Installing and replacing feed rolls

Replace the wire feed rolls when the material and diameter of the filler wire changes.

Select the new wire feed rolls according to the tables here: X3 wire feeder consumables.

To replace the wire feed rolls:

1.

Open the wire feeder cabinet.

2.

Release the pressure roll locking arms on the wire feed mechanism.

3.

Pull out the pressure roll mounting pins and unscrew the drive roll securing caps.

 

4.

Turn the pressure roll holders open and remove the pressure rolls.

5.

Remove the drive rolls.

6.

Follow the previous steps in reverse to install the wire feed rolls. Align the cut on the drive rolls' bottom with the pin on the drive shaft.

7.

Reattach the mounting caps and mounting pins to lock the drive and pressure rolls into their places.

8.

Lower the pressure roll locking arms to secure the pressure rolls.

9.

Close the wire feeder cabinet.

Refer to Installing and replacing filler wire and wire spool for more information on the wire installation.