CONTENTS
1. Read rst.................................................................................................3
1.1 General ......................................................................................................3
1.2 About X3 MIG Welder product series .......................................................3
2. X3 MIG Welder structure..................................................................4
2.1 System introduction..................................................................................4
2.2 X3 Power Source........................................................................................4
2.3 X3 Wire Feeder...........................................................................................5
3. Installation .............................................................................................5
3.1 Before use..................................................................................................5
3.2 Positioning of the machine.......................................................................5
3.3 Distribution network.................................................................................6
3.4 Connecting cables.....................................................................................6
3.4.1 Mains connection...................................................................................6
3.4.2 Wire feeder connection ...........................................................................7
3.4.3 Earth return cable connection...................................................................7
3.5 Optional accessories .................................................................................8
3.5.1 Wheel sets.............................................................................................8
3.5.2 Undercarriage........................................................................................8
3.5.3 Wire feeder mounting plate......................................................................8
3.5.4 Gas heater.............................................................................................8
4. Operation...............................................................................................9
4.1 Loading the ller wire ...............................................................................9
4.1.1 Mounting and locking the wire spool .........................................................9
4.1.2 Adjusting the spool brake ........................................................................9
4.1.3 Adjusting the pressure arms .....................................................................9
4.1.4 Feeding the ller wire............................................................................10
4.1.5 Wire feed mechanism DuraTorque 400 .....................................................10
4.2 Controlling the welding system..............................................................12
4.2.1 Setup panel.........................................................................................12
4.2.2 Starting the power source......................................................................12
4.2.3 LCD display .........................................................................................12
4.2.4 LED indicators......................................................................................12
4.2.5 Settings menu parameters .....................................................................13
4.2.6 Wire feeder control panel.......................................................................14
4.3 Selecting shielding gas ...........................................................................14
4.4 Gas test ....................................................................................................14
4.5 Trigger logic and Crater ll function.......................................................14
4.6 Calibrating wire feed speed ....................................................................16
5. Troubleshooting................................................................................17
6. Maintenance.......................................................................................17
6.1 Regular maintenance..............................................................................17
6.2 Disposal of the machine .........................................................................17
7. Technical data....................................................................................18
8. Ordering codes..................................................................................20
