Inserting Wire Into The Wire Feed Mechanism - Thermal Arc Fabricator 211i Operating Manual

FABRICATOR 211i

3.10 Inserting Wire into the Wire Feed Mechanism

Release the tension from the pressure roller by turning the adjustable wire drive tension screw in an anti-clockwise
direction. Then to release the pressure roller arm push the tension screw toward the front of the machine which
releases the pressure roller arm (Figure 3-8). With the MIG welding wire feeding from the bottom of the spool
(Figure 3-9) pass the electrode wire through the inlet guide, between the rollers, through the outlet guide and into
the MIG gun. Re-secure the pressure roller arm and wire drive tension screw and adjust the pressure accordingly
(Figure 3-8). Remove the contact tip from the MIG gun. With the MIG gun lead reasonably straight, feed the wire
through the MIG gun by depressing the trigger switch. Fit the appropriate contact tip.
Before connecting the work clamp to the work make sure the mains power supply is switched off.
The electrode wire will be at welding voltage potential while it is being feed through the system.
Keep MIG gun away from eyes and face.
Art # A-10426
INSTALLATION/SETUP
Inlet Guide
Figure 3-8: Wire Drive Assembly Components
Art # A-10427_AB
Figure 3-9: MIG Welding Wire - Installation
WARNING
Wire Drive Tension Screw
Pressure Roller Arm
Outlet Guide
3-12
INSTALLATION/SETUP
MIG Welding Wire
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