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|model=Deulux 2 Burner Knife Makers Forge
|model=Deulux 2 Burner Knife Makers Forge
|hostarea=Hot Metals
|serial=N/A
|serial=N/A
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|arrived=Yes
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|doesitwork= yes
|contact= Tom Judge
|contact= Ron Olson
|where=Hot Metals Area
|where=Hot Metals Area
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|certification=yes
== Gas Cost Contribution ==
== Gas Cost Contribution ==
If you use the shop tank you are required to pay for your gas, gas is priced at '''$5/hour''' of forge use. This may change in the future after we research the cost effectiveness of a larger tank.
If you use the shop tank you are required to pay for your gas, gas is priced at '''$5/hour''' of forge use. This may change in the future after we research the cost effectiveness of a larger tank.
== How to get certified ==
== How to get authorized ==
Authorization process will be a spot test on the contents of this page of the wiki and demonstrating that you can safely light the forge.
== Lighting the forge ==
== Lighting the forge ==
# Make sure the burner valves are completely closed!!
# Make sure the burner valves are completely closed!!
# Turn on the valve for the propane tank
# Turn on the valve for the propane tank
# Adjust the pressure regulator on the tank to 10PSI. - If the pressure is to high you will have to open a burner valve slightly to let some pressure out.
# Adjust the pressure regulator on the tank to 10PSI. - If the pressure is too high you will have to open a burner valve slightly to let some pressure out.
# Place a lit piece of paper into the forge
# Place a lit piece of paper into the forge
# Making sure the paper is still alight, slightly open the valve for the front burner and allow the forge to light
# Making sure the paper is still alight, slightly open the valve for the front burner and allow the forge to light
#* If the burner still does not light, check the valve on the propane tank is open far enough
#* If the burner still does not light, check the valve on the propane tank is open far enough
#* If the burner does not light after a second attempt '''DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT IT AGAIN''' contact the area host for instructions on how to proceed.
#* If the burner does not light after a second attempt '''DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT IT AGAIN''' contact the area host for instructions on how to proceed.
# Once the burner is light adjust the valve until there is a constant feathered flame
# Once the burner is lit adjust the valve until there is a constant feathered flame. The burners use the venturi effect for the air/fuel mixture.
#* If you are unable to get a constant flame do not use the forge and contact the area host for further instructions
#* If you are unable to get a constant flame do not use the forge and contact the area host for further instructions
# If you require the second burner open the valve for the rear burner 1/8th of a turn and allow it to light
# If you require the second burner open the valve for the rear burner 1/8th of a turn and allow it to light
# Adjust the valve to get a constant flame as you did for the first
# Adjust the valve to get a constant flame as you did for the first
== Important Information Regarding the Forge ==
== Important Information Regarding the Forge ==
== Forge Welding/Flux Use ==
== Forge Welding/Flux Use ==
If you are going to use flux for any reason you '''MUST line the interior of the forge with none glazed floor tiles to protect the liner of the forge'''. Anyone caught not using the correct liner will have their certification revoked from the forge.
If you are going to use flux for any reason you '''MUST line the interior of the forge with non glazed floor tiles to protect the liner of the forge'''. Anyone caught not using the correct liner will have their certification revoked from the forge.
* If the liner of the forge has a crack large enough for gas to enter, stop using the forge let the area host know.
* If the liner of the forge has a crack large enough for gas to enter, stop using the forge let the area host know.
* If you encounter an issue with the forge that requires contacting the area host you must place an out of service sign on the forge including why.
* If you encounter an issue with the forge that requires contacting the area host you must place an out of service sign on the forge including why.
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