X5 FastMig
Operating manual - EN
2.8 Connecting welding gun
X5 FastMig is designed to be used with the Kemppi Flexlite GX welding guns. For the Flexlite GX operating instructions,
refer to
Always check that the wire liner, contact tip and gas nozzle are suitable for the job.
To connect the gun to the X5 wire feeder, proceed as follows:
1.
Push the welding gun connector into the wire feeder's gun connector and hand-tighten the collar.
2.
If your setup includes a water-cooled gun, connect the cooling liquid hoses to the wire feeder. The hoses are color-
coded.
3.
Install and load the filler wire as described in "Installing and changing wire (X5 WF 300)" on page 53 and "Installing
and changing wire (X5 WF 200)" on page 48.
4.
Check the gas flow. Refer to "Installing gas bottle and testing gas flow" on page 65 for more information.
Tip:
When not using the gun, keep it in the welding gun holder on the wire feeder. Refer to "Installing welding
gun holder" below for more information.
2.8.1 Installing welding gun holder
X5 Wire Feeder 300 can be equipped with a gun holder for holding the welding gun when not welding.
1.
Attach the pistol grip handle holder with the cogged center hub and screws to the wire feeder.
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