Section 2:Introduction; How To Use This Manual; Equipment Identification; Receipt Of Equipment - Firepower FP-125 Operating Manual

INTRODUCTION

2.01 How to Use This Manual

This Operating Manual usually applies to the part numbers
listed on page i. If none are underlined, they are all covered
by this manual. To ensure safe operation, read the entire
manual, including the chapter on safety instructions and
warnings. Throughout this manual, the word WARNING,
CAUTION and NOTE may appear. Pay particular attention
to the information provided under these headings. These
special annotations are easily recognized as follows:
!
Gives information regarding possible personal
injury. Warnings will be enclosed in a box
such as this.
Refers to possible equipment damage.
Cautions will be shown in bold type.
Offers helpful information concerning certain
operating procedures. Notes will be shown
in italics
Additional copies of this manual may be purchased by
contacting Thermal Arc at the address and phone number
in your area listed in the inside back cover of this manual.
Include the Owner's Manual number and equipment iden-
tification numbers.
Electronic copies of this manual can also be downloaded at
no charge in Acrobat PDF format by going to the Thermal
Arc web site listed below and clicking on the Literature
Library link:
http://www.thermalarc.com

2.02 Equipment Identification

The unit's identification number (specification or part
number), model, and serial number usually appear on
a nameplate attached to the machine. Equipment which
does not have a nameplate attached to the machine is
identified only by the specification or part number printed
on the shipping container. Record these numbers for
future reference.
Introduction
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
FIREpOwER Fp-125,135,165

2.03 Receipt of Equipment

When you receive the equipment, check it against the
invoice to make sure it is complete and inspect the
equipment for possible damage due to shipping. If there is
any damage, notify the carrier immediately to file a claim.
Furnish complete information concerning damage claims
or shipping errors to the location in your area listed in the
inside back cover of this manual. Include all equipment
identification numbers as described above along with a
full description of the parts in error.

2.04 General

The FirePower FP-125, 135, 165 Machines are single-
phase input welding machines and come equipped with
the following:
1. Built-in Wire Feeder and Wire Spool Hub
2. Welding Gun and Cable
3. Work Cable and Clamp
4. Regulartor/Flow Meter (FP-125 optional)
5. Input Cord
6. 2 Spare Contact Tips
7. Operational Manual
8. 0.5 lb. Spool of Wire
9. Gas Hose
The welding system is designed for use with the follow-
ing processes:
1. GMAW - Gas metal arc welding (MIG). Requires
the use of a shielding gas and regulator.
2. FCAW – Flux-cored arc welding – Does not require
the use of a shielding gas.
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