Installing and changing wire (100 mm spool)

This section describes how to install and change a 100 mm spool. For instructions on installing and changing a 200 mm spool, refer to Installing and changing wire (200 mm spool).

Install the welding gun to the Master M device before installing the wire spool.

When changing the wire spool, remove the remaining filler wire from the welding gun and wire feed mechanism before removing the wire spool.

Always ensure that the feed rolls are suitable for the filler wire (diameter and material) in question. For more information, refer to Wire feeder consumables.

To remove the standard spool hub:

1.

Open the wire feed cabinet hatch.

2.

If not already, remove the wire spool (refer to Installing and changing wire (200 mm spool).

3.

Loosen the spool hub fastener and remove the spool hub.

To install a 100 mm wire spool:

1.

Insert the wire spool, spring friction plate, spring and spool hub fastener onto the spool hub. Secure the wire spool in place by tightening the spool hub fastener.

Ensure that the wire spool is facing the right direction, the filler wire running from the bottom of the spool to the feed rolls.

Ensure that the grooved side of the spring friction plate faces outward.

2.

If needed, adjust the spool braking force by turning the spool hub fastener.

To install the filler wire, refer to Installing and changing wire (200 mm spool).