Always remove, clean, and/or replace the flash arrestor and flash arrestor screen after the torch has
been submerged in water.
The flash arrestor and flash arrestor screen must be removed and inspected before and after each
use to insure an unrestricted oxygen path.
a. Disassembly.
1) With the hands, unscrew the collet nut and remove the collet from the torch assembly .
2) Using a small tip screwdriver, lift and remove the collet washer from the torch assembly.
3) Using a flat tip screwdriver, engage the slot in the flash arrestor and turn counterclockwise.
Remove the flash arrestor.
4) Pull out the flash arrestor screen from inside the back of the flash arrestor.
b. Inspection.
1) Inspect the collet nut, collet, torch assembly, and collet washer for damage and/or wear.
Repair or replace as required.
2) Inspect the flash arrestor for damage, wear, and clogging of the ports. Clean (or replace) as
required.
3) Inspect the flash arrestor screen for damage, wear, corrosion, and/or clogging. If dirty, clean
the screen with warm soapy water, rinse with fresh water, and dry. If damaged or corroded,
replace with a new screen.
c. Reassembly.
1) Place the flash arrestor screen inside the flash arrestor.
2) Place the flash arrestor into the torch assembly. Using a flat tip screwdriver to engage the slot
in the flash arrestor, turn clockwise. Do not over tighten.
3) Place the collet washer into the torch assembly.
4) Place the appropriately sized collet into the torch assembly and screw the collet nut on to the
torch hand-tight.
COLLET, WASHER, FLASH ARRESTOR & SCREEN
CAUTION
