3-7. Installing Gas Supply
6
5
4
Tools Needed:
1-1/8, 5/8 in
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1
2
3
OR
Argon Gas
7
1
2
3
8
CO
Gas
2
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.
7
CO
Adapter
2
8
O-Ring
Install adapter with O-ring between
regulator/flowmeter
and
CO
cylinder.
ssb3.1* 5/94 − ST-158 697-A
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