Oxyacetylene Cart: Difference between revisions
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* | * Only use if you have been trained | ||
* | * Close valves before moving cart | ||
* Clear valve before connecting a regulator | |||
* Only turn valve wheels by hand, never with a wrench/hammer | |||
* An acetylene cylinder valve shall not be opened more than one and one-half turns of the spindle, and preferably no more than three-fourths of a turn. | |||
* Store OA cart in designated space when not in use. | * Store OA cart in designated space when not in use. | ||
** Away from heat sources | ** Away from heat sources | ||
** At least 20 feet from oil | ** At least 20 feet from oil | ||
* | * Before removing cylinder from cart, close valve, remove regulator, and install valve cover (hand tighten) | ||
Latest revision as of 17:02, 13 October 2022
Overview
Oxyacetylene (OA) is an oxygen-fuel mixture that, when burnt from a torch, can heat, braze, and cut (by melting) almost all metals. It is VERY hot.
Rules
Adhere to OHSA Standard 1910.253
In summary:
- Only use if you have been trained
- Close valves before moving cart
- Clear valve before connecting a regulator
- Only turn valve wheels by hand, never with a wrench/hammer
- An acetylene cylinder valve shall not be opened more than one and one-half turns of the spindle, and preferably no more than three-fourths of a turn.
- Store OA cart in designated space when not in use.
- Away from heat sources
- At least 20 feet from oil
- Before removing cylinder from cart, close valve, remove regulator, and install valve cover (hand tighten)