FOR YOUR SAFETY - If you smell gas
:
Shut off all gas supplies.
Extinguish all open flames.
Contact a qualified gas service technician for assistance.
This torch will produce extremely hot flames, and will cause severe
burns to exposed skin.
You must always use hand and eye protection when using this torch. It
is recommended that you use OSHA approved eye protection and
leather gloves whenever using this torch.
DO NOT use this torch in any area containing flammable vapors such as
gasoline, paint thinner, or degreaser.
DO NOT use this torch near flammable material such as dead & dry
weeds, pine needles, sawdust, & paper.
This torch is only intended for outdoor use only.
This torch is designed for use with a vapor withdrawal LPG (propane type
CGA
-
510) cylinder only.
Only allow properly trained adults to operate this torch.
Do not allow children to operate this torch.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin …
Inspect all material for damage.
Make sure all brass connectors are free from breaks or damage.
Make sure torch assembly is not bent or broken.
DO NOT USE THIS TORCH IF ANY PART IS DAMAGED OR BROKEN
You must provide a UL listed LP Gas Hose with 9/16”
-
18 LH connections, an adjustable
LP Gas (Propane) regulator – for tank pressure inlet service up to, but no more than 30 PSI
outlet pressure rating, and a LPG vapor withdrawal propane supply cylinder. This cylinder
must be approved by the US Department of Transportation for propane service.
Inspect the O
-
ring (if applicable) on the CGA
-
510 cylinder connector fitting, on the LPG
(propane) pressure regulator, for damage. If damaged, do not use the torch. Replace the O
-
ring.
Connect the CGA
-
510 cylinder connector fitting to the LPG withdrawal propane supply
cylinder. (Refer to illustration)
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
Make sure the torch control valve is turned completely OFF (fully clockwise).
SLOWLY
open the gas valve on the propane supply cylinder. Immediately check for any gas leaks on
the torch control valve, the gas hose, and the CGA
-
510 tank connector fitting using a soapy
water or suitable gas leak detection solution (available at your local LP Gas Retailer).
DO NOT USE A MATCH OR ANY OTHER OPEN FLAME TO DETECT
FOR GAS LEAKS.
DO NOT OPERATE OR ATTEMPT TO LIGHT OR OPERATE THIS
TORCH IF THERE IS ANY EVIDENCE OF A GAS LEAK OR YOU
SMELL GAS.
If a leak is discovered, immediately turn OFF the gas valve on the propane cylinder.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin …
Make sure you have followed the SET
-
UP INSTRUCTIONS completely.
SLOWLY
open the gas valve on the propane supply cylinder. Check all connections on the
torch, hose and cylinder for leaks, using a soapy water solution or a suitable gas leak detec-
tion solution (available from your local LP Gas supplier). Watch all connections carefully. If
bubbles appear, a leak is present in that area. Shut OFF the gas supply valve on the propane
cylinder
.
DO NOT OPERATE OR ATTEMPT TO LIGHT OR OPERATE THIS
TORCH IF A LEAK IS PRESENT.
Open the gas control valve on the torch 1/8 of a turn, or until a small amount of gas begins to
escape from the torch. Using the flint striker supplied with your torch kit, ignite the gas at
the burner head end of the torch.
NEVER USE A MATCH OR CIGARETTE LIGHTER TO IGNITE THE GAS
– THIS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS BURNS AND INJURIES
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO IGNITE THE GAS FOR MORE THAN FIVE (5)
SECONDS
.
If you cannot light the torch within 5 seconds, turn OFF both the gas control valve on the
torch and the gas supply valve on the propane cylinder. Adjust the size of the flame by using
the adjusting knob on the LP (propane) pressure regulator or gas control valve on the torch
.
IMPORTANT PERFORMANCE NOTE
The CGA
-
510 cylinder connector may be equipped with a safety device known as an
Excess
-Flow Safety Check
. This safety device prevents large amounts of propane from escaping if
there is a hose failure.
This safety device may activate when you first turn ON the pro-
pane gas supply.
To correct this problem, simply
close the propane gas supply valve
on
the propane cylinder, wait 15 seconds, and then very slowly open the propane supply valve.
This should return the torch system to a normal performance level.
If your torch is still not performing at a normal level, have your local propane supplier verify
that your propane supply cylinder is operating correctly.
SHUT-OFF INSTRUCTIONS
Turn OFF the valve on the gas supply cylinder first. Allow all of the gas to burn completely
and the flame to extinguish at the burner head. Turn OFF the gas control valve on the torch.
