CHAPTER 1-
GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont.)
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1-5. PC/A-5V2HR RESCUE & RECOVERY CUTTING TORCH SYSTEM.
A
combination of light weight and great cutting capability make this back-packed torch system ideal for
confined space and remote operations. Hand-tight fittings and quick connects facilitate assembly and
disassembly without the use of tools. Everything required for field deployment or stationary cutting training is
included.
a.
Torch Assembly.
The torch assembly consists of several parts. The torch body is a combination of
handle, oxygen plug valve, and rod holder. The oxygen control lever allows the operator to throttle
the oxygen flow through the cutting rod. It also includes quick connect fittings, a collet, a collet
washer, and a collet nut. The integral plug valve allows the oxygen cylinder to be opened without
the oxygen flow entering the torch handle and facilitates the use of the RapidFire cutting rod
igniters. The torch comes with one 1/4” and one 3/8” collet.
PCRP-305B 3/8” COLLET KIT; PCRP-305A 1/4”
COLLET KIT; & PCRP-305C 1/2” COLLET KIT
PC/T-5 TORCH W/ CABLE & HOSE
PCRP-303 TORCH COLLET NUT
b.
Cutting Rod.
The kit is designed to use either 1/4” or 3/8” cutting rods. Standard rod length is 18
inches. 36” rod length is also available. (1/2” x 48” cutting rods are also available from Broco but
are only appropriate when working from a large cylinder of oxygen.)
3836PC-25 3/8” X 36” CUTTING RODS
3818PC-SPS 3/8” X 18” CUTTING RODS, STIX PAK (6 RODS);
1418PC-SPS 1/4” X 18” CUTTING RODS, STIX PAK (9 RODS)
c.
Leather Shield.
The flexible leather shield acts as a hand guard and a splatter shield. It attaches to
the torch over the collet nut and is six inch by ten inches.
PC/LS LEATHER SHIELD
