TB 17 Portable cutting torch

Question 1

How long does a cutting torch operate

Answer 1

15 minutes

Question 2

Portable cutting torch Cuts metal up to How thick?

Answer 2

2 inches thick

Question 3

Three safety things for portable cutting torch

Answer 3

Goggles don’t like gloves extinguisher

Question 4

Oxygen psi,acetylene psi, and working time for 0 to 1 inch metal

Answer 4

Oxygen 35 psi

Acetylene 7 psi

Working time 15 minutes

Question 5

How many turns acetylene torch

Answer 5

1 1/2 turns no more

Question 6

What threads are acetylene hose

Answer 6

Left

Question 7

Tip cleaner sizes

Answer 7

8 for pre heat hole #22 for cutting holes

Question 8

What threads are acetylene cylinders

Answer 8

Right hand

Question 9

Lighting procedures

Answer 9

Open torch valve fully

Open torch acetylene valve 1/8 turn and light

Open preheat oxygen valve a fraction of a turn

I just pre-heat valve until a clean burn

Question 10

Three reasons for backfire when the flame goes out with the pop

Answer 10

Incorrect operating psi

touching metal with the nozzle

loose nozzle

Question 11

Shut off procedures

Answer 11

Close cutting oxygen valve

closed torch acetylene valve

close preheat oxygen valve

close torchoxygen valve

Question 12

What position do you cylinders get Carried in

Answer 12

Vertical

Question 13

What is used for testing for leaks

Answer 13

Soapy water