Installation/Setup
KDAR Company
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Cylinder can explode if damaged. Keep cylinder chained upright to a secure support.
Keep cylinder away from areas where it could be damaged.
Never lift or move the welder with the cylinder attached.
Do not let the welding electrode touch the cylinder.
Keep the cylinder away from welding or other live circuits.
Shielding Gas may be harmful to health or cause death.
Turn off gas supply when not in use.
Refer to American National Standard Z-49.1, “Safety in Welding and Cutting” from the
American Welding Society for more information.
Warning
Gas Hook Up
When using the MIG or TIG welding process, a cylinder of shielding gas
must be used. Shielding gas cylinders and gas can be obtained at a local
gas supply company or some farm supply stores. The recommended gas-
es for MIG welding are either welding grade CO2 or a Argon/CO2 blend
with 75-80% Argon and 20-25% CO2. For TIG welding pure Argon must
be used.
1. Insure the cylinder is properly secured to the welder, a wall or other
stationary support to prevent it from falling over during setup or oper-
ation. Be sure the cylinder is insulated from the work circuit and
ground.
2. Once the cylinder is properly secured, remove the cylinder cap.
Standing to one side, slowly open the cylinder valve for an instant to
blow away any debris that may have accumulated in the valve outlet.
3. Attach the flow regulator to the cylinder valve and tighten with a
wrench.
4. Attach one end of the gas hose to the output fitting of the regulator
and tighten securely with a wrench.
5. Test to insure the flow regulator is closed by opening cylinder valve
slightly. If the regulator is not closed turn the black knob counter
clockwise until the flow of gas has stopped.
6. Connect the other end of the hose to the appropriate gas inlet fitting
on the welder making sure that the hose is not kinked or twisted.
Gas Connection
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