Installing Gas Supply - Miller Electric 172 M-10 Gun Owner's Manual

3-3. Installing Gas Supply

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Tools Needed:
5/8, 1-1/8 in
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CO Gas
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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 Gas Fitting
Install gas hose between gas hose
connction on regulator/flowmeter
and gas fitting on rear of welding
power source.
7 Flow Adjust
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Typical flow rate is 20 cfh (cubic feet
per hour). Check wire manufactur-
er's recommended flow rate.
8 CO Adapter
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9 O-Ring
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Install adapter with O-ring between
regulator/flowmeter and
cylinder.
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