Wire Feed Pressure; Replacing And Inserting Wire - ESAB Caddy Mig C200i Manuel D'instructions

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Wire feed pressure

Start by making sure that the wire moves smoothly through the wire guide. Then
set the pressure of the wire feeder's pressure rollers. It is important that the
pressure is not too great.
Fig 1
To check that the feed pressure is set correctly, you can feed out the wire against
an insolated object, e.g. a piece of wood.
When you hold the gun approx. 0.2" (5 mm) from the piece of wood (fig. 1) the
feed rollers should slip.
If you hold the gun approx. 2" (50 mm) from the piece of wood, the wire should be
fed out and bend (fig. 2).
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Replacing and inserting wire

1. Open the side panel.
2. Place the spool on the hub and secure it with the lock.
3. Disconnect the pressure arm by folding it sidewards, the pressure roller slides
away.
4. Straighten out the new wire 3.9 - 7.9". File away burrs and sharp edges from the
end of the wire before inserting it into the wire feeder.
5. Make sure that the wire goes properly into the feed roller groove and into the
outlet nozzle and the wire liner.
6. Secure the pressure arm.
7. Close the side panel.
Feed the wire through the welding gun until it comes out through the nozzle. This
operation should be carried out carefully, as the wire is ready for welding and an
unintentional arc may occur. Keep the gun off conducting parts during feeding the
wire through and terminate wire feeding instantly when the wire comes out.
See Technical Data, chapter
Use only 7.9" spools. Note!
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WARNING!
Do not keep the torch near the ears or the face during wire feeding, as this
may result in personal injury.
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Fig 2
3, for suitable wire dimensions for each wire type.
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3.9"/2.2lbs spools are not applicable.
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