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SAFETYWELDINGCUTTINGMAINTENANCE SETUP
Gauge Leak Analysis
If gauges move as shown
leak
inside
regulator
Oxygen shown.
(Procedure also applies to acetylene.)
THEN
If the Cylinder Pressure decreases
and the Delivery Pressure increases -
There is a leak in the regulator seat.
Have the regulator repaired by a qualified technician.
leak
before
regulator
If Cylinder gauge moves as shown,
and Delivery gauge stays still
Oxygen shown.
(Procedure also applies to acetylene.)
THEN
If Cylinder Pressure decreases
but the Delivery Pressure remains constant -
The leak is at cylinder valve or connection
between regulator and cylinder valve.
DANGER! To prevent serious injury
and DEATH:
DO NOT TIGHTEN OR ADJUST
ANY CONNECTION between
the cylinder and cylinder valve, or
force the cylinder valve.
If the cylinder valve is leaking, move the cylinder
outside and notify your gas supplier immediately.
1. Release pressure from the system.
2. Tighten the connection between
regulator and cylinder valve.
3. Repeat Gauge Leak Test.
a. If the gauges do not change, the test is
completed and the system has no leaks.
b. If the connection still leaks try
with a different cylinder.
c. If the connection leaks with the
different cylinder, have the regulator
examined by a qualified technician.
Oxygen shown.
(Procedure also applies to acetylene.)
leak after
regulator
If Delivery gauge moves as shown
THEN
If Delivery Pressure decreases -
The leak is at the regulator outlet connection,
within the hose, at the torch inlet connection
or at the Torch Valve on the Torch Handle.
1. Release pressure from the system.
2. Tighten the regulator outlet connection.
3. Tighten the Torch Handle Inlet connection.
4. Repeat Gauge Leak Test.
a. If the gauges do not change, the test is
completed and the system has no leaks.
b. If the connections are still leaking, have the
regulator, Torch Handle, and hoses examined by
a qualified technician. If the hoses are leaking,
replace them, do not attempt to repair the hoses.
No Leaks Found
If the leak testing has been completed and the unit is
found to be working properly, open the cylinder valves,
turning counterclockwise, and proceed to operation.
WARNING! Only open Acetylene Cylinder Valve
1/4 to 1/2 turn to allow quick shutoff.
Open Cylinder Valves Only After Testing
Confirms There Are No Leaks
Acetylene
Cylinder
(14)
Oxygen
Cylinder
(13)
WARNING! KEEP WRENCH ON CYLINDER’S VALVE
whenever cylinder is in use to allow
quick shutoff in case of emergency.