Introduction; How To Use This Manual; Equipment Identification; Receipt Of Equipment - Firepower FP 125 Operating Manual & Installation Manual

2.01 How To Use This Manual

This Owner's Manual applies to just specification or part numbers
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 operation
of the system.
CAUTION
!
A procedure which, if not properly followed,
may cause damage to the equipment.
WARNING
!
A procedure which, if not properly followed,
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 contacting
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 Firepower web site
listed below
http://www.firepoweronline.com
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SECTION 2:

INTRODUCTION

2.02 Equipment Identification

The unit's identification number (specification or part number),
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 identified 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 pos-
sible 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 using
bars, hammers, etc., to un-crate the unit.

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 following
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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FIREPOWER FP 125,135,165
INTRODUCTION