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SECTION 5 – WELDING & CUTTING OPERATIONS
5.1 Welding Procedure
Follow the below procedures before performing welding operations.
1. Inspect the torch handle for dust, dirt, grease, oil or damage. Remove dust and dirt with a
clean cloth. If grease, oil or damage are present, DO NOT use and replace or have a
qualified repair technician fix the handle.
2. Inspect the welding tip for dust, dirt, grease, oil or damage. Remove dust and dirt with a
clean cloth. If grease, oil or damage is present, DO NOT use and replace. Seating
Surfaces must be dent, burr and burn free.
3. Inspect all O-rings. If old, damaged or missing, replace O-rings prior to use.
4. Attach the welding hose to the torch handle and securely tighten. When using Check
Valves or Flashback Arrestors, see Section 4.4.
5. Inspect the tip orifice. Remove any spatter with a tip cleaner.
6. Attach the welding tip to the handle and tighten securely.
7. Open the oxygen valve on the torch handle. Adjust the oxygen regulator to a delivery
pressure suitable for the tip type and size. See Welding Tip Chart in Section 6.
8. Close the oxygen valve on the torch handle
9. Open the fuel valve on the torch handle. Adjust the fuel gas regulator to a delivery
pressure suitable for the tip type and size. See Welding Tip Chart in Section 6.
10. Close the fuel gas valve on the torch handle.
11. Check for leaks. See Section 5.3
12. Light the torch. See Section 5.4
5.2 Cutting Procedure
Follow the below procedures before performing cutting operations.
1. Inspect the cutting attachment for dust, dirt, grease, oil and damage. Remove dust and
dirt with a clean cloth. If grease, oil or damage are present, DO NOT use and replace or
have a qualified repair technician fix the cutting attachment. Seating Surfaces must be
dent, burr and burn free.
2. Inspect all O-rings. If old, damaged or missing, replace O-rings prior to use.
3. Connect the cutting attachment to the handle. Tighten securely by hand only.
4. Select an appropriate size acetylene cutting tip for the application. See Cutting Tip Chart
Section 6
5. Inspect the cutting tip for dust, dirt, grease, oil and damage. Remove dust and dirt with a
clean cloth. If grease, oil or damage are present, DO NOT use and replace. Seating
Surfaces must be dent, burr and burn free.
6. Inspect the cutting tip orifice. Remove any spatter with a tip cleaner.