ACETYLENE/OXYGEN TORCH SETUP
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Acetylene compressed gas pressure regulator
(WP 0132, Table 2, Item 60)
Acetylene gas hose with coupling
(WP 0132, Table 2, Item 35)
Adjustable wrench, 15 in. long
(WP 0132, Table 2, Item 88)
Igniter (WP 0132, Table 2, Item 37)
Industrial welding goggles
(WP 0132, Table 2, Item 28)
Leather welding gloves
(WP 0132, Table 2, Item 27)
Oxygen compressed gas pressure regulator
(WP 0132, Table 2, Item 48)
Tools and Special Tools (cont.)
Oxygen gas hose with coupling
(WP 0132, Table 2, Item 36)
Welder's torch set (WP 0132, Table 2, Item 56)
References
TC 9-237 (WP 0131)
Equipment Condition
Main engine shut down (WP 0017)
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) shut down (WP 0042)
WARNING
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Oxygen gas is stored under extremely high pressure. Ensure protective cap is in
place when cylinder is not in use. High pressure oxygen may explode. Failure to
comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or damage to equipment.
•
Acetylene gas is extremely flammable and stored under high pressure. Ensure
cylinder is properly stowed and connected. Damage to cylinder or leaking lines
could cause an explosion. Failure to comply may result in personnel death, injury,
and/or damage to equipment.
CAUTION
Acetylene cylinder and regulator valve are equipped with left-hand threads. Do not turn in
wrong direction when Removing/Installing. Failure to comply may result in damage
to equipment.
TM 9-2350-256-10
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