Section 2 System: Introduction; How To Use This Manual; Equipment Identification; Receipt Of Equipment - ESAB fabricator 141i Operating Manual

SECTION 2 SYSTEM:
INTRODUCTION

2.01 How To Use This Manual

This Owner's Manual applies to just specification or part num-
bers listed on page i.
To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual, including the
chapter on safety instructions and warnings.
Throughout this manual, the words WARNING, CAUTION,
DANGER, and NOTE may appear. Pay particular attention to
the information provided under these headings. These special
annotations are easily recognized as follows:
NOTE!
An operation, procedure, or background
information which requires additional
emphasis or is helpful in efficient opera-
tion of the system.
CAUTION
!
A procedure which, if not properly fol-
lowed, may cause damage to the equip-
ment.
WARNING
!
A procedure which, if not properly fol-
lowed, may cause injury to the operator or
others in the operating area.
WARNING
Gives information regarding possible
electrical shock injury. Warnings will be
enclosed in a box such as this.
DANGER
!
Means immediate hazards which, if not
avoided, will result in immediate, serious
personal injury or loss of life.
Additional copies of this manual may be purchased by contact-
ing ESAB at the address and phone number in your area listed
on back cover of this manual. Include the Owner's Manual
number and equipment identification numbers.
Electronic copies of this manual can also be downloaded at no
charge in Acrobat PDF format by going to the ESAB web site
listed below
http://www.esab.com
Manual 0-5420
ESAB FABRICATOR 141i

2.02 Equipment Identification

The unit's identification number (specification or part num-
ber), model, and serial number usually appear on a data tag
attached to the rear panel. Equipment which does not have
a data tag such as torch and cable assemblies are identi-
fied only by the specification or part number printed on
loosely attached card or the shipping container. Record these
numbers on the bottom of page i for future reference.

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.
Move the equipment to the installation site before un-crating
the unit. Use care to avoid damaging the equipment when us-
ing bars, hammers, etc., to un-crate the unit.

2.04 Description

The ESAB Fabricator 141i is a self contained single phase multi
process welding system that is capable of performing MIG
(GMAW/FCAW), STICK (SMAW) and LIFT TIG (GTAW) welding
processes. The Power Source is equipped with an integrated
wire feed unit, digital voltage and amperage meters, and a
host of other features in order to fully satisfy the broad operat-
ing needs of the modern welding professional. The Power
Source is also fully compliant to Standard CSA E60974-1-00
and UL 60974.1.
The Fabricator 141i MIG provides excellent welding perfor-
mance across a broad range of applications when used with
the correct welding consumables and procedures. The follow-
ing instructions detail how to correctly and safely set up the
machine and give guidelines on gaining the best efficiency and
quality from the Power Source. Please read these instructions
thoroughly before using this equipment.
2-1 INTRODUCTION