A-3
INSTALLATION
ACTIV8™
A-3
Pin
A
B
C
D
E
Wiring
15volt
Notused
Trigger
83%WFSswitch
15volt
Function
5-pintrigger
connectorfor
push-guns
only.
A
E
C
B
D
Picture
SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION
CYLINDER may explode if
damaged.
• Keep cylinder upright and
chained to support.
• Keep cylinder away from areas where it may be
damaged.
• Never lift welder with cylinder attached.
• Never allow welding electrode to touch cylinder.
• Keep cylinder away from welding or other live
electrical circuits.
• BUILD UP OF SHIELDING GAS MAY
HARM HEALTH OR KILL.
• Shut off shielding gas supply when not
in use.
• See American National Standard Z-49.1, "Safety
in Welding and Cutting” Published by the
American Welding Society.
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Maximuminletpressureis100psi.(6.9bar.)
Installtheshieldinggassupplyasfollows:
1.Securethecylindertopreventitfromfalling.
2.Remove the cylinder cap. Inspect the cylinder valves
and regulator for damaged threads, dirt, dust, oil or
grease. Remove dust and dirt with a clean cloth.
DO
NOT ATTACH THE REGULATOR IF OIL, GREASE
OR DAMAGE IS PRESENT!
Informyourgassupplier
ofthiscondition.Oilorgreaseinthepresenceofhigh
pressureoxygenisexplosive.
3.Stand to one side away from the outlet and open the
cylindervalveforaninstant.Thisblowsawayanydust
or dirt which may have accumulated in the valve out-
let.
WARNING
4.Attach the flow regulator to the cylinder valve and
tightentheunionnut(s)securelywithawrench.Note:
if connecting to 100% CO2 cylinder,insertregulator
adapter between regulator and cylinder valve. If
adapterisequippedwithaplasticwasher,besureitis
seatedforconnectiontotheCO2 cylinder.
5.Attachoneendoftheinlethosetotheoutletfittingof
theflowregulator.Attachtheotherendtothewelding
systemshieldinggasinlet.Tightentheunionnutswith
awrench.
6.Before opening the cylinder valve, turn the regulator
adjusting knob counterclockwise until the adjusting
springpressureisreleased.
7.Standingtooneside,openthecylindervalveslowlya
fraction of a turn. When the cylinder pressure gage
stopsmoving,openthevalvefully.
8.The flow regulator is adjustable. Adjust it to the flow
rate recommended for the procedure and process
beingusedbeforemakingaweld.
TRIGGER CONNECTOR
Thereisonecircularconnectorfortheguntriggeron
thefrontoftheACTIV8™
