SAFETY ACCESSORIES IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE

BETWEEN REVERSE FLOW CHECK VALVES AND

FLASHBACK ARRESTORS AND CHECK VALVES FLASHBACK ARRESTORS.
Flashback arrestors and reverse flow check valves provide additional
protection against flashbacks. Victor recommends the use of these REVERSE FLOW CHECK VALVES:
devices whenever possible. Victor add-on flashback arrestors contain Helps to prevent the reverse flow of gases from traveling past
both a reverse flow check valve and a flashback arrestor. the check valve.
Due to the high flow requirements of Victor Heavy Industry torches, FLASHBACK ARRESTORS:
it is important to use flashback arrestors that have sufficient Prevents a flame from traveling past the flashback arrestor in
flow capacity. the event of a flashback.

NOTE: The use of both regulator and torch mount flashback arrestors with heavy industry equipment requiring high gas volume is not
recommended because it may cause excessive flow restriction. It is always better to place the safety devices at the rear of the torch than
at the regulator in order to protect the hose.
SAFETY

THE FLASHBACK ARRESTOR THE CHECK VALVE

PREVENTS FLASHBACK PREVENTS THE REVERSE FLOW OF GASES

Gas-tight Brass Check-valve Retainer Guide

O-ring seal housing assembly
Seat

Gas Flow Gas Flow Outlet Side

Seating cup Stainless-steel Disk assembly seals Spring compresses under

sintered filter acts tight against seat in normal flow, moving disk
as a flame block event of reverse flow assembly forward and
allowing gas flow

CONVERSION CHART
Gas Conversion Factor Max. Pressure
Acetylene 1.05 15 psi
Hydrogen 3.79 30 psi
Mapp 0.82 22 psi
Methane 1.34 50 psi
Oxygen 0.95 143 psi
Propane 0.80 50 psi

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FBHC-O FBHC-OR FB-O FB-OR

High Flow Torch Mount High Flow Regulator Mount Torch Mount - Oxygen Regulator Mount - Oxygen

FBHC-OC FBHC-ORC FB-F FB-FR

High Flow Torch Mount High Flow Regulator Mount Torch Mount - Fuel Regulator Mount - Fuel

FLOW CHART - FBHC SERIES FLASHBACK ARRESTOR FLOW CHART - FB SERIES FLASHBACK ARRESTOR

SAFETY
Flow dp = inlet pressure - outlet pressure (PSIG) Flow
(SCFH) (SCFH) dp = inlet pressure - outlet pressure (PSIG)
2250 1500

2000 1250 dp = 5 PSIG

dp = 10 PSIG
1750 1000 dp = 15 PSIG
dp = 22 PSIG
1500
750
1250
500
1000
250
750

500 dp = 5 PSIG 0
dp = 10 PSIG 0 5 15 30 50 75 100 125 150
dp = 15 PSIG Inlet Pressure (PSIG)
250
dp = 22 PSIG
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Part No. Model No. Gas Description Connection
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)
OXYGEN - TORCH MOUNT
“B” 9/16"-18 RH
Part No. Model No. Gas Description Connection 0657-0010 FB-O Oxygen Torch Mount
(CGA 022)
OXYGEN – TORCH MOUNT OXYGEN - REGULATOR MOUNT
(Torch mount models also protect hose) Regulator “B” 9/16"-18 RH
0657-0014 FB-OR Oxygen
Torch Mount - “B” 9/16"-18 RH Mount (CGA 022)
0657-0076 FBHC-0 Oxygen
High Flow (CGA 022) FUEL - TORCH MOUNT
Torch Mount - “C” 7/8" - 14 RH “B” 9/16"-18 LH
0657-0077 FBHC-OC Oxygen 0657-0011 FB-F Fuel Torch Mount
High Flow (CGA 024) (CGA 023)
OXYGEN – REGULATOR MOUNT FUEL - REGULATOR MOUNT
Regulator Mount - “B” 9/16" - 18 RH Regulator “B” 9/16"-18 LH
0657-0078 FBHC-OR Oxygen 0657-0015 FB-FR Fuel
High Flow (CGA 022) Mount (CGA 023)
Regulator Mount - “C” 7/8" - 14 RH PAIR PACKS
0657-0079 FBHC-ORC Oxygen
High Flow (CGA 024) “B” 9/16"-18 RH/LH
0656-0001 FB-1 Oxy/Fuel Torch Mount
Flow rates shown in chart are for air. To convert to other gases, multiply the air (CGA 022 & 023)
flow rate by the conversion factor listed. “B” 9/16"-18 RH/LH
0656-0004 FBR-1 Oxy/Fuel Regulator
Nothing can take the place of proper equipment operation. Always read, (CGA 022 & 023)
understand and follow the instructions provided with each product.
Flow rates shown in chart are for air. To convert to other gases, multiply the air
flow rate by the conversion factor listed.
Nothing can take the place of proper equipment operation. Always read,
understand and follow the instructions provided with each product.

VICTOR ADD-ON FLASHBACK ARRESTORS CONTAIN BOTH A REVERSE FLOW CHECK VALVE AND A FLASHBACK ARRESTOR
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BUILT-IN FLASH ARRESTOR
FLASHBACK ARRESTOR WITH RETRO-FIT KIT
KWIK-CONNECT COUPLING ™
The retro-fit kit allows replacement of built-in flash arrestors for cutting
Designed to prevent flashback from torch to hose (Not for regulators) torches without the use of Loctite or heat
®

Part No. Description

TORCH/HOSE CONNECTIONS
Includes oxygen and fuel cartridges, retainer plate
0656-0046
and screws, hex key, and instructions
Repair of oxy/fuel equipment, including flashback arrestor and check valve
replacement, should be done by a qualified technician.

Part No.
0656-0002
Model
FBP-1
Description
FlameBuster Plus Torch - Pair Pack VANGUARD FLASHBACK ™

0657-0002 FBP-0 FlameBuster Plus Torch ARRESTOR

0657-0003 FBP-F FlameBuster Plus Torch
Plug Assemblies available: Oxygen: 0657-0031, Fuel: 0657-0032 REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE
FLASHBACK ARRESTOR WITH KWIK-CONNECT
SAFETY

COUPLING COMPONENTS FBP-1

Part No. Gas Description
0657-0031 Oxygen Male End
0657-0032 Fuel Gas Male End

FLASHBACK ARRESTORS Part No. Description

PAIR PACKS TORCH/HOSE CONNECTIONS
Torch and Torch Handle Replacement Cartridge (315FC,
0657-0036
100FC, J 100FC) (CST 800FC) (Both Gases)
Torch & Torch Handle Replacement Cartridge (H 315FC, ST
0657-0068 900FC, ST 1000FC,
ST 2600FC) (Oxygen)
Torch & Torch Handle Replacement Cartridge (H 315FC, ST
0657-0069 900FC, ST 1000FC,
ST 2600) (Fuel Gas)
Model Flashback arrestor replacement cartridges include an “O” ring but does not
Part No. Gas Description Connection
No. include a replacement reverse flow check valve. Part No. 0690-0027 - 9/16" (pair)
"B" 9/16"-18 RH/LH
0656-0006 FBT-2 Oxy/Fuel Torch Mount
(CGA 022 & 023)
0656-0007 FBR-2 Oxy/Fuel Regulator Mount
"B" 9/16"-18 RH/LH
(CGA 022 & 023) KWIK-CONNECT
TORCH/HOSE CONNECTIONS
REVERSE FLOW CHECK VALVES
FOR TORCHES & REGULATORS

Part No. Description

TORCH MODELS
0690-0011 CTO & CTF Torch - Check Valves Pair Pack (Oxygen & Fuel) Part No. Description
0690-0032 CTO Torch - Check Valve (Oxygen)
TORCH/HOSE CONNECIONS
0690-0033 CTF Torch - Check Valve (Fuel)
0656-0000 KC-1 Kwik Connect Pair Pack (Oxygen and Fuel)
REGULATOR MODELS 0312-0090 KCO Kwik Connect (Oxygen)
0690-0012 CRO & CRF Regulator - Check Valves Pair Pack (Oxygen & Fuel) 0312-0091 KCF Kwik Connect (Fuel)
0690-0034 CRO Regulator - Check Valve (Oxygen)
0690-0035 CRF Regulator - Check Valve (Fuel)

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