OXYGEN-ALTERNATE FUEL
TORCH EASY SET UP
June 4, 2011
Chad Koens
District Manager
503-432-7101
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SO NOW WHAT?
 We are here to help you
 Purpose of this presentation is to answer
any questions you have
 What are your top questions?
 At a minimum you need to change your
tips, regulators and use T grade hoses
 Let’s learn more…
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CHANGE IS GOOD
 Time is right to make the change to
alternate fuel
 Harris is ready to help with the right
equipment and technical know how
 Harris has been making alternate fuel
equipment for over 105 years
 Once you learn the benefits of our injector
technology you’ll be ready to make the
change
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ALTERNATE FUELS SAVE MONEY
 Savings up to 40% versus
Acetylene
 More BTU’s per dollar
 Lower cylinder handling costs
 Lower cylinder rental charges
 Equipment will last longer
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SAVE WITH ALTERNATE FUELS
Alternate Fuel
Acetylene
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ALTERNATE FUELS PERFORM
 More BTU’s per cubic foot
 Less chipping and grinding
 Less top edge roll-over
 Very broad flame adjustment
range
 Less hardening of cut face
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ALTERNATE FUELS ARE CONVENIENT
 More product per cylinder
 Less weight per cylinder
 Fewer cylinder changes
 80% less floor space needed
 Readily available
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ALTERNATE FUELS ARE SAFE
 Highly resistant to flashback and
backfire
 Can be used at higher pressures
 Less U.V. protection required
 Not sensitive to shock
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NOT ALL TORCHES ARE CREATED EQUAL
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Harris alternate fuel torches use injector mixers
You get reduced pre-heat times and more BTU’s
Injector mixers create a homogenous blend
This blend allows for greater combustion efficiency
Equal pressure torches will never achieve this
performance especially if you only change out the tip
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TORCHES
“F” Injector Technology
“E” Equal Pressure
With an injector torch you only need to adjust the
oxygen valve to increase/decrease flame intensity
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DID YOU KNOW?
 Alternate fuels cut much
better than acetylene when
you have the right
equipment
 Remember, the oxygen
does the cutting, not the fuel
gas
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GET THE RIGHT TORCH
 Be sure you have an injector style torch
 Harris model 62-5F works best
 Take advantage of the benefits of
alternate fuels
 Pick the torch that meets your needs
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TORCHES
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GET THE RIGHT TIP
 Pick the right tip for optimum
performance
 All tips are not created equal
 Every Harris tip is tested 100% for
quality
 Our two-piece 6290 tips are specifically
designed for the alternate fuel of your
choice
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TIPS
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GET THE RIGHT REGULATOR
 Proven Safety
 Durable Materials
 Quality Manufacturing
 Easy To Use Design
 Consistent Performance
 Engineering Excellence
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REGULATORS
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GET THE RIGHT HOSES
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LIGHTING AN INJECTOR “F”TORCH
1. Purge both oxygen and fuel gas lines – separately
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and reclose valves
Open oxygen & fuel gas valves 1/3 - 1/2 turn
Ignite flame with approved lighter
Increase fuel gas flow until flame is slightly
carburizing
Open oxygen valve and adjust to obtain the desired
flame
For optimum cutting – focus on a star pattern &
sound
Depress oxygen lever and make adjustments if
necessary
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TORCH FLAME ADJUSTMENT
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SHUTTING DOWN AN INJECTOR TORCH
1. Close fuel gas torch valve
2. Close oxygen torch valve
3. Close down system (cylinders):
 Close oxygen & fuel gas cylinder valves
 Separately purge oxygen & fuel gas lines
then close valves
 Make sure all regulator gauges read “0”
 Back out regulator P/A screws!
 Report any damage, etc. to Supervisor
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LIGHTING AN EQUAL PRESSURE“E”TORCH
1. Purge both oxygen and fuel gas lines – separately and
reclose valves
2. Open fuel gas valve 1/8 to 1/4 turn
3. Ignite flame with an approved lighter
Note: Refer to AWS C4.2
 Increase fuel gas flow until flame leaves end of tip
 Decrease until flame goes back to tip
 Open oxygen valve and adjust to neutral flame
 For optimum cutting – focus on a star pattern & sound
 Depress oxygen lever and make adjustments if necessary
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SHUTTING DOWN AN “E” TORCH
1. Close oxygen torch valve
2. Close fuel gas torch valve
3. Note: To close down system (cylinders).
 Close oxygen & fuel gas cylinder valves
 Separately bleed oxygen & fuel gas lines
 Close each valve after purging
 Make sure all regulator gauges read “0”
 Back out regulator P/A screws!
 Report any damage, etc. to Supervisor
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