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3-5.
Installing Gas Supply
Obtain gas cylinder and chain to
running gear, wall, or other station-
ary support so cylinder cannot fall
and break off valve.
1
Cap
2
Cylinder Valve
Remove cap, stand to side of valve,
and open valve slightly. Gas flow
blows dust and dirt from valve.
Close valve.
3
Cylinder
4
Regulator/Flowmeter
Install so face is vertical.
5
Regulator/Flowmeter Gas
Hose Connection
6
Welding Power Source Gas
Hose Connection
Connect customer supplied gas
hose between regulator/flowmeter
gas hose connection, and fitting on
rear of welding power source.
7
Flow Adjust
Typical flow rate is 20 cfh (cubic feet
per hour). Check wire manufactur-
er’s recommended flow rate.
8
CO
2
Adapter (Customer Sup-
plied)
9
O-Ring (Customer Supplied)
Install adapter with O-ring between
regulator/flowmeter and CO
2
cylinder.
Tools Needed:
CO
2
Gas
8
9
3
1
2
4
5
7
1
2
3
Argon Gas
OR
802 028 / 802 441
5/8, 1-1/8 in
6
