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4-7. Installing Gas Supply
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Obtain gas cylinder and chain to
running gear, wall, or other station-
ary support so cylinder cannot fall
and break off valve.
1 Cap
2 Cylinder Valve
Remove cap, stand to side of valve,
and open valve slightly. Gas flow
blows dust and dirt from valve.
Close valve.
3 Cylinder
4 Regulator/Flowmeter
Install so face is vertical.
5 Gas 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.
7CO
2
Adapter
8 O-Ring
Install adapter with O-ring between
regulator/flowmeter and CO
2
cylinder.
Tools Needed:
1-1/8, 5/8 in
CO
2
Gas
7 8
3
1
2
4
5
6
1
2
3
Argon Gas
OR