Preface; Introduction; Product Introduction; Operation Safety - Kemppi KEMPOWELD 3200 Operation Instructions Manual

1. PREFACE

1.1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on having purchased this product. Properly installed Kemppi products should prove to be productive
machines requiring maintenance at only regular intervals. This manual is arranged to give you a good understanding
of the equipment and its safe operation. It also contains maintenance information and technical specifications.
Read this manual from front to back before installing, operating or maintaining the equipment for the first time.
For further information on Kemppi products please contact us or your nearest Kemppi distributor.
The specifications and designs presented in this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
In this document, for danger to life or injury the following symbol is used:
Read the warning texts carefully and follow the instructions. Please also study the Operation safety instructions
and respect them when installing, operating and servicing the machine.

1.2. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

The power sources Kempoweld 3200 and 3200W with wire feeder unit WIRE 400 makes together 320 A MIG
welding equipment, which is suitable for heavy industrial use. To the product range belong in addition also the
power sources Kempoweld 4200, 4200W and 5500W. Kempoweld 3200W has inbuilt water cooling unit.
Power source: Supply voltage of the power source is 3~ 230 V / 400 V. Voltage of power source is adjusted with
turn type switches; together 40 steps. The Volt/Ampere metering unit MSD-1 (accessory) which is included in the
power source displays voltage or welding current.
Wire feeder unit: The wire feeder unit WIRE 400 is a 4-roll driven unit, which is suitable for air- or liquid-cooled
guns. The unit may be turnable above the power source or it may be locked at its place. You can use the WIRE 400
wire feeder unit equipped also with interconnection cable and push-pull gun. KMW timer controls continuous, spot
and cycle-arc welding. Accessory unit KMW sync is needed for connection and use of push-pull guns.

1.3. OPERATION SAFETY

Never watch the arc without a face shield designed for arc welding!
The arc damages unprotected eyes!
The arc burns unprotected skin!
Be careful for reflecting radiation of arc!
Protect yourself and the surroundings against the arc and hot spray!
Remember general fire safety!
Pay attention to the fire safety regulations. Welding is always classified as a fire risk operation.
Welding where there is flammable or explosive material is strictly forbidden.
If it is essential to weld in such an area remove inflammable material from the immediate vicinity of the
welding site.
Fire extinguishers must always be on site where welding is taking place.
Note! Spars may cause fire many hours after completion of welding.
Watch out for the mains voltage!
Take care of the cables - the connection cable must not be compressed, touch sharp edges or hot work
pieces.
Faulty cables are always a fire risk and highly dangerous.
Do not locate the welding machine on wet surfaces.
Do not take the welding machine inside the work piece (i.e. in containers, cars etc.)
Ensure that neither you nor gas bottles or electrical equipment are in contact with live wires or connections!
Do not use faulty welding cables.
Isolate yourself by using dry and not worn out protective clothes.
Do not weld on wet ground.
Do not place MIG gun or the welding cables on the power source or other electrical equipment.
Don't press on MIG gun switch, if the gun is not directed towards work piece.
Watch out for the welding fumes!
Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation.
Follow special safety precautions when you weld metals which contain lead, cadmium, zinc, mercury or
beryllium.
Note the danger caused by special welding jobs!
Watch out for the fire and explosion danger when welding container type work pieces.
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