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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
2.01 How to Use This Manual
This Owner’s Manual applies to Part Number:
10-3089
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 given in the next section. Include the
Owner’s 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 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 the number for future reference.
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.
Move the equipment to the installation site before
uncrating the unit. Use care to avoid damaging the
equipment when using bars, hammers, etc., to un-
crate the unit.