Heating, Soldering and Welding Safety

Oxy-Acetylene Equipment

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   acetylene      carbon      cylinder      flame      handset      instructed      off      open      oxygen      regulator      pressure      protect      red      valve key  
   1. Never use the oxy-acetylene unless you have been by a teacher.

   2. The acetylene bottle is () and the oxygen bottle is (black).

   3. When setting up: Open acetylene bottle first then the bottle.

   4. Always leave the bottle on the acetylene bottle.

   5. Screw down regulator caps till correct is determined.

   6. Open the control on the handset, then introduce a small amount of oxygen prior to igniting the gas.

   7. Always wear oxy-acetylene goggles to the eyes when welding.

   8. Adjust flame till excess disappears.

   9. When closing down: Turn , and both controls on the .
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Looking for information on oxy-acetylene welding:
Oxy-fuel welding and cutting
Fundamentals of Professional Welding
Chapter 11: Oxygen Fuel Gas Welding Procedures
Chapter 5: Welding and Cutting Equipment
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
 
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