Tweco FP-165 Mini MIG - Manual (Page 29)

FIREpOwER Fp-125, 135, 165 INSTALLATION
Manual 0-5123 3-8 Installation
CAUTION
Use care in handling the spooled wire as it
will tend to “unravel” when loosened from the
spool. Grasp the end of the wire firmly and do
not let go of it. Make sure that the end of the
wire is free of any burrs and is straight.
Wire Spool Inlet Wire Guide Feedroll
Pressure Adjust Device
Pressure Arm
Gun Cable End
Art # A-09083
Figure 3-8: Wire Feeder Components
Route the wire Through the Feedhead
1. Loosen Pressure Adjust Device (Fig. 3-9).
2. Open Pressure Adjust Device (Fig. 3-9).
3. Open Pressure Arm (Fig. 3-9).
4. Place the end of the wire into the Inlet Wire Guide,
feeding it over the Feedroll. Make certain that the proper
groove is being used (Fig. 3-10).
5. Pass the wire into the Gun Liner of the Gun Cable End
(Fig. 3-10).
6. Close the Pressure Arm (Fig. 3-10).
7. Close the Pressure Adjust Device. Tighten it to a “snug”
condition (Fig. 3-10).
8. Figure 3-11 shows the result with the wire installed.
NOTE
If there is too much pressure on the drive roll
the wire gets locked and the motor could get
damaged, If it is too loose the wire will not
feed properly.
Pressure Adjust Device
Pressure Arm
Art # A-09084
Figure 3-9: Opening Pressure Arm
Pressure Adjust Device Pressure Arm
Spool Wire Guide
Wire
Feedroll
Gun Cable End
Art # A-09085
Figure 3-10: Inserting Wire
Art # A-09086
Figure 3-11: Wire Installed