AN INTRODUCTION!

YOU NEED TO TAKE NOTES. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A SAFETY TEST

WITH 100% IN ORDER TO USE THE TORCHES AND COMPLETE YOUR

ASSIGNMENTS!

Acetylene Torch Safety and Use

Exactly what to expect

*Notes are not necessary on this part

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTS83Mb7Tlo

Info Part 1

We use acetylene torches.Acetylene – waaaay hotter than propane. (It

burns at around 6000 degrees F). It will melt metal. This is good.

Hairspray, perfume, breath spray, nail polish remover, alcohol, and many, many chemicals are flammable. Don’t use them in this room, please.

We are going to use fire RESPONSIBLY. Chris Garrity, I am talking to you.

Torch Parts (Note Time!)

Hose B-Tank RegulatorThis is how the gas This is what the This is what tells you goes from the tank acetylene stays in. if the gas is on or off.to the torch tip.

Torch Parts (More Notes)

Torch Tip Handle/Intake FlameThis is where the fire This is what you hold The fire. comes out of. to control the torch and

use to adjust the gas.

ALWAYS TIGHTEN THETIP BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE!!

Torch Accessories

Striker TweezersWaterThis makes a spark to light Handle hot metal After you use the torch,the torch. NEVER USE A with these, not your drop it in water to cool MATCH OR LIGHTER. hands or feet. off your metal before

you touch/handle it.

Safety

Turn off the tank when you finish using the station.Bleeding the line – After you finish using the torch,

you need to turn off the gas on the tank. Then, open the air intake and let the leftover gas in the hose seep out.

Please wear close-toed shoes when you are going to use the torches!

WHEN IT DOUBT, TURN OFF THE GAS.Tie your hair back.Don’t spray perfume, hairspray, or flammables

near the stations.