Kemppi FastMig MXP 37 Pipe Steel Operating Manual

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EN5. MAINTENANCEWhen considering and planning routine maintenance, please consider the frequency ofmachine use and the working environment.Correct operation of the machine and regular maintenance will help you avoid unnecessarydowntime and equipment failure.NOTE! Disconnect the machine from the mains before handling the electrical cables.5.1 Daily maintenance• Check the overall condition of the welding gun. Remove welding spatter from thecontact tip and clean the gas nozzle. Replace worn or damaged parts. Only use originalKemppi spare parts.• Check the condition and connection of the welding circuit components: welding gun,earth return cable and clamp, sockets and connectors.• Check the condition of the feed rolls, needle bearings and shafts. Clean and lubricatebearings and shafts with a small quantity of light machine oil if necessary. Assemble,adjust and test function.• Check that the feed rolls are suitable for the filler wire you are using, and that theirpressure adjustment is correct.5.2 Periodic maintenanceNOTE! Periodic maintenance should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person. Disconnectthe plug of the machine from the mains socket and wait about 2 minutes (capacitor charge) beforeremoving the cover plate.Check at least every half year:• Electric connectors of the machine – clean any oxidized parts and tighten looseconnections.NOTE! You must know the correct tension torques values before starting the reparation of the loosejoints.Clean the inner parts of the machine from dust and dirt e.g. with a soft brush and vacuumcleaner. Also clean the ventilation net behind the front grill.Do not use compressed air, there is a risk that the dirt will compact even more tightly intogaps of cooling profiles.Do not use pressure washing devices.Only an authorized trained electrician should carry out repairs to Kemppi machines.5.3 Service Workshop maintenanceKemppi Service Workshops complete maintenance according to their Kemppi serviceagreement.The major points in the maintenance procedure are listed as follows:• Cleaning of the machine• Checking and maintenance of the welding tools• Checking of connectors, switches and potentiometers• Checking of electric connections• Checking of mains cable and plug• Damaged parts or parts in bad condition are replaced by new ones• Maintenance testing.• Operation and performance values of the machine are checked, and when necessaryadjusted by means of software and test equipment.Software loadingKemppi Service Workshops can also test and load firmware and welding software.FastMig MXP 37 Pipe20