Thermal Arc 185 AC, Service Manual

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ARCMASTER 185 ACDC 200 ACDC
May 22, 2006
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION
2.01 How To Use This Manual
This Service Manual applies to just specification or 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 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:
!
WARNING
A WARNING gives information regarding
possible personal injury.
CAUTION
A CAUTION refers to possible equipment
damage.
NOTE
A NOTE offers helpful information concerning
certain operating procedures.
Additional copies of this manual may be purchased by
contacting Thermal Arc at the address and phone number
in your area listed in the inside back cover of this manual.
Include the manual number and equipment
identification numbers.
Electronic copies of this manual can also be downloaded
at no charge in Acrobat PDF format by going to the
Thermal Arc web site listed below and clicking on the
Literature Library link:
http://www.thermalarc.com
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 rear panel. In some cases, the
nameplate may be attached to the control panel.
Equipment which does not have a name plate 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.