4-7. Installing Gas Supply

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Argon Gas

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CO2 Gas

Tools Needed:

1-1/8, 5/8 in

Obtain gas cylinder and chain to running gear, wall, or other station- ary 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.

5Gas Hose Connection

Fitting has 5/8-18 right-hand threads.

6 Flow Adjust

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

Make sure flow adjust is closed when opening cylinder to avoid damage to the flowmeter.

7CO2 Adapter

8O-Ring

Install adapter with O-ring between regulator/flowmeter and CO2 cylinder.

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