Kemppi Kempomat 1701 - Manual (Page 6)

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2.3. Installation of welding gun
To ensure trouble-free welding use only original Kemppi welding guns. Do not use a damaged
gun.
Make sure the gun wire conduit and the flow nozzle match the manufacturer’s recommendations
for the type and diameter of the wire you use. Too small a conduit may overload the wire feed
device and disturb wire feeding.
Tighten the gun quick connector to eliminate voltage losses. A loose joint will make the gun
and the wire feeder warm. After this check that the conduit inside the wire liner does not touch
the feed rolls.
2.4. To fit the wire reel
2.5. To install the welding wire
Before installing the welding wire check that the feed roll, the wire conduit and the flow nozzle
match the wire.
1. Fit in the feed roll and check once more that the correct groove is in line with the wire.
2. Round the end of the wire and push it through wire guide into burner’s wire tube
3. Check, that the wire is in the groove and set clamping lever on its place. Tighten only a
little.
4. Feed the wire into the gun by pressing the gun switch. Wire clamping force to the feed
roll is correct, when wire coming out of flow nozzle can be lightly slowed down with
fingers.
5. Regulate braking power of wire roll by turning the adjustment screw in the centre of
latch with a screw driver. Do not tighten too much, as the brake puts an additional load
on motor.
1. Release the reel latch claws by turning
them 1/4 of a turn.
2. Insert the reel so that the hole in the reel
will be at the pin of the device. Use reel
supports, when required.
3. Insert the reel. N.B.!The wire travels from
the top of the roll to the wire feed unit.
4. Secure the reel by turning the latch.
Note! Not wire nor wire reel must touch the
unit body, as it creates a danger of short circuit!
When using aluminium wire it might be advisable
to totally remove the spiral part of the back guide. If
you use cored wire, check the wire manufacturer’s
instructions on use and safety first.
3. OPERATING WELDING EQUIPMENT
Also see section 1. Before you start using the welding machine.
Welding in fire or explosion hazard sites is absolutely forbidden!
Note! When welding in other than industrial surroundings, the unit might cause disturbance
in radio equipment. Taking necessary precautions is the responsibility of the user.
3.1. Places of use
Kempomat is a basic welding machine for MIG/MAG welding in maintenance, servicing and
repair works. It is suitable for both normal MIG/MAG welding as well as for welding without
shield gas.