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8.1.2.3 the drive roller (16) is removed by threading the drive roller retainer (17) off in the anti-clockwise
direction. Once the correct drive roller profile is selected, re-fit the drive roller.
8.1.2.4 thread the MIG wire from the spool through the input guide tube (15), through the roller groove and
into the outlet guide tube
8.1.2.5 Replace the tension arm (14) and the tension adjustment (13). Double check the wire has located
correctly in th e drive roller groove.
8.1.2.6 Adjusting wire feed tension: this is accomplished by winding the knob on the wire tension adjustment
arm (14). Clockwise will increase tension, anti-clockwise will decrease tension. There is a numbered scale on
the tensioner to indicate the position. Ideal tension should be as little as possible, while maintaining a
consistent wire feed with no drive roller slippage. Check all other possible causes of slippage, such as;
incorrect/ worn drive roller, worn/ damaged torch consumables, blocked/ damaged torch feed liner, before
increasing feed tension.
Warning! - Before changing the feed roller or wire spool, ensure that the mains power is switched
off
Warning! - The use of excessive feed tension will cause rapid and premature wear of the drive roller,
the support bearing and the drive motor.
8.1.3. Setup for gasless MIG welding operation.
8.1.3.1 Connect the MIG Torch Euro Connector (21) to the torch socket on the front of the welder (5). Secure
by firmly hand tightening the threaded collar on the MIG Torch Euro Connector clockwise.
8.1.3.2 Check that the correct flux cored, gasless wire, matching drive roller (16) and welding tip (25) are
fitted
8.1.3.3 Connect Torch Connection Power Lead (7) to the negative (-) welding output terminal (8).
8.1. 3.4 Connect Earth Lead Quick Connector (24) to the positive (+) output welding terminal (6). See picture
below.
8.1. 3.5 Connect Earth Clamp (22) to the work piece. Contact with workpiece must be strong contact with
clean, bare metal, with no corrosion, paint or scale at the contact point . See picture A.
8.1.4 Setup for gas shielded MIG welding operation
Note - Gas shielded MIG welding requires a shielding gas supply, gas regulator and gas shielded MIG wire.
These accessories are not supplied standard with the RW1500MP. Please contact your local Repco branch for
details
8.1.4.1 Connect the MIG Torch Euro Connector (21) to the torch socket on the front of the welder (5). Secure
by firmly hand tightening the threaded collar on the MIG Torch Euro Connector clockwise.
8.1.4.2 Check that the correct gas shielded wire, matching drive roller (16) and welding tip (25) are fitted.
8.1.2.2 check the wire drive roller (16) groove matches the
selected MIG wire type and size. The drive roller will have two
different sized grooves, the size of the groove in use is stamped
on the side of the drive roller. For flux cored 'soft' wire, such as
that used in gasless MIG welding, the drive roller groove has a
serrated profit. For solid 'hard' MIG wire, the roller groove has a
'v' shaped profile
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