4.
Cut
off
any
portion
of
the
free
end
of
the
wire
which
is
not
straight.
If
necessary,
straighten
wire
to
remove
cast.
Be
sure
that
the
cut
end
is
free
from
rough
sur
faces
to
permit
proper
feeding.
5.
Feed
the
wire
through
the
inlet
wire
guide
(and
inter
mediate
guide,
if
applicable),
past
the
drive
rolls,
and
on
into
the
outlet
wire
guide.
Feed
approximate
ly
4
in.
(102
mm)
of
wire
into
the
outlet
wire
guide.
6.
Pivot
the
pressure
gear
assembly(ies)
closed
mak
ing
sure
the
teeth
on
the
pressure
gear
mesh
with
the
teeth
on
the
drive
gear.
The
welding
wire
must
also
be
in
the
grooves
of
the
drive
rolls.
7.
Pivot
the
pressure
adjustment
knob(s)
until
the
washer(s)
on
the
pressure
adjustment(s)
is
seated
on
top
of
the
cover(s).
8.
Turn
the
pressure
adjustment
knob(s)
in
clockwise
direction
until
the
drive
rolls
are
tight
against
the
welding
wire.
Do
not
overtighten.
Further
adjust
ment
to
attain
desired
clamping
pressure
can
be
made
after
the
welding
power
source
and
the
weld
control
are
put
into
operation.
9.
Energize
the
welding
power
source.
IMPORTANT:
See
robot
Owner~s
Manual
for
wire
inch
ing
procedures.
SECTION
6-
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT:
Every
six
months
inspect
the
labels
on
this
unit
for
legibility.
All
precautionary
labels
must
be
maintained
in
a
clearly
readable
state
and
replaced
when
necessary~
See
Parts
List
for
part
number
of
pre
cautionary
labels.
a
WARNING:
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill;
MOVING
PARTS
can
cause
Injury;
WELDING
WIRE
can
cause
puncture
wounds;
HOT
SURFACES
can
burn
skin.
Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.
Disconnect
input
power
to
the
drive
motorand
shut
down
the
welding
power
source
and
robot
before
inspecting
or
servicing.
Allow
components
to
cool
before
servicing.
6-1.
INSPECTION
AND
UPKEEP
Usage
and
shop
conditions
will
determine
the
frequency
and
type
of
maintenance.
Inspect
equipment
as
follows:
1.
Make
sure
welding
power
source
and
robot
is
shut
down.
2.
Inspect
gun
and
outlet
cable
for
broken
areas,
cracks
and
loose
parts;
tighten,
repair,
and
replace
as
required.
3.
Carefully
remove
any
weld
spatter
or
foreign
matter
which
may
accumulate
around
the
nozzle
orifice.
Use
a
hardwood
stick,
never
a
metal
tool.
4.
Repair
or
replace,
as
required,
all
hose
and
cable;
give
particular
attention
to
frayed
and
cracked
insu
lation
and
areas
where
it
enters
equipment.
5.
Remove
grease
and
grime
from
components;
mois
ture
from
electrical
parts
and
cable.
6.
Blow
out
the
gun
wire
guide
liner
with
compressed
air
when
changing
wire.
This
will
remove
any
metal
chips
and
dirt
that
may
have
accumulated.
6-2.
CLEANING
OF
DRIVE
ROLLS
Occasionally
it
will
become
necessary
to
clean
the
wire
groove
on
the
drive
rolls.
This
cleaning
operation
can
be
performed
with
a
wire
brush.
a
WARNING:
Read
and
follow
safety
Informa
tion
at
beginning
of
entIre
SectIon
6-1
before
proceeding.
To
clean
the
wire
grooves,
disconnect
input
power
from
unit
before
removing
the
drive
roll(s)
and
see
Sections
3-3
and
3-4
for
removal
and
installation
instructions.
a
WARNING:
HIGH
ROTATIONAL
SPEED
may
cause
damage
to
drive
rolls
and
injure
per
sonnel.
Do
not
allow
drive
rolls
to
rotate at
high
speed
if
compressed
air
is
used
for
cleaning
the
drive
roll
assembly.
IMPORTANT:
Failure
to
properly
maintain
the
drive
rolls
can
result
in
a
buildup
of
wire
particles
which
will
de
crease
the
efficiency
of
the
wire
feeding
operation.
6-3.
BRUSH
INSPECTION
&
REPLACEMENT
(Fig
ures
6-1
and
6-2)
The
brushes
should
be
inspected
periodically
depend
ing
on
usage
and
conditions.
a
WARNING:
Read
and
follow
safety
Informa
tion
at
beginning
of
entire
Section
6-1
before
proceeding.
1.
Shut
down
unit
and
associated
equipment.
2.
Open
brush
cap
by
sliding
screwdriver
under
catch
and
lifting.
Remove
brush
cap.
3.
Grasp
spring
retaining
bracket
with
long-nose
pli
ers.
4.
Push
spring
retaining
bracket
in
slightly
and
move
towards
brush.
This
should
release
the
spring
as
sembly
and
it
can
be
removed.
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