08/19/16
TROUBLE SHOOTING
NO FLAME/CANNOT OBTAIN ACCEPTABLE FLAME
1. Turn the oxygen valve (2) OFF and then turn the fuel cylinder (1) OFF. Disconnect the cylinders.
2. Make sure the torch and the tip (4) are completely cool and then move the torch and cylinders to a well-ventilated
area, away from combustibles and flammables.
3. Check the tip of the torch (4) for blockage.
4. Without igniting, connect the oxygen cylinder and turn on the oxygen valve (2) slowly (the fuel cylinder should be
disconnected). Then, hold a piece of paper in front of the tip (4) to see whether it moves. If not, replace the oxygen
cylinder and repeat the above step. This is to see whether gas is flowing to the tip (4).
5. If there is still no movement, the oxygen hose is clogged and/or there is some other problem, the torch assembly
needs to be replaced.
6. If the oxygen cylinder does cause the paper to move, then disconnect the oxygen cylinder and connect the fuel
cylinder. Repeat step 4 with the fuel cylinder. Be sure to only keep the fuel valve (1) on for one second or less.
7. If there is still no movement, the fuel hose is closed and/or there is some other problem, the torch assembly needs to
be replaced.
8. If both the fuel and oxygen lines caused the paper to move, check for leaks by following the instructions for leak testing.
9. If the paper moves and there are no leaks, then attempt to re-light. If you still do not get a flame, replace the torch assembly.
THE BRAZING OR WELDING RODS STICK TO THE METAL AND FAIL TO FLOW PROPERLY
1. Use the correct size flame for your job.
2. Make sure the tip of the blue flame is just touching the piece you are working on. If you move away slightly, the metal
will cool and the rod will not stick.
TORCH WILL NOT WELD
1. Make sure the metal has been cleaned and fluxed.
2. Use the correct size flame for your job.
3. Make sure the tip of the blue flame is just touching the piece you are working on.
4. Try using MAP-Pro
™
instead of propane for extra heat.
5. If the torch still fails to weld, the work piece may be too big for this torch.
THIS TORCH IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL USE.
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