3-7. Setting Gun Polarity For Wire Type

Changing Polarity

Wire Drive Assembly Lead

+Positive Terminal

Negative Terminal

Work Clamp Lead

 

Shown as shipped - Electrode Positive (DCEP): For solid steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or flux core with gas wires (GMAW).

Electrode Negative (DCEN):

Reverse lead connections at terminals from that shown above for gasless flux core wires (FCAW). Drive assembly becomes negative.

Tools Needed: 3/4 in

Ref. 242 145-A

3-8. Installing 2 lb Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension

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1Keyed Washer

2Wire Spool (2 LB)

3Keyed Washer

4Compression Spring

5Washer

6Nut

Assemble components in numer- ical order as shown.

Hand tighten nut to create a slight drag while rotating wire spool.

.Over tightening nut may

6cause wire slippage.

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Hobart Welding Products 230 manual Setting Gun Polarity For Wire Type, Installing 2 lb Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension