ESAB Counterbalance Mini-Boom Troubleshooting instruction

INSTRUCTIONS for
COUNTERBALANCE MINI-BOOM
F-15-207-B
October, 1996
P/N 34322
I. INTRODUCTION
The Counterbalance Mini-Boom is for use with the Mig 2E or Mig 4HD wire feeders and can be mounted on power sources by using the following swivel post adap­tors:
P/N 36172 ­P/N 34350 -
For ESAB 352/452/652 Power Sources For V450, V650cvcc, Pulse Arc II 550 Power Sources
P/N 34075 -
For Inverter Cart or other flat mounting surface
The balance load limit is approximately 75 pounds when fully equipped with the wire feeder, the torch assembly, the service lines, and the weight of the Counterbalance Mini-boom itself. The following are a few benefits this Counterbalance Mini-Boom provides:
welding torch may be used anywhere within approxi­mately 15 foot radius depending on length of Mig torch service lines (effective area of 700 sq. ft.). boom fully balanced for ease of movement, vertically and horizontally. provides 360 degree rotation. rugged construction will sustain continuous use. wire feed conduit, cable, and hoses run inside of the boom mast for protecting service lines. wire feed spool is attached directly to the counterbal­ance enabling wire to feed in straight line, eliminating many wire feeding problems.
To assemble proceed as follows:
1.
Carefully unpack both the box containing the Mast Assembly and that containing the Counterbalance Assembly.
2.
Remove the two mounting screws from the bottom front of the wire feeder and install the Boom Support Bracket to the bottom front of the wire feeder using these two screws to secure.
BOTTOM SUPPORT BRACKET
(2) EXISTING SCREWS
Fig. 1 Assembly of Boom Support Bracket
3.
Remove the reel stand from the wire feeder. The reel stand may be discarded but save the (4) mounting screws for later.
REEL STAND
F-15-207-B
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Contents of Package Qty.
1 1 8
1 1 1 4 4 2 2 2
P/N
23611794 35481
2361-2049 2361-1792 35480
Description
Counterbalance Assembly Wire Feeder Support Bracket Socket Hex. Hd. Screw-M6-1.0X12 (in cloth bag) Gun Hanger Bracket Mast Assembly Boom Support Bracket Large Tywrap (in cloth bag) Nylon Strap (black with buckle) Pan Head Screw Plugnuts, M6-1.0 Socket Head Screw, M6-1.0 X 20
IMPORTANT
SAVE THE (4) MOUNTING SCREWS FOR USE IN STEP 7.
Fig. 2 Removal of Reel Stand From Wire Feeder
4.
Assemble the (5) leaf springs to the Upper Mast, starting with the shortest leaf spring located against the inside of the Upper Mast, and then progressing as illustrated in Figure 3 to the fifth and longest leaf spring. Secure these by using the (2) supplied pan head screws and plugnuts.
UPPER MAST
(Smaller Channel)
PAN HEAD SCREWS
(5) LEAF
SPRINGS
Upper and Lower Masts, stake the Upper Mast tabs
5. into the staking slot of the Lower Mast to prevent movement. (See Figure 5).
STAKING SLOT FOR 15' TORCH
STAKING TABS
PLUGNUTS
Fig. 3 Leaf Spring Assy. Used With 15' Service Lines
Assembly shown in Figure 3 will be suitable for a
Note:
torch with 15 ft. service lines. If using a torch with 12 ft. service lines, assemble a screw and plugnut only through the mounting hole nearest to the end of the upper mast as shown in Fig. 4 below.
Fig. 4 - Leaf Spring Assy. Used With 12' Service Lines
5. If using torch with 15 ft. service lines, slide the Upper Mast into the Lower Mast until the staking tabs of the Upper Mast is positioned over the staking slot in the Lower Mast. While providing firm support to both the
LOWER MAST
UPPER MAST
Fig. 5 - Mast Assy. Used With 15' Service Lines
If using 12 ft. torch, align the open Upper Mast/leaf spring mounting hole with the first mounting hole of Lower Mast and then secure with the second panhead screw and plugnut of step 4. No staking is required.
Fig. 6 - Mast Assy. Used With 12' Service Lines (No Staking is required)
WIRE FEEDER SUPPORT BRACKET
COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING ARM
COUNTERBALANCE WITH SUPPORT BRACKET AND GUN HANGER INSTALLED
SCREWS M6X10
GUN HANGER BRACKET
(4) REEL STAND MOUNTING SCREWS SAVED FROM STEP 3.
WIRE FEEDER
Fig. 7 - Assembling Counterbalance, Support Bracket, and Gun Hanger to Wire Feeder
2
Assemble the Wire Feeder Support Bracket to the
6. Counterbalance Assembly, using (6) M6-1.0X12 screws supplied. Assemble the Gun Hanger Bracket to the Wire Feeder Support Bracket using (2) of these screws. (See Figure 7). Using four screws that were holding Reel Support,
7. mount Counterbalance Assembly/Support Bracket to wire feeder.
8.
Mount the Counterbalance/Wire Feeder Assembly to the power source, inverter cart, etc. by sliding the mounting arm (part of Counterbalance) over the swivel post.
Assemble the Boom Assembly by inserting the tabs of
9. the Lower Mast into the slots of the Counterbal- ance underneath the Wire Feeder. Then secure the Boom to Bottom Support Bracket (mounted to the wire feeder in step 2) using the supplied U- shape bracket and two M6-1.0X20 screws. (See Figure 8).
10.
Connect torch to Wire Feeder. Route the service lines inside the Boom and secure using (4) black nylon straps installed through the three (3) slots in the Upper Mast and one at the end of the longest Leaf Spring. Four (4) plastictie-wraps are also supplied for secur­ing service lines if needed.
Assembly Completed and Ready For Service
(See back page for Brake and Counterbalance adjustment).
Fig. 8 - Assembling Boom, and Service Lines
3
COUNTERBALANCE ADJUSTMENT
The Counterbalance is equipped with an adjustment screw for balancing adjustment. You want to bring the torch down without too much tension from the boom while welding; then on the other hand you want the boom to stay in the up position when not welding. If necessary to adjust, turn the hex socket head screw clockwise or counterclockwise until you find the correct balance for you.
COUNTERBALANCE ADJUSTMENT SCREW
Fig. 9 - Counterbalance Adjustment
BRAKE ON WIRE SPOOL SPINDLE
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
It may be necessary to adjust the brake drag on the wire spool spindle and provide enough drag to keep the wire spool from spinning freely after the wire feeding has stopped.
To do this:
1.
Align arrow on red cap with arrows on spindle. You should see the ends of two springs inside the spindle that can be turned with a screwdriver.
2.
To loosen brake drag, turn each spring an equal amount clockwise; To tighten drag, turn each spring an equal amount counterclockwise.
RED CAP
(2) ADJUSTMENT SPRINGS
END OF SPINDLE
F-15-207-B 10/96 5C Printed in U.S.A.
Fig. 10 - Brake Adjustment
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