[TheForge] Gas forge safety?

[GHS]

Good thoughts. I would only add have a remote, manual shutoff, just in case.

Mike Graf

Keporter@aol.com wrote:

> Fan blown gas safety:
> (1) Write to the manufacturer, or go online, to obtain their own instruction 
> manual. If there is a flame-guard safety system installed, check to see that 
> it is working.
> (2) With the system pressurized, employ first your sense of smell, and then 
> soapy water, to check the whole incoming gas system for leaks before operating.
> (3) Always turn the blower fan on before opening the gas cock.
> (4) Use a good ignition source (i.e., plumbing torch) to supply continuous 
> flame until the furnace is lit; keep your hand and arm along with anything else 
> combustible, out of the exhaust path.
> (5) Never leave the area while the equipment is running. 
>      Never leave the area until a proper shutdown and complete cooling has 
> been accomplished. Use a drop of water--not your hand--to establish 
> temperatures. 
>      Never let your attention wander completely from the furnace while it is 
> running--especially while you are familiarizing yourself with the equipment.
> (6) Consider what you would wish you had available in case of an accident and 
> make sure it is on hand right now. The local fire department will give you 
> good advice here.
> (7) Proper shutdown begins with the gas valve closest to the supply source, 
> and then each valve downstream from it (regulators, needle valves, final valve) 
> in that order, so that positive pressure is eliminated, while a pure fuel gas 
> atmosphere is maintained. Whatever else is needed depends on the particular 
> system (see step 1). 
>   Safety depends on complete, calm, understanding. It is never established by 
> fear. 
> Mikey
> 
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