E.H. Wachs 08-051-MAN User Manual - page 28

Subsea Wire Saw User’s Manual

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Part No. 08-051-MAN, Rev. 1-0709

E.H. Wachs 

2.

Tighten the drive wheel tensioning knob, as shown in 

Figure 3-2, until you can see the line on the spring-

loaded driver wheel, Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-2.  Turn the tension knob on the drive wheel 

fixture to increase the tension on the wire. (Depending 

on the exact length of the wire, about 3-4” of the screw 

will be visible when the tension is set correctly.)

Figure 3-3.  When the wire is properly tensioned, the 

start lines will be lined up together.

3.

You should be able to deflect the wire fairly easily by 

pushing it up between the idler wheels. Push it in far 

enough to compress the tension spring, and make sure 

the actuator rod extends into the slot in the shaft.