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Portable Oxygen Acetylene Cutting Outfit
 
The portable oxygen acetylene cutting outfit was used to cut holes in steel decks or bulkheads so that a nozzle or applicator could be inserted to fight a fire. The outfit could also be used to cut away mangled steel debris that hindered access to fire or rescue. It could cut ferrous metals up to 1 inch thick. These cutting outfits were used for emergencies only.

The outfit weighed 65 pounds. The oxygen cylinders had a capacity of 22 cubic feet, and each cylinder was charged to 1,800 psi. The acetylene cylinder had a capacity of 10 cubic feet and was charged to 250 psi. The preset regulators gave a controlled ratio of 25 psi oxygen and 5 psi acetylene. The hoses of the cutting outfit were 5 feet long. The acetylene hose were always red in color and had left-handed threads. The oxygen hose was always green or black in color and had right-handed threads. The torch was a medium cutting torch with a number 2 tip. When the unit was fully charged, it could be used for 30 minutes

 
 
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