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IMPORTANT SAFETY • Be extremely careful as torch flame tip temperature is over 1300°C INSTRUCTIONS (2400°F) • Be extremely careful as torch flame is almost invisible in daylight or Warnings: under strong light. • Unit uses flammable gas (Butane) under pressure – use with care. • Use Safety Glasses. • DO NOT expose to heat above +50°C (120°F) and avoid prolonged • Do not touch the heated tip of the unit. exposure to the sun. • DO NOT leave unit unattended when operating or hot. • DO NOT puncture or incinerate. • Always be sure unit is cool before storing. • DO NOT refill, ignite or use near open flame, heater, furnace or • DO NOT replace cap without switching unit off and ensuring tip has combustible materials. cooled. • Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries. • If your torch malfunctions do not try to repair. Contact your dealer • KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. Visitors should be kept away from or online support for help. work area. • Butane-Propane mix or other fuel could create much higher • Store in dry, locked cabinet out of reach of children.
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DESCRIPTION Knurled ON/OFF Ignition Soldering Gas Tank Switch Filling Valve Gas Control Transparent Lever Window Tip Assembly...
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HOW TO USE THE IGNITION SOLDERPRO 120K 1. Set Gas Control Lever at mid position. (Fig. 2) Slowly slide up the ON/OFF Ignition Switch (Fig. 3) 2. REFILLING to the "ON" position to start the flow of gas. Fig.1 • Use only high-quality butane gas. 3. As gas is flowing, continue sliding the Ignition Switch toward the tip till you hear a click. The • Refill in a well-ventilated area away from any ignition automatic ignition will light the gas. source and other people. 4. Release the switch and it will automatically move 1. Hold butane canister upside down when filling (Fig.1) Fig.2 back to the "ON" position. 2. Firmly press canister nozzle into Gas Filling Valve. Fig.1 5. The tip housing will start to glow red. If not, slide 3. Release canister when gas starts to overflow.
IGNITION WARNINGS TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT • Do not touch Tip, Tip Housing or Knurled Nut while igniting. (Fig. 4) • The tip temperature can be adjusted by turning the Gas Control Lever left or right. (Fig. 6) • Do not ignite torch when Tip Assembly is not screwed on. (Fig. 5) • Set to mid-position when soldering or brazing. • Excessive gas flow, flare-up or catalyst pulsing red may occur when the Gas Control Lever is set too high. Mid-Position Fig.6 Fig.4 Fig.5...
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CHANGING TIPS CLEANING OR Knurled REPLACING NOZZLE 1. Be sure the tip has cooled before ASSEMBLY removal. 2. Unscrew Tip Assembly with a counterclockwise motion. (Fig. 7) Pliers may be required to lightly grasp the Nozzle Assembly Fig.8 Knurled Nut in order to loosen the tip. 1. Remove Tip Assembly 3. Replace with desired tip. Be careful not to overtighten as this could damage the 2. Unscrew Nozzle Assembly (A) from the Torch Body (C). (Fig. 8) thread in the cap. Pliers may be used to lightly grasp the shank in order to loosen it. Do not grasp and turn the Ceramic Head. (D) WARNING: The catalyst inside the 3. Carefully remove Orifice connector (B) by lifting it out of the soldering tip is very delicate and torch body. Note that the shorter side of Orifice Connector fits...
5. Replace new (or clean) Orifice connector (B) remembering to TROUBLE SHOOTING insert the shorter side into the Torch Body. • To reduce the risk of personal injury, property damage, or damage 6. Replace Nozzle Assembly and hand tighten or tighten gently with to your SOLDERPRO 120K, do not attempt to repair the unit body. pliers grasping the shank of the Nozzle Assembly not the ceramic head. PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE HOW TO CORRECT Does not a. Empty Gas Tank a. Refill with butane fuel 7. Replace Tip Assembly. b. Adjust control lever to a ignite b. Too high or low fuel higher or lower position. pressure c. Re-read "How to use as a CLEANING c. Pushing on/off ignition soldering iron" switch too fast.
SPECIAL WARNING SPECIFICATIONS Length W / Cap 272 mm (10.7 inches) • This product, when used for soldering and similar applications, W / Soldering Tip 262 mm (10.4 inches) produces chemicals known to the State of California to cause Width 28 mm (1.1 inches) cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Height W / Stand 65 mm (2.6 inches) • Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations W / O Stand 36 mm (1.4 inches) forbid the carriage of butane or other flammable gas products on Weight Empty Fuel Tank 193 g ± 2 g passenger aircraft. Do not pack this item or any other flammable Watt 30 W - 125 W gas item, in any checked or carry-on baggage. Approximate Soldering Tip ≈ 842 ℉ (450 ℃) Temperature Heat Blower ≈ 130 ℉ (650 ℃) Deflector ≈ 1300 ℉ (650 ℃) Capacity Gas Container 15 ml (0.5 oz) Flame Length Mid Setting 1.2 cm (0.5 inches)
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This appliance may be filled with any cartridges marked “Butane” complying with EN 417. Warning: -Use outdoors only or use in well ventilated areas. -Read the instructions before using the appliance. CAUTION: -Accessible parts may be very hot. Keep young children away from the appliance. www.pro-iroda.com...
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