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Fabricator 181i

Manual 0-51

2-1 INTRODUCTION

SECTION 2:

INTRODUCTION

2.01 How to Use This Manual

This Manual usually applies to the 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 word 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

Gives information regarding possible electri-

cal shock injury. Warnings will be enclosed

in a box such as this.

WARNING

Gives information regarding possible per-

sonal injury. Warnings will be enclosed in a

box such as this.

CAUTION

Refers to possible equipment damage. Cau-

tions will be shown in bold type.

NOTE

Offers helpful information concerning cer-

tain operating procedures. Notes will be

shown in italics.

You will also notice icons from the safety section appear-

ing throughout the manual. These are to advise you of

speciﬁc types of hazards or cautions related to the por-

tion of information that follows. Some may have multiple

hazards that apply and would look something like this:

2.02 Equipment Identification

The Power Source's identiﬁcation number (speciﬁca-

tion or part number), model, and serial number usually

appear on a nameplate attached to the machine. Equip-

ment which does not have a nameplate attached to the

machine is identiﬁed only by the speciﬁcation or part

number printed on the shipping container. Record these

numbers 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 dam-

age 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.

2.04 Description

The Tweco Fabricator 181i 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

voltage and amperage meters, and a host of other fea-

tures in order to fully satisfy the broad operating needs

of the modern welding professional. The Power Source

is also fully compliant to Standard CSA E60974-1-00

and UL 60974.1.

The Fabricator 181i MIG 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 this equipment.

2.05 Transportation Methods

Disconnect input power con-

ductors from de-energized supply line before moving

the welding Power Source.

Lift Power Source with handle on top of case. Use

handcart or similar device of adequate capacity. If using

a fork lift vehicle, secure the Power Source on a proper

skid before transporting.

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