Hot Max MM-1 Operator's Manual

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WARNING: Do not assemble, install or operate this equipment without reading ALL of
this manual and the safety precautions and warnings illustrated in this manual.
KDAR Company
15009 Manchester Rd. #283
Ballwin, MO 63011
Operator's Manual
Mobile Max Portable Torch Kit
Model MM-1
Tel: 866-939-9811
Fax: 636-922-4622
Web Site: www.hotmaxtorches.com

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Mobile Max Portable Torch Kit Model MM-1 WARNING: Do not assemble, install or operate this equipment without reading ALL of this manual and the safety precautions and warnings illustrated in this manual. KDAR Company Tel: 866-939-9811 15009 Manchester Rd. #283...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions And Warnings

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS PLEASE READ BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT Keep children away from this equipment WARNING • • Protect your self and others from possible injury • Pacemaker wearers should consult with their doctor before operating • Read and follow all instructions in this manual before operating •...
  • Page 3: Noise Can Damage Hearing

    CYLINDERS CAN EXPLODE IF DAMAGED • Gas cylinders contain gas under very high pressure. If damaged they can result in that cylinder ex- ploding. Gas cylinders are a major part of metalworking and must be treated with care. • Protect gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechanical shocks, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs •...
  • Page 4: Installation And Setup

    Installation & Setup Features, Benefits & Functions Features Acetylene Regulator Brass & Stainless Construction • • Goggles & Striker Welds up to 1/4 Inch* • • Torch Handle & Cutting Head Cuts up to 4 Inches* • • Heavy Duty Molded Tote Carrier Welding Tip, #1 Size •...
  • Page 5 Installation & Setup Oxygen & Acetylene Filling The Mobile Max is shipped with the tanks empty. Therefore, you will have to take the tanks to a local welding gas supply distributor to have them filled prior to welding. Different welding gas suppliers handle tank filling differently;...
  • Page 6 Installation & Setup 2. Open the acetylene control knob (1) on the torch It is important that all fittings have been tightened with a wrench by this point. handle by turning it clockwise. Turn the control lever on the acetylene regulator until the desired Insure the tank valves, regulators valves and torch working pressure is reached.
  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation WARNING At this point the operator should be wear- ing appropriate protective clothing such as Once a neutral flame has been achieved the torch gloves and goggles. is ready for welding. Lighting the Torch Heat Envelope 1. Open the acetylene control knob on the torch han- Acetylene dle just enough to let some gas flow.
  • Page 8: Shutting Down

    Operation 1. Remove the welding tip from the torch handle Shutting Down and attach the cutting head. Tighten with a wrench. 1. Using the acetylene control knob turn off the flow of acetylene to the welding tip. This will 2. Insure that the both the acetylene and oxygen allow oxygen to continue to flow and will insure control knobs on the torch handle are closed any debris that may be in the orifice is blow out.
  • Page 9 Operation 8. Check all connections for leaks. Leaks can not Lighting the Torch be seen, therefore, use soapy water on all con- WARNING nection points to insure there are no leaks. Prior to lighting the torch make sure the 9. Open the oxygen control knob on the torch han- hoses are behind the operator and that dle two full turns.
  • Page 10 Operation 3. Press the oxygen cutting lever briefly to insure oxygen is flowing through the cutting hole. Welding Nozzle Chart 4. Further adjustment may now be needed to insure Oxygen Pressure Acetylene Pressure a neutral flame in the preheat holes. Generally a P.S.I.G.
  • Page 11: General Maintenance

    25 Amp Plasma Cutter (PL-25) 4. Regularly clean tip holes with a welding tip cleaner (Hot Max P/N TC-1). Note: Never use oil, grease, pipe dope or Teflon tape on any part of the Mobile Max equipment. Additional Hot Max Products...
  • Page 12 KDAR Company 15009 Manchester Rd. #283 Ballwin, MO 63011-4626 Phone: 866-939-9013 Fax: 636-922-4622...

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