Oxygen / Acetylene Torch Set up and Take Down UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Step 1 (set up)
Make sure that main valves are off and the regulator
pressure adjusting screws are backed out with no
pressure readings on the gauges.
Step 2 (set up)
Ensure torch valves are off.
Step 3 (set up)
Stand to the side and s-l-o-w-l-y turn on the oxygen
cylinder valve. Do not face the regulator while you do
this. Once pressure reads on the gauge open up the
valve all the way and back seat it.
Step 4 (set up)
Stand to the side and slowly turn on the acetylene or fuel
gas cylinder valve. Open ½ to ¾ turn. Or slightly more if
necessary to get a good reading.
Step 5 (set up)
Set pressure on each regulator according to
manufacturers recommendations. For our class we will
use 20 oxygen and 5 acetylene as a starting point.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Step 1 (set up)
Make sure that main valves are off and the regulator
pressure adjusting screws are backed out with no
pressure readings on the gauges.
Step 2 (set up)
Ensure torch valves are off.
Step 3 (set up)
Stand to the side and s-l-o-w-l-y turn on the oxygen
cylinder valve. Do not face the regulator while you do
this. Once pressure reads on the gauge open up the
valve all the way and back seat it.
Step 4 (set up)
Stand to the side and slowly turn on the acetylene or fuel
gas cylinder valve. Open ½ to ¾ turn. Or slightly more if
necessary to get a good reading.
Step 5 (set up)
Set pressure on each regulator according to
manufacturers recommendations. For our class we will
use 20 oxygen and 5 acetylene as a starting point.
