Introduction; How To Use This Manual; Equipment Identification; Receipt Of Equipment - Thermal Arc Fabricator 211i Service Manual

INTRODUCTION

2.01 How To Use This Manual

To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual, including
the chapter on safety instructions and warnings.
Throughout this manual, the words WARNING,
CAUTION, and NOTE may appear. Pay particular attention
to the information provided under these headings. These
special annotations are easily recognized as follows:
!
A WARNING gives information regarding pos-
sible personal injury.
A CAUTION refers to possible equipment
damage.
NOTE
A NOTE offers helpful information concerning
certain operating procedures.
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 por-
tion 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. Equip-
ment which does not have a control panel such as gun
and cable assemblies is identified only by the specifica-
tion 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

2.03 Receipt Of Equipment

When you receive the equipment, check it against the
invoice to make sure it is complete and inspect the equip-
ment 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 Fabricator 211i 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 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 Power Source is also
fully compliant to Standard CSA E60974-1-00 and UL
60974.1.
The Thermal Arc Fabricator 211i provides excellent weld-
ing performance across a broad range of applications
when used with the correct welding consumables and
procedures. The following instructions detail how to cor-
rectly 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