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

FABRICATOR 211i

4.06 Inserting Wire Into The Wire Feed Mechanism

Release the tension from the pressure arm by turning the adjustable wire drive tension knob in an anti-clockwise
direction. Then push the tension knob toward the back of the machine to releases the pressue arm (Figure 4-9). With
the MIG welding wire feeding from the bottom of the spool (Figure 4-10) pass the electrode wire through the inlet
guide, between the rolls, through the outlet guide and into the MIG gun. Re-secure the pressue arm and wire drive
tension knob and adjust the pressure accordingly (refer to Section 4.07). 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 Electricity 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_AB
INSTALLATION/SETUP
Inlet Guide
Figure 4-9: Wire Drive Assembly Components
Art # A-10427_AB
Figure 4-10: MIG Welding Wire - Installation
WARNING
Wire Drive Tension Knob
Pressure Arm
Outlet Guide
4-12
INSTALLATION/SETUP
MIG Welding Wire
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