ESAB Aristo Series, Instruction Manual

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During installation, repeat the above in the reverse order.

Choice of tracks in the feed rollers

Turn the feed roller with the dimensioning mark for the required
track towards you.

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MAINTENANCE

Regular maintenance is important for safe, reliable operation.

CAUTION

All guarantee undertakings from the supplier cease to apply if the customer himself
attempts any work in the product during the guarantee period in order to rectify any faults.

7.1

Inspection and cleaning

Wire feed unit

Check regularly that the wire feed unit is not clogged with dirt.

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Cleaning and replacement of the wire feed unit mechanism's worn parts should
take place at regular intervals in order to achieve trouble-free wire feed. Note
that if pre-tensioning is set too hard, this can result in abnormal wear on the
pressure roller, feed roller and wire guide.

The brake hub

The hub is adjusted when delivered, if
readjustment is required, follow the instructions
below. Adjust the brake hub so that wire is slightly
slack when wire feed stops.

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Adjusting the braking torque:

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Turn the red handle to the locked position.

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Insert a screwdriver into the springs in the hub.

Turn the springs clockwise to reduce the braking torque

Turn the springs counterclockwise to increase the braking torque.  

NB: 

 Turn

both springs through the same amount.

Welding gun

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Cleaning and replacement of the welding gun's wear parts should take place at
regular intervals in order to achieve trouble-free wire feed. Blow the wire guide
clean regularly and clean the contact tip.

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ORDERING SPARE PARTS

Feed L3004 is designed and tested in accordance with the international and European
standards  60974-5 and  60974-10. It is the obligation of the service unit which has car­
ried out the service or repair work to make sure that the product still conforms to the
said standard.

Spare parts may be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer, see the last page of
this publication.

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