C G - 2 1 1 Y T O R C H B U R N E R M A C H I N E
10
PROPER LIGHTING OF GAS TORCH
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Before attempting to light the torch tip follow this check list:
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Verify the regulator pressure adjustment screws are backed out.
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Verify the torch valves are in the closed position.
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Position yourself away from the front side of the regulator.
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Slowly open the oxygen valve and acetylene valve at the cylinder.
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Adjust regulator pressure adjustment screws to the tip pressure.
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Open and close the torch valves at the machine separately and tune the regulator
pressure settings on the regulator.
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Lighting the torch:
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Open gas valve
½
turn.
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Immediately ignite flame with striker.
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CAUTION: Light flame immediately so gas does not enter machine body or
general atmosphere around the machine.
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Ensure proper ventilation around the work area.
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Increase gas flow until flame leaves end of tip and smoke is not present.
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Decrease until flame goes back to tip.
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Open pre-heating oxygen valve and adjust until neutral flame is achieved.
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When the temperature of the steel is suitable temperature for the steel plate, open the
cutting oxygen valve.
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After adjustment of the flames efficiency, turn on the machine rotation.
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After cutting is complete, close oxygen cutting valve.
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Next close pre-heating oxygen valve.
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Lastly, close the gas-cutting valve.