{"id":28989,"date":"2024-12-30T09:31:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T09:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/auto-draft\/"},"modified":"2024-12-30T10:05:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T10:05:39","slug":"setting-up-a-smith-little-torch-with-an-oxygen-concentrator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/setting-up-a-smith-little-torch-with-an-oxygen-concentrator\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting up a Smith Little Torch with an Oxygen Concentrator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the oxygen concentrator in a stable, upright position on a flat surface. Attach the EU to UK torch nozzle to the oxygen concentrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5468.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28990\" style=\"width:335px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attach the oxygen flash back arrestor to the green hose of the Smith Little Torch.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5477.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28991\" style=\"width:335px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attach the oxygen flash back arrestor to the oxygen concentrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5484.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28992\" style=\"width:335px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attach the Propane Regulator Without Gauge to a bottle of propane by turning to the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gauged regulators can be used, we just don\u2019t sell one. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5487.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28993\" style=\"width:335px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Propane cylinders and accessories have a left-handed thread, as such attach the propane flashback arrestor by turning to the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5491.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28994\" style=\"width:335px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attach the red hose of the Smith Little Torch to the propane regulator by turning to the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5493.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28995\" style=\"width:335px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attach your chosen nozzle to the Smith Little Torch. Take note of the suggested pressure in the Smith little Torch instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5495.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28996\" style=\"width:335px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn the green nob on the Smith Little Torch.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5499.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28997\" style=\"width:335px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plug the oxygen concentrator in and switch it on. Check that air is flowing out of the Smith Little Torch nozzle. Turn the green nob to stop the flow of air.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5497.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29003\" style=\"width:335px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ignite the Smith Little Torch ensure that the flow of oxygen is turned off at the Smith Little Torch. Fully open the propane bottles valve and ensure the propane regulator is open.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5490.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29004\" style=\"width:335px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn the red knob of the Smith Little Torch to allow a small flow of propane.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5501.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29005\" style=\"width:335px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use an automatic electric torch lighter to light the torch and then turn the green knob to add the oxygen. 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