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What Are The Uses Cylinder Valves, Regulators and Torch Valves?

Monday, December 28th, 2009
  • To increase the needle on the high pressure gauge, open the oxygen cylinder valve
    slowly. Adjust the oxygen pressure. Wrenches shall not be used on oxygen valves.
  • Acetylene cylinder valve shall be opened one and one quarter turns with the “T” handle wrench, which is supplied for the cylinder. This wrench shall be kept on the valve while equipment is in use. Regulate desired gas pressure, which shall never exceed 15 pounds per square inch.
  • Keep away each hose before lighting the torch.
  • Use only a friction lighter to lighting a torch.
  • Always stand to the side of regulators when opening valves.
  • Light acetylene, adjust flame, then adjust oxygen.
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