2 INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
The ESAB, EMP product family is a new generation of multi-process (MIG/Stick/TIG) welding
power sources.
All Rebel power sources are designed to match the needs of the user. They are tough,
durable, and portable, providing excellent arc performance across a variety of welding
applications.
The EMP features a 4.3 in. (11 cm) color TFT (Thin Film Transistor) user interface (UI)
display which provides quick and easy selection of weld process and parameters, suitable for
both newly trained and intermediate-level users. For more advanced users, any number of
functions could be introduced and customized to give maximum flexibility.
ESAB accessories for the product can be found in the "ACCESSORIES" chapter of
this manual.
2.1
Equipment
2.1.1
EMP 285ic 1ph
The power source is supplied with:
• ESAB EMP 285ic 1ph power source
• Tweco® Spray Master® V250 MIG torch with 15 ft (4.5 m) cable, with 0.032 in, 0.035
in., 0.045 in. (0.8 mm, 0.9 mm, 1.2 mm) contact tips, 5/8” recess nozzle,
• ESAB stick electrode holder, 12 ft (4 m), 300 A
• Ground clamp, 10 ft (3 m), 300 A
• Victor® Flow Meter with 6 ft (2 m) gas hose
• ESAB OK AristoRod™ premium solid wire 0.035 in. (0.9 mm) 11# spool
• ESAB Atom Arc Acclaim 1/8 in. premium stick electrodes 1# sample pack
• Drive rollers: 0.035 in. (0.9 mm) to 0.045 in. (1.2 mm) V-Groove, 0.045 in. (1.2 mm) to
0.052 in. (1.4 mm) Knurled
• Guide tubes: 0.030 in. (0.8 mm) to 0.062 in. (1.6 mm) Solid Wire
• Thickness gauge tool
• 4-pin to 8-pin jumper
• USB stick including instruction manual
• Quick Start Guide
• Safety manual
2.1.2
EMP 285ic 3ph
The power source is supplied with:
• ESAB EMP 285ic 3ph power source
• Tweco® Spray Master V350 MIG torch with 15 ft (4.5 m) cable, 0.030 in., 0.035 in.,
0.045 in. (0.8 mm, 0.9 mm, 1.2 mm) contact tips and Allen key
• ESAB stick electrode holder, 12 ft (4 m), 300 A
• Ground clamp, 10 ft (3 m), 300 A
• Victor® Flow Meter with 6 ft (2 m) gas hose
• ESAB OK AristoRod™ premium solid wire 0.035 in. (0.9 mm) 11# spool
• ESAB Atom Arc Acclaim 1/8 in. premium stick electrodes 1# sample
• Drive rollers: 0.035 in. (0.9 mm) to 0.045 in. (1.2 mm) V-Groove, 0.045 in. (1.2 mm) to
0.052 mm (1.4 mm) Knurled
• Guide tubes: 0.030 in. (0.8 mm) to 0.062 in. (1.6 mm) Solid Wire
• Thickness gauge tool
• 4-pin to 8-pin jumper
• USB stick including instruction manual