Worthington WT2301, TS3500, MT525, MT531, MT535, WT3505 - 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. Before attaching cylinder, make sure valve is closed by turning adjustment knob (1) clockwise until it stops Hand tighten only. Do not force.
2. Hold torch so that burner tube (3) is pointed away from persons and flammable materials. Thread gas cylinder into regulator/torch body. Hand tight only. Do not force.
3. Check all joints and couplings periodically to insure against loose connections. With valve closed, without lighting, test all connections with soapy water. If bubbles appear, gas is leaking and torch must be repaired or replaced. NEVER USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS.
   Conduct 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. TS3500, WT3505 and MT535 torches have a built-in regulator that controls pressure and reduces the risk of pulsating or yellow flames when used other than upright;
WT2301, MT525 MT531C and WK3505 do not. 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. Open valve fully by turning adjustment knob (1) counter clockwise until it stops. Do not force. Always fully open valve when lighting to prevent damage to ignition system. Never look into the burner tube (3) or point in unsafe direction.
2. Point the torch in a safe direction and pull the ignition button (2) toward you. Repeat if necessary.
3. After the torch lights the igniter button (2) may be released and the flame may be adjusted by turning the adjustment knob (1).
4. To avoid possible damage to the ignition system, do not operate the ignition button (2) while the torch is operating.
5. To stop torch, close regulator valve by turning adjustment knob (1) fully clockwise until it stops. Do not force.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

• Make sure the torch is cool before installing or removing cylinder and accessories. Using the torch with a low flame can cause damage to the burn tube and ignition system.
• 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 or replaced. 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.
• 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.

STORAGE

REMOVE CYLINDER FROM TORCH WHEN NOT IN USE

1. Make sure valve is closed by turning flame adjustment knob (1) 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.

WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES
200 Old Wilson Bridge Road
Columbus, OH 43085

Documents / Resources

References

• http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov

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