V1.0
Victor Style Heavy Duty Cutting and Welding Kit
8835910
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6. Maintain the tool’s labels and name plates. These carry important
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Princess Auto Ltd. for
replacements.
7. Pressure test the welding tool once each week to make sure there
are no leaks.
8. Refurbish or replace the tool every five years.
WARNING! Only qualified service personnel should repair the
tool. An improperly repaired tool may present a hazard to the
user and/or others.
DISPOSAL
Recycle a tool damaged beyond repair at the appropriate facility.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Visit a Princess Auto Ltd. location for a solution if the tool does not
function properly or parts are missing. If unable to do so, have a
qualified technician service the tool.
PROBLEM(S)
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
SUGGESTED SOLUTION(S)
Torch bangs or
snaps off
during ignition
1. Gas remaining in hose
or tool.
2. Insufficient acetylene
gas flow.
3. Torch is not pressure
tight.
4. Nozzle installed
improperly.
5. Incorrect gas flow for
nozzle size.
1. Ensure hoses are purged
correctly.
2. Increase fuel gas flow before
lighting.
3. Check torch for leaks.
4. Check nozzle is properly
seated.
5. Ensure sufficient flow of
acetylene for the nozzle size
in use.
Torch bangs or
snaps off
during use
1. Incorrect gas flow for
nozzle size.
2. Dirty nozzle.
3. Damaged nozzle
1. Check gas flow and pressure
is correct for the nozzle size.
2. Check the nozzles is not
blocked, clean with nozzle
cleaners
3. Replace nozzle
Torch bangs
when switching
off
Shutdown procedure not
followed.
Ensure the oxygen supply is
switched off first (Operations -
Shutting Down).