Kemppi Master MLS 2500 Operation Instructions Manual

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MASTER MLS™ 2500, 2503, 3500, 3503, MASTERTIG MLS™ 3000, 3003, 4000, 4003 / 0606– 3© KEMPPI OY1. PREFACE1.1. INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on having purchased a KEMPPI product. Properly installed and used Kemppiproducts should prove to be productive machines requiring a small amount of regular maintenance.This manual is to give you a good understanding of the equipment and its safe operation. It alsocontains maintenance information and technical specifications. Read this manual completely fromfront to back before installing, operating or maintaining the equipment for the first time. For furtherinformation 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, for 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™ 2500, 2503, 3500 and 3503 is a MMA welding machine designed forindustrial use and for welding all kinds of covered electrodes, including difficult-to-weld typessuch as cellulose electrodes. The equipment consists of power source, welding cables and functionpanel.Kemppi Mastertig MLS™ 3000, 3003, 4000 and 4003 is a TIG welding system especially designedfor industrial use and for welding e.g. stainless steel materials. The equipment consists of a powersource, function panel, TIG welding torch, ground cable and an optional cooling unit. The coolingunit (Mastercool 10, Mastercool 12) is used in water-cooled TIG welding.The power source is a multifunctional machine for demanding professional use for MMA, TIGand pulsed TIG welding with direct current. The power source is controlled with IGBT transistorswith a frequency of approximately 20 kHz, and the operational functions with a microprocessor.The welding torch can be either water-cooled or gas-cooled.This equipment’s electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is designed for use in an industrialenvironment. Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential location where the electricalpower is provided by the public low-voltage supply system.1.3. SAFE OPERATIONPlease study these Operation safety instructions and respect them when installing, operating andservicing the machine.Welding arc and spattersWelding 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 wherever you are welding. Be prepared forhazards in special welding jobs, e.g. for danger of fire or explosion when welding container-typework pieces. Note! Fire can break out from sparks even several hours after the welding work hasbeen 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.