Kemppi KEMPACT 181A Operating Manual

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    Operating manual english.

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    En contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................. 3 1.1 general ....................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 about kempact ra ....................

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    En 1. Introduction 1.1 general congratulations on choosing kempact ra welding equipment. Used correctly, kemppi products can significantly increase the productivity of your welding, and provide years of economical service. This operating manual contains important information on the use, maintenance ...

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    En 1.2.2 about welding in addition to the welding machine, welding outcome is influenced by the work piece to be welded, welding technique and the welding environment. Therefore, recommendations in this manual must be followed. During welding, an electric welding circuit is created between the fille...

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    En note! When locating and siting the machine prior to and during operation, it is important to ensure that the metal chassis of the machine does not come into contact with the welding circuit, and/or surfaces so connected. Note! Never aim metallic grinding spray/sparks towards the equipment. 2.3 di...

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    En kempact 323 mvu: this equipment complies with iec 61000-3-12 provided that the short-circuit power ssc is greater than or equal to 1.5 mva at the interface point between the user’s supply and the public supply network. It is the responsibility of the installer or user of the equipment to ensure, ...

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    En 3.2 cable connections connection to the mains kempact ra models are available in either 1-phase 230 v, 3-phase 400 v, or multi-voltage units. Machines supplied with a mains power cable are not equipped with a plug, so you must select and fit a suitable mains plug before you use the machine for th...

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    En shielding gas 1. 2. 4. L/min 5 10 15 20 3. Shielding gas is used for replacing air around the welding arc. For steel wires, use co₂ (carbon dioxide) or a mixture of ar (argon) and co₂ for shielding gas. Welding performance will be improved when using mixed gas products. For stainless steel filler...

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    En moving the machine and gas cylinder the kempact ra is designed to provide safe gas cylinder storage and movement in satisfactory workshop conditions. The floor surface should be sound, level and free from obstructions. These notes must be followed and an adequate risk assessment completed prior t...

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    En note! In all cases the chassis design is not recommended for lifting its weight clear of the ground by the handles or any other means, with or without a gas cylinder loaded in place. When transporting the machine between sites, welding gas cylinders must be removed from the chassis, secured and t...

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    En 4.3 setting the spool brake force to prevent the filler wire from uncoiling on overrun following use at high feed speeds, you can change the brake force of the welding spool. Adjust the spool brake force through the hole in the spool locking mechanism. Increase the force by turning the screw cloc...

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    En 4. Cut away any deformed filler wire section and dress the sharp wire tip. 5. Connect the welding gun and tighten the collar. 6. Press the welding gun trigger and allow the filler wire to feed through the gun cable to the contact tip. Check once again that the filler wire is still properly seated...

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    En 4.6 setting the pressure of the feed rolls to ensure the filler wire runs smoothly into the welding gun wire liner you should adjust the pressure of the feed rolls of the wire drive mechanism. Turn the orange coloured pressure adjustment knob(s) in a clockwise direction to increase the pressure a...

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    En 4.7 wire guide tubes and feed rolls wire guide tubes a = front tube b= centre tube c = rear tube d = wire spiral guide gt 02: models 251r, 181a, 251a ss, al, fe, mc, fc ø 0.6–1.6mm ø 2.5/97mm, w006164, plastic ø 2.0mm, w006019, brass d w006410, ø 2.5/125mm, steel a c a c d duratorque: models 253r...

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    En removing front tube release pressure tension arm. Push the front tube out of its housing with a piece of filler wire. Wire feed rolls note! Orange part code colour denotes standard delivery specification. Gt 02 and duratorque ø mm driving pressing fe, ss, al, v-groove 0.6 w001045 w001046 0.8/0.9 ...

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    En 4.8 changing the feed rolls kempact ra machines are factory fitted with wire feed rolls as part of the delivery packages. However, it may be necessary to select alternative feed rolls to suit different filler wire sizes used. So you may occasionally need to replace the feed rolls. Kemppi feed rol...

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    En 4.9 reversing polarity some filler wires are recommended to be welded with the gun in the minus pole (–), so the polarity should be reversed. Check the recommended polarity from the filler wire package. 1. Disconnect the machine from the mains. 2. Expose the terminal connections by bending the pr...

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    En 5. Using control panels 5.1 regular control panel dynamics u w006169 2t / 4t gas mig hot spot spot / cycle post gas m min manual 4t v 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Models featuring the regular (r) control panel offer the following control functions and features. 1. Control knob for welding dynam...

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    En 3. Control knob for welding voltage this control knob increases and reduces the available output voltage of the machine to the welding arc. The scale is regulated in volts and is also supported by a graphical display bar that indicates the proportion of the available output voltage selected. 4. S...

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    En 9. Overheating indicator under normal working conditions the overheating indicator is not visible. However, should the machine exceed its working duty cycle, welding will cease and the thermometer symbol will illuminate indicating that the machine has overheated. The cooling fans of the machine w...

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    En 1. Dynamics control dynamics function controls the rate of rise of current when the filler wire is in short circuit with the welding plate. This control adjustment is necessary due to the alternative welding parameters, materials, wire sizes, gas types and current values used. The welding dynamic...

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    En 6. Selection for manual, automatic or hot spot function mode hot spot this button switches the machine from standard mig/mag welding mode to a specialised process function for localised spot heating and stress relieving for metal panels. This function is normally used in the automotive industry a...

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    En 12. Selection for filler wire diameter (adaptive mode) wire Ø when operating in adaptive mode and automatic is selected from the mode selection button 6, you can select from the filler wire diameter options. Following your materials selection through button 11, press button 12 briefly to select t...

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    En 16. Material thickness and weld shape display mm when operating in adaptive mode and automatic is selected from the mode selection button 6, the material thickness and weld shape is displayed, based on your input selections for plate thickness in mm and weld shape. Adjust these values though cont...

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    En • ensure the earth return clamp is connected to the work piece • ensure that you are wearing the correct safety equipment before you start welding – including: suitable welding clothing, the correct welding face shield with a suitable shade welding lens, welding gloves and when necessary, a weldi...

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    En 6.1 hot spot function note! The hot spot component kit is suitable for use with the fe 20/25 welding guns only. Setting and function 1. Before using hot spot function, release the pressure tension arms at the wire feed mechanism. 2. Rotate the filler wire spool slowly clockwise, removing the fill...

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    En 7. Maintenance note! Be careful when handling electrical cables! In maintaining the unit, take into consideration the rate of use and the environment it is used in. When the unit is used properly and serviced regularly, you will avoid unnecessary disturbances in use and production. 7.1 daily main...

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    En 7.2 gun spare parts note! Orange part code colour denotes standard delivery specification. Fe 20: 6602003 (3.5 m), 6602004 (5.0 m) gas nozzle (axbxc) 9580101 60.5 x 18 x 14 mm, standard 958010101 60.5 x 18 x 14 mm, with insulating bush (= 9580101 + 9591079) 4113470 60.5 x 18 x 14 mm, for spot wel...

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    En fe 25: 6602503 (3.5 m), 6602504 (5.0 m) gas nozzle (a x b x c) 9580101 60.5 x 18 x 14 mm, standard 958010101 60.5 x 18 x 14 mm, with insulating bush (= 9580101 + 9591079) 4113470 60.5 x 18 x 14 mm, for spot welding 9580101e 60.5 x 20 x 14 mm, thick wall insulating bush 9591010 contact tip (m6) 98...

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    En fe 27: 6602703 (3.5 m), 6602704 (5.0 m) fe 32: 6603203 (3.5 m), 6603204 (5.0 m) gas nozzle (a x b x c) 4295760 76 x 20 x 14 mm, standard / m8 4295760l 79 x 20 x 14 mm, long / m8 4295760c 76 x 20 x 12 mm, conical / m8 4294970 70 x 20 x 14 mm, standard / m6 contact tip (m6) 9876634 ø 0.6 mm 9876635...

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    En fe 35: 6603503 (3.5 m), 6603504 (5.0 m) gas nozzle (axbxc) 4300260 77 x 22 x 16 mm, standard 4300260l 80 x 22 x 16 mm, long 4300260c 77 x 22 x 13 mm, conical 4307050 77 x 22 x 16 mm, standard, spatter protection bush insulating bush 4307020 contact tip (m8) 9580122 ø 0.8 mm 9580122a ø 0.8 mm 9580...

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    En fe 42: 6604203 (3.5 m), 6604204 (5.0 m) gas nozzle (a x b x c) 4300380 80 x 25 x 18 mm, standard 4300380l 83 x 25 x 18 mm, long 4300380c 80 x 25 x 14 mm, conical 4307070 80 x 25 x 18 mm, standard, spatter protection bush 4308190 89.5 x 25x18 mm, special long insulating bush 4307030 contact tip (m...

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    En 7.3 troubleshooting welding performance can be effected by a number of issues, including the welding gun and/ or other parts of the welding system. The following information will help you to check, identify and rectify possible causes of welding malfunction. Note! The problems listed and the poss...

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    En 7.4 storage store the unit in a clean and dry place. Shield it from rain, and in temperatures exceeding +25 °c from direct exposure to sun. 7.5 disposal of the machine do not dispose of electrical equipment with normal waste! In observance of european directive 2002/96/ec on waste electrical and ...

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    En 9. Ordering codes kempact 251r, 253r, 323r, 181a, 251a, 253a, 323a 253rmv, 323rmv, 253amv, 323amv kempact 251r, fe25 3.5m p2203 kempact 323rmv, fe 27, 3.5m p2216 kempact 251r, fe25 5m p2204 kempact 323rmv, fe 27, 5m p2215 kempact 253r, fe27 3.5m p2207 kempact 323rmv, fe 32, 3.5m p2219 kempact 253...

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    En 10. Technical data 1phase models kempact 181a 251r, 251a connection voltage 1~, 50/60 hz 230 v ±15% 1~, 50/60hz 240v ±15% rated power at max. Current 50% ed i 1max (180a) 5 kva 30% ed i 1max (250a) 8.5 kva supply current 50 % ed i 1max (180a) 22 a 30 % ed i 1max (250a) 36 a 100 % ed i 1eff (140a)...

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    En 3 phase models kempact 253r, 253a 323r, 323a connection voltage 3~, 50/60hz 400 v ±15% 3~, 50/60hz 400 v ±15% rated power at max. Current 40% ed i 1max (250a) 8.5 kva 35% ed i 1max (320a) 12 kva supply current 40% ed i 1max (250 a) 11.9 a 35% ed i 1max (320a) 17.2 a 100% ed i 1eff (150 a) 6.1 a 1...

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    En 3 phase models, mvu kempact 253 mvu 323 mvu connection voltage 3~, 50/60 hz 230v –15%…400v +15% 3~, 50/60 hz 230v –15%…400v +15% rated power at max. Current 40% ed i 1max (250 a, 230 v) 9 kva 35% ed i 1max (320 a, 230 v) 13.5 kva 40% ed i 1max (250 a, 400 v) 8.5 kva 35% ed i 1max (320 a, 400 v) 1...

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    En temperature class f (155 °c) f (155 °c) emc class a a degree of protection ip23s ip23s operating temperature range –20…+40 °c –20…+40 °c storage temperature range –40…+60 °c –40…+60 °c standards iec 60974-1 iec 60974-1 iec 60974-5 iec 60974-5 iec 60974-10 iec 60974-10 39 © kemppi oy / 1135.

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