Firepower MST 220i, Operating Manual

Page: 25 / 96

FIREPOWER MST 220i
Manual 0-5343 2-1 INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION
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.
2.04 Description
The Firepower MST 220i 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, UL 60974-1.
The Firepower MST 220i provides excellent welding
performance across a broad range of applications when
used with the correct welding consumables and proce-
dures. 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 be-
fore using the unit.
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:
WARNING
Gives information regarding possible electri-
cal shock injury. Warnings will be enclosed
in a box such as this.
!
WARNING
A WARNING gives information regarding
possible personal injury.
CAUTION
A CAUTION refers to possible equipment
damage.
NOTE
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.