ESAB A6 Mastertrac, Manual

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3 INSTALLATION
3.1 General
The installation must be executed by a professional.
WARNING
Rotating parts can cause injury, take great care.
3.2 Mounting
3.2.1 Wire drum (Accessories)
Wire drum ( 1 ) is mounted on the brake hub ( 2 ).
WARNING
To prevent the reel sliding off the hub:
S
Lock the reel in place by turning the red knob as shown
on the warning label attached next to the hub.
3.3 Adjusting the brake hub
The brake hub is adjusted when delivered, if readjustment
is required, follow the instructions below. Adjust the brake
hub so that wire is slightly slack when wire feed stops.
S Adjusting the braking torque:
S
Turn the red handle to the locked
position.
S Insert a screwdriver into the springs in the hub.
Turn the springs clockwise to reduce the braking torque
Turn the springs anticlockwise to increase the braking torque.
NB: Turn both springs through the same amount.
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