Specifications

OM-154 501 Page 7
3-2. Installing Gas Supply
1 Cylinder Bracket
2 S-Hook
Crimp between small hole in brack-
et and chain.
3 Chain
4 Snap
Crimp onto open end of chain.
Obtain gas cylinder and chain to
running gear.
5 Cap
6 Cylinder Valve
Remove cap, stand to side of valve,
and open valve slightly. Gas flow
blows dust and dirt from valve.
Close valve.
7 Cylinder
8 Regulator/Flowmeter
Install so face is vertical.
9 Gas Hose Connection
Fitting has 5/8-18 right-hand
threads. Obtain and install gas
hose.
10 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.
11 CO
2
Adapter
12 O-Ring
Install adapter with O-ring between
regulator/flowmeter and CO
2
cylinder.
1
2
3
4
11
To Gas
Regulator/
Flowmeter
CO
2
Gas
11 12
7
5
6
5
6
7
Argon Gas Or
OR
Mixed Gases
9
8
10
Tools Needed:
5/8, 1-1/8 in
ssb3.2* 5/94 − ST-154 623 / Ref. ST-149 827-B / Ref. ST-158 697-A