Hobart Welding Products OM-925 217 694A manual Installing Gas Supply

4-5. Installing Gas Supply

.DO NOT use Argon/Mixed gas regulator/flowmeter

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

1

4

2

7

3

5

Argon Gas Or

Mixed Gas

6

Tools Needed:

5/8, 1-1/8 in

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

Turn flow adjust screw to increase or decrease gas flow. Flow rate should be set when gas is flowing through welding power source and welding gun. Turn Range switch to Purge or Fan Only position. Press gun trigger to start gas flow. Typical flow rate is 20 cfh (cubic feet per hour). Check wire manufacturer’s recommended flow rate.

Ref. 802 028-A / 802 441

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