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A80
INSTALLATION 0-4985
3-4
3.06 Gas Connections
Connecting Gas Supply to Unit
The connection is the same for compressed air or high
pressure cylinders. Refer to the following subsections if an
optional air line filter is to be installed.
1. Connect the air line to the inlet port. The illustration
shows typical fittings as an example.
NOTE!
For a secure seal, apply thread sealant to the
fitting threads, according to manufacturer's
instructions. Do not use Teflon tape as a
thread sealer, as small particles of the tape
may break off and block the small air pas-
sages in the torch.
Art # A-08320
Inlet Port
Filter Assembly
Hose Clamp
Gas Supply
Hose
1/4 NPT or ISO-R
to 1/4” (6mm) Fitting
Air Connection to Inlet Port
Installing Optional Single - Stage Air Filter
An optional filter kit is recommended for improved filter-
ing with compressed air, to keep moisture and debris out
of the torch.
1. Attach the Single - Stage Filter Hose to the Inlet Port.
2. Attach the Filter Assembly to the filter hose.
3. Connect the air line to the Filter. The illustration
shows typical fittings as an example.
NOTE!
For a secure seal, apply thread sealant to the
fitting threads, according to manufacturer's
instructions. Do not use Teflon tape as a
thread sealer, as small particles of the tape
may break off and block the small air pas-
sages in the torch. Connect as follows:
Art # A-08319
Hose Clamp
1/4 NPT to 1/4"
(6mm) Fitting
Inlet Port
Gas Supply
Hose
Filter Assembly
Optional Single - Stage Filter Installation