Kemppi Flexlite GX Series Manual de usuario

Flexlite GX

Operating manual - EN

Flexlite GX

Operating manual - EN

CONTENTS

1. General 4

2. About equipment 6

3. Installation 8

3.1 Assembling gun 9

3.2 Installing gun remote 10

3.3 Connecting gun 12

3.4 Installing and replacing wire liner 13

3.5 Installing and replacing wire liner for multi-neck 16

3.6 Trigger switch replacement 18

3.7 Trigger switch setting (K5 level) 20

3.8 Installing and removing grip handle (optional) 21

3.9 Adjusting and tightening neck (gas-cooled models) 22

4. Operation 23

4.1 Using gun remote (K5 level) 24

4.2 Using gun remote (K8 level) 25

5. Maintenance 27

5.1 Troubleshooting 29

5.2 Disposal of machine 31

6. Technical data 32

6.1 Technical data: Flexlite GX 200A/250A (gas-cooled) 33

6.2 Technical data: Flexlite GX 300A/350A (gas-cooled) 35

6.3 Technical data: Flexlite GX 250A/300A (water-cooled) 37

6.4 Technical data: Flexlite GX 400A (gas-cooled) 39

6.5 Technical data: Flexlite GX 300A/400A/420A (water-cooled) 41

6.6 Technical data: Flexlite GX 500A/520A (water-cooled) 43

6.7 Technical data: Flexlite GX 600A (water-cooled) 45

6.8 Component selection 47

7. Ordering codes 49

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1. GENERAL

These instructions describe the use of Kemppi's Flexlite GX MIG welding guns. Flexlite GX welding guns are

designed for professional manual welding. Flexlite GX range covers both water-cooled and gas-cooled models for

MIG welding. Flexlite GX welding guns are available in three different levels – K3, K5 and K8 – each designed to

serve specific welding needs. For more information on Kemppi levels, refer to www.kemppi.com.

Flexlite GX models

K3 level*: K5 level**: K8 level***:

GX 203G GX 205G GX 208GMN

GX 253G GX 255G GX 308GMN

GX 303G/W GX 305G/W GX 408GMN

GX 403G/W GX 305GMN GX 428W

GX 503W GX305GS GX 428WS

GX305WS GX 528W

GX 405G/W GX 608W

GX 405WS

GX 505W

GX 605W

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* K3 level welding gun models are compatible with the majority of welding equipment.

** K5 level welding gun models are designed for Kemppi Fastmig equipment with limited support to other models.

*** K8 level welding gun models are compatible with Kemppi X8 MIG Welder.

In modelnames:G = Gas-cooled, W = Water-cooled, MN = Multi-neck, S = Long cable.

Important notes

Read the instructions through carefully. For your own safety, and that of your working environment, pay particular

attention to the safety instructions delivered with the equipment.

Items in the manual that require particular attention in order to minimize damage and harm are indicated with the

below symbols. Read these sections carefully and follow their instructions.

Note: Gives the user a useful piece of information.

Caution: Describes a situation that may result in damage to the equipment or system.

Warning: Describes a potentially dangerous situation. If not avoided, it will result in personal damage or fatal injury.

DISCLAIMER

While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and

complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Kemppi reserves the right to change the

specification of the product described at any time without prior notice. Do not copy, record, reproduce or

transmit the contents of this guide without prior permission from Kemppi.

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2. ABOUT EQUIPMENT

The Flexlite GX MIG welding gun equipment consists of:

The exact visual details may be different between different Flexlite GX models.

1. Gas nozzle

2. Contact tip

3. Contact tip adapter / gas diffuser

4. Gun neck

5. Handle

6. Trigger switch

7. Cover plate

>> This covers the handle if a welding gun remote is not used (Flexlite GX K5 and K8 level models). For more

information on the gun remotes, refer to "Installing gun remote" on page10.

>> Not available with Flexlite GX K3 level models.

8. Gun connector

9. Coolant inlet and outlet hose connectors

>> With water-cooled welding guns only.

10. Neck tightening collar

>> With multi-neck welding guns only.

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11. Additional grip handle

EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

Serial number

Serial number of the device is marked on the rating plate or in another distinctive location on the device. It

is important to make correct reference to the serial number of the product when ordering spare parts or mak-

ing repairs for example.

Quick Response (QR) code

The serial number and other device-related identification information may also be saved in the form of a QR

code (or a barcode) on the device. Such code can be read by a smartphone camera or with a dedicated code

reader device providing fast access to the device-specific information.

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3. INSTALLATION

Ensure that the welding equipment is not connected to the mains or that the welding gun is not connected to the

welding machine until the installation is complete.

Protect the equipment from rain and direct sunshine.

"Assembling gun" on the next page

"Installing gun remote" on page10

"Connecting gun" on page12

"Installing and replacing wire liner" on page13

"Installing and replacing wire liner for multi-neck" on page16

"Installing and removing grip handle (optional)" on page21

"Adjusting and tightening neck (gas-cooled models)" on page22

Before installation and use

Ensure compliance with your local and national safety requirements regarding the installation and use of high

voltage units.

Check the contents of the packages and make sure the parts are not damaged.

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3.1 Assembling gun

For the correct components, refer to "Component selection" on page47.

Tools needed:

8mm

1. Attach the contact tip adapter and hand-tighten it firmly in place. It is important to tighten the adapter prop-

erly to enable a tight connection of the contact tip to the gun.

2. Attach the contact tip and secure it with the 8 mm spanner.

3. Attach the gas nozzle and hand-tighten it firmly in place.

With multi-neck gun models only:

4. Attach the assembled neck to the gun body. Secure with the neck tightening collar.

Hand-tighten the neck tightening collar only. Over-tightening and/or using a tool can damage the gun components.

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3.2 Installing gun remote

The Flexlite GX K5 level welding gun remote can be used with Kemppi Fastmig equipment only.

The Flexlite GX K8 level welding gun and digital gun remote can be used with Kemppi X8 MIG Welder only.

Ensure that the welding equipment is not connected to the mains or that the welding gun is not connected at this

stage.

Tools needed:

TX20

1. Remove the cover by releasing the screws on the sides and then moving the cover slightly forward and up.

2. Remove the existing circuit board chip from the connectors inside the gun.

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3. Set the new gun remote control cover against the gun body slightly off to the front and slide it backward so

that the connectors (*) align and connect.

4. Secure the remote control cover in place with the screws from the sides.

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