X8 SuperSnake GT02XW
Operating manual - EN
6.
Reinstate the feed roll fixings by pushing them down on top of the feed rolls.
7.
Close the pressure arm.
© Kemppi
10/35
Rev. 1901
Page 1: ...X8 SuperSnake GT02XW Operating manual EN X8 SuperSnake GT02XW Operating manual Kemppi 1 35 Rev 1901...
Page 2: ...justment 11 2 4 Mounting wire spool 13 2 5 Preparing filler wire 14 2 6 Connecting subfeeder 15 2 7 Loading filler wire into subfeeder 18 2 8 Shielding gas setting 19 2 9 Cooler preparation 20 2 10 Vo...
Page 3: ...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 t...
Page 4: ...the latest release version Subfeeder equipment 1 X8 SuperSnake GT02XW subfeeder 2 X8 SuperSnake GT02XW cable Other related equipment 3 Voltage sensing cable 4 Control Pad wireless control device for X...
Page 5: ...e 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 smart phone camera or with a de...
Page 6: ...re use make sure the products have not been damaged during transportation Check also that you have received the components you ordered and that the operating manuals are avail able Straighten the subf...
Page 7: ...adjuster 2 Wire feed roll drive roll 3 Pressure arm 4 Wire feed roll pressure roll 5 Wire inlet guide tube 6 Wire inlet guide liner For the correct components refer to sections Ordering on page 32 Fe...
Page 8: ...rSnake GT02XW subfeeder They may apply too much friction on the filler wire at the wire feeder end preventing the best possible outcome with the X8 SuperSnake GT02XW subfeeder The subfeeder is deliver...
Page 9: ...X8 SuperSnake GT02XW Operating manual EN 4 Install the wire guide Secure the component in place with a wrench 5 Mount the new feed rolls in place cogged roll section down Kemppi 9 35 Rev 1901...
Page 10: ...X8 SuperSnake GT02XW Operating manual EN 6 Reinstate the feed roll fixings by pushing them down on top of the feed rolls 7 Close the pressure arm Kemppi 10 35 Rev 1901...
Page 11: ...the welding gun contact tip For smaller diameter and soft filler wires less feed pressure is required Refer to the table in the end of this chapter for further guidance 1 Release the pressure arm by l...
Page 12: ...s wire feeder unit with the X8 SuperSnake GT02XW sub feeder is not recommended When the X8 SuperSnake GT02XW subfeeder is selected in the X8 wire feeder settings wire inch feature will feed the wire a...
Page 13: ...o position Ensure the spool is not damaged or deformed in such a way that it can rub or chaff against the internal surface of the wire feed unit chassis or door This may result in increased drag impac...
Page 14: ...ght and without any bends or edges 1 Straighten approximately 20 cm of filler wire and in the wire feeder guide the filler wire through the inlet tube and middle wire guide tube to the outlet which fe...
Page 15: ...Note that there should be a small length of straight filler wire sticking out for connection 1 Guide the filler wire from the wire feeder into the liner and connect the subfeeder cable to the wire fee...
Page 16: ...welding guns with the X8 MIG Welder s Kemppi fitting To ensure reliable welding performance please ensure the gun is suitable for the intended welding applic ation and is in good working order correct...
Page 17: ...the subfeeder cable used If the X8 SuperSnake GT02XW is not available in the settings your X8 MIG Welder s firmware must be updated to the latest release version For more information on the X8 MIG We...
Page 18: ...filler wire to the subfeeder until the wire hits the feed rolls or when 30 meters of wire has been fed from the wire feeder If you want to stop the automatic filler wire feed press the Wire inch butto...
Page 19: ...via a rotameter before welding Normally the measure is between 10 20 liters per minute for various welding applications Handle shielding gas bottle with care Assess the risks associated with handling...
Page 20: ...nd hold the coolant circulation button the pump starts to circulate the coolant automatically Press the coolant circulation button again to interrupt the fill up for example if any coupling is loose I...
Page 21: ...ction cable earth return cable subfeeder cable or welding gun cable 1 Connect the voltage sensing cable 3 to the X8 SuperSnake GT02XW 2 Attach the earth return cable and the voltage sensing cable to t...
Page 22: ...s nozzle Replace worn or damaged parts Only use original Kemppi spare parts Check the condition and connection of the welding circuit components welding gun earth return cable and clamp sockets and co...
Page 23: ...compressed air Service shop maintenance Kemppi Service Workshops complete maintenance according to your Kemppi service agreement Regular pre ventative maintenance by trained technicians will increase...
Page 24: ...ter or material change also the feed rolls accordingly The filler wire must be removed from the subfeeder system before the wire liner replacement Tools needed 10 mm socket long min 54 mm socket wrenc...
Page 25: ...long 10 mm socket wrench release and remove the liner sleeve at the subfeeder end of the cable 4 With a 10 mm spanner release and remove the liner s long sleeve along with the cone and seal at the wi...
Page 26: ...rom the subfeeder end Install new liner 1 Replace the short wire guide in the end of the liner s long sleeve 2 Start feeding the new liner into the hose from the wire feeder end Stop when there is app...
Page 27: ...e the correct sleeve with your wire liner The sleeve for the orange liner DL Chili is different from the one for the green liner Fe liner steel spiral 4 Push the rest of the liner into the cable with...
Page 28: ...et wrench secure the sleeve at the subfeeder end of the cable hose 8 At the subfeeder end of the cable hose cut the excess wire liner leaving approximately 3 5 mm extrud ing from the cable connector e...
Page 29: ...X8 SuperSnake GT02XW Operating manual EN Replace filler wire inlet guide liner 1 Install the new filler wire inlet guide liner Tighten the component in place with an Allen key Kemppi 29 35 Rev 1901...
Page 30: ...al law electrical equipment that has reached the end of its life must be collected separately and taken to an appropriate environmentally responsible recycling facility The owner of the equipment is o...
Page 31: ...meter of feed rolls 32 mm Filler wires Fe 1 0 1 6 mm Ss 1 0 1 6 mm Mc Fc 1 2 1 6 mm Al 1 2 1 6 mm Wire feed speed 25 m min Shielding gas pressure max pmax 0 5 MPa Operating temperature range 20 40 C S...
Page 32: ...hili liner The main product includes a corresponding cable pack Cable packs X8 SuperSnake GT02XW cable pack Description Ordering code Cable pack GT02XW 10M FE SP015143 CHILI SP015148 Cable pack GT02XW...
Page 33: ...F000466 Fe Mc Fc Heavy Duty V groove Metal 1 0 F000467 Metal 1 2 F000468 Metal 1 6 F000469 Ss Fe Cu Standard V groove Plastic 1 0 F000470 Plastic 1 2 F000471 Plastic 1 4 F000472 Plastic 1 6 F000473 Ss...
Page 34: ...nake GT02XW Operating manual EN Mc Fc Heavy Duty V groove knurled Metal 1 2 F000481 Metal 1 4 1 6 F000482 Al Standard U groove Plastic 1 2 F000484 Plastic 1 4 F000485 Plastic 1 6 F000486 Kemppi 34 35...
Page 35: ...W015510 WIRE LINER 15M FE W015511 CHILI W015512 WIRE LINER 20M FE W015513 CHILI W015514 WIRE LINER 25M FE W015515 CHILI W015516 Fe refers to the steel spiral liner and Chili to the DL Chili liner The...
