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- Page 1 SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual © Kemppi 1922220 / 2340...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.6 Shielding gas setting 2.7 Cooling unit preparation 3. Maintenance 3.1 Wire liner replacement 3.2 Disposal 4. Technical data 4.1 SuperSnake GTX04HD technical data 4.2 Feed roll kit selection 4.3 Wire liner selection 4.4 Ordering © Kemppi 1922220 / 2340... -
Page 3: General
1. GENERAL Kemppi SuperSnake GTX04HD is a robust and durable subfeeder device designed for professional use in MIG/MAG weld- ing in hard-to-reach welding conditions. SuperSnake GTX04HD has a steel casing and a rigid steel pipe frame integrated into the subfeeder device. -
Page 4: Equipment Description
SuperSnake GTX04HD subfeeder is delivered with Kemppi's steel spiral wire liner by default. DL Chili wire liner is avail- able as an option. If the SuperSnake GTX04HD subfeeder is not available in your X5 FastMig or Master M (353, 355, 358) welding equip- ment's subfeeder settings, the equipment firmware must be updated to the latest release version. - Page 5 SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN >> Wire feed speed and/or welding current >> Fine tuning (e.g. voltage, depending on welding process) Automatic control knob activation: When the control knobs are not used, they are automatically deactivated to pre- vent accidental changing of welding parameters. The control knob functions are activated again by turning either of the control knobs a quarter of a turn.
- Page 6 SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN Subfeeder front (welding gun end) Welding cable Euro connector (for welding gun) Control cable connector (e.g. for remote control) 3-pin +48V connector, pin sequence: A) GND, B) +48V (max. 10W), C) CAN bus Welding cable strain relief mechanism...
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Page 7: Installation
Do not power on the equipment before the mechanical installation is complete. Do not lift the SuperSnake GTX04HD subfeeder with a hoist. Place the equipment on a stable and clean ground, the subfeeder control panel facing up. Protect the equipment from rain and direct sunshine. -
Page 8: Subfeeder Installation
It is not recommended to use knurled feed rolls in the main wire feeder unit when using the SuperSnake GTX04HD subfeeder. They may apply too much friction on the filler wire at the wire feeder end preventing the best possible out- come with the SuperSnake GTX04HD subfeeder. - Page 9 SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN Remove the feed roll fixing pins/caps (A, B) by pulling them out. Install the wire guides: >> Install the wire inlet guide (A). Secure the component in place with a spanner. >> Install the wire outlet guide tube (B) by inserting it from the welding gun end of the subfeeder.
- Page 10 SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN Install the middle guide tube. Lock it in place by turning the locking clip. Mount the drive rolls (A) in place, cogged roll section down, and install the fixing caps (B). Make sure that the groove on the bottom of the roll aligns with the crossing pin on the drive shaft.
- Page 11 SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN Slide the pressure rolls (C) in place, cogged roll section down, and install the fixing pins (D). Close the pressure arms. For adjusting the feed roll pressure, refer to "Feed roll pressure adjustment" on the next page.
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Page 12: Feed Roll Pressure Adjustment
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 GTX04HD subfeeder is in use is not recommended. -
Page 13: Connecting Subfeeder
SuperSnake GTX04HD 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). Open the cable strain relief mechanisms. - Page 14 SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN Connect the welding gun to the subfeeder. >> Secure the welding cable by hand tightening the collar. >> Close the welding cable strain relief mechanism (*). The welding cable strain relief mechanism distance can be adjusted according to the welding gun used.
- Page 15 SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN If voltage sensing cable is used: >> Connect the voltage sensing cable to the connector coming from the interconnection cable. Connect the subfeeder interconnection cable to your welding equipment. Refer to your welding equipment's oper- ating instructions for more details (X5 FastMig: here).
- Page 16 Refer to your welding equipment's operating instructions for more details (X5 FastMig: here). If the SuperSnake GTX04HD is not available in the settings, and you're using compatible welding equipment, your weld- ing equipment's firmware must be updated to the latest release version.
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Page 17: Preparing Filler Wire
SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN 2.4 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 18: Loading Filler Wire Into Subfeeder
SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN 2.5 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 19: Shielding Gas Setting
SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN 2.6 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 20: Cooling Unit Preparation
SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN 2.7 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 21: 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 22 SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN 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 1922220 / 2340...
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Page 23: 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 GTX04HD subfeeder's wire liner replacement. For your welding gun's wire liner replacement, refer to the welding gun operating manual. - Page 24 SuperSnake GTX04HD 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 25 SuperSnake GTX04HD 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 26 SuperSnake GTX04HD 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. Remove the wire feed rolls if necessary. (Refer to "Subfeeder installation" on page 8 for more information on the wire feed roll installation.)
- Page 27 SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN Temporarily remove the wire inlet guide inside the subfeeder. Push the old filler wire inlet guide liner from the inside until it can be caught from the outside. Remove the old filler wire inlet guide liner.
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Page 28: Disposal
The owner of the equip- ment is obliged to deliver a decommissioned unit to a regional collection center, as per the instructions of local author- ities or a Kemppi representative. By applying these European Directives you improve the environment and human health. -
Page 29: Technical Data
SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN 4. TECHNICAL DATA 4.1 SuperSnake GTX04HD technical data SuperSnake GTX04HD 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 30: Feed Roll Kit Selection
SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN 4.2 Feed roll kit selection Subfeeder consumable kits Filler wire dia- Consumable kit Consumable kit Filler wire material Feed roll profile meter (mm) code, plastic code, metal Fe, Ss (Al, MC, FC) V-groove 0.8−0.9... -
Page 31: Wire Liner Selection
SuperSnake GTX04HD Operating manual - EN 4.3 Wire liner selection SuperSnake GTX04HD 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 32: Ordering
Operating manual - EN 4.4 Ordering For SuperSnake GTX04HD ordering information, refer to Kemppi.com. For feed roll kit selection, refer to "Feed roll kit selection" on page 30. For ordering wire liners, refer to "Wire liner selection" on the previous page.
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