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{{Template:EquipmentPage
{{Template:EquipmentPage
|owner = PS:One (torch heads, regulator), Dean Anderson (tank)
|owner = PS:One
|hostarea = Coldmetals
|hostarea = Small Metals
|certification = yes
|certification = yes
|hackable = no
|hackable = no
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|serial = NE835A
|serial = NE835A
|arrived = DATE
|arrived = DATE
|where = Jewelry area. AKA ex-SEM area
|where = Small Metals
|doesitwork = yes
|doesitwork = yes
|contact = Dean Anderson
|contact = smallmetals@pumpingstationone.org
|value = $200
|value = $200
|image = Smith_torch.jpg
|image = Smith_torch.jpg
}}
}}


'''This tool requires certification for use.'''
== Authorization ==
 
'''This tool requires prior authorization for use.'''
Contact the area host or one of the other authorized members listed below to arrange an authorization session.
Prerequisites: none.




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# Make sure the torch valve is closed (clockwise).
# Make sure the torch valve is closed (clockwise).
# Turn the pressure regulator T-handle counterclockwise until it is loose.
# Turn the pressure regulator T-handle counterclockwise until it is loose.
# Open the valve at the top of the cylinder 1/4 turn counterclockwise. The right gauge should now be showing the internal pressure of the cylinder and the left gauge should be at 0 PSI.
# Open the valve at the top of the cylinder 1/4 turn counterclockwise. The right gauge should now be showing the internal pressure of the cylinder, and the left gauge should be at 0 PSI.
# Turn the pressure regulator T-handle clockwise until the desired pressure (12-14 PSI) is shown on the left gauge.  Don't let the pressure get into the red zone (above 15 PSI).
# Turn the pressure regulator T-handle clockwise until the desired pressure (typically 8-10 PSI) is shown on the left gauge.  Don't let the pressure get into the red zone (above 15 PSI).
# Open the torch valve a small amount and use a striker to light the torch. Never use a match or cigarette lighter!
# Open the torch valve a small amount and use a striker to light the torch. Never use a match or cigarette lighter!
# Adjust the torch valve to achieve the desired flame size.
# Adjust the torch valve to achieve the desired flame size.


== Turning off the torch. ==
== Turning off the torch. ==
# Turn the torch pressure valve clockwise.  Stop here if you'll be using it again soon.
# Close the torch handle valve (clockwise) to extinguish the flame.  Stop here if you'll be using it again soon.
# Shut the cylinder valve by turning the handle clockwise.
# Shut the cylinder valve by turning the handle clockwise.
# Turn the regulator T-handle counterclockwise until it is loose. The pressure gauges should drop to 0.
# Open the torch handle valve to purge the hose of acetylene. '''Both''' pressure gauges should drop to 0.
# Open the torch valve to purge the hose of acetylene.
# Close the torch handle valve.
# Turn the regulator T-handle counterclockwise until it is loose.
 
== DO NOT USE AN EMPTY TANK - 50 PSI is Empty ==
# If the right gauge is near 50-60 PSI (red numbers), send a message to smallmetals@pumpingstationone.org and the #small-metals Slack channel that the tank needs to be replaced.
# If the right gauge is at or below 50 PSI: DO NOT USE the acetylene. Immediately shut down the tank and notify smallmetals@pumpingstationone.org and the #small-metals Slack channel that the tank needs to be replaced.
# For reference, note that a full tank of acetylene will have internal pressure (right gauge, red numbers) near 250 PSI.
 


== References ==
== References ==
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http://www.smithequipment.com/files/pdf/resources/o263387a_mil.pdf
http://www.smithequipment.com/files/pdf/resources/o263387a_mil.pdf


== List of Currently Certified Users ==
== List of Currently Authorized Users ==
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Qualified Member
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|Spencer Simms
|Spencer Simms
|Dean Anderson
|Dean Anderson
|-
|user:mkeith|Matt Keith
|Aushra Abouzeid
|-}
|Josip F.
|Aushra A.
|-
|user:baka|Mendel Bakaleynik
|Aushra Abouzeid
|-
|Stephanie Pelzer
|Aushra Abouzeid
|-
|Aaron Carlock
|Aushra Abouzeid
|-
|Kirsten Landmark Masih
|Aushra Abouzeid
|-
|Abel Greenwald
|Aushra Abouzeid
|-
|Earl Wood
|Aushra Abouzeid
|-
|McTavish McArdle
|Aushra Abouzeid
|-
|Ryan Pierce
|Aushra Abouzeid
|-}
|-}
[[Category: Small Metals]]
[[Category:Loaned Equipment]]