Kemppi X3 User Manual

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X3 MIG Welder© Kemppi Oy 2018 1814
OPERATING MANUAL
CONTENTS
1. Read rst ................................................................................................. 3
1.1 General ......................................................................................................3
1.2 About X3 MIG Welder product series .......................................................3
2. X3 MIG Welder structure ..................................................................4
2.1 System introduction ..................................................................................4
2.2 X3 Power Source........................................................................................4
2.3 X3 Wire Feeder ...........................................................................................5
3. Installation .............................................................................................5
3.1 Before use ..................................................................................................5
3.2 Positioning of the machine .......................................................................5
3.3 Distribution network ................................................................................. 6
3.4 Connecting cables ..................................................................................... 6
3.4.1 Mains connection ...................................................................................6
3.4.2 Wire feeder connection ...........................................................................7
3.4.3 Earth return cable connection ................................................................... 7
3.5 Optional accessories .................................................................................8
3.5.1 Wheel sets.............................................................................................8
3.5.2 Undercarriage ........................................................................................8
3.5.3 Wire feeder mounting plate ...................................................................... 8
3.5.4 Gas heater .............................................................................................8
4. Operation ...............................................................................................9
4.1 Loading the ller wire ...............................................................................9
4.1.1 Mounting and locking the wire spool .........................................................9
4.1.2 Adjusting the spool brake ........................................................................9
4.1.3 Adjusting the pressure arms .....................................................................9
4.1.4 Feeding the ller wire ............................................................................10
4.1.5 Wire feed mechanism DuraTorque 400 .....................................................10
4.2 Controlling the welding system..............................................................12
4.2.1 Setup panel .........................................................................................12
4.2.2 Starting the power source ......................................................................12
4.2.3 LCD display .........................................................................................12
4.2.4 LED indicators ......................................................................................12
4.2.5 Settings menu parameters .....................................................................13
4.2.6 Wire feeder control panel .......................................................................14
4.3 Selecting shielding gas ...........................................................................14
4.4 Gas test ....................................................................................................14
4.5 Trigger logic and Crater ll function .......................................................14
4.6 Calibrating wire feed speed ....................................................................16
5. Troubleshooting ................................................................................17
6. Maintenance .......................................................................................17
6.1 Regular maintenance ..............................................................................17
6.2 Disposal of the machine .........................................................................17
7. Technical data ....................................................................................18
8. Ordering codes ..................................................................................20

Kemppi X3 Specifications

General

Brand	Kemppi
Model	X3
Category	Welding System
Language	English