Kemppi X8 User Manual

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Contents
1 Read first...................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Disclaimer...........................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Documentation symbols..............................................................................................................................4
1.3 Kemppi symbols..............................................................................................................................................4
2 X8 MIG Welder............................................................................................8
2.1 Disclaimer...........................................................................................................................................................8
2.2 System introduction.......................................................................................................................................8
2.2.1 Introduction to WeldEye for welding procedure and qualification
management........................................................................................................................................10
2.3 System structure........................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3.1 X8 Power Source.......................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.2 X8 Wire Feeder............................................................................................................................. 15
2.3.3 X8 MIG Guns..................................................................................................................................21
2.3.4 Control Pad.....................................................................................................................................23
2.4 Installation....................................................................................................................................................... 26
2.4.1 Before installation........................................................................................................................ 26
2.4.2 Power Source installation......................................................................................................... 27
2.4.3 Wire Feeder installation.............................................................................................................35
2.4.4 Cables installation........................................................................................................................51
2.4.5 Control Pad installation............................................................................................................. 55
2.4.6 Welding gun installation...........................................................................................................60
2.4.7 Lifting X8 MIG Welder............................................................................................................... 89
2.4.8 Purchasing and managing welding software....................................................................90
2.4.9 Optional accessories................................................................................................................... 90
2.5 Operation.........................................................................................................................................................93
2.5.1 X8 MIG Welder control devices............................................................................................. 93
2.5.2 Preparing welding system for use...................................................................................... 108
2.5.3 How to use welding system..................................................................................................117
2.6 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................................156
2.6.1 Error codes................................................................................................................................... 159
2.7 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................159
2.7.1 Daily maintenance.....................................................................................................................159
2.7.2 Periodic maintenance of power source and wire feeder........................................... 161
2.7.3 Service workshops.....................................................................................................................162
2.8 Technical data..............................................................................................................................................162
2.8.1 X8 Power Source 400 A.......................................................................................................... 162
2.8.2 X8 Power Source 500 A / 500 A MV................................................................................. 164
2.8.3 X8 Cooler...................................................................................................................................... 166
2.8.4 X8 Wire Feeder...........................................................................................................................167
2.8.5 X8 Control Pad........................................................................................................................... 168
2.8.6 X8 MIG Gun 200-g................................................................................................................... 169
2.8.7 X8 MIG Gun 300-g................................................................................................................... 170
2.8.8 X8 MIG Gun 400-g................................................................................................................... 171

Kemppi X8 Specifications

General

Brand	Kemppi
Model	X8
Category	Welding System
Language	English