Kemppi Kempact 251R Operating Manual

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EN1. INTRODUCTION1.1 GeneralCongratulations on choosing Kempact RA welding equipment. Used correctly, Kemppiproducts can significantly increase the productivity of your welding, and provide years ofeconomical service.This operating manual contains important information on the use, maintenance and safety ofyour Kemppi product. The technical specifications of the equipment can be found at the endof the manual.Please read the manual carefully before using the equipment for the first time. For yourown safety and that of your working environment, pay particular attention to the safetyinstructions in the manual.For more information on Kemppi products, contact Kemppi Oy, consult an authorised Kemppidealer, or visit the Kemppi web site at www.kemppi.com.For Kemppi’s standard safety instructions and warranty terms and conditions, please visit ourweb site at www.kemppi.com.The specifications presented in this manual are subject to change without prior notice.NOTE! Items in the manual that require particular attention in order to minimise damage andpersonal harm are indicated with this symbol. Read these sections carefully and follow theirinstructions.DisclaimerWhile every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guideis accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Kemppireserves the right to change the specification of the product described at any time withoutprior notice. Do not copy, record, reproduce or transmit the contents of this guide withoutprior permission from Kemppi.1.2 About Kempact RAKempact RA MIG/MAG welding machines are designed for professional industrial use. Beforeuse or doing any maintenance work on the machine, read the operating manual and keep itfor further reference.Welding and earth return cables are supplied in the delivery package, including gun, earthclamp and connections.1.2.1 PropertiesKempact RA family sets new standards for the compact MIG/MAG equipment class and offersmany innovative features, designed to make welding more accurate and productive.All models are suitable for welding a wide range of filler wire materials, including Fe, FCAW,MCAW and MIG brazing. Kempact Adaptive models include a memory function for savingfrequently used weld settings. They also feature automatic power regulation, adjustedthrough selection of plate thickness and weld profile.All Kempact RA models feature a large and clear orange backlit LCD display for easy and fastreference of parameter settings. All models include stepless control of voltage and wire feedspeed, spot and cycle arc timer, and 2T/4T gun switch selection, WireLine™ maintenancealert indicator, Brights™ cabinet lighting, GasMate™ chassis design and HOT SPOT carbon arcfunction.3© Kemppi Oy / 1135