Thermal Arc FABRICATOR 181i, Operating Manual

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Fabricator 181i
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3-17 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP
3.14 Inserting Wire into the Wire Feed Mechanism
Release the tension from the Pressure Roller Arm by turning the adjustable Wire Drive Tension Screw in an
counterclockwise. Then to release the pressure roller arm push the tension screw toward the front of the machine
which releases the pressure roller arm (Figure 3-11). With the MIG welding wire feeding from the bottom of the
spool (Figure 3-12) pass the electrode wire through the inlet guide, between the rollers, through the outlet guide
and into the MIG Gun
. Re-secure the pressure roller arm and wire drive tension screw and adjust the pressure accordingly (Figure 3-11).
Remove the contact tip from the MIG Gun. With the MIG Gun lead reasonably straight, feed the wire through the
MIG Gun by depressing the trigger switch. Fit the appropriate contact tip.
WARNING
Before connecting the work clamp to the work make sure the Electricity Supply is switched off.
The electrode wire will be at welding voltage potential while it is being fed through the system.
Keep MIG Gun away from eyes and face.
Art # A-10359
Outlet Guide
Inlet Guide
Wire Drive Tension Screw
Pressure Roller Arm
Figure 3-11: Wire Drive Assembly Components
MIG Welding Wire
Art #
A-10360
Figure 3-12: MIG Welding Wire - Installation