Kemppi MASTER MLS 1600 Operation Instructions Manual

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© KEMPPI OY MASTER MLS™ 1600, MASTERTIG MLS™ 2000 / 0530 – 31. PREFACE1.1. INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on having purchased a KEMPPI product. Properly installed and used Kemppiproducts 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 completelyfrom front to back before installing, operating or maintaining the equipment for the first time. Forfurther 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 priornotice.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 safetyinstructions and respect them when installing, operating and servicing the machine.1.2. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONKemppi MASTER MLS™ 1600 is a MMA welding machine designed for industrial use and forwelding 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 industrialuse and for welding e.g. stainless steel materials. The equipment consists of a power source, paneland TIG-welding torch.The power source is a multifunctional machine for demanding professional use, suitable forMMA, TIG and pulsed TIG welding with direct current. The power source is controlled withIGBT-transistors with a frequency of approximately 60 kHz and the operational functions with amicroprocessor. The welding torch is gas-cooled.1.3. OPERATION SAFETYPlease study these Operation safety instructions and respect them when installing, operating andservicing the machine.Welding arc and spattersThe welding arc hurts unprotected eyes. Be careful also with reflecting arc flash. Welding arc andspatter burn unprotected skin. Use safety gloves and protective clothing.Danger for fire or explosionPay attention to fire safety regulations. Remove flammable or explosive materials from weldingplace. Always have sufficient fire-fighting equipment where ever you are welding. Be preparedfor hazards in special welding jobs, eg. for the danger of fire or explosion when welding containertype work pieces. Note! Fire can break out from sparks even several hours after the welding workhas been finished!Mains voltageNever take welding machine inside a work piece (e.g. container or truck). Do not place weldingmachine on a wet surface. Always check cables before operating the machine. Change damagedcables without delay. Damaged cables may cause an injury or start a fire. Connection cable mustnot be crushed, it must not touch sharp edges or hot work pieces.