Vertical clear space requirements?

CrossFire ® PRO General Discussion
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Howdy yall. I am working with electrician to get service up to par to run this machinery with my Everlast 82i plasma cutter.

I had a follow up question regarding the clear space required ABOVE the unit table top. I do not see that dimension called out in the specifications. Currently, I have a ceiling drop directly over the location I intend to install the table… could anyone please confirm how much clearance is required above the table? Measured either from the ground or from the table top would be greatly appreciated. (I am worried the arm may collide with the drop in its current arrangement.)

Additionally, I see that the specs state that the crossfire pro can run on either “110/220 VAC (selectable)”. Have yall ever encountered any issues running the table/controller on 110 v? Or should I get my electrician to go ahead and provide an additional 220 v drop with dedicated circuit that is separate from the 240v/60amp drop I am having installed to run the plasma cutter?

Thank you all that helped previously, and thank you in advance this time around as well!

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They don’t really list the height because it’s not a hard number. I trimmed my torch whip to fit under my storage loft.

I’m 37 inches from table top to ceiling. 70 from floor to ceiling.

If you ran cable drag chains you could go even lower. Heck, you can probably go even lower with the torch whip.

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Heard. I appreciate the response.

Turns out the bottom of my drops are almost exactly 70” above the ground. I suspect I may need to tuck them away a little bit more

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Also, will a 120v air compressor work or is a 240 v air compressor absolutely necessary?

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:grimacing: Uh, only if you have very short runs…

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Thanks. I am realizing that to be the case now.

May I ask what air compressor set up you are running?

I see a listing for Industrial Air 60 Gal. Stationary Electric Air Compressor ILA3606056 which seems like one of the more cost effective options that will meet my air compressor requirements. Coming in at around $7-800 depending on supplier. Might shop used and see what my options are

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Search on Air Compressor requirements, probably in the Plasma Cutter Category. You will find a WEALTH of information on this topic!

TL;DR You need to be able to provide at least 8-9CFM of EXTREMELY dry air for continuous cutting. A 120V compressor can’t do this.

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You might want to look at this topic. There are other options that give ways to reduce the height such as a magnetic torch holder to make storage easier. Not sure if that would be helpful:

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You will be fine at 70. I could shorten my torch whip even more and it would still run fine.

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To answer your question about 110 vs 220 for the control box. It will work fine on either voltage. I think most of us in the US are running it on 110v.