Tweco 2RT Transmig - Manual (Page 29)

INSTALLATION/SETUP TRANSMIG 2RT
Manual 0-5196 3-13 INSTALLATION/SETUP
3.14 Inserting Wire into the Feed Mechanism
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! Make certain the input power is disconnected from the power source before
proceeding. Do not reattach the input power until told to do so in these instructions.
1. Loosen the Spring Pressure Adjusting Knob if needed and swing it down (First part of Figure. 3-11)
2. Move the Pressure (top) Roller Arm by swinging it to the right. (Second part of Figure. 3-11)
3. Make sure the end of the wire is free of any burrs and is straight. Pass the end of wire through the Inlet Wire
Guide and over the Feedroll. Make certain the proper groove is being used. (Second part of Figure. 3-11)
4. Pass the MIG wire over the drive roll groove, through the outlet guide and out past the MIG Torch Adaptor.
Then fit the MIG Torch as per Section 3.11 ensuring the MIG wire passes into the MIG Torch liner of the MIG
Torch.
5. Close the Pressure Roller Arm. (Figure. 3-12)
6. Swing the Spring Pressure Adjusting Knob back into place. (Figure. 3-12)
7. Use the Spring Pressure Adjusting Knob to create a “snug” condition. (Clockwise to tighten and Counter
Clockwise to loosen). (Figure. 3-12)
8. Continue to the next section for proper setting of tension.
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Figure 3-11: Opening Pressure Arm and Inserting Wire
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Figure 3-12: Closing Pressure Arm and Adjusting Tension