Installing Gas Supply - Hobart IronMan 230 Owner's Manual

3-11. Installing Gas Supply

.
DO NOT use Argon/Mixed gas regulator/flowmeter
with CO shielding gas. See Parts List for optional
2
CO gas regulator/flowmeter.
2
Tools Needed:
1-1/8, 5/8 in
1
4a
3a
7
5
Argon Gas Or
Mixed Gas
4b
2
3b
5
7
CO Gas
2
6
Rear Panel
Obtain gas cylinder and chain to
running gear,
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
2
blows dust and dirt from valve.
Close valve.
3 Cylinder
a Argon Or Mixed Gas
Cylinder
b CO Cylinder
2
4 Regulator/Flowmeter
a Argon Or Mixed Gas
Regulator/Flowmeter
b CO Regulator/Flowmeter
2
Install so face is vertical.
5 Regulator/Flowmeter Gas
Hose Connection
6 Welding Power Source Gas
Hose Connection For MIG
Gun
Connect supplied
between regulator/flowmeter gas
hose connection, and fitting on rear
of welding power source.
7 Gas Flow Adjustment Control
Typical flow rate is 20 cfh (cubic
feet per hour). Check wire
manufacturer's recommended flow
rate.
wall, or other
gas hose
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