ESAB Balanced Boom Installation Installation guide

Brand: ESAB

Model: Balanced Boom Installation

Type: Installation guide

BALANCED BOOM INSTALLATION

1. Mount the pedestal assembly on a pallet base

(optional) using the (4) ¾-10 X 1.50 grade 5

bolts, nuts and washers provided.

2. Install the boom mast & spring retainer housing

assembly into the pedestal assembly. Coat the

bottom pipe on the boom mast & spring retainer

housing assembly with grease before placing

into the pedestal assembly.

3. Remove the friction control knob.

4. Install the boom arm assembly. Place the swivel

plate on the back of the boom arm assembly

between the two mounting plates on the boom

mast & spring retainer housing assembly. In-

stall the main swivel pin. This consists of (1) ¾-

10 X 3.50 grade 8 bolt, (3) flat washers and (1)

lock nut. Place (2) of the flat washers under the

head of the bolt and (1) under the lock nut.

Tighten the lock nut completely and back the

lock nut off 1 full turn.

Do not remove the spring rod shipping support until

full assembly is completed and all components are

installed on the boom. This support is painted “RED”

and must stay in place to prevent the Boom Arm from

flying upward and possibly causing personal injury.

5. Attach the spring rod clevis to the clevis plate

on the bottom of the boom arm assembly. In-

stall the clevis swivel pin. This consists of (1) 5/

8-11 X 3.50 grade 8 bolt, (4) flat washers and

(1) lock nut. Place (2) of the flat washers under

the head of the bolt and (2) under the lock nut.

Tighten the lock nut completely and then back

the lock nut off 2 full turns.

6. Re-install the friction control knob. Tighten com-

pletely.

7. Leave Spring Rod Shipping Support in place

& refer to Instruction Literature with Wire

Feeder, for feeder installation.

Spring Rod

Shipping

Support

F-15-639

September, 2000

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ESAB Balanced Boom Installation Installation guide

ESAB Balanced Boom Installation Installation guide

ESAB Balanced Boom Installation Installation guide

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