Preface; Introduction; Product Introduction; Operation Safety - Kemppi MASTER MLS 1600 Operation Instructions Manual

1. PREFACE

1.1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on having purchased a KEMPPI product. Properly installed and used Kemppi
products should prove to be productive machines requiring a small a mount of seasonal maintenance.
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 completely
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, where ever there exists a danger to life or injury the following symbol is used:
Read the warnings 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

Kemppi MASTER MLS™ 1600 is a MMA welding machine designed for industrial use and for
welding all kinds of covered electrodes including difficult-to-weld types such as cellulose electrodes.
The equipment consists of power source, welding cables and function panel.
Kemppi MASTERTIG MLS™ 2000 is a TIG welding system especially designed for industrial
use and for welding e.g. stainless steel materials. The equipment consists of a power source, panel
and TIG-welding torch.
The power source is a multifunctional machine for demanding professional use, suitable for
MMA, TIG and pulsed TIG welding with direct current. The power source is controlled with
IGBT-transistors with a frequency of approximately 60 kHz and the operational functions with a
microprocessor. The welding torch is gas-cooled.

1.3. OPERATION SAFETY

Please study these Operation safety instructions and respect them when installing, operating and
servicing the machine.
Welding arc and spatters
The welding arc hurts unprotected eyes. Be careful also with reflecting arc flash. Welding arc and
spatter burn unprotected skin. Use safety gloves and protective clothing.
Danger for fire or explosion
Pay attention to fire safety regulations. Remove flammable or explosive materials from welding
place. Always have sufficient fire-fighting equipment where ever you are welding. Be prepared
for hazards in special welding jobs, eg. for the danger of fire or explosion when welding container
type work pieces. Note! Fire can break out from sparks even several hours after the welding work
has been finished!
Mains voltage
Never take welding machine inside a work piece (e.g. container or truck). Do not place welding
machine on a wet surface. Always check cables before operating the machine. Change damaged
cables without delay. Damaged cables may cause an injury or start a fire. Connection cable must
not be crushed, it must not touch sharp edges or hot work pieces.
MASTER MLS™ 1600, MASTERTIG MLS™ 2000 / 0530 – 3
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