3-7. Setting Gun Polarity For Wire Type
Wire Drive Assembly Lead
+
Positive Terminal
Tools Needed:
3/4 in
3-8. Installing 2 lb Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension
Changing Polarity
−
Negative Terminal
Shown as shipped - Electrode Positive (DCEP):
For solid steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or flux
core with gas wires (GMAW).
Electrode Negative (DCEN):
Reverse lead connections at terminals from that
shown above for gasless flux core wires (FCAW).
Drive assembly becomes negative.
1
Work Clamp Lead
2
3
4
5
Ref. 242 145-A
1
Keyed Washer
2
Wire Spool (2 LB)
3
Keyed Washer
4
Compression Spring
5
Washer
6
Nut
Assemble components in numer-
ical order as shown.
Hand tighten nut to create a slight
drag while rotating wire spool.
.
Over tightening nut may
cause wire slippage.
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242 146-A