Design and function
TIG welding
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5.8.2.1 Connecting the shielding gas supply
• Place the shielding gas cylinder into the relevant cylinder bracket.
• Secure the shielding gas cylinder using a securing chain.
Figure 5-8
Item Symbol
Description
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1
Pressure regulator
2
Shielding gas cylinder
3
Output side of the pressure regulator
4
Cylinder valve
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Before connecting the pressure regulator to the gas cylinder, open the cylinder valve briefly to blow
out any dirt.
• Tighten the pressure regulator screw connection on the gas bottle valve to be gas-tight.
• Screw gas hose connection crown nut onto the output side of the pressure regulator.
Figure 5-9
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Description
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1
Connecting nipple G¼, shielding gas connection
• Connect crown nut of the shielding gas line to the G¼“ connecting nipple.