HANAU
™
ALCOHOL TORCH
INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
THE ALCOHOL TORCH
The Hanau
™
Alcohol Torch is an
instrument used to melt and control
the shape and flow of wax when taking
impressions, in fabrication of dentures,
setting up teeth, waxing, light soldering
or jewelry manufacture. It may be used
as an alcohol lamp or as a torch to
create either a needlepoint or brush-
type flame.
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Whip Mix Corporation
361 Farmington Avenue
Louisville, KY USA 40209
Toll-Free: 800-626-5651
Fax: 502-634-4512
www.whipmix.com
Whip Mix
®
and Hanau logo are registered
trademarks and Hanau
™
is a trademark of
Whip Mix Corporation.
©2009 Whip Mix Corporation
PN 33813-2B
FN 338132-F AE R1009
CAUTION
USE A FUNNEL THAT FITS INTO THE FILLING
OPENING WHEN FILLING THE TORCH WITH FUEL.
Use care to not overfill the Torch and spill alcohol.
Clean up any alcohol spilled.
A HARDENED WICK MAY RESULT IN PUFFING
AND IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE ALCOHOL
TORCH.
EXAMINE THE VENT HOLE IN THE FILLER PLUG
TO BE SURE THAT IT IS OPEN AND NOT PLUGGED
WITH FOREIGN MATTER. If the vent hole becomes
plugged from melted wax, clean the vent hole by
placing the plug in boiling water for a few minutes,
or use a needle to remove all foreign substances.
Failure to keep the vent open may lead to puffing and
prevent the Torch from working properly.
ALCOHOL SAFETY
Denatured ethyl alcohol (formula SD-3A, if possible),
or ethanol are the only fuels to be used with the
Hanau
™
Torch.
METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL) MUST NOT
BE USED. Denatured alcohol may contain small
amounts of methanol (also known as methyl alcohol,
burning alcohol, carbinol and wood alcohol), but as
long as the alcohol is labeled as denatured alcohol,
not methanol or methyl alcohol, it can be used in the
Alcohol Torch. If denatured ethanol formula SD-3A
cannot be obtained, contact Whip Mix for other
recommendations.
Denatured alcohol can be unsafe is used improperly.
Read and follow the safety precautions with the de-
natured alcohol and these Alcohol Torch Instructions.
Be sure that the alcohol is primarily ethanol and that
all personnel using the Alcohol Torch understand and
follow all safety precautions.
If you have any questions concerning the safe use
of the Alcohol Torch, or would like additional
instructions, contact Whip Mix Corporation at
361 Farmington Avenue, Louisville, KY USA 40209,
or telephone 800-626-5651. The fax number is
502-634-4512 or visit www.whipmix.com
WARNING:
MISUSE OF THE ALCOHOL TORCH CAN CAUSE
AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE AND RESULT IN SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
FILL WITH DENATURED ETHYL ALCOHOL
(ETHANOL) ONLY. DO NOT USE METHANOL (methyl
alcohol). Use of fuels other than denatured alcohol
can result in an explosion or dangerous operation.
Use of denatured alcohol formula SD-3A is recom-
mended. See the Alcohol Safety section following for
additional information about the use and handling of
alcohol.
INSPECT THE TORCH BEFORE EACH USE. If the
Torch has been dropped and a crack develops in
the plastic body, small amounts of alcohol may seep
from the Torch. If this occurs, do not light the wick
and keep the Torch away from flames and sources
of heat. The Alcohol Torch should be returned to
Whip Mix Corporation for a free inspection and repair
estimate.
DO NOT FILL THE TORCH NEAR AN OPEN FLAME.
THE ALCOHOL FLAME IS COLORLESS AND CAN
BE DIFFICULT TO SEE. Use caution when the Alco-
hol Torch is lit. After extinguishing the flame, be sure
to place the wick cap securely over the wick.
BEFORE FILLING THE TORCH WITH ALCOHOL
MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT THE WICK
HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED AND IS COLD, NOT
SMOLDERING. Cover the wick with the wick cap.
DO NOT LIGHT THE TORCH IF SPILLED ALCOHOL
IS PRESENT.
USE THE TORCH IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA
AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.
KEEP THE TORCH IN AN UPRIGHT POSITIONS.
Inverting or tipping may cause alcohol to leak and
cause a fire.
DO NOT OPERATE THE ALCOHOL TORCH IF
GASKETS OR ANY OTHER PARTS ARE LOST OR
DAMAGED. Operation of a damaged or incomplete
unit may result in an alcohol leak and create fire or
other hazards.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
ALCOHOL TORCH
PART IDENTIFICATION
Hanau
™
Alcohol Torch
Catalog No. 000301-000
Key
Part
Number
Part Name
1
000354-000
Nozzle Holder Assembly
2
000355-000
Trigger Valve Assembly
3
000356-000
Top Kit
4
Bottom*
5
000361-000
Wick Cap and Chain
6
000319-000
Front Plate
7
000320-000
Trigger
8
000321-000
Nozzle Tip
9
000322-000
Air Escape Screw
10
000331-000
Wick Holder
11
000332-000
Filler Plug
12
000333-000
Gasket
13
Gasket*
14
Gasket*
15
000336-000
Gasket
16
000362-000
Cover Gasket
17
Gasket*
18
000339-000
Screw
19
000340-000
Screw
20
Screw*
21
000343-000
Screw
22
000344-000
Spring
23
Shield*
24
000349-000
Wick (minimum order 12, one
extra included in new units)
25
000350-000
Rubber Ring
26
Fixed Valve Assembly*
* Factory Repair Required
Order by Part Number and Part Name
1
5
3
2
22
19
7
21
14
26
17
13
20
25
6
8
11
10
18
15
16
24
16
9
12
23
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