EN1.3 prODuCt intrODuCtiOnKemppi Minarc is a manual metal arc welding machine, small in size, suitablefor industry, site and repair welding. The unit uses one phase connectionvoltage and it is manufactured for two different mains voltages: 230 V (Minarc150) and 110 V (Minarc 151).MInarc 150VRD is equipped with so called Voltage Reduction Device (VRD)function. VRD maintains open circuit voltage under 35 V.Minarc 150AU and 120AU for mains voltages 240 V and with VRD function areon market only for Australia and New Sealand.Minarc tolerates a great fluctuation of input voltage and is thus suitablefor work on sites using generator as well as to be used with long powercables. Inverter technology has been used when designing the unit. Powerregulation in power source is done with IGBT transistors. Welding andearth cables are supplied with the unit. They are equipped with suitableconnections for the unit electrode holder, earth clamps and connections.Minarc can also be used for TIG welding. TIG arc is started by scratching.Ordering numbers of additional equipment for TIG welding can be found inchapter 5. Ordering numbers.2. BefOre yOu start using the unit2.1 unpaCkingThe equipment is packed in durable packages, designed specially for them.Nevertheless, always before using the equipment, make sure it was not damagedduring transportation. Also check that you have received what you ordered andthat there are instructions for it. NOTE! The packaging material of the products issuitable for recycling.7Minarc 150, 151, 150 VRD, 120/150 AU / © Kemppi Oy / 0901