1.3 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Kemppi Minarc is a manual metal arc welding machine, small in size, suitable
for industry, site and repair welding. The unit uses one phase connection
voltage and it is manufactured for two dierent mains voltages: 230 V (Minarc
150) and 110 V (Minarc 151).
MInarc 150VRD is equipped with so called Voltage Reduction Device (VRD)
function. VRD maintains open circuit voltage under 35 V.
Minarc 150AU and 120AU for mains voltages 240 V and with VRD function are
onmarketonlyforAustraliaandNewSealand.
Minarctoleratesagreatuctuationofinputvoltageandisthussuitable
for work on sites using generator as well as to be used with long power
cables. Inverter technology has been used when designing the unit. Power
regulation in power source is done with IGBT transistors. Welding and
earth cables are supplied with the unit. They are equipped with suitable
connections for the unit electrode holder, earth clamps and connections.
Minarc can also be used for TIG welding. TIG arc is started by scratching.
Ordering numbers of additional equipment for TIG welding can be found in
chapter 5. Ordering numbers.
2. BEFORE YOU START USING THE UNIT
2.1 UNPACKING
The equipment is packed in durable packages, designed specially for them.
Nevertheless,alwaysbeforeusingtheequipment,makesureitwasnotdamaged
during transportation. Also check that you have received what you ordered and
thatthereareinstructionsforit.NOTE!Thepackagingmaterialoftheproductsis
suitable for recycling.
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