Kuvat 53 - 54, Cooling unit, Internal protections of the machine – Kemppi DC 3500W User Manual

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kuvat 53 - 54

4. COOLING UNIT

(only Mastertig AC/DC 2500W, -3500W)

Filling in the liquid and checking the liquid level is done

by pulling open the hatch in the lower part of the ma-

chine so that you can see the filling hole for the liquid.

The cooling units tank is filled with 20 – 40 % glycol /

 water mixture according to antifreeze requirements.

Instead of glycol / water mixture you can also use an-

other liquid according to your experience.

The circulation of the liquid is operation-controlled,

which means that the liquid is circulating only during

welding and for a while after the welding.

5. INTERNAL PROTECTIONS OF

THE MACHINE

5.1 Overheating protection

The yellow signal light of the overheating

protection comes on and the machine

stops when the machine has overheated. The machine

may overheat if the machine is loaded for a long time

with a current higher than 100 % of the duty cycle or

when the circulation of the cooling air is prevented.

5.2 Over-voltage protection of the mains

supply voltage

If the over-voltages in the mains supply are

so high that they can endanger the ma-

chine, the supply of the machine is imme-

diately turned off. If the over-voltages are short in du-

ration, this may be seen as short breaks in the current.

The signal light of the panel showing an over / under-

voltage comes on during a long period of over-voltage.

5.3 The wrong voltage selection

Mastertig ACDC 2500, Mastertig ACDC 2500W

If a multi-voltage machine is connected

to the wrong voltage, the machine will not

start and the signal light in the front pan-

el comes on to indicate this. The machine

will not be damaged if it is connected to

the wrong voltage for a short time. Unplug the machine

from the mains supply and select the correct voltage

from the switch under the front panel.

5.4 Protection of a water-cooled torch

Mastertig ACDC 2500W and -3500W

If the switch of the cooling unit is in the position for an

gas-cooled torch and you start welding with a water-

cooled torch and a current is over 60 A, the welding is

broken.

6. MAINTENANCE

The amount of use and an unusual working environ-

ment have a special effect on the need for maintenance.

Proper use and preventive maintenance will help to

ensure trouble-free operation of the machine without

unexpected interruptions.

6.1 The welding torch

Due to high temperatures and wear, the welding end

of the TIG torch requires maintenance most, but also

the condition of the other parts should be checked reg-

ularly.

The welding end

Check that...

– all insulations of the welding end are undamaged

and in place.

– the gas nozzle is undamaged and suitable for the

work.

– the flow of the shielding gas is free and even.

– the electrode is undamaged. Use an electrode size

and tip sharpening which are suitable for the weld-

ing job. Sharpen the electrode lengthwise.

– the fastening parts of the electrode are undamaged

and that the electrode is tightly fastened in its place.

The torch cable

Check that...

– the insulation of the handle and the torch cable is

undamaged.

– the torch cable has not sharp bends.
Always replace any damaged parts immediately!

Follow the instructions of the torch manufacturer in all

maintenance and repair measures.

Pe

no

pressure

overheated

liquid

gas- / water-cooled

torch GAS / WATER

test run of the circulation

of the liquid TEST

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