Application; Connecting The Torch; Safety Precautions - Nippon Gases S-4 B Instrucciones De Manejo Y Seguridad

1. APPLICATION

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NIPPON GASES S-4-B welding torch has been designed for welding with oxygen & propane.
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Welding tips are different depending on thickness of material to be welded (See table 8).
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2. CONNECTING THE TORCH

2.1. Inlet connectors. According to ISO 3235 standard. For oxygen : R1/4" with marking on the
OXY connector; for fuel gas: R3/8" LH with marking on the GAS connector.
2.2. Connect the hose & check gas tightness :
− Oxygen (blue hose) – 1/4" Nut.
− Propane (orange hose) – 3/8" LH Nut.

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before connecting the torch & during the whole operation, take care to follow these
instructions. In case of doubt, get in touch with NIPPON GASES.
3.1. Only use genuine & appropriate accessories from NIPPON GASES (cutting nozzles &
spare parts).
3.2. NEVER USE OIL OR GREASE with any component of the equipment.
OXYGEN WITH OIL AND GREASE: DANGER OF EXPLOSION.
3.3. Do not set pressures that are really different from those recommended.
WRONG PRESSURES = DIFFICULT FLAME CONTROL & RISK OF GAS BACKFLOWING.
3.4. SET ASIDE:
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ESCAPES & OBSTRUCTIONS = DANGER OF GAS ACCUMULATION &/OR GAS BACKFLOWING.
3.5. We recommend to always use non return valves
¡ PREFERENT WITH DIRECT CONNECTION TO THE TORCH !
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Torches with gas escapes and/or too many crackers.
Damaged nozzles or tips.
Old hoses.
S-4 B WELDING TORCH