Chicago Electric 68887 manual Wire Spool Installation, Setup Basic Welding, Spindle

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Wire Spool Installation

SAFETY

1.Turn the Welder to OFF and unplug it before proceeding.

MP FLUX WIRE WELDER

	ITEM 68887
		ON	MIN
		OFF	MAX
D SPEED	Wire	.030″-.035″ Flux-core
	Capacity XX Ga. – X/X″ Steel Plate
	Cables	Electrode – X′
	Cables	Ground Clamp – X′
		Ground Clamp – X′

120V~

SETUP

BASIC WELDING

2.Press in the pin at the top center of the control panel and open the cover.

3.Remove the Knob, Spring and the Top Plate.

If replacing a Spool, remove the old Spool and all remaining wire from the liners.

4.Place the new flux core Wire Spool over the Spool Spindle.

To prevent wire feed problems, set the Spool so that it will unwind counterclockwise .

Cover

Wire

Spool

Knob

Spring

Top Plate

Wire Spool

WELDING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

Spindle

5.Replace the Top Plate (turned as shown in illustration), the Spring and the Knob.

wire must

unwind this

direction

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For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

SKU 68887

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Contents Page Table of Contents General SafetyFume and Gas Safety Arc Ray SafetySafety Fumes and Gases can be hazardous to your healthElectrical Safety Fire SafetySafety Setup Welding Welding Tips MaintenanceMaintenance Welder use and careTips Maintenance SymbologyGrounded Welders Extension CordsCover Assembly SpecificationsSetup To Prevent Serious Injury from Accidental OperationSpindle Wire Spool InstallationSetup Basic Welding Basic Welding Welding Tips Maintenance Hold WireWire Liner may come out with the welding Wire, this is normal, just push the Wire LinerGun Welding Wire For technical questions, please call Back into the GunSetup Basic Welding Welding Tips Maintenance Incrementally Increase tension Until Wire bendsTurn the Welder to OFF Gun Nozzle Contact TipTo Prevent Serious INJURY, Fire and Burns Basic WeldingTo Prevent Serious Injury Safety Setup Basic Welding Welding Tips Maintenance Control Panel LayoutWeld Settings Chart Wire size and material thicknessDuty Cycle Duration of Use Gun Concrete slabSetting Up The Weld WeldingSafety Basic Welding TechniqueUp to 2 minutes welding At rated output Hold GUN ClearWelding Tips Cleaning the WeldStrike Test Example Weld Diagrams Workpiece Heat Control / Weld PenetrationWeld Diagnosis To CorrectWeld Problems Possible Causes and SolutionsPenetration Workpiece Heat Control Weld Not Adhering ProperlyCoat of Slag Over Weld PorosityCrooked/Wavy Bead Excessive SpatterNozzle Inspection, Cleaning, and Replacement Safety Setup BasicMaintenance Fire and BurnsContact Tip Inspection, Cleaning, and Replacement Nozzle Contact Tip GunWire Feed Motor Runs But Wire Does Not Feed Properly Wire Creates a Bird’s Nest During OperationWire Feeds, But Arc Does Not Ignite TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Power Switch Does Not Light When Switched OnWeak Arc Strength Welding Arc Not StableParts Lists and Diagrams Wiring SchematicParts List Assembly Diagram Part 9 Detail Record Product’s Serial Number HereLimited 90 Day Warranty Mission Oaks Blvd. PO Box 6009 Camarillo, CA 93011 800