Lincoln Electric INVERTEC POWER WAVE IM542-D Operator's Manual page 46

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7) To remove 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 the spindle.
To Mount 10 to 44 lb (4.5-20kg) Spool
(12"/300mm Diameter):
spools, a K468 spindle adapter must be used.)
REQUIRES INSTALLATION OF 2" (51MM) K162H
SPINDLE KIT.
1) Remove the locking collar on the 2" (51mm) diame-
ter spindle.
2) Place the spool on the spindle making certain the
brake holding pin enters one of the holes in the
back side of the spool. Be certain the wire comes
off the reel in a clockwise direction when de-reeled
from the bottom of the coil.
3) Replace and tighten the locking collar.
Feeding Electrode and Brake Adjustment
1) Turn the Readi-Reel or spool until the free end of
the electrode is accessible.
WARNING
When feeding with the gun energized, the electrode
and drive mechanism are always "HOT" to work and
ground and could remain "HOT" several seconds after
the gun trigger is released.
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2) While tightly holding the electrode, cut off the bent
end and straighten the first 6" (150mm). Cut off the
first 1" (25mm). (If the electrode is not properly
straightened, it may not feed or may not go into the
outgoing guide tube causing a "birdnest".)
3) Insert the free end through the incoming guide tube.
4) Press the Cold Inch key or the gun trigger and push
the electrode into the drive roll.
5) Feed the electrode through the gun.
6) Adjust the brake tension with the thumbscrew on
the spindle hub, until the reel turns freely but with lit-
tle or no overrun when wire feeding is stopped. Do
not overtighten.
ACCESSORIES
Wire Reel Loading - 50-60lb (22.7-27.2kg)
Coils (K299 Wire Reel Mounting Kit)
Adjustable Wire Reel Brake
The mount for standard 50-60 lb (22.7-27.2 kg) elec-
(For 8" (200mm)
trode coils includes a two-position brake assembly.
Generally the brake should be at the inner position
(nearest to the wire reel shaft) for wire feed speeds
below 400 in/min. (10m/m). It should be at the outer
position for the faster wire speeds often used when
feeding small diameter electrode.
To adjust the brake position, remove the wire reel. Pull
the cotter pin that holds the brake shoe to the arm,
move the shoe and replace the cotter pin. Do not bend
the cotter pin - it is held in place by a friction fit.
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