11. installing gas supply – Hobart Welding Products IRONMAN 230 User Manual

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3-11. Installing Gas Supply

242 687-A

Tools Needed:

1-1/8, 5/8 in

Rear Panel

.

DO NOT use Argon/Mixed gas regulator/flowmeter
with CO

2

shielding gas. See Parts List for optional

CO

2

gas regulator/flowmeter.

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
a

Argon Or Mixed Gas

Cylinder

b

CO

2

Cylinder

4

Regulator/Flowmeter
a

Argon Or Mixed Gas

Regulator/Flowmeter

b

CO

2

Regulator/Flowmeter

Install so face is vertical.
5

Regulator/Flowmeter Gas

Hose Connection

6

Welding Power Source Gas

Hose Connection For MIG

Gun

Connect supplied gas hose

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.

1

2

3a

4a

5

7

Argon Gas Or

Mixed Gas

6

2

3b

4b

5

7

CO

2

Gas

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