‘SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES ‘SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES POROUS FILLER: (calcium siciate) 8% - 10% ‘The file, whice completely occupies 30% 50 congo illons ferent pores ‘ACETYLENE GAS: The aceylne gt le uriformly abaerbed by the getene The resulting ristureoccupins 78% ofthe internal volume RESERVE VOLUME AT 70° F: 10% - 12% Since acetone and acetylene gas ill expand as tmpeceture ses, safety reserve must be present even at 150" F Fgure 2: Acetylene Cyiner Interior Acetylene Cylinders All acetylene cylinders are ited with fusible plugs. These are designed to vent the inthe event ofan unsafe condition a such as overneating from ei with excessive temperature. In in conjunction inder safety device malfunctioning, remove the lated area, preferably outdoors, and notify the 100 300. ‘Acetylene cylinders used in the U.S.A. must conform to DOT 8 and & AL specifications Specifications ‘SAFETY Shook sensitivity Unstable over 15 PSIG outside of ovinder Explosive limits in oxygen (2) 30-93 Explosive limits in ar (%) 25-80 Maximum allowable use pressure 15 PSIG Tendency to backfire Considerable Toxicity Low ‘Maximum Withdrawal Rate 177 of cylinder contents par hour (COMBUSTION PROPERTIES: Neutral flame temperature (°F) 5720 Burning velocity in oxygen (ft. = sec.) 27 Primary flame (BTU// cu. ft) 507 Secondary flame (BTU \ou. ft) 963, Total heat (BTU ci 1470 Total heating value (BTU / 1b.) 21,600 Auto ignition temperature (°F) 763 - 824 VALVE OUTLET AND REGULATOR INLET CONNECTIONS ‘© Standard connection CGA 510 ‘+ Aterate standard connection C&A 300 © Small valve series (10 cu.ft. cylinder) CGA 200 ‘Small valve series (40 cu.ft. cylinder} CGA 520 “Al values are approximations* if more detailed specifications are required, contact your fuel gas supplier forthe specific properties of te fuel gas 3.03 MAPP® GAS A colorless, non-toxic flammable gas with a very distinctive natural odor. The characteristic odor, ‘while harmless, can give warnings of fuel leaks inthe equipment. Itis shipped as aliquid at its vapor pressure of 97 psi at 70°F. ianstrar Gases a STS ot oT dost Caves