP HAZARD CRUSH HAZARD DISCONNECT POWER Remove all shipping materials on and around the cutting deck, including dessicant packages, inside the catcher tank. REQUIRED

INSTALL THE GARNET ABRASIVE HOPPER

Install the hopper bracket and the garnet abrasive SAFETY SAFETY UTILITY PRY BAR SOCKET SOCKET hopper. Connect the grounding strap, but do not fill GLOVES GLASSES WRENCH 7/16 IN with abrasive.

CONNECT THE LAPTOP

Connect the ProtoMAX USB cable to the laptop and BALL-END OPEN-END SNIPS TORQUE CROWFOOT SCREWDRIVER FLASHLIGHT turn on the ProtoMAX. HEX WRENCH WRENCH WRENCH WRENCH FLAT TIP 4 MM, 5 MM 3/4 IN, 10 MM 20-80 IN-LB 5/8 IN, 19 MM

401536B-EN © OMAX Corporation February 2018 QUICK INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

FLUSH THE SYSTEM PROTOMAX STARTUP Flush the high-pressure plumbing and check for leaks on all the water fittings. Turn on the ProtoMAX and the laptop NOTE: Visually inspect high-pressure plumbing computer. fittings from a safe distance (16” minimum). LOAD & FIXTURE MATERIAL

Open the ProtoMAX lid and place your OPEN & CONFIGURE A PART FILL THE CATCHER TANK material on the cutting bed. Use the Material Holding Kit to secure your Open the ProtoMAX MAKE application, load material. Fill the catcher tank to the top edge of a part file, and configure it for your material. the slats and inspect tank for leaks.

INSTALL THE NOZZLE PREPARE & POSITION THE NOZZLE

Install the cutting head nozzle, filter, Properly set nozzle stand-off and move the mixing tube, and splash guard. nozzle to the start position.

PERFORM SYSTEM & NOZZLE TESTS CONDUCT A DRY RUN OF THE PART

Verify safety feature functionality and Use the MAKE application to do a dry run and perform nozzle tests. ensure the path remains on the material.

ADJUST WATER LEVEL & CUT THE PART

INSTALL THE MATERIAL HOLDING KIT Add water to cover the material being cut. Use the MAKE application to cut the part. Install the four part holding post assemblies to the support frame and add the material clamps.

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU’VE CUT YOUR FIRST PROTOMAX PART!

INSTALL SIDE PANELS SUPPORT INFORMATION MAIN WEBSITE: protomax.com ONLINE SUPPORT: protomax.com/support Install the plastic panels on all three sides of the ProtoMAX. OMAX is continually improving the ProtoMAX to bring you the best in abrasive waterjet TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.818.647.1994 technology. For that reason, your ProtoMAX EMAIL: [email protected] may differ slightly from descriptions and PROTOMAX COMMUNITY: community.protomax.com images in this document. If you have any ADDRESS: 21409 72nd Ave S CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR PROTOMAX IS READY TO USE! questions, please contact us for assistance. Kent, WA 98032 NOW LET’S CUT YOUR FIRST PART. 401536B-EN © OMAX Corporation February 2018