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- Page 1 SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN SuperSnake GTX Operating manual © Kemppi 1921930 / 2144...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.7 Shielding gas setting 2.8 Cooling unit preparation 3. Maintenance 3.1 Wire liner replacement 3.2 Disposal 4. Technical data 4.1 SuperSnake GTX technical data 4.2 Feed roll kit selection 4.3 Wire liner selection 4.4 Ordering © Kemppi 1921930 / 2144... -
Page 3: General
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and com- plete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Kemppi reserves the right to change the spe- cification of the product described at any time without prior notice. Do not copy, record, reproduce or transmit the contents of this guide without prior permission from Kemppi. -
Page 4: Equipment Description
It extends the reach of MIG/MAG welding guns up to 30 meters, providing simple distance wire feeding for a variety of filler wires. SuperSnake GTX subfeeder is delivered with Kemppi's steel spiral wire liner by default. DL Chili wire liner is available as an option. - Page 5 SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN Wire feed roll (drive roll) Wire feed roll (pressure roll) Wire outlet guide tube Wire inlet guide tip Subfeeder control panel >> Displays for wire feed speed / welding current and for fine tuning >>...
- Page 6 SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN Subfeeder rear connections Welding cable Euro connector (for interconnection cable from wire feeder) Control cable connector (for interconnection cable from wire feeder) Subfeeder synchronization cable connector (for interconnection cable from wire feeder) Interconnection cable...
- Page 7 SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION Serial number Serial number of the device is marked on the rating plate or in another distinctive location on the device. It is important to make correct reference to the serial number of the product when ordering spare parts or making repairs for example.
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Page 8: Installation
Lifting subfeeder SuperSnake GTX subfeeder can be lifted with a hoist and a 4-legged strap connected to the corners of the protective frame. Without the protective frame, lifting the subfeeder with a hoist is not possible. For lifting, temporarily coil the cables and tie them to the hoist hook (as applicable) so that the full weight of the cables doesn't rest solely on the subfeeder connectors. -
Page 9: Subfeeder Installation
It is not recommended to use knurled feed rolls in the main wire feeder unit when using the SuperSnake GTX sub- feeder. They may apply too much friction on the filler wire at the wire feeder end preventing the best possible out- come with the SuperSnake GTX subfeeder. - Page 10 SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN Remove the feed roll fixing pins (B) by pulling them up. Install the wire inlet guide tip. Secure the component in place with a spanner. Install the wire outlet guide by inserting it from the welding gun end of the subfeeder.
- Page 11 SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN Mount the drive roll in place, cogged roll section down, and secure the fixing pin/cap. Make sure that the groove on the bottom of the roll aligns with the crossing pin on the drive shaft.
- Page 12 SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN Close the pressure arm. For adjusting the feed roll pressure, refer to "Feed roll pressure adjustment" on the next page. © Kemppi 1921930 / 2144...
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Page 13: Feed Roll Pressure Adjustment
SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN 2.2 Feed roll pressure adjustment Adjust the feed roll pressure with the adjustment roller mounted on the pressure arm. The load applied should be suf- ficient to overcome a light braking force applied by hand to the filler wire as it exits the welding gun contact tip. - Page 14 Excessive pressure flattens the filler wire and may damage coated or cored filler wires. Excessive pressure also unne- cessarily wears the feed rolls and increases gearbox load. The use of knurled feed rolls in the main wire feeder unit when the SuperSnake GTX subfeeder is in use is not recom- mended.
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Page 15: Connecting Subfeeder
SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN 2.3 Connecting subfeeder The welding cable with Euro connector transfers welding power, shielding gas and filler wire. The separate control cable connection is used for additional welding controls (e.g. remote control). All of the subfeeder cables should be connected before installing the subfeeder into the protective frame. Refer to "Installing subfeeder into protective frame"... - Page 16 SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN If water cooling is used, connect and route the cooling hoses under the brackets on the subfeeder bottom. Cooling hoses are color-coded. If voltage sensing cable is used, connect and route the cable under the brackets on the subfeeder.
- Page 17 Refer to your welding equipment's operating instructions for more details (X5 FastMig: here). If the SuperSnake GTX is not available in the settings, and you're using compatible welding equipment, your welding equipment's firmware must be updated to the latest release version.
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Page 18: Installing Subfeeder Into Protective Frame
SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN 2.4 Installing subfeeder into protective frame The protective frame provides support and protection for the subfeeder itself as well as for the cables connected. All of the subfeeder cables should be connected before installing the subfeeder into the protective frame. - Page 19 SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN Turn the subfeeder assembly back the right way around (subfeeder face up). © Kemppi 1921930 / 2144...
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Page 20: Preparing Filler Wire
SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN 2.5 Preparing filler wire Install the wire spool into the wire feeder according to the wire feeder operating instructions. Note also the following: Sharp edges on the filler wire tip may damage the wire liner. -
Page 21: Loading Filler Wire Into Subfeeder
SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN 2.6 Loading filler wire into subfeeder Straighten the subfeeder cable. Ensure that the wire feed mechanism pressure arms are closed and correctly adjusted in both, the wire feeder and the subfeeder. Press the Wire inch button on the wire feeder or directly on the subfeeder. -
Page 22: Shielding Gas Setting
SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN 2.7 Shielding gas setting The shielding gas flow rate from the welding gun is set according to the application, weld joint, gas type and gas nozzle shape and size. The flow rate should be measured at the welding gun nozzle via a rotameter before welding. Normally the measure is between 10...20 liters per minute for various welding applications. -
Page 23: Cooling Unit Preparation
SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN 2.8 Cooling unit preparation The use of a subfeeder increases the cooling liquid consumption. Before welding, ensure that there is enough cooling liquid in the cooler and that also the subfeeder system is filled with coolant. Add cooling liquid, as necessary, and cir- culate the coolant throughout the system. -
Page 24: Maintenance
• Check the overall condition of SuperSnake and the welding gun. Remove welding spatter from the contact tip and clean the gas nozzle. Replace worn or damaged parts. Only use original Kemppi spare parts. • Check the condition and connection of the welding circuit components: welding gun, earth return cable and clamp, sockets and connectors. - Page 25 Operating manual - EN Blow the cable clean with compressed air. Service shop maintenance Kemppi Service Workshops complete maintenance according to your Kemppi service agreement. Regular preventative maintenance by trained technicians will increase equipment life and ensure reliable operation. © Kemppi...
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Page 26: Wire Liner Replacement
The wire liner is a consumable part, which needs to be changed if worn and when the filler wire material changes. This instruction covers the SuperSnake GTX subfeeder's wire liner replacement. For your welding gun's wire liner replace- ment, refer to the welding gun operating manual. - Page 27 SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN Take the old liner out from the hose, pulling from the subfeeder end. Install new liner: Feed the new liner into the hose from the wire feeder end. Ensure that the wire liner is all the way through and that at least the length of the liner sleeve of wire liner is extrud- ing from the subfeeder end of the cable.
- Page 28 SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN At the subfeeder end, push the wire liner into the cable with the liner sleeve. Secure the wire liner installation by tightening the sleeve. At the wire feeder end, cut the excess wire liner by using the liner sleeve as measure.
- Page 29 SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN Secure the wire liner installation by tightening the liner sleeve in place. Replace filler wire inlet guide liner: Use the wire liner specific accessories delivered with the new wire liner. Temporarily remove the wire inlet guide tip inside the subfeeder.
- Page 30 SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN Push the old filler wire inlet guide liner from the inside until it can be catched from the outside. Remove the old filler wire inlet guide liner. Install the temporarily removed wire inlet guide tip back in place.
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Page 31: Disposal
The owner of the equipment is obliged to deliver a decommissioned unit to a regional collection center, as per the instructions of local authorities or a Kemppi representative. By applying this European Directive, you will improve the environment and human health. -
Page 32: Technical Data
SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN 4. TECHNICAL DATA 4.1 SuperSnake GTX technical data SuperSnake GTX Feature / Description Value Output 40 °C 350 A 100% 270 A Supply voltage U₁ 12 V Supply current I₁ 125 mA Motor voltage 0…24 V DC... -
Page 33: Feed Roll Kit Selection
SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN 4.2 Feed roll kit selection Kit description ø mm Kit code Fe (Mc/Fc) Standard, V-groove Plastic F000507 Plastic F000508 Plastic F000509 Fe (Mc/Fc) Heavy Duty, V-groove Metal F000510 Metal F000511 Metal F000512 Ss (Fe/Cu) Standard, V-groove... -
Page 34: Wire Liner Selection
SuperSnake GTX Operating manual - EN 4.3 Wire liner selection SuperSnake GTX wire liners Description Ordering code WIRE LINER 10M W022458 CHILI W022457 WIRE LINER 15M W022460 CHILI W022459 WIRE LINER 20M W022462 CHILI W022461 WIRE LINER 25M W022464 CHILI W022463 * 'FE' refers to the steel spiral liner and 'CHILI' to the DL Chili liner. -
Page 35: Ordering
Operating manual - EN 4.4 Ordering For SuperSnake GTX ordering information, refer to Kemppi.com. For feed roll kit selection, refer to "Feed roll kit selection" on page 33. For ordering wire liners, refer to "Wire liner selection" on the previous page.
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