Lincoln Electric IDEALARC SP-250 Service Manual page 29

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LOADING THE WIRE REEL
To mount a 22-30 lb. (10-14 kg) Readi-Reel- package
using the Readi-Reel adapter provided:
1. Pull the Readi-Reel adapter and spindle up out of
the SP-250 spindle mounting clips (V-brackets).
2. Rotate the spindle and adapter so the retaining
spring is at the 12 o'clock position.
3. Position the Readi-Reel so that it will rotate in a
clockwise direction when wire is dereeled from the
top of the coil. See Figure B. 6.
FIGURE B. 6 - Wire Reel Loading
4. Set one of the Readi-Reel inside cage wires on the
slot in the retaining spring tab.
5. Lower the Readi-Reel to depress the retaining
spring and align the other inside cage wires with
the grooves in the molded adapter.
6. Slide the cage all the way onto the adapter until the
retaining spring "pops up" fully.
WARNING
WARNING: Check to be sure the the retaining spring
has fully returned to the locking position and has
securely locked the readi-reel cage in place. Retaining
spring must rest on the cage, not the welding elec-
trode.
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OPERATION
7. Check that the mating surfaces of the spindle hubs
and spindle mounting clips (V-brackets) are clear
of dirt and debris and that the adapter is fully
engaged onto the spindle.
8. Lower the loaded spindle into the spindle mounting
clips (V brackets) so wire dereels from top of coil
toward wire drive.
NOTE: The retaining spring side of the adapter should
be facing the center (inner) panel of the SP-250.
9. To remove the Readi-Reel from Adapter, depress
retaining spring tab with thumb while pulling the
Readi-Reel cage from the molded adapter with
both hands. Do not remove adapter from spindle.
To mount 10 to 30 lb. spools: (8" and 12" diameter):
1. Remove the Readi-Reel adapter shipped on the 2
inch diameter spindle.
2. Be sure that the mating surfaces of the spindle
hubs and spindle mounting clips (V-brackets) are
clear of dirt and debris.
3. Place the spool on the spindle. Make certain the
brake driving pin enters one of the holes in the
back side of the spool.
4. Lower the loaded spindle into the spindle mounting
clips (V brackets) so the wire dereels from the top
of the reel toward the wire drive.
NOTE: The SP-250 Spindle was designed to mount
12"- (300mm) and 8"- (200mm) diameter spools meet-
ing international spool size specifications. If the spool
being used is too narrow to keep the brake driving pin*
engaged with the spool pin hole, a 2" (51mm) I D shim
washer could be used between the spool and the spin-
dle retaining clip to take up the space.
* A later spindle design uses a longer "D"-shaped pin
to assure engagement.
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