Thermal Arc C/W VFE 4C HS III, Operation Manual

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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
2.01 How to use this Manual
This Operator owner’s manual applies to Part Number s : FAB250C III , FAB320C III ,
FAB320S III, FAB400S III & FAB500S III
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 below:
Thermadyne Customer Service
Thermadyne Industries Ltd
Europa Building
Chorley North Industrial Park
Chorley, Lancashire
England, PR6 7BX.
Phone: (44) 01257 261755
Fax: (44) 01257 224842
Include the Owner’s Manual number and equipment identification numbers.
Electronic copies of this manual can also be emailed to you at no charge in
Acrobat PDF format by contacting Thermadyne Customer Service on (44) 01257 2 61755.
2.02 Equipment Identification
The unit’s identification number (specification or part number), model, and serial
number appear on a nameplate fixed to the rear panel. In some cases, e quipment
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
distributor you purchased the equipment from.
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 unpacking the unit. Use care to
avoid damaging the equipment when using bars, hammers, etc, to unpack the unit.
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