TM 9--2350--292--100064 00--4OPERATE WELDING EQUIPMENT -- CONTINUED0064 00INSTALLING ACETYLENE CYLINDER REGULATOR VALVEWARNINGAcetylene gas is stored under extremely high pressure. Ensure protective cap is in placewhen cylinder is not in use. If head of cylinder is broken off personnel may be injured orkilled.Acetylene gas is flammable. If cylinder leaks, notify unit maintenance. Do not attempt touse. Acetylene may explode causing injury or DEATH to personnel.CAUTIONAcetylene cylinder and regulator valve are equipped with left hand threads. Do not turn inwrong direction when removing or damage may occur to the equipment.1. Remove four screws (1), four lockwashers (2) and armor plate (3).2. Remove hull outlet fitting plug (4).3. Position regulator valve (5) so gauges can be easily read.4. Tighten nut (6).146518i252mREMOVING ACETYLENE CYLINDER REGULATOR VALVEWARNINGEnsure acetylene bottle valve is turned off before removing regulator valve. Acetylene isunder high pressure and could cause serious injury or DEATH to personnel.1. Loosen nut (6) and remove regulator valve (5).2. Install hull outlet fitting plug (4).3. Install armor plate (3) with four lockwashers (2) and four screws (1).146518i252mEND OF TASK
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