Tb 17 Portable Cutting Torches

Question 1

Tb 17 Portable Cutting Torches

• The oxy-acetylene torch will operate for approximately ___ minutes in normal usage and will cut metal up to __ inches thick.

Answer 1

15 minutes

2 inches

Question 2

Tb 17 Portable Cutting Torches

Normal operating pressure.

Metal O2 pres Acetylene pres Working time
0-1” 35 psi. 7 psi. 15 min
1-2”. 60 psi. 7 psi. 9 min

Answer 2

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Question 3

Tb 17 Portable Cutting Torches

Oxygen connections have right handed threads.

Answer 3

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Question 4

Tb 17 Portable Cutting Torches

• Open Acetylene cylinder 1 1/2 turns
• Open oxygen cylinder valve fully open
• Always leave the key wrench in place on the valve of the acetylene cylinder when it is in use.

Answer 4

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