Kemper oxikit 555CA12 User Manual page 9

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT. REFER TO THIS MANUAL WHEN
NECESSARY.
The appliance must not be tampered. The installation and the adjustment carried out at the plant must not
be modified. It can be dangerous trying to modify, remove parts or use components different from those
recommended. The appliance must be used by competent personnel and in compliance with safety regulations
in force.
Our appliances are supplied complete with one oxygen cartridge and one gas cartridge both charged and ready
for use.
Recommendations:
- It is strongly recommended to use only original KEMPER items (see table at the beginning).
- Using different types of gas containers can be dangerous.
- Switching on the device only after having prepared the material to be welded.
- Work with a correct mixing of oxygen and gas in order to optimize consumption.
- Do not connect containers before reading instruction and recommendation mentioned on them.
- If you work in close proximity to other people, point out the working area.
- DO NOT smoke during all the operations of preparation, use, and maintenance.
- Connect the containers in a well-ventilated area, free from flames or fire sources, and away from other people.
Before connecting containers:
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Place the equipment in a stable position and appropriate in order to avoid falls.
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Check that the seals of the connecting joint, if are present, are placed correctly and are not damaged.
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Ensure that flexible hoses are not damaged.
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Do not use a machine with any damage or has damaged components.
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Close the valves of the device before connecting containers.
HOW TO CONNECT AND USE THE EQUIPMENT
1. Verify that welding torch stopcocks are safely closed before starting:
Ø for oxygen ensure that:
on models 555C – 555CA12 – 555D – 555DA12 - 555K – 555KA12 - 555H400 – 555H400K: regulator is
completely tightly closed by turning the adjusting screw anticlockwise;
on model 555KM - 555KMA12 (with manometers): regulator is completely tightly closed by turning the
adjusting screw clockwise;
Ø for gas (on all the models): ensure that regulator is tightly closed by turning the orange adjusting screw
clockwise;
1. Screw the two reducers on related cartridges (clockwise rotation), after they have been removed from the
support; replace the cartridges when operation took place;
CAUTION: It is recommended to screw the regulator of gas on the GAS cartridge without forcing
tightening. The two seals (one positioned on the cartridge and one on the adaptor) guarantee a perfect
seal without effort. An excessive tightening involves a deformation of the valve with consequent resulting
missing emission of gas. Fig A and B, in condition B the cartridge is no longer usable)
2. Open the oxygen, by turning clockwise, to its end point, the adjustment handwheel placed on the oxygen
cylinder. Turn on the gas, by turning anticlockwise, the orange handwheel placed on the gas cylinder;
3. At this point, open the torch screw with the word "GAS", bring the lance close to a flame and adjust it so that
the flame that comes out from the spout remains attached to it.
4. Slowly open the oxygen screw until the flame becomes light blue. An excessive emission of oxygen can cause
the flame to detach. If this happens, close the oxygen and gas stopcocks and repeat steps from point (3).
IMPORTANT NOTE: before turning on the flame ensure all necessary parts have been properly connected.
Check for hose leaks by using appropriate bubble detectors (see items no. 1726) or a solution of water and soap
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