6-8 HySpeed HT2000 Instruction Manual
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Figure 6-6 Noise Levels (Decibels)
Noise Levels (Decibels)
Decibels experienced by an operator standing 10 feet from the torch in a confined area (see dimensions
below) under varied setup conditions while cutting one-inch mild steel using oxygen at a travel rate of
20 inches per minute.
• Above water 6" without Water Muffler @ 10 feet - 106 dbs
• Above water 6" with Water Muffler @ 10 feet - 104 dbs
• Water at bottom of plate without Water Muffler @ 10 feet- 100 dbs
• Water at bottom of plate with Water Muffler @ 10 feet- 95 dbs
• Water 3" over plate without Water Muffler @ 10 feet- 75 dbs
• Water 3" over plate with Water Muffler @ 10 feet- 72 dbs