Maintenance

Caution: Before performing any maintenance on the Welder, unplug the Power Cord from the electrical outlet.

1.Periodically remove the Right and Left side panels (12 and 13), and using compressed air, blow out all dust from the interior.

2.Store in a clean and dry location.

Replacing the Wire Reel

When the wire on the Feed Reel is used up, you will need to replace it as follows.

 

Tension Adjusting

 

Wire Feed Adjusting Spring

(36) Screw (37)

 

Wire Sheath

 

 

 

1.Press on the Cover Locking Spring (8), then lift the Cover (31) using Handle (30) to expose the Wire Feed Unit (23).

2.Unscrew the Wing Nut (25) and remove the Reel Locking Knob (26).

3.Remove the empty Wire Reel (27).

4.Place the new Wire Reel over the shaft and onto the Reel Spring (24).

The wire on the reel should unwind counterclockwise (see photo above).

5.Replace the Reel Locking Knob and the Wing Nut.

Tighten well.

6.Lift the Wire Feed Adjusting Spring (36) to remove tension.

7.Guide at least 12 inches of wire into the Torch Sheath. If the end of the wire is crimped or bent, cut it off.

8.Replace tension to the Wire Feed Adjusting Spring (36).

9.Turn the Torch Handle Nozzle counterclockwise and pull to remove.

SKU 54878

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Chicago Electric 54878 manual Maintenance, Replacing the Wire Reel