PROPER LIGHTING OF GAS TORCH
Ø Before attempting to light the torch tip follow this check list:
o Verify the regulator pressure adjustment screws are backed out.
o Verify the torch valves are in the closed position.
o Position yourself away from the front side of the regulator.
o Slowly open the oxygen valve and acetylene valve at the cylinder.
o Adjust regulator pressure adjustment screws to the tip pressure.
o Open and close the torch valves at the machine separately and tune the regulator
pressure settings on the regulator.
Ø Lighting the torch:
o Open gas valve ½ turn.
o Immediately ignite flame with striker.
§ CAUTION: Light flame immediately so gas does not enter machine body or
general atmosphere around the machine.
§ Ensure proper ventilation around the work area.
o Increase gas flow until flame leaves end of tip and smoke is not present.
o Decrease until flame goes back to tip.
o Open pre-heating oxygen valve and adjust until neutral flame is achieved.
o When the temperature of the steel is suitable temperature for the steel plate, open the
cutting oxygen valve.
o After adjustment of the flames efficiency, turn on the machine rotation.
Ø After cutting is complete, close oxygen cutting valve.
Ø Next close pre-heating oxygen valve.
Ø Lastly, close the gas-cutting valve.
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