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4. installing gas supply – Hobart Welding Products HANDLER 125 User Manual

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5-4. Installing Gas Supply
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This Section only applies to MIG units or units equipped with MIG kit.

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 regulator/flowmeter to cylinder

valve. Be sure that gauge face is vertical for

viewing and adjusting.

5

Regulator/Flowmeter Gas Hose

Connection

6

Welding Power Source Gas Hose

Connection

Connect gas hose between

regulator/flowmeter gas hose connection,

and fitting on rear of welding power source.

7

Flow Adjust

Turn flow adjust screw to increase or

decrease gas flow. Flow rate should be set
when gas is flowing through welding power

source and welding gun. Turn Range

switch to Purge or Fan Only position. Press

gun trigger to start gas flow. Typical flow

rate is 20 cfh (cubic feet per hour). Check

wire manufacturer’s recommended flow
rate.

Tools Needed:

802 028 / Ref. 803 379-A

11/16, 1-1/8 in.

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Shielding

Gas