ESAB Counterbalance Mini-Boom Troubleshooting instruction

Brand: ESAB

Model: Counterbalance Mini-Boom

Type: Troubleshooting instruction

INSTRUCTIONS for

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.

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.

Remove the reel stand from the wire feeder. The reel

stand may be discarded but save the (4) mounting

screws for later.

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.

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

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).

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).

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.

ESAB Counterbalance Mini-Boom Troubleshooting instruction

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