Thermal Arc 181i FABRICATOR Service Manual page 9

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
Description of Process
Manual Metal Arc Welding - covered
electrodes (MMA)
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GWAW)
(MIG) other than Aluminium and
Stainless Steel
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
(MIG) Aluminium and Stainless Steel
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
(TIG)
Flux-cored Arc Welding (FCAW) -with
or without shielding gas.
Air - Arc Gouging
Plasma - Arc Cutting
Plasma - Arc Spraying
Plasma - Arc Welding
Submerged - Arc Welding
Resistance Welding
Refer to standard AS/NZS 1338.1:1992 for comprehensive information regarding the above table.
Manual 0-5152
Recommended Protective Filters for Electric Welding
Approximate Range of
Welding Current in Amps
Less than or equal to 100
Less than or equal to 150
Less than or equal to 250
Less than or equal to 100
Less than or equal to 300
Less than or equal to 400
Less than or equal to 20
100 to 200
200 to 300
300 to 400
Greater than 400
150 to 250
250 to 300
300 to 400
Greater than 400
250 to 350
100 to 200
200 to 250
250 to 350
Greater than 350
300 to 400
400 to 500
Greater than 500
50 to 100
100 to 400
400 to 800
—
20 to 100
100 to 400
400 to 800
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FABRICATOR 181i
Minimum Shade Number of
Filter(s)
8
10
11
12
13
10
11
12
13
14
12
13
10
11
12
13
14
11
12
13
14
12
10
12
14
15
8
10
12
14
2(5)
Safety Spectacles or eye
shield
Safety Instructions and Warnings