Tweco 2RT Transmig - Manual (Page 32)

TRANSMIG 2RT INSTALLATION/SETUP
INSTALLATION/SETUP 3-16 Manual 0-5196
Art # A-10346_AB
Input Guide Lockscrew
Output Guide Lockscrew
Input Wire Guide
Output Wire Guide
MIG Torch
Adapter Lock
Bolt
Figure 3-15: Wire Guide Installation
3.19 Wire Reel Brake
The wire reel hub incorporates a friction brake which is adjusted during manufacture for optimum braking. If it is
considered necessary, adjustment can be made by turning the tri-lobe nut inside the open end of the wire reel hub.
Clockwise rotation will tighten the brake. (Refer to Figure 3-16).
Pressure Adjustment
Knob
Wheel Brake adjusting tri-lobe nut
Art # A-10471_AB
REMOTE
LOCAL
Figure 3-16: Wire Installed
CAUTION
Excessive tension on the brake will cause rapid wear of mechanical wire feed parts, over heating of electrical
componentry and possibly an increased incidence of wire Burnback into the contact tip.