Section 9 − Hose Replacement; Removing Old Hose; Installing New Hose - Smith Little Torch Owner's Manual

SECTION 9 − HOSE REPLACEMENT
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 agents will deteriorate the hose materials and
cause them to leak.
Use only industrial grade hose. Grade T hose is acceptable for
all fuel gases. Grade R hose is for acetylene only.
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The following instructions apply only to the torch bodies in torch mod-
els 11−1101C, 11−1102C, 11−1103C, and 11−1104C
structions per your specific torch body number as stamped on the
black handle tube.

9-1. Removing Old Hose

1. Lock ferrule tool in vise. Insert tool between torch 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 each hose 1–2 in. (25–51 mm).
2. Slide the green hose over the barbed nipple. Slip hose into ferrule
tool below ferrule and slide tool against end of ferrule.
3. Push metal ferrule onto barbed nipple. Slip hose into ferrule tool be-
low ferrule and slide tool against end of ferrule.
4. Hold torch so that ferrule tool is resting on top of vise. Open vice
jaws to approximate width of hose. Using a plastic hammer, wood
block, or equivalent, tap lightly on end of tubing or socket until the
metal ferrule just covers the barbs of the nipples. Remove tool.
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CHAMFER
3/16 in.
(5 mm)
Figure 4. Hose Replacement
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Check in-
FERRULE TOOL
(Part No. 7799)
VISE
161-010