AQUAFLAME 500 Getting Started

AQUAFLAME – AT THE HEART OF THE WORKSHOP
GETTING STARTED WITH AQUAFLAME – SET UP
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Aquaflame. If set up correctly your Aquaflame will give
many years trouble free operation. Before starting work it is necessary to fill the cell
and the booster, connect the torch and perform a leak test. The document below lays
out the procedure.

1. FILLING THE CELL

It is necessary to fill the cell with the Electrolyte crystals supplied which are
dissolved in water. Mix the crystals with deionized water in the following ratios.
Aquaflame Model 500 = 1.00 litre deionized water with 300gms crystals
Aquaflame Model 800 = 1.75 litres deionized water with 600gms crystals
Aquaflame Model 1200 = 2 x 1.75 litres deionized water with 2 x 600gms crystals
ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE FACE & HAND PROTECTION
Using a clean polythene container, measure out the correct quantity of distilled water.
Pour in all the Electrolyte crystals supplied taking care not to splash the liquid. Slowly
stir the mixture until the pellets have completely dissolved. NOTE: The temperature
of the mixture will rise and an acrid vapour will be given off.
DO NOT BREATHE IN THE FUMES.
Remove the top cap on the machine. Insert the funnel into the cell filler tube. Pour all
of measured quantity of mixture slowly into the cell. Then top up very slowly with
deionised water until the level appears in the sight tube. Carry on slowly adding
deionised water until the level is between the top up and full level. The level will rise
to the full mark when the machine produces gas. Gently tip the machine forward
through 45 degrees to clear any air bubbles in the sight tube. Refit the top cap and
tighten to hand tight.

2. FILLING THE GAS BOOSTER

Remove the filler cap and, fill the gas booster with 220 milliliters of Methyl – Ethyl –
Ketone. Fill slowly allowing the level to stabilize in the sight tube.
Fill only to just above the lower level steel tube. The level will increase during
use.
Fit on the Top Cap making sure that the rubber washers is in place NOTE: a smear
of grease, petroleum jelly or silicone will assist. Tighten to hand tight.

3. CONNECTING THE TORCH

Connect the short length of rubber hose provided to the gas outlet on the machine.
Connect the other end to the "Gas In" connection on the gas booster, and position
the booster on the front of the machine locating the mounting clip into the rectangular
hole provided in the front panel.
Connect the long length of the rubber hose to the "Torch" connection on the Gas
Booster, and the other end of the torch.
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