Introduction; How To Use This Manual; Equipment Identification; Receipt Of Equipment - Thermal Arc 201 TS Service Manual

INTRODUCTION

2.01 How to Use This Manual

This Manual usually applies to the 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 word WARNING, CAUTION
and NOTE may appear. Pay particular attention to the in-
formation provided under these headings. These special
annotations are easily recognized as follows:
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Gives information regarding possible personal
injury. Warnings will be enclosed in a box
such as this.
Refers to possible equipment damage. Cau-
tions will be shown in bold type.
Offers helpful information concerning certain
operating procedures. Notes will be shown
in italics
You will also notice icons from the safety section appear-
ing 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 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.
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SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
THERMAL ARC 161STL, 201TS

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 Description

The Thermal Arc 161STL is compact inverter welding
machine has infinitely adjustable welding current from 10
to 160 amps. It has a LIFT TIG (GTAW) welding mode that
offers stable TIG welding characteristics with an optimized
Lift Start TIG sequence to initiate the welding arc when
used with a suitable TIG torch and shielding gas.
The Thermal Arc 201TS is compact inverter welding
machine has infinitely adjustable welding current from
10 to 200 amps. It has a LIFT TIG (GTAW) and HF TIG
(GTAW) welding modes that offers stable TIG welding
characteristics with an optimized start TIG sequence to
initiate the welding arc when used with a suitable TIG
torch and shielding gas.
Both models have advanced TIG features including 8 Pin
Amp Plug for remote control devices, down slope, 2T /
4T controls, and gas solenoid operation. They also have
STICK (SMAW) welding mode which uses standard gen-
eral purpose STICK (SMAW) 3/32" (2.5mm) electrodes
for light gauge work, generally less than 1/8" (3.2mm)
thick and STICK (SMAW) 1/8" (3.2mm) electrodes for
heavier material.

2.05 Transportation Methods

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conductors from de-energized supply line before moving
the welding power source.
Lift unit with handle on top of case. Use handcart or similar
device of adequate capacity. If using a fork lift vehicle,
secure the unit on a proper skid before transporting.
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Disconnect input power
Introduction