Section 2: Introduction; How To Use This Manual; Equipment Identification; Receipt Of Equipment - Thermal Arc Fabricator 211i Operating Manual

INTRODUCTION

2.01 How To Use This Manual

To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual, includ-
ing the chapter on safety instructions and warnings.
Throughout this manual, the words WARNING,
CAUTION, and NOTE may appear. Pay particular atten-
tion to the information provided under these headings.
These special annotations are easily recognized as
follows:
!
A WARNING gives information regarding
possible personal injury.
A CAUTION refers to possible equipment
damage.
A NOTE offers helpful information concern-
ing certain operating procedures.
You will also notice icons from the safety section ap-
pearing throughout the manual. These are to advise
you of specific types of hazards or cautions related to
the portion of information that follows. Some may have
multiple hazards that apply and would look something
like this:

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 control panel. In some
cases, the nameplate may be attached to the rear panel.
Equipment which does not have a control panel such
as gun and cable assemblies is identified only by the
specification or part number printed on the shipping
container. Record these numbers on the bottom of page
i for future reference.
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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION

WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE

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 de-
scribed 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 Description

The Thermal Arc Fabricator 211i is a self contained
single phase multi process welding inverter that is ca-
pable of performing MIG (GMAW/FCAW), STICK (MMA)
and LIFT TIG (GTAW) welding processes. The unit is
equipped with an integrated wire feed unit, digital volt-
age and amperage meters, and a host of other features
in order to fully satisfy the broad operating needs of
the modern welding professional. The unit is also fully
compliant to Standard EN 60974.1.
The Thermal Arc Fabricator 211i provides excellent
welding performance across a broad range of applica-
tions when used with the correct welding consumables
and procedures. The following 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 the unit.
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FABRICATOR 211i
INTRODUCTION