Self-Test B-5.3: Use Oxy-Acetylene Equipment
Complete Self-Test B-5.3 and check your answers.
- When you turn the pressure-adjusting screw on the regulator all the way out, it the regulator.
- The lines are said to be when the cylinder valves are open, working pressures are set, and the torch valves are closed.
- An acetylene cylinder valve outlet for the regulator is left-hand threaded and threaded as an extra precaution against improper setup.
- An oxygen cylinder valve outlet for the regulator is right-hand threaded and threaded as an extra precaution against improper setup.
- Before you light a torch, you should always check for in the lines.
- The only thing that should be used to create a spark for lighting a torch is a
- A flame that has an excessive amount of acetylene compared to a neutral flame is called flame.
- When oxygen is added to the acetylene flame, the flame changes colour from to .
- Name the three types of oxyacetylene flame that can be produced.
- When shutting down the flame, first close the torch valve.
Answer Key: Self-Test B-5.3 is on the next page.
