Loading the Wire Reel

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To mount a 22-30 lb. (10-14 kg) Readi-Reel- package using the Readi-Reel adapter provided:

1.Pull the Readi-Reel adapter and spindle up out of the SP-250 spindle mounting clips (V-brackets).

2.Rotate the spindle and adapter so the retaining spring is at the 12 o'clock position.

3.Position the Readi-Reel so that it will rotate in a clockwise direction when wire is dereeled from the top of the coil. See Figure B. 6.

7.Check that the mating surfaces of the spindle hubs and spindle mounting clips (V-brackets) are clear of dirt and debris and that the adapter is fully engaged onto the spindle.

8.Lower the loaded spindle into the spindle mounting clips (V brackets) so wire dereels from top of coil toward wire drive.

NOTE: The retaining spring side of the adapter should be facing the center (inner) panel of the SP-250.

9.To remove the Readi-Reel from Adapter, depress retaining spring tab with thumb while pulling the Readi-Reel cage from the molded adapter with both hands. Do not remove adapter from spindle.

To mount 10 to 30 lb. spools: (8" and 12" diameter):

1.Remove the Readi-Reel adapter shipped on the 2 inch diameter spindle.

2.Be sure that the mating surfaces of the spindle hubs and spindle mounting clips (V-brackets) are clear of dirt and debris.

3.Place the spool on the spindle. Make certain the brake driving pin enters one of the holes in the back side of the spool.

4.Lower the loaded spindle into the spindle mounting clips (V brackets) so the wire dereels from the top of the reel toward the wire drive.

FIGURE B. 6 - Wire Reel Loading

4.Set one of the Readi-Reel inside cage wires on the slot in the retaining spring tab.

5.Lower the Readi-Reel to depress the retaining spring and align the other inside cage wires with the grooves in the molded adapter.

6.Slide the cage all the way onto the adapter until the retaining spring "pops up" fully.

NOTE: The SP-250 Spindle was designed to mount 12"- (300mm) and 8"- (200mm) diameter spools meet- ing international spool size specifications. If the spool being used is too narrow to keep the brake driving pin* engaged with the spool pin hole, a 2" (51mm) I D shim washer could be used between the spool and the spin- dle retaining clip to take up the space.

*A later spindle design uses a longer "D"-shaped pin to assure engagement.

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WARNING

WARNING: Check to be sure the the retaining spring has fully returned to the locking position and has securely locked the readi-reel cage in place. Retaining spring must rest on the cage, not the welding elec- trode.

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Lincoln Electric SP-250 Loading the Wire Reel, To mount 10 to 30 lb. spools 8 and 12 diameter

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