Kemppi Minarc 220 Operating Manual

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EN1. PREFACE1.1 GENERALCongratulations on choosing the Minarc 220 equipment. Used correctly,Kemppi products can significantly increase the productivity of your welding,and provide years of economical service.This operating manual contains important information on the use,maintenance and safety of your Kemppi product. The technical specificationsof the equipment can be found at the end of the manual.Please read the manual carefully before using the equipment for the firsttime. For your own safety and that of your working environment, payparticular attention to the safety instructions in the manual.For more information on Kemppi products, contact Kemppi Oy, consult anauthorised Kemppi dealer, or visit the Kemppi web site at www.kemppi.com.The specifications presented in this manual are subject to change withoutprior notice.Important notesItems in the manual that require particular attention in order to minimisedamage and personal harm are indicated with the ’NOTE!’ notation. Readthese sections carefully and follow their instructions.1.2 MACHINE PROPERTIESThe Minarc 220 is intended for use in a three-phase electric network. It isdesigned to be a compact and efficient direct current MMA/TIG machine.Extremely light in weight for its high 220 A output power, the machine is easyto carry to the work place with either the inbuilt moulded carry handle or theshoulder strap provided.1.3 ABOUT WELDINGMinarc 220 provides high quality welding results time after time providedthe correct operational procedures are followed. Welding quality is not onlyinfluenced by the machine itself. Personal expertise, ancilliary equipment andconsumables also play an essential role, as does the correct, fused supply power.Welding is carried out when an electric arc is established between thewelding electrode and work piece. Welding is not possible unless theequipment is correctly set-up, including the earthing cable attached to thework piece. This cable creates the welding circuit that allows the weldingcurrent to flow. Please check the earthing clamp is on the work piece to bewelded, and that the area of the clamps contact is clean and free from paint.3Minarc 220 / © Kemppi Oy / 1117