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--- tools:blacksmithing_forge:start [2023/09/24 15:55] – ↷ Page moved and renamed from tools:blacksmithing_forge to tools:blacksmithing_forge:start smartin015
+++ tools:blacksmithing_forge:start [2024/12/28 18:14] (current) – [Maintenance Requests] markup syntax kathryn.mazaitis
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   - Check that flow is in range of 10 PSI
   - Listen and smell for potential leaks
-  - Open shut-off valve to forge and immediately press ignition button
+  - Open shut-off valve to forge and immediately press ignition button - **if you wait too long, the forge will not ignite** due to all the oxygen leaving the burner. If no ignition occurs within 1 second of opening, turn the valve off and wait at least 30 seconds for the burner to air out.
   - Heat material at side port or front door using proper tongs to securely handle
   - Use proper tongs and workholding to securely bring material to anvil, post-vice, or work surface
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     * 🟡Yellow can be used withcaution
     * ⛔Red cannot be used without hazard to either the user or the equipment
-  * Record issues at [[https://protohaven.org/maintenance|https:%//%protohaven.org/maintenance]]. This notifies our staff and volunteer maintenance crew of any issues.
+  * Record issues at http://protohaven.org/maintenance. This notifies our staff and volunteer maintenance crew of any issues.
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 If you notice a heavy propane odor, there may be a leak at one of the connection points. Close the propane tank immediately. Fill out a maintenance report and notify staff.
+If the forge is failing to ignite, remember to **immediately push the igniter button as you open the gas valve** to prevent the propane from pushing all the oxygen out of the chamber.
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