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Install the Wire Spool.
The spool carrier assembly consists of several parts. Each part must be
assembled correctly. See the illustration below. There are two collars that
support the
8”
spool. There is an inner collar and an outer collar. The roll
is held in place by tension placed on the outer collar by a small spring and
a small finger nut. During installation of the wire spool, pay attention to
the outer collar direction when you remove it. Viewing from the rear, the
narrow shoulder of the collar faces the inside. The wider side of the collar
should be turned toward the outside of the welder, facing the welder door
when closed. If the outer collar direction is reversed, you will have diffi-
culty installing the spring and the tension will be too tight. Installation of
the wire spool is slightly different depending upon the spool size. For
8”
spools, the spool rides on the narrow shoulders of the two collars. The
spool rotates on these collars. To install
4”
spools, the spool is installed
so that it sits between the two collars and rotates on the spindle stud.
The wire spool must be installed so that the wire unwraps and feeds from
the bottom of the spool. It should never be installed so the wire comes
over the top. When installed properly, the spool will turn counter clock-
wise. See the following illustration for proper rotation direction. Tension
the spring with the finger nut until the spool will only free wheel
1/4”
turn
when spun by hand. Do not let the spool free wheel completely or the wire
will unwind itself and can get tangled. Don
’
t over tighten the spool, as this
will cause rapid wear to the feeder components.
Setup Guide
Getting Started
Wire Spool Direction and Rotation
Wire Spool Installation
Which Spool Gun?
If you are wishing to extend your reach, you may be interested in using
the spool gun function. If you are, you will need to purchase the
SM100N spool gun for use with this unit. It is calibrated and best syn-
chronized for this unit. Typically spool guns are used to weld Aluminum,
and occasionally small spools of flux
-
cored wire or stainless. While this
unit does not have a specific PowerSet setting for Aluminum, or Stain-
less, it can be used to weld in manual mode with either. Select the de-
fault C25 setting and the spool gun in this case. This will help ensure the
correct gas flow programming and a moderated level of arc force
(inductance).
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