16 – Kempact pulse 3000, Kempactcool 10 / 0813 © Kemppi oy
Crater lling
Hot Start
Wire range/power/
Welding current
Start switch 4T
The Hot Start:
The Hot Start function is used with 1-MIG and pulse MIG welding. The Hot Start time by 4T Hot
Start time is determined by trigger function (see picture) and while by 2T function it is determined
by the SETUP parameters. The level of Hot Start can be changed by SETUP function.
The Hot Start level, Hot Start time by 2T, crater ll level and downslope time can be easily adjusted
using the ‘QUICK SETUP’ function:
1. Select the gun trigger function: 4T or 2T.
2. First, press the SETUP button and then , while still pressing the SETUP button, press the
extra function button.
3. Adjust the Hot Start level.
4. Repeat step 2, upon which the display will show the next adjustable parameter, depending
on the switch mode.
Exit by pressing any button (except SETUP)
3.3.9. Use of gas test
If you press the gas test button, gas will begin to ow without any starting power source
or wire feed. Gas ow can be measured by using an external measuring device.
Cut off the gas ow by pressing the same button again, or the gun trigger. If the trigger
is not pressed again, the gas ow will end within 20 seconds.
The display will show “GAS” and the time.
3.3.10. Testing wire feed
The wire feed switch will start the wire feed motor without opening the gas valve. The
power source will start up, but without providing welding power. The wire feed range
will be 5m/min but can be adjusted as desired.