3-5. Installing Gas Supply

Tools Needed:

5/8, 1-1/8 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

4

5

1

2

3

Argon Gas

OR

7

8

6

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

7 Flow Adjust

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

18 CO2 Adapter (Customer Sup- plied)

9 O-Ring (Customer Supplied) Install adapter with O-ring between

2regulator/flowmeter and CO2 cylinder.

3

9

CO2 Gas

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Miller Electric XLT 165, XLT 135, XLT 135, XLT 165 Installing Gas Supply, Flow Adjust, CO2 Adapter Customer Sup- plied