A-5

INSTALLATION

A-5

 

 

 

ADJUSTING FOR WIRE FEEDER WEIGHT

The holes in the arm triangle compensate for different wire feeder weights. The top position, #1 is used for heavy wire feeders. The bottom position, #7 is used for light wire feeders.

Wire Feeder

Arm triangle

 

 

hole position

 

LF-72

#5

 

LN-10, Power Feed 10, Power Feed 10M

#4

 

DH-10, Power Feed 10 Dual, Power Feed 10M Dual

#3

 

ADJUSTING THE WELDING ARM TRAVEL

(See Table A.2)

The holes in the tension clevis adjust the welding arm travel range.

Maximum

MaximumArm Angle

Arm Height

Minimum

Arm Height

Minimum

Arm Angle

Most people prefer position A.

To change the arm triangle position:

1.Turn off power at the welding power source.

2.Support the welding arm with a fork lift or hoist.

3.Remove the tension clevis bolt.

4.Raise or lower the arm until the desired tension cle- vis hole aligns with the desired arm triangle hole.

5.Replace the tension clevis bolt.

6.Remove the supporting equipment.

To change the tension clevis position:

7. Turn off power at the welding power source.

8. Support the weld arm with a fork lift or hoist.

9. Remove the tension clevis bolt.

10. Raise or lower the arm until the desired tension clevis hole aligns with the desired arm triangle hole.

11. Replace the tension clevis bolt.

12. Remove the supporting equipment.

TABLE A.2

WELDING ARMS

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Lincoln Electric IM886 manual Adjusting for Wire Feeder Weight, Adjusting the Welding ARM Travel