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Table of Contents Foreword...................1 Product Information..............2 Important Safety Precautions to Remember......4 Schematic Illustration of the Oxyacetylene Torches & Regulators........5 Set up & Operation Guide............8 Shutting Down Equipment............14 Tip Selection & Working Pressure of Regulators....15 FOREWORD KNOW AND USE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE ANY CUTTING OR WELDING OPERATION! There are many hazards to be considered when using oxy-fuel welding and cutting equipment.
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• Cutting attachment features a press lever for easy cutting • Each piece of the nozzle has a swaged elbow tip that can individualize the spiral mixer Parts List • Kit includes: - #OXW80A-01 Goggles - #OXW80A-02 15' Twin Hose Set with Fittings INDEX INDEX PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO REMEMBER REGULATOR PARTS • ALWAYS have fire extinguisher accessible. CYLINDER PRESSURE GAUGE DELIVERY PRESSURE GAUGE • Never use oxygen or fuel gas to blow soot or dirt from your clothes. Do not wear torn or ragged clothes; Sparks can ignite the ragged ends. •...
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VARIOUS PARTS OF A WELDING TORCH HANDLE CUTTING ATTACHMENT WITH PRINCIPAL PARTS OXYGEN CONTROL VALVE HIGH PRESSURE CUTTING OXYGEN LEVER TORCH HEAD VALVE BODY CUTTING ATTACHMENT HEAD HANDLE FUEL GAS CONTROL VALVE COUPLING NUT MIXING CHAMBER PRE-HEAT OXYGEN CONTROL VALVE MIXER &...
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SET UP AND OPERATION GUIDE 1. Secure cylinder. (As noted in safety precautions.) 2. While standing to one side, “crack” each cylinder valve. (Fig.1) “Cracking” is to quickly open and close the valve, allowing gas to escape and clearing the valve of any foreign material.
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5. Both cylinder valve to regulator connections should be checked for leaks. Place the cylinder valve between you and the regulator. Slowly open cylinder valve. (Fig. 4) An approved leak detector should be used. CAUTION: Acetylene cylinder valve should be opened for a maximum of one turn. FIG.
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10. Connect welding tip or cutting attachment to torch handle. Always check cone end, coupling nut and torch head for damage or oil. If either are found, discontinue use and contact your supplier. CAUTION: Two O-Rings on the cone end can’t be damaged or missing; otherwise gases will mix inside the torch and result in flashback or backfires.
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G. Slowly open the oxygen valve until a brilliant neutral flame is reached. TIP SELECTION & RECOMMENDED WORKING PRESSURE (Fig. 10) (If the flame has a smooth inner cone, the flame is neutral) OF REGULATORS CAUTION: Welding Tip Chart Always use goggles or eye protection when welding or cutting. Oxygen Pressure Acetylene Pressure P.S.I.G.
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Safety Guidelines • Wear ANSI approved face shield • Make sure that all persons in the BACKFIRE AND FLASHBACK or safety glasses with side shield welding area are protected from When the flame goes out with a loud protection when chipping Danger means a heat, sparks, and ultraviolet rays.
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