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20 IT 1002 Order No. BA 93-66-1202 Issue 01.06.08
3.5 Shielding Gas Connection
Observe the standards (see appendix) when handling the
shielding gas bottles.
Connect the gas hose of the shielding gas bottle to the gas inlet of the power
unit.
Connect the gas hose of the welding gun to the gas outlet.
Set the flow meter of the shielding gas bottle to 8 - 16 liters/min.
Minimum flow rate for stud welding with shielded gas is 8 l/min.
A gas mixture of 82% Argon (Ar) and 18% carbon dioxide (CO
2
) is mainly used for stud
welding.
3.6 Change Working Place
Switch off the power unit. In this way, you avoid any risk of
electrical shock.
When you move your workplace, disconnect the welding gun and the ground
cables from the power unit. Proceed in reversed sequence as described in
sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5.
After changing the workplace, check the welding gun and the ground cables for
possible damage or missing components.