E.H. Wachs 08-051-MAN, User Manual

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Subsea Wire Saw User’s Manual
24 Part No. 08-051-MAN, Rev. 1-0709 E.H. Wachs
2.
Tighten the drive wheel tensioning knob, as shown in
Figure 3-2, until you can see the line on the spring-
loaded driver wheel, Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-2. Turn the tension knob on the drive wheel
fixture to increase the tension on the wire. (Depending
on the exact length of the wire, about 3-4” of the screw
will be visible when the tension is set correctly.)
Figure 3-3. When the wire is properly tensioned, the
start lines will be lined up together.
3.
You should be able to deflect the wire fairly easily by
pushing it up between the idler wheels. Push it in far
enough to compress the tension spring, and make sure
the actuator rod extends into the slot in the shaft.