Installing and replacing wire guide tubes
The wire feed mechanism includes three wire guide tubes. Replace them when the filler wire diameter grows or the material changes.
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When replacing the outlet guide tube, the welding gun must be detached. |
Select the new wire guide tubes according to the tables here: Wire feeder consumables.
To replace the wire guide tubes:
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Release the pressure arms and remove the filler wire from the system. |
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Pull out the inlet guide tube (a) and insert a new one in its place. |
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Turn the locking clip aside to free the middle guide tube (b) for replacement. |
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Insert a new middle guide tube in its slot and push it properly in place. Ensure that the mark arrow points to the wire running direction. |
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Turn locking clip back to lock down the new middle tube. |
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Replace the outlet guide tube (c) by pushing the old outlet tube out from either direction. |
