.A complete Parts List is available at www.HobartWelders.com

5-5. Installing Gas Supply

1

. DO NOT use Argon/Mixed gas regulator/flowmeter

with CO2 shielding gas. See Parts List for optional

Obtain gas cylinder and chain to running gear, wall, or other stationary support so cylinder cannot fall and break off valve.

1

Cap

2

Cylinder Valve

CO2 gas regulator/flowmeter.

7

4

2

3

Remove cap, stand to side of valve, and open valve slightly. Gas flow blows dust and dirt from valve. Close valve.

3Cylinder

4Regulator/Flowmeter

Install so face is vertical.

5Regulator/Flowmeter Gas Hose Connection

6Welding Power Source Gas Hose Connection

5

Argon Gas Or

Mixed Gas

6

Connect supplied gas hose between regulator/flowmeter gas hose connection, and fitting on rear of welding power source.

7 Flow Adjust

Flow rate should be set when gas is flowing through welding power source and welding gun. Open feedhead pressure assembly so that wire will not feed. Press gun trigger to start gas flow.

Typical flow rate is 20 cfh (cubic feet per hour). Check wire manufacturer’s recommended flow rate.

After flow is set, close feedhead pressure assembly.

Tools Needed:

5/8, 1-1/8 in

Feedhead Pressure Assembly Open

Feedhead Pressure Assembly Closed

Ref. 804 654-A / 802 441 / Ref. 804 623-A

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Hobart Welding Products 140 manual Installing Gas Supply, CO2 gas regulator/flowmeter