Start up
Stand
to the side
What should you do if away for more than 24 hours?
undo torch
Maximum PSI for acetylene
9 (15 true 9 for our shop)
excessive fuel, low oxygen
Carbonizing flame
Torch valve to shut off first
Oxygen
open acetylene how far
1/4-1/2 way
How do you check for leaks
Soapy water
Never use on compressed gas
Petroleum products
equal amounts of fuel and oxygen
Neutral
after shutting down the torch
Turn off cylinder valves all the ways
Move Oxygen regulator to
20-25 PSI
Check hoses for
Dry rot or cracks
2 reasons why Acetylene is Dangerous
explosive and unstable
excess oxygen, low fuel
Oxidized
Cylinders are off
back off fuel lines
Move Acetylene regulator to
3-5 PSI
Cylinders should be
Tied off
Point the flame
away from you and from others and from tanks
Used to weld
Neutral
before final clean up?
back off the regulators
Open which torch valve how many turns
Acetylene 1/4 turn
5 pt safety check
1. make sure cylinders are tied off.
2. Check for dry rot or crack or kinks on the house
3. make sure regulators are back off
4. Make sure torch valves are turned off
5.Make sure torch is hand tight and good
Before starting up
5 pt safety check
Used to cut
Oxidized
Where do you leave the torch
wrapped around cart