Profax 500 AMP MIG - Manual (Page 2)

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INSTALLATION
1.) Lay the PROFAX Mig-Gun out in a straight line.
2.) Push the brass connector end of the gun cable into the brass adapter on the outgoing side of feeder wire drive until it is fully
seated. Secure the cable
with the set or hand screw in the adapter.
3.) Install the control plug assembly into mating socket on gun cable and into trigger circuit receptacle on feeder.
4.) Relieve tension and disengage drive rolls. Feed wire by hand through drive rolls, outgoing guide and adapter plug until wire is
at least one to two feet
inside of PROFAX Mig-Gun.
5.) Reset drive rolls and apply proper tension. Keep gun in a straight position. Continue to feed wire through gun and contact
tip by using inch button on
feeder or gun trigger.
6.) When you activate gun trigger, the contact tip and welding wire protruding from tip are electrically "HOT". Set the power
source to the proper settings for
wire size and welding application to be used. Make sure the shielding gas supply is adjusted to the proper flow rate. Gun is
now ready for operation.
GUIDELINES TO AVOID WIRE FEEDING PROBLEMS AND
TO KEEP YOUR MIG-GUN OPERATING SMOOTHLY
1.) Use only clean rust free good quality welding wire.
2.) Keep cable assembly as straight as possible, do not kink or pull cable around sharp corners or allow cart wheels or tr ucks to
run over cables.
3.) Make sure contact tip is tightly screwed into gas diffuser at all times. Frequently clean contact tip and nozzles. The use of a
good anti-spatter
compound will increase tip and nozzle life and make spatter removal easier. If contact tip becomes deformed or arced at the
end, replace immediately.
4.) Maintain and make certain all gun connections are secured and electrical connections are tight. Check all gas hose
connections on a regular basis to
make sure no leakage or loss of flow occurs.
BY FOLLOWING THESE SIMPLE GUIDELINES YOU WILL
EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR NEW PROFAX MIG-GUN.
Electric shock can cause INJURY or DEATH.
IMPORTANT- Be sure that the power source and feeder are in the off position. Make sure input power to the power source
is disconnected at the electrical breaker box before attempting installation of this unit.
Your new PROFAX 500 Amp Mig-Gun is furnished with a rear connection that requires a 6TAK-1 or 6LAK-1 Adapter Kit for
® installation on the wire feeder. The PROFAX 500 Amp Mig-Gun can also be used with any feeder equipped with a TWECO #5 or
#6 Adapter Kit. Non GMA model wire feeders require an optional gas solenoid valve. The PROFAX 500 Amp Mig-Gun is also
available with Euro-Quick rear connections, for easy installation with the European style feeders. Simply plug the rear connection
of the gun into the female receptacle on the wire feeder and tighten the plastic retaining nut.
Make sure that the gun is equipped with the proper contact tip and conduit for the type and size of wire to be used before
installation. Make sure that the adapter, the feeder outgoing guide, and the drive rolls are correct for the type and sizes of wire to
be used.
All references to original manufacturer’s equipment numbers, and/or trade names or trademarks, are for identification and
convenience only. The trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
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