Bobbin Holder; Adjusting The Brake Hub - ESAB Versotrac EWT 1000 Instruction Manual

4 INSTALLATION
4.4.1

Bobbin holder

Mount the wire drum on the brake hub in the
bobbin holder.
WARNING!
To prevent the reel from sliding off
the hub: Lock the reel in place by
turning the red knob as shown on
the warning label attached next to
the hub.
4.4.2

Adjusting the brake hub

The brake hub is adjusted upon delivery. If readjustment is required, follow the instructions
below. Adjust the brake hub so that the wire is slightly slack when wire feed stops.
Adjusting the braking torque:
1. Turn the red handle to the locked
position.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the springs
in the hub.
○ Turn the springs clockwise to
reduce the braking torque.
○ Turn the springs
counter-clockwise to increase
the braking torque.
NOTE!
Turn both springs the same amount.
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