Omax ProtoMax Quick Installation Overview

The ProtoMAX® Support Site contains useful documents and videos on the installation and operation
of your ProtoMAX abrasive waterjet system. Visit protomax.com/support for the detailed ProtoMAX
Installation Guide, ProtoMAX Operation Guide, and other support documentation.
MACHINE SAFETY LABELS
The following safety labels may appear on the equipment. If ignored, physical injury, death, or equipment
damage may occur. Read the safety information in the Installation Guide before installing, operating, or
maintaining the equipment.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE
BELT AND PULLEY
HAZARD
PINCH/CRUSH
HAZARD
MOVING PARTS
CRUSH HAZARD
REQUIRED TOOLS
SAFETY SAFETY UTILITY
GLOVES GLASSES KNIFE
BALL-END OPEN-END SNIPS
HEX WRENCH WRENCH
4 MM, 5 MM 3/4 IN, 10 MM
401536B-EN
KEEP HANDS AWAY WEAR EYE
FROM JET PROTECTION
FLYING DEBRIS / WEAR EAR
LOUD NOISE PROTECTION
DO NOT OPERATE
WEAR GLOVES
WITHOUT GUARD
CONSULT THE
DO NOT SPRAY
MANUAL
MANDATORY
STEP HAZARD
DISCONNECT POWER
SCISSORS PRY BAR SOCKET
WRENCH
TORQUE CROWFOOT SCREWDRIVER
WRENCH WRENCH FLAT TIP
20-80 IN-LB 5/8 IN, 19 MM
REMOVE CUTTING DECK SHIPPING MATERIALS
Remove all shipping materials on and around the
cutting deck, including dessicant packages, inside the
catcher tank.
SOCKET
7/16 IN
CONNECT THE LAPTOP
Connect the ProtoMAX USB cable to the laptop and
FLASHLIGHT
turn on the ProtoMAX.
QUICK INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
UNWRAP & UNPACK
Remove external shipping materials and place the ProtoMAX close to
power, water, and drain. Follow the ProtoMAX Utilities Requirements
to properly locate the machine from walls and other structures.
NOTE: Requires two people to lift the pump and the table assembly.
CONNECT THE PUMP
Connect the low-pressure water lines,
cooling lines, and transducer cable.
CONNECT THE HIGH-PRESSURE PLUMBING
Connect the high-pressure plumbing to the pump and
torque the fitting to the proper specification.
INSTALL THE GARNET ABRASIVE HOPPER
Install the hopper bracket and the garnet abrasive
hopper. Connect the grounding strap, but do not fill
with abrasive.
© OMAX Corporation February 2018