Wire Loading; Wire Reel Loading - Readi-Reels And Spools - Lincoln LN-742 Service Manual

B-9

WIRE LOADING

WIRE REEL LOADING – READI-REELS
AND SPOOLS
TO MOUNT A 30 LB READI-REEL PACKAGE USING
THE MOLDED PLASTIC K363-P TYPE ADAPTER:
1. Make certain that the threaded locking collar is
tight and securely locks the adapter on the
spindle. See Figure B.5.
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 feeding (wire is to be de-
reeled from the bottom of the coil).
4. Set one of the Readi-Reel inside cage wires on
the slot in the retaining spring tab.
FIGURE B.5 – INSTALLING A 30 LB READI-REEL PACKAGE.
2 IN. O.D. SPINDLE
BRAKE
HOLDING
PIN
GROOVES
OPERATION
5. Lower the Read-Reel to depress the retaining
spring and align the other inside cage wires with
the grooves in the adapter.
6. Slide the cage all the way onto the adapter until
the retaining spring "pops up" fully.
Check to be sure the retaining spring has been
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 electrode.
7. To remove the Readi-Reel from the adapter,
depress the retaining spring with thumb while
pulling the Readi-Reel cage from the adapter with
both hands. Do not remove the adapter from the
spindle.
ADAPTER
RETAINING SPRING
READI-REEL
INSIDE CAGE WIRES
LN-742 & LN-742H
B-9
WARNING
THREADED
LOCKING
COLLAR