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KDAR Hot Max Torches VTK-HD-B 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
3671 New Town Blvd
St. Charles, MO 63301
Operator's Manual
Heavy Duty Torch Kit
VTK-HD-B
Tel: (636) 493-9920
Fax: (636) 493-9921
Web Site: www.hotmaxtorches.com

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  • Page 1 Heavy Duty Torch Kit VTK-HD-B 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: (636) 493-9920 3671 New Town Blvd Fax: (636) 493-9921 St.
  • Page 2 Sparks and hot metal fly out from the work area when welding, wear approved safety glasses with • side shields under approved helmets, wear proper body and hand protection, and wear flame re- sistant ear plugs to keep sparks from entering the ears KDAR Company...
  • Page 3 NFPA Standard 70, National Electric Code • NFPA Standard 51B, Cutting and Welding Processes • AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE ANSI Standard Z87.1, Safe practices for Occupation and Educational Eye and Face Protection • ANSI Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting • KDAR Company...

  • Page 4: Installation And Setup

    • • * Requires larger tips not included in this kit. Package Contents 1. Acetylene Regulator 2. Oxygen Regulator 3. Goggles 4. Cutting Head & Tip 1-1-101 5. Torch Handle 6. Hose 7. Welding Tip #1 8. Striker KDAR Company...
  • Page 5 8. Attach the other end of the hose to the appropriate fittings on the torch handle and tighten with a wrench. Hose Fittings Note: The acetylene hose has left hand (reverse) treads and is marked with notches in the fitting (7). KDAR Com-...
  • Page 6 Note: Consult the chart on page 9 for the appropriate hot spark or slag. tip and working pressures for the thickness of the metal being used. KDAR Company...

  • Page 7: Operation

    Short, Fuzzy welding. Cone 5. If additional oxygen is added the cone will be- come shorter and fuzzy (Figure 3). This is a oxi- dizing flame and will cause breakdowns in the material being welded and the weld itself. KDAR Company...

  • Page 8: Shutting Down

    Note: Working pressure charts are found on Note: At this point the tanks should be turned off page 9. and both the acetylene and oxygen lines cleared of gas. KDAR Company...
  • Page 9 Note: Working pressure charts are found on page 9. 14. Briefly open the acetylene control knob on the torch handle to confirm acetylene is flowing. 15. Check all connections for leaks using soapy wa- Preheat Holes ter. Cutting Hole Figure 4 KDAR Company...
  • Page 10 Note: Pressure settings are approximate for 25’ hose phragm by opening the regulator valve until little length, an increase of about 1 psi per additional 25’ or no pressure is felt. This will significantly im- is required. prove the life of the regulator. KDAR Company...

  • Page 11: General Maintenance

    4. Regularly clean tip holes with a welding tip cleaner (Hot Max P/N 22034 or 24175). Note: Never use oil, grease, pipe dope or Teflon tape on any part of the VTK-HD-B equipment. Notes: KDAR Company...

  • Page 12: Warranty

    Authorized Service Cen- of purchase. KDAR also warrants that all hose ter or returning the repaired or replacement assemblies are free from defects in material and welder back to the customer.

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