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SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION

5-3/4 in.

(141 mm)

9-3/8 in.

(238 mm)

5 in.

(123 mm)

ST-109 521-A

Figure 1-1. Dimensions

1-1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY

A. General

Information presented in this manual and on various la-
bels, tags, and plates provided on this unit pertains to
equipment design, installation, operation, maintenance,
and troubleshooting which should be read, understood,

and followed for the safe and effective use of this equip-
ment.

B. Safety

The installation, operation, maintenance, and trouble-
shooting of arc welding equipment requires practices
and procedures which ensure personal safety and the
safety of others. Therefore, this equipment is to be
installed, operated, and maintained only by qualified
persons in accordance with this manual and all applica-
ble codes such as, but not limited to, those listed in Arc
Welding Safety Precautions Section in the welding pow-
er source Owner’s Manual.

Safety instructions specifically pertaining to this unit ap-
pear throughout this manual highlighted by the signal
words WARNING and CAUTION which identify different
levels of hazard.

WARNING statements include installation, operation,
and maintenance procedures or practices which if not
carefully followed could result in serious personal injury
or loss of life.

CAUTION statements include installation, operation,
and maintenance procedures or practices which if not
carefully followed could result in minor personal injury or
damage to this equipment.

A third signal word, IMPORTANT, highlights instructions
which need special emphasis to obtain the most efficient
operation of this equipment.

1-2. RECEIVING-HANDLING

Before unpacking equipment, check carton for any dam-
age that may have occurred during shipment. File any
claims for loss or damage with the delivering carrier.
Assistance for filing or settling claims may be obtained
from the distributor and/or the equipment manufactur-
er’s Transportation Department.

When requesting information about this equipment, al-
ways provide the Model Description and Serial Number.

1-3. DESCRIPTION

This unit is a Remote Pendant Control for the Intellipulse
welding power source. When properly connected to the
welding power source this unit provides arc control, con-
tactor control, voltage/amperage control, CV/CC selec-
tion, and pulse frequency selection.

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