Continuous coatings can be prepared using novel two part compositions and methods. The electrode assembly includes a shortened shank reinforced over a larger percentage of its length by the mounting adapter and electrode cap. After receiving an authorization agreement from the customer, the scanner acquires at least one image from the document. The phase-current instruction-value limiting device is configured to compare the phase current instruction value with the phase current allowable value to limit the phase current instruction value so as not to exceed the phase current allowable value.