Worthington WT2201, UL2317, JT680, MT200C, UL100, MT245C - Torch Manual

SAFETY

This torch is used with a flammable product.
Failure to comply with these Warnings and Instructions may result in an explosion or fire that may cause property damage, serious personal injury or death.
Read and comply with the instructions and warnings in this manual and familiarize yourself with the torch before lighting and using. Review instructions and warnings periodically to maintain awareness. Do not try to operate before reading instructions.
Torches are to be used only with hand held gas cylinders specifically designated for use with torches.

This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Wash hands after handling.

• Keep torch out of reach of children and anyone who has not read instructions. Do not point torch towards face, other persons or flammable objects. Never attempt to use torch as a cigarette lighter.
• Disconnect cylinder when not in use.
• Never attempt to modify the torch construction and never use unapproved accessories or fuels.
• Treat the torch as you would any fine tool or instrument. Do not drop, throw, or otherwise abuse.
• Do not use a leaking, damaged or malfunctioning torch.
• Always wear safety glasses, protective gloves and use proper tools to handle hot work.
• Radiant energy can harm your eyes. Wear glasses having an appropriate lens shade number (see 29 CFR 1926.102) for the torch operation being done; brazing and light cutting (3 or 4), medium cutting and light welding (4 or 5), heavy cutting and medium/heavy welding (5-8).
• Work only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid the fumes from fluxes, leadbased paint, and all metal heating operations. Be careful to avoid fumes from cadmium plating and galvanized metal- remove these coatings in the area to be heated by filing or sanding prior to heating.
• Never use torch to strip lead paint.
• Be careful when using the torch outdoors on sunny or windy days. Bright light makes it difficult to see the torch's flame. Wind may carry the torch's heat back towards you or other areas not intended to be heated. Windy conditions may also cause sparks to be blown into other areas with combustible materials.
• Heating a surface may cause heat to be conducted to adjoining surfaces that may be combustible or become pressurized when heated. Always check to make sure no unintended parts or materials are being heated.
• Be aware that the tip of the torch can get extremely hot during use. Take precautions to protect yourself and others from accidental burns.
• Never use the torch on or near combustibles. Be careful around motor vehicles or any gasoline-fired products and beware of hidden fuel lines and tanks.
• Always make certain the torch is placed on a level surface when connected to the fuel cylinder to reduce the risk of accidental tip over. Be sure the torch is not pointed in a direction which could cause nearby objects to ignite when the torch is set down.
• Be careful not to overheat surrounding materials.
  Use a heat shield when necessary.
• Never leave the torch unattended when lit.
• Never attempt to repair or heat a gasoline tank, a chemical drum an aerosol can, a compressed gas container that held flammable liquid or gas or any other chemical. Heating these is extremely dangerous, especially after they have been emptied because vapors may still be in the container.
• Always have a fire extinguisher and a bucket of water near the torch and work area.
• This torch consumes oxygen and must only be used in well ventilated areas. Do not use in a confined space.

ASSEMBLY

1. Make sure valve is OFF by turning knob (1) clockwise until hand tight only. Do not force.
2. Turn fuel cylinder clockwise into valve body (2) until hand tight. Do not force.
3. Check all joints and couplings periodically to insure against loose connections. With valve open, without lighting, test all connections with soapy water. If bubbles appear, gas is leaking and torch must be repaired.
   NEVER USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. Make this test in a well ventilated and spark-free area and where there are no open flames.

LIGHTING AND OPERATION

Tipping the gas cylinder more than 60 degrees from its upright position may cause torch to flare. The torch has a built-in regulator that controls pressure and reduces the risk of pulsating or yellow flames when used other than upright. It is recommended to start working with a disposable hand torch cylinder at room temperature and to keep torch upright as much as possible.

1. To light with a match, hold as shown and open valve (1) slowly.
   
2. To light with spark lighter, open valve (1) slowly before sparking. Hold spark lighter at a 45° angle to the torch opening (3).

NOTE: It is very difficult to light with valve fully open.

3. For hottest, most efficient flame, adjust inner blue flame of WT2201, UL2317, UL2317, MT200C and UL100 to 1-1/2 to 2 inch length; adjust inner blue flame of JT680 and MT425C to1/2 to 3/4 inch.
4. If ignition does not occur immediately upon opening the torch valve (1), close the valve and wait 5 minutes before attempting to ignite again. Failure to follow this instruction could result in a build up of flammable gas which if ignited could result in a fireball that could cause injuries and property damage. Do not open the valve and allow gas to flow through the torch without attempting to ignite the torch.

ADDITIONAL NOTE: As a safety feature, the burner may snap if the torch is dropped, in which case the burner must be replaced.

STORAGE

REMOVE CYLINDER FROM TORCH WHEN NOT IN USE

1. Make sure valve is closed by turning flame adjustment knob fully clockwise until it stops. Hand-tighten only. Do not force.
2. When torch is cool, disconnect cylinder and store torch and cylinder separately and out of reach of children. Observe cautions on cylinder label.
3. Do not expose cylinders to temperatures in excess of 120ºF.
4. Store cylinders in well ventilated areas.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

1. Make sure torch is cool before tightening or removing burner head, or before installing or removing accessories. Using a low flame can cause damage to the burn tube and ignition system.
2. Check all joints and couplings periodically to insure against loose connections. With valve open, without lighting, test all connections with soapy water. If bubbles appear, gas is leaking and torch must be repaired.
   NEVER USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. Make this test in a wellventilated and spark-free area, and where there are no open flames.
3. In cold weather the size of the flame will be smaller. To produce a larger flame, pre-warm the cylinder to room temperature prior to use.

WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES
200 Old Wilson Bridge Road
Columbus, OH 43085

Documents / Resources

References

• http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov

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