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ESAB Welding Equipment AB, S--695 81 Laxå, Sweden, declares that Wire feed unit MEK 2 from
serial number 510 onwards, conforms to standard EN 60974--1, in accordance with the requirements
of directive (73/23/EEC) and appendix (93/68/EEC) and standard EN 50199 in accordance with the
requirements of directive (89/336/EEC) and appendix (93/68/EEC).
Paul Karlsson
Managing Director
ESAB Welding Equipment AB
695 81 LAXÅ
SWEDENTel: + 46 584 81000Fax: + 46 584 12336
2SAFETY
WARNING
ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE
BASED ON MANUFACTURERS’ HAZARD DATA.
ELECTRIC SHOCK -- Can kill
SInstall and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.
SDo not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
SInsulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
SEnsure your working stance is safe.
FUMES AND GASES -- Can be dangerous to health
SKeep your head out of the fumes.
SUse ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your breathing zone
and the general area.
ARC RAYS -- Can injure eyes and burn skin.
SProtect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective
clothing.
SProtect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
FIRE HAZARD
SSparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.
NOISE -- Excessive noise can damage hearing
SProtect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
SWarn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION -- Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
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3INTRODUCTION
The MEK 2 is an encapsulated wire feed unit with two roller feed.
The unit provides space for a 300 mm diameter wire reel and has a built--in positioner.
For a wire feed unit to be complete it must be equipped either with a turnable,
counterbalance device or a carriage. A turnable or counterbalance device allow the
wire feed unit to be mounted on a pivot on the power source. A carriage allows the
wire feed unit to be moved easily over the floor or work table.
A wire feed unit and turnable or carriage can also be fitted with a support device and
suspended over the work place.
Details of ESAB’s accessories for the wire feed units can be found on page
84.
4TECHNICAL DATA
MEK 2
Dimensions (lxwxh)630x245x490 mm
Weight13 kg
Wire feed speed1,9--20 m/min
Voltag e42V 50--60 Hz
Power consumption150 VA
Torch connectionEURO
Continuous A--weighted
noise level
58 dB
5INSTALLATION
The in stallatio n must be executed by a p rofessional.
WARNING!
This product is intended for industrial use. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference. It is the user’s responsibility to take adequate precautions.
6OPERATION
General safety regulations for the handling of the equipment can be found on
page 28. Read through before you start using the equipment!
WARNING!
Rotating parts can cause injury, take great care.
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WARNING!
To prevent the reel sliding off the hub: Lock the reel in place by turning
the red knob as shown on the warning label attached next to the hub.
6.1Controls and connections
1Nipple cooling water (certain models only)8Hole for mounting of wire
2Nipple gas connection9Connection device for welding gun
3Contact device control cable10Toggle switch 2/4--speed
4Connection device welding current11Toggle switch creep start
5Potentiometer feed speed12Potentiometer burn--back time
6Nipple cooling water (certain models only)13Brake hub
7Tension belt for transport mode (to be
mounted)
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Setting the wire feed pressure
Start by making sure that the wire moves smoothly through the wire guide. Then
set the pressure of the wire feeder’s pressure rollers. It is important that the
pressure is not too great.
Fig 1Fig 2
To check that the feed pressure is set correctly, you can feed out the wire against
an insolated object, e.g. a piece of wood.
When you hold the pistol approx. 5 mm from the piece of wood (fig. 1) the feed
rollers should slip.
If you hold the pistol approx. 50 mm from the piece of wood, the wire should be
fed out and bend (fig. 2).
WARNING!
There is a risk of tipping if the wire feed cabinet is fitted with a counterbalance arm. Secure the
equipment, especially if used on an uneven or sloping surface.
Limit the angle of rotation of the wire feed cabinet using the straps supplied.
When moving the equipment, do NOT pull on the torch.
7MAINTENANCE
Note:
All warranty undertakings given by the supplier cease to apply if the customer
attempts to rectify any faults on the machine during the warranty period.
Regularly maintenance is important for reliable and safe operations.
SCleaning and replacement of the wire feed mechanism’s wear parts should take
place periodically to ensure trouble free wire feed.
SNote that an excessive pressure setting can result in abnormal wear on the pres-
sure roller, feed roller and wire liner.
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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.
SAdjusting the braking torque:
STurn the red handle to the locked position.
SInsert a screwdriver into the springs in the hub.
Turn the springs clockwise to r educe the braking torque
Turn the springs anticlockwise to increase the braking torque. NB: Turn both
springs through the same amount.
8ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS
MEK 2 is designed and tested in accordance with the EN 60974--1 (IEC 60974--1)
international standard.
It is the obligation of the service unit which has carried out the service or repair work to make sure that the product still conforms to the said standard.
Spare parts are ordered through your nearest ESAB representative, see back cover.
When ordering spare parts, please state machine type and number as well as designation and spare part number as shown in the spare parts list.
This will simplify dispatch and ensure you get the right part.
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