MAINTENANCE | |
GUN AND CAbLE MAINTENANCE |
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For instructions on periodic maintenance for the weld- | FIGURE D.1 – SPEED SENSOR MODULE LOCATION |
ing gun and cables, refer to the manual for your specif- |
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ic model of welding gun. |
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PROPER SPEED SENSOR MODULE |
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MOUNTING |
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The |
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threaded housing. It is screwed into a mounting plate |
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on the motor side of the wire drive gearbox. See |
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Figure D.1. |
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Proper positioning of this module is critical to operation |
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of the |
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is not screwed in far enough, the |
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speed could be unstable or run at full speed with no |
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control. If screwed in too far it will rub a moving part |
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inside the gearbox. |
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The module is properly mounted to the gearbox as |
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shipped from the factory. If the device is ever removed |
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or replaced, proper mounting technique is as follows: |
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1. Be sure all power to the |
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power source. |
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2. Check that the module mounting plate is screwed |
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securely to the side of the gearbox and seated |
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flush against the top surface after being tightened. |
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3. Gently screw the module into the mounting plate |
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until it just touches and stops against the rotating |
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part inside the gearbox. |
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4. Back the module out 1/2 turn, then snug the mod- |
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ule locknut without rotating the module position. |
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