The Little Torch
File: Accessory
OM-263 357A
2013−06
Processes
Oxy-Fuel
SolderingWeldingHeating
OWNERS MANUAL
Form 4164 Rev 2013-06
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Страница 1: ...The Little Torch File Accessory OM 263 357A 2013 06 Processes Oxy Fuel Soldering Welding Heating OWNERS MANUAL Form 4164 Rev 2013 06 ...
Страница 2: ...uishing The Torch Flame 13 7 10 Shutting Down The System 13 7 11 Bleeding The System 13 SECTION 8 USING TORCH WITH HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDERS 13 8 1 Industrial Type Cylinder Information 13 8 2 Installing Regulators 14 8 3 Installing Hoses 14 8 4 Activating The Regulators 14 8 5 Adjusting Regulator Pressures And Purging The Hoses 15 8 6 Testing The Equipment For Leaks 15 8 7 Selecting And Installing A...
Страница 3: ...is manual to call attention to and identify possible hazards When you see the symbol watch out and follow the related instructions to avoid the hazard The safety information given below is only a summary of the more complete safety information found in the Safety Standards listed in Section 1 4 Read and follow all Safety Standards Only qualified persons should install operate maintain and repair t...
Страница 4: ...ely to accumulate D If ventilation is poor wear an approved air supplied respirator D Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheets MSDSs and the manufacturer s instructions for metals consumables coatings cleaners and degreasers D Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated or while wearing an air supplied respirator Always have a trained watch person nearby Welding and cutting f...
Страница 5: ...s or equipment Do not use petro leum based pipe sealants Do not use or store near excessive heat above 125 F 51 5 C or open flame Do not refer to oxygen as air and do not use oxygen as a substitute for compressed air Do not use oxygen to clean clothes or work area for ventilation or to oper ate pneumatic tools Open oxygen cylinder valves slowly Be sure regulator adjusting handle is in the full out...
Страница 6: ... D Check oxy fuel system for leaks with an approved leak detection solution or leak detector Never test for gas leaks with a flame D Remove all flammables within 35 ft 10 7 m of the welding or cut ting operation If this is not possible tightly cover them with ap proved covers D Do not weld or cut where flying sparks can strike flammable material D Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and...
Страница 7: ...e cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in use or connected for use D Use the right equipment correct procedures and sufficient num ber of persons to lift and move cylinders D Store compressed gas and oxygen cylinders in separate locations D Store empty cylinders with valves closed and caps in place D Do not modify or repair cylinders or valves Store leaking acetylene cylinders outdoors ...
Страница 8: ...iation Standards Sales 5060 Spectrum Way Suite 100 Ontario Canada L4W 5NS phone 800 463 6727 website www csa international org Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protec tion ANSI Standard Z87 1 from American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 phone 212 642 4900 web site www ansi org Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding Cutting and Oth...
Страница 9: ...appear at the tip end Sustained Backfire The return of the flame into the torch that contin ues to burn inside the torch with a hissing or squealing sound Flashback The return of a flame into and through the torch or into the hose In some instances it can reach the regulator and even enter the cylin der This is generally caused by the mixing of the oxygen and fuel gas in the system This is a very ...
Страница 10: ...hose provide pinpoint welding with maximum control 5 2 Gases The torch uses oxygen and these commonly available pressurized fuel gases acetylene hydrogen propane propylene or natural gas The smallest tip size 2 can only be used satisfactorily with acetylene and hydrogen fuel gases NOTICE When using natural gas a minimum of 1 psig 6 9 kPa is re quired at the torch Higher pressures are necessary for...
Страница 11: ...nt hose assemblies D Oxygen 13254 1 8 D Fuel Gas 13254 3 8 D Hose Pair 13254 4 8 Why is it hard to light size 1 and size 2 tips or keep them lit This condition is typically due to excessive gas pressures A maximum of just 2 psig 13 7 kPa outlet pressure is recommended for both gases and the use of an open flame makes lighting the tiny flames much easier Does the torch require adaptors to fit cylin...
Страница 12: ...ng or brazing process and provide even heating for complete more even solder flows The size 3 twin tip is often used by jewelers for sizing rings Tip tubes are flexible and may be bent to position the flames as desired What are the applications for the multi flame rosebud tips They may be used where a larger more widely dispersed flame is need ed for brazing soldering or heating They are used pred...
Страница 13: ...ulator by hand counterclockwise and tighten se curely 3 Attach the fuel gas regulator to the disposable fuel gas cylinder The regulator and the cylinder both have right hand threads Turn regu lator by hand clockwise and tighten securely 4 Check the regulator cylinder connection for leaks 7 3 Installing Hoses Replace hoses at the first sign of any defects flaws or dam age The hoses should otherwise...
Страница 14: ...check every connection and joint from the cylinder valve to the torch tip with an approved leak detection solution Figure 1 If leaks are detected elimi nate them before proceeding If leaks cannot be eliminated do not put the equipment into service until it has been repaired or replaced If the torch is not going to be in use for more than one half hour turn the regulator valves to the Off position ...
Страница 15: ...ob 7 11 Bleeding The System 1 Remove the tip from the torch 2 Open the torch oxygen valve 1 2 turn until all pressure has been re leased from the hose and regulator then close the torch oxygen valve 3 Open the torch fuel gas valve 1 2 turn until all pressure has been released from the hose and regulator then close the torch fuel gas valve 4 Secure equipment and store in safe area SECTION 8 USING T...
Страница 16: ...as right hand threads for use with MC or B acetylene cylinders 8 3 Installing Hoses Replace hoses at the first sign of any defects flaws or dam age The hoses should otherwise be replaced every four years Inspect hoses for damage or leaks before each operation Do not allow hoses to come in contact with hot metal molten sol der or corrosive chemicals Do not expose hoses to fluxing agents as these ag...
Страница 17: ...ator pressure adjusting handle clockwise until the low pressure gauge indicates 5 psig 34 kPa Always purge gas from the system before lighting torch to pre vent a possible mixed gas explosion Purge gas in a well venti lated area and away from flame or sparks 3 With no tip installed open the torch body oxygen valve and allow oxygen to flow for three to four seconds This will purge the oxygen side o...
Страница 18: ...eating of the tip or equipment and can lead to an internal fire or flashback When lighting torch keep the tip pointed away from people and combustibles When using hydrogen the flame from the size 2 tip will be difficult to see Lighting and flame adjustment should be made in a dark area or in front of a dark background Use of a cobalt goggle lens may increase flame visibility 1 Adjust the regulator...
Страница 19: ...ter or bunsen burner Do not use matches or a cigarette lighter to ignite the gas 3 Adjust until the flame is about to leave the end of tip 4 Slowly open the torch oxygen valve until a neutral flame is obtained 5 Further open the torch fuel valve 1 8 1 4 turn 6 Again open the torch oxygen valve until the flame is neutral 7 If needed continue this procedure until the maximum volume of fuel and oxyge...
Страница 20: ...rch body and ferrule See Figure 4 2 Grasp torch firmly and pull forward The ferrule will slide back on the hose Repeat operation on second hose Slide ferrule away from torch 3 Remove hose from torch body 9 2 Installing New Hose 1 Check that regulator right hand thread nut is on green blue hose and left hand thread grooved nut is on red hose Place new ferrule on each hose and slide ferrule down eac...
Страница 21: ...equipment into ser vice until it has been repaired or replaced SECTION 10 REGULATORS The following regulators are recommended for use with the torch be cause they provide the low regulated pressures and flows necessary for fine flame adjustment and stability Stock No Gas Inlet Connection Fits Cylinders 30 20 540 Oxygen CGA 540 All Industrial Oxygen 30 15 520 Acetylene CGA 520 Type B And Autolite 3...
Страница 22: ...pylene Natural Gas City Gas 4 020 0 5 5 34 5 5 34 5 1 88 53 2 5 029 0 73 6 41 4 6 41 4 3 1 87 8 6 037 0 94 6 41 4 6 41 4 5 38 152 7 047 1 19 8 55 2 8 55 2 7 52 213 Acetylene and oxygen only Pressures above apply to all fuel gases B Multi Orifice Heating Tip Specifications Model No Gas Pressure psig kPa Consumption ft3 hr L hr BTU Output Recom d Fuel Gases Oxygen Fuel Oxygen Fuel 13662 14 95 5 10 6...
Страница 23: ...ldom Used Excess Oxygen S Short Outer Flame S Narrow Inner Cone S Noisy S Hottest 11 3 Flame And Heat Placement BTU Output Per Cubic Ft Of Fuel Burned With Oxygen Fuel Gas Total BTU Output ft3 Gas hr L Gas hr Flame Temperatures In F C Oxygen To Fuel Ratio Compressed Air Tips Atmospheric Air Tips Oxygen Acetylene 500 970 1470 41 626 4800 2649 1500 816 6000 3316 25 1 Propane 250 2250 2500 70 792 350...
Страница 24: ...n Flame Tip Sizes 4 6 Propane Natural Gas Melting Tip Melts To 3 oz Silver Stock No 13717 Acetylene Hydrogen Melting Tip Melts to 3 oz Gold Or Silver Stock No 13 662 Curved Tips Sizes 2 7 Magnetic Stand Stock No 14014 Torch And Tips Sold Separately Size 2 3 Tips Have Jeweled Orifice ...
Страница 25: ...ranty Parts and Labor Torch Handles Cutting Attachments Straight Cutting Torches and Machine Torches stamped with a LIFETIME inscription The use of tips other than genuine Miller tips may void the lifetime war ranty 2 3 Years Parts and Labor Toughcut Outfits Series 30 32 35 36 40 46 Regulators and all Flowmeters Flow Gauges and Flowmeter Regulators 3 2 Years Parts and Labor Series 250 820 and Smit...
Страница 26: ...GUARANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO PERFORMANCE AND ANY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY WHICH BUT FOR THIS PROVI SION MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION OPERATION OF LAW CUSTOM OF TRADE OR COURSE OF DEALING INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WAR RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PUR POSE WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY MILLER IS EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED BY M...
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Страница 28: ...ler Electric Mfg Co An Illinois Tool Works Company 1635 West Spencer Street Appleton WI 54914 USA International Headquarters USA USA Phone 920 735 4505 Auto Attended USA Canada FAX 920 735 4134 International FAX 920 735 4125 For International Locations Visit www MillerWelds com ...
