Lincoln Electric IM872 LF-74 WIRE FEEDER - Manual (Page 22)

3. Re-install the retaining collar. Make sure that the
release bar snaps out and that the retaining collar
fully engages the groove on the spindle.
Loading 30 lb. (13.6 kg) Readi-Reels
(See Figure A.11)
A K363-P Readi-Reel adapter is required for loading
these spools on 2" (51mm) spindles.
1. Squeeze the release bar on the retaining collar and
remove it from the spindle.
2. Place the Readi-Reel adapter on the spindle, align-
ing the spindle brake pin with one of the holes in
the adapter.
3. Re-install the retaining collar. Make sure that the
release bar snaps out and that the retaining collar
fully engages the groove on the spindle.
4. Rotate the spindle and adapter until the retaining
spring is at the 12 oʼclock position.
5. Position the Readi-Reel so that electrode de-reels
in the proper direction.
6. Set one of the Readi-Reel inside cage wires on the
slot in the retaining spring.
7. Lower the Read-Reel to depress the retaining
spring and align the other inside cage wires with
the grooves in the adapter.
8. Slide the cage all way onto the adapter until the
retaining spring "pops up" fully.
Removing a Readi-Reel
1. To remove a Readi-Reel from the an adapter,
depress the retaining spring with a thumb while
pulling the Readi-Reel cage from the adapter with
both hands. Do not remove the adapter from the
spindle.
WIRE REEL LOADING
• Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools away from
rotating equipment.
• Do not wear gloves when threading wire or
changing wire spool.
• Only qualified personnel should install, use or
service this equipment.
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Loading 10 to 15 lb. (4.5 – 6.8kg) Spools
A K468 spindle adapter is required for loading 2" wide
spools on 2" (51mm) spindles. Use a K468-1 spindle
adapter for loading 2-1/2" (64mm) wide spools. (See
figure A.9 and figure A.10)
1. Squeeze the release bar on the retaining collar and
remove it from the spindle.
2. Place the spindle adapter on the spindle, aligning
the spindle brake pin with the hole in the adapter.
3. Place the spool on the spindle and align the
adapter brake tab with one of the holes in the back
side of the spool. An indicator mark on the end of
the spindle shows the orientation of the brake tab.
Be certain the wire feeds off of the spool in the
proper direction.
4. Re-install the retaining collar. Make sure that the
release bar snaps out and that the retaining collar
fully engages the groove on the spindle.
FIGURE A.9
Spindle Placement
The wire reel stand provides two mounting locations
for the spindle. Each mounting location consists of a
tube in the center of the mast and locating slots.
Loading 16 to 44 lb. (7.3 – 20kg) Spools
(See figure A.10)
1. Squeeze the release bar on the retaining collar and
remove it from the spindle.
2. Place the spool on the spindle, aligning the spindle
brake pin with one of the holes in the back side of
the spool. An indicator mark on the end of the spin-
dle shows the orientation of the brake holding pin.
Be certain the wire feeds off of the spool in the
proper direction.
A-14 INSTALLATION
LF-74
A-14
FIGURE A.10
Adapter
Retaining
Collar
WARNING