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GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES
USER RESPONSIBILITY
This equipment will perform in conformity with the description contained
in this manual and accompanying label and/or inserts when installed, op-
erated, maintained and repaired in accordance with the instructions pro-
vided. This equipment must be checked periodically. Defective equip-
ment should not be used. Parts that are broken, missing, plainly worn,
distorted or contaminated, should be replaced immediately.
This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered without the prior
written approval of CONCOA. The user of this equipment shall have the
sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from improper use, faulty
maintenance, damage, improper repair or alteration by anyone other than
CONCOA or a service facility designated by CONCOA.
Should such repair or replacement become necessary, Controls Corpora-
tion of America (“CONCOA”) recommends that telephonic or written
request for service advice be made to the CONCOA Customer Service in
Virginia Beach, Virginia. PHONE: 1-800-225-0473; FAX: 1-757-422-
3125; E-MAIL: [email protected]. Please be preapred to provide the
model number and serial number of the equipment involved, in addition
to some details regarding its application.
Comply with all safety precautions given in torch instruction manual and
the following:
a. Left hand threaded connections must be on side marked FUEL GAS;
right hand threaded connections on side marked OXYGEN.
b. Test equipment for leaks regularly with an approved oxygen compat-
ible leak detection fluid.
c. Do not use equipment unless it is free from leaks.
d. Before lighting pilot light, purge lines individually to eliminate un-
wanted mixtures of fuel gas and air or oxygen.
e. Keep combustibles away from pilot light. Avoid releasing uncontrol-
lable flammable gases or vapors near the pilot light.
f. Do not use oil or oil bearing materials on or near devices through
which oxygen flows. Oil or any other combustible material can ig-
nite readily and burn vigorously in the presence of oxygen.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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Warranty Information
This equipment is sold by CONTROLS CORPORATION OF AMERICA under the
warranties set forth in the following paragraphs. Such warranties are extended only with
respect to the purchase of this equipment directly from CONTROLS CORPORATION
OF AMERICA or its Authorized Distributors as new merchandise and are extended to
the first Buyer thereof other than for the purpose of resale.
For a period of one (1) year from the date of original delivery (90 days in corrosive service)
to Buyer or to Buyer’s order, this equipment is warrantied to be free from functional
defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to the description of this equip-
ment contained in this manual and any accompanying labels and/or inserts, provided
that the same is properly operated under conditions of normal use and that regular peri-
odic maintenance and service is performed or replacements made in accordance with the
instructions provided. The foregoing warranties shall not apply if the equipment has been
repaired: other than by CONTROLS CORPORATION OF AMERICA or a desig-
nated service facility or in accordance with written instructions provided by CONTROLS
CORPORATION OF AMERICA, or altered by anyone other than CONTROLS COR-
PORATION OF AMERICA, or if the equipment has been subject to abuse, misuse,
negligence or accident.
CONTROLS CORPORATION OF AMERICA’s sole and exclusive obligation and
Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy under the above warranties is limited to repairing or
replacing, free of charge, at CONTROLS CORPORATION OF AMERICA’s option,
the equipment or part, which is reported to its Authorized Distributor from whom pur-
chased, and which if so advised, is returned with a statement of the observed deficiency,
and proof of purchase of equipment or part not later than seven (7) days after the expira-
tion date of the applicable warranty, to the nearest designated service facility during nor-
mal business hours, transportation charges prepaid, and which upon examination, is
found not to comply with the above warranties. Return trip transportation charges for the
equipment or part shall be paid by Buyer.
CONTROLS CORPORATION OF AMERICA SHALL NOT BE OTHERWISE
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: INCI-
DENTAL DAMAGES, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES RESULT FROM NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF
WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BE-
YOND THE WARRANTIES HEREINABOVE SET FORTH. CONTROLS COR-
PORATION OF AMERICA MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE
EQUIPMENT OR PARTS THEREOF.