Climax BW5000, Operating Manual

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Page 26 BW5000 Operating Manual
When installing these parts, the operator must insure that the combined placement of the Wire
feeder and Wire Reel prevent the bare welding wire from contacting any of the Line Bar or
Radial Rod components.
The conduit path from the Wire feeder to the Torch should be gradually curved, not convoluted
or constricted. Provide clearance for the conduit related to the Torch stepping / travel direction.
The Wire Reel can be placed on the Radial Rod, opposite of the Aux Slide Guide Rod, utilizing
the 1.5 inch (38.1 mm) Accessory Mount. This arrangement provides a good counterbalance in
large bore applications.
The Wire feeder can be placed on the Line Bar, utilizing the 2.0 inch (50.8 mm) Accessory
Mount.
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C
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The Wire feeder motor or frame must not come in contact with any metal parts
of the BW5000. The Wire feeder is directly connected to weld current while
welding (via the welding wire). The steel mounting bracket is electrically
isolated from the aluminum wire feeder frame.
As the Wire feed Conduit should prescribe a large arc to the Torch, so in certain configurations,
it may be advantageous to place the Wire feeder on the Radial Rod, and place the Wire Reel on
the Line Bar.
To increase the capability and flexibility of the Wire feed system on the BW5000, the inlet guide
and conduit fitting can be reversed, and the switch on the junction box toggled to reverse motor
direction.
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The wire must pay-off straight from the Wire Reel into the Wire feeder, to
prevent excessive wear to the inlet guide, or in extreme cases, to prevent
bending of the wire.
Adjustments of angle of the Wire feeder are provided by loosening the 1/2-13 (13 mm) bolt that
fastens the Wire feeder to the Bar Mount.
The Wire feeder should also be centered in relation to the Wire spools width, and bushings
provided can be removed or installed to offset the Wire feeder the correct distance.
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R
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As the bare welding wire is electrically live with weld current while welding, it is
especially important that there is ample clearance from the welding wire to any
parts of the BW5000. Severe damage can result from shunting weld current to
the chassis of the BW5000.
If the setup of the BW5000 prevents a straight line from the Wire Reel to the Wire feeder inlet, it
is possible to install a PULL conduit from the Wire Reel to the Wire feeder inlet. Consult Climax
for details on this option.