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Typical Torch System
Oxygen Cylinder
Acetylene Cylinder
Method of Securing the cylinders
Caps
Regulators
Backflash arrestors
Hoses
Torch Body
Torch Head
Torch Tip
Clothing and Eye/Face Protection
Oxygen Cylinders
Oxygen is very pure - 99%
Pressure is about 2200 psi at 700 F
Hydrostatic tested to 3300 psi
Forged from a single piece of steel -
no welding
Minimum of 1/4 thickness
Annealed periodically
Stored away from combustibles
5 high wall
1/2 hour fire rating
Oxygen cylinder sizes:
Rosebud
Tip Cleaners
Acetylene safety Precautions
Never call acetylene gas
Extremely explosive with air or oxygen
Leave wrench on tank
Oxygen Safety Precautions
Never call oxygen Air
Never allow oxygen to come in contact with
oil, grease, or other petroleum bases
Never use oxygen for compressed air
Never move cylinders without caps
Always secure cylinders
Setup Procedures for Oxy-
Acetylene Systems
Do not move cylinders without valve protection
Secure cylinders
Inspect threads
Crack Oxygen Valve
Attach regulators and tighten
Blow talc from new hoses
Attach Flashback arrestors, check valves, hoses, check
valves, torch body, torch head, and tip
Properly pressurize torch and check for leaks
Procedures for Lighting Oxy-
Acetylene Systems
SCREW ADJUSTING SCREW OUT
Stand to the side of the adjusting screw
Open tanks one at a time (Oxygen wide, Acetylene 1/2 turn)
Adjust regulators
Bleed lines one at a time
Fine adjustments made while bleeding the hoses
Open the acetylene needle valve and light torch
Open high pressure oxygen needle valve wide
Adjust to a neutral flame
Shut Down Procedure for Oxy-
Acetylene Systems
Turn off acetylene needle valve
Turn off preheat oxygen needle valve
Turn off tanks
Bleed lines one at a time
TURN ADJUSTING SCREWS OUT
Turn off all needle valves
Flame types