Hobart Welding Products 210 manual Installing Gas Supply

5-5. Installing Gas Supply

.DO NOT use Argon/Mixed gas regulator/flowmeter

with CO2 shielding gas. See Parts List for optional CO2 gas regulator/flowmeter.

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Argon Gas Or

Mixed Gas

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

1Cap

2Cylinder Valve

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

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 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.

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Pressure Assembly	Pressure Assembly
Open	Closed

Tools Needed:

5/8, 1-1/8 in

After flow is set, close pressure assembly.

Ref. 804 654-A / 802 441 / Ref. 804 688-A

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