Performance should include
- moving cylinders
- securing cylinders before removing the safety caps
- storing regulators in a safe location after they have been removed
- checking equipment and cylinders for leaks, using the leak-detection solution
- using a hand-held spark lighter to light OFC equipment
- making sure all valves on the torch handle are off and all lines are tight before setting pressures
- adjusting pressures
- lighting the torch.
Note: Students should adhere to OSHA guidelines regarding moving and storing cylinders used in welding.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why should an acetylene cylinder be set upright before its use?
- How long before use should an acetylene cylinder be set upright?
- Why should one install the safety cap before moving the cylinder?