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Procedures for Closing Oxy-Acetylene Cutting Outfit

Learn how to safely shut down the oxy-acetylene cutting outfit after operation. Follow step-by-step instructions to turn off torch valves, cylinder valves, and regulators. Properly wrap hoses for cleanup and organization.

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Procedures for Closing Oxy-Acetylene Cutting Outfit

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  1. Shutting Down the Cutting Outfit • After the cutting operation is finished, or whenever the cutting torch operator must leave the work area, the oxy-acetylene cutting outfit must be shut down.

  2. Shutting Down the Cutting OutfitStep 1 • Follow these procedures for shutting down the equipment: • Turn off the acetylene torch valve

  3. Shutting Down the Cutting OutfitStep 2 2. Turn off the oxygen torch valve

  4. Shutting Down the Cutting Outfit Step 3 3. Turn off the Acetylene cylinder valve.

  5. Shutting Down the Cutting Outfit Step 4 4. Turn off the Oxygen cylinder valve.

  6. Shutting Down the Cutting Outfit Steps 5 & 6 • Reopen the acetylene torch valve and depress the oxygen cutting lever to release or bleed any gas still remaining in the hoses • When the regulators read zero - shut off the acetylene torch valve.

  7. Shutting Down the Cutting Outfit Step 7 7. Turn the oxygen and acetylene regulator adjusting screws counterclockwise until no tension remains (loose).

  8. Shutting Down the Cutting OutfitStep 8 8. Rewrap the Oxy-acetylene hoses on the outfit for proper clean-up and shop organization.

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