Kemppi X8 SuperSnake GT02XW User manual

X8 SuperSnake GT02XW
Operating manual - EN
X8 SuperSnake GT02XW
Operating manual
© Kemppi 1/35 Rev. 1901

X8 SuperSnake GT02XW
Operating manual - EN
CONTENTS
1. X8 SuperSnake GT02XW 3
1.1 Equipment description 4
2. Installation 6
2.1 Wire feed mechanism components 7
2.2 Subfeeder installation 8
2.3 Feed roll pressure adjustment 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 Voltage sensing cable calibration 21
3. Maintenance 22
3.1 Wire liner replacement 24
3.2 Disposal 30
4. Technical data 31
5. Ordering 32
5.1 Feed roll kit selection 33
5.2 Wire liner selection 35
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X8 SuperSnake GT02XW
Operating manual - EN
1. X8 SUPERSNAKE GT02XW
Congratulations on choosing X8 SuperSnake GT02XW subfeeder welding equipment. Used correctly,
Kemppi products can significantly increase the productivity of your welding and provide years of economical
service.
Important notes
Read the instructions through carefully. For your own safety, and that of your working environment, pay par-
ticular 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, repro-
duce or transmit the contents of this guide without prior permission from Kemppi.
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1.1 Equipment description
Kemppi X8 SuperSnake GT02XW subfeeder is a combined solution for distance wire feeding and restricted
access welding with water cooling. It extends the reach of X8 MIG Welder's MIG/MAG welding guns up to 30
meters, providing simple distance wire feeding for a variety of filler wires, taking quality welding to locations
other welding equipment can’t reach. X8 SuperSnake subfeeder is intended to be used with Kemppi's steel
spiral wire liner or DL Chili wire liner.
X8 SuperSnake GT02XW subfeeder connects to X8 MIG Welder.
If the X8 SuperSnake GT02XW subfeeder is not available in your X8 MIG Welder's subfeeder settings, the
X8 MIG Welder firmware must be updated to 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 X8 MIG Welder)
5. X8 MIG Welder
6. MIG/MAG welding gun
Always check before use that interconnecting cable, shielding gas hose, earth return cable/clamp and
mains cable are in serviceable condition. Ensure that the connectors are correctly fastened. Loose con-
nectors can impair welding performance and damage connectors.
If you choose to use Control Pad with a cable attached instead of a wireless connection, you can con-
nect it directly to the X8 SuperSnake GT02XW subfeeder unit.
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
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Operating manual - EN
spare parts or making 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 smart phone camera or with a
dedicated code reader device providing fast access to the device-specific information.
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