Manual P/N 211.410K
Updated 11292018
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Flame Pack Series 400 Operation and Service Manual
14.0: Operating Suggestions and Cautions
1. NOTE: ALWAYS TURN THE ADJUSTMENT KNOB FULLY COUNTERCLOCKWISE AND TURN
POWER SWITCH ON BEFORE IGNITING THE FLAME PACK. DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE
CIRCUIT BOARD IF THE IGNITER BUTTON IS PUSHED WITH THE POWER SWITCH OFF.
2. If the flame is extinguished due to a large leak, move away from the gas. Keep the fuel
valve open, allowing the fuel to flow. When the gas has had time to clear out of the Flame
Pack, relight.
Do not attempt to relight the Flame Pack in an explosive environment.
3. Dragging the intake cone in wet grass may allow water to collect in the lower filter, putting
out the flame.
4. Dragging the intake cone in dusty areas or in newly cut or fertilized grass may cause false
indications. Put a SMALL amount of poly-fill (polyester fiber pillow fill) in the intake cone
as a prefilter. It may also extend the life of the primary filter element. Poly-fill can be
purchased at cloth stores and department-type stores.
5. Use care when installing batteries (
power switch MUST be off
). Use caution to not
damage battery terminals. Visually verify positive battery connections. REPLACE THE
BATTERY SPACER. Operation will fail quickly if the spacer between batteries is missing.
6. The hydrogen flame in the Flame Pack will cause the exhaust to normally drip water or
expel water vapor. In some conditions, this may condense in the flame arrestor and put
out the flame. If this happens, shake out the moisture from the flame arrestor. Allow fuel
to flow to help dry out the cell before trying to relight.
WARNING: NEVER USE THE FLAME PACK WITH THE EXHAUST FLAME ARRESTOR
REMOVED OR DAMAGED.
7. The Flame Pack 400 will operate about 8 hours when filled to 1800 psi.
8. If a problem develops with the Flame Pack, take the following steps:
a. Fill fuel cylinder
b. Change batteries
c. Change filters
d. Empty intake cone
e. See troubleshooting section of manual, Section 17.
f. Call Southern Cross Corp. Customer Service Department at (770) 441-0403 or
1 (800) 241-5057.
9. To decrease the risk of corrosion from perspiration on and in the handle/battery bracket
assembly, wear a terry wrist band (sweat band) on the hand holding the Flame Pack.
10. The Flame Pack 400 is manufactured with precision parts. Unnecessary shaking or shock
to the instrument should be avoided.
11. Keep water from entering the Flame Pack, either up the probe or through other openings.
12. If the Flame Pack gets wet for any reason (dropped in water, rained on, etc.), remove
batteries, dry instrument, and install new batteries.
13. Do not put wet Flame Pack into case. Do not put wet or dry Flame Pack into a wet case.
