HBS IT 1002 - Shielding Gas Connection

20 IT 1002 Order No BA 93-66-1206 Issue 03.11.08
3.5 Shielding Gas Connection
Observe the standards (see appendix) when handling the
shielding gas bottles.
Connect the shielding gas bottle as follows:
 Connect the gas hose of the shielding gas bottle to the gas inlet of the power
unit.
 Connect the gas hose of the welding gun to the gas outlet.
 Set the flow meter of the shielding gas bottle to 8 - 16 liters/min.
Minimum flow rate for stud welding with shielded gas is 8 l/min.
A gas mixture of 82% Argon (Ar) and 18% carbon dioxide (CO
2
) is mainly used for stud
welding.
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3.5 Shielding Gas Connection