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2-5. Shielding Gas Connection To Regulator/Flowmeter
ssb3.1 5/94 – ST-158 697-A
Obtain gas cylinder and chain to running
gear, wall, or other stationary 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. Ob-
tain and install gas hose.
6 Flow Adjust
Typical flow rate is 20 cfh (cubic feet per
hour). Check wire manufacturer’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.
Obtain gas cylinder and chain to running
gear, wall, or other stationary support so
cylinder cannot fall and break off valve.
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
2-6. Shielding Gas Connections To Gas Control
ST-080 485-A
1 Gas Control
2 Shielding Gas Valve Fitting
Tools Needed:
5/8 in
From Regulator/
Flowmeter
To Gun
1
2