OM-230 806 Page 4
4.
Installing Gas Supply
!
Tipping equipment can
cause injury and damage. Do
not exceed maximum cylin-
der weight, diameter, and/or
height for this cylinder rack.
1
Strap
Obtain gas cylinder and use strap
to secure to cylinder rack so
cylinder cannot fall and break off
valve.
2
Cap
3
Cylinder Valve
Remove cap, stand to side of valve,
and open valve slightly. Gas flow
blows dust and dirt from valve.
Close valve.
4
Cylinder
5
Regulator/Flowmeter
Install so face is vertical.
6
Regulator/Flowmeter Gas
Hose Connection
7
Welding Power Source Gas
Hose Connection
Connect supplied gas hose to
regulator/flowmeter gas hose con-
nection.
8
Flow Adjust
Typical flow rate is 20 cfh (cubic
feet per hour). Check wire
manufacturer’s recommended flow
rate.
Tools Needed:
Ref. 802 028 / 804 968-A
5/8, 1-1/8 in
7
2
3
4
Argon Gas Or
Mixed Gas
5
6
8
.
DO NOT use Argon/Mixed gas reg-
ulator/flowmeter with CO
2
shielding
gas.
1
.
Shown for securing gas cylinders
taller than 24 in. (610 mm).
