ESAB Fabricator 181i, Service Manual

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ESAB FABRICATOR 181i
Manual 0-5449 4-9 INTRODUCTION
5. Remove damaged thumb screw and replace with new one.
Art # A-11486
6. To reassemble, reverse steps 1 through 4.
4.04 Installing 4" (100mm) Diameter Spool
As delivered from the factory, the Power Source is fitted with a Wire Spool Hub which accepts a 8" (200mm) diameter spools. In
order to fit a 4" (100mm) diameter spool assemble parts in the sequence shown below in Figure 4-6.
Adjustment of the nut with nylon insert will control the MIG Wire Spool Brake. Clockwise rotation of this nut with nylon insert tight-
ens the brake. The brake is correctly adjusted when the spool stops within 3/8(10mm) to 3/4(20mm) (measured at the outer edge
of the spool) after MIG Gun trigger is released. Wire should be slack without becoming dislodged from the spool.
!
CAUTION
Overtension of brake will cause rapid wear of mechanical WIREFEED parts, overheating of
electrical components and possibly an increased incidence of electrode wire Burnback into
contact tip.
Art #
A-10357
Friction Washer
4”
（
100mm
）
Diameter spool
Nut with
Nylon Insert
Spring
Plastic Spacer
Brass Flat
Washer
Flat Washer
Figure 4-6: 4" (100mm) Diameter Spool Installation