Lincoln Electric IM351 LN-7 GMA Wire Feeder - Manual (Page 38)

B-8 OPERATION B-8
WIRE LOADING
WIRE REEL LOADING – READI-REELS
AND SPOOLS
TO MOUNT A 30 LB READI-REEL PACKAGE
USING THE MOLDED PLASTIC K363-P TYPE
ADAPTER:
1. Make certain that the threaded locking collar is
tight and securely locks the adapter on the
spindle. See Figure B.5.
2. Rotate the spindle and adapter so the retaining
spring is at the 12 oʼclock position.
3. Position the Readi-Reel so that it will rotate in a
clockwise direction when feeding (wire is to be
de-reeled from the bottom of the coil).
4. Set one of the Readi-Reel inside cage wires on
the slot in the retaining spring tab.
5. Lower the Read-Reel to depress the retaining
spring and align the other inside cage wires with
the grooves in the adapter.
6. Slide the cage all the way onto the adapter until
the retaining spring “pops up” fully.
Check to be sure the retaining spring has been
fully returned to the locking position and has
SECURELY locked the Readi-Reel cage in place.
Retaining spring must rest on the cage, not the
welding electrode.
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7. To remove the Readi-Reel from the adapter,
depress the retaining spring with thumb while
pulling the Readi-Reel cage from the adapter with
both hands. Do not remove the adapter from the
spindle.
LN-7 & LN-7 GMA
WARNING
2 IN. O.D. SPINDLE ADAPTER
RETAINING SPRING
BRAKE
HOLDING
PIN
GROOVES
READI-REEL
INSIDE CAGE WIRES THREADED
LOCKING
COLLAR
FIGURE B.5 – INSTALLING A 30 LB READI-REEL PACKAGE.