INSTRUCTIONS for
F-15-207-B
F-15-207-B
October, 1996
ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING EQUIPMENT AND FALL-
ING OBJECTS can kill.
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 adap-
tors:
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 approxi-
mately 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 counterbal-
ance enabling wire to feed in straight line, eliminating
many wire feeding problems.
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
To assemble proceed as follows:
COUNTERBALANCE MINI-BOOM
P/N 34322
BOTTOM
SUPPORT
BRACKET
(2) EXISTING
SCREWS
Fig. 1 Assembly of Boom Support Bracket
Fig. 2 Removal of Reel Stand From Wire Feeder
REEL STAND
IMPORTANT
SAVE THE (4)
MOUNTING
SCREWS FOR
USE IN STEP 7.
Carefully unpack both the box containing the Mast
Assembly and that containing the Counterbalance
Assembly.
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.
1.
2.
Remove the reel stand from the wire feeder. The reel
stand may be discarded but save the (4) mounting
screws for later.
3.
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.
4.
For ESAB 352/452/652 Power Sources
For V450, V650cvcc, Pulse Arc II 550
Power Sources
For Inverter Cart or other flat mounting
surface
P/N 36172 -
P/N 34350 -
P/N 34075 -
UPPER MAST
(Smaller Channel)
PLUGNUTS
2
Fig. 7 - Assembling Counterbalance, Support Bracket, and Gun Hanger to Wire Feeder
WIRE FEEDER
SUPPORT
BRACKET
GUN
HANGER
BRACKET
WIRE
FEEDER
MOUNTING ARM
COUNTERBALANCE WITH SUPPORT
BRACKET AND GUN HANGER INSTALLED
(4) REEL STAND
MOUNTING SCREWS
SAVED FROM STEP 3.
Fig. 6 - Mast Assy. Used With 12' Service Lines
(No Staking is required)
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. 5 - Mast Assy. Used With 15' Service Lines
STAKING SLOT FOR 15' TORCH
UPPER MAST
STAKING
TABS
LOWER MAST
COUNTERBALANCE
ASSEMBLY
SCREWS
M6X10
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
Assembly shown in Figure 3 will be suitable for a
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.
Note:
PAN HEAD SCREWS
(5) LEAF
SPRINGS
Fig. 4 - Leaf Spring Assy. Used With 12' Service Lines
Fig. 3 Leaf Spring Assy. Used With 15' Service Lines
Upper and Lower Masts, stake the Upper Mast tabs
into the staking slot of the Lower Mast to prevent
movement. (See Figure 5).
5.
3
Fig. 8 - Assembling Boom, and Service Lines
Assemble the Wire Feeder Support Bracket to the
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,
mount Counterbalance Assembly/Support Bracket to
wire feeder.
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.
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 secur-
ing service lines if needed.
Assembly Completed and Ready For Service
(See back page for Brake and Counterbalance
adjustment).
Assemble the Boom Assembly by inserting the tabs of
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).
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
F-15-207-B 10/96 5C Printed in U.S.A.
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:
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Fig. 10 - Brake Adjustment
(2) ADJUSTMENT
SPRINGS
RED CAP
END OF SPINDLE
COUNTERBALANCE
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
Fig. 9 - Counterbalance Adjustment
BRAKE ON WIRE
SPOOL SPINDLE
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.
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.
To loosen brake drag, turn each spring an equal
amount clockwise; To tighten drag, turn each spring
an equal amount counterclockwise.
1.
2.
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