Clarke CBT 1, 6010090 User guide

MICRO TORCH
Model No. CBT1
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
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INTRODUCTION
The CLARKE weld micro torch does not contain any butane gas when first purchased.
Follow the gas filling instructions on page 7 to make it operative.
GUARANTEE
This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
SPECIFICATIONS.
Dimensions 155 mm x 90 mm
Grip diameter 35 mm
Weight (dry) 180 g
Flame adjustment. 12 mm to 35 mm
Maximum temperature 1,300°c
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APPLICATIONS
Welding
Brazing
Wire soldering
Silver soldering for computer boards, radio-
controlled toys, or model railroads.
Jewellery
Optical glass frame work
Professional repair
Toy repairs
Plumbing
Home workshop
Tile laying
Removing old paint
Processing of glass and ceramic materials
Bending glass plastic or metal tube
Enamel
Thawing frozen locks, nuts and bolts
Sweating and thawing light pipe
Softening window putty
Ski waxing
Camping
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PART IDENTIFICATION
Adjustment Lever
Air Control Sleeve
Valve Body
Flame Guard
Ignition Pin
Removable Base
Gas Refill Opening
Safety Lock
Ignition Button
Gas Tank
SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Do not touch flame guard when hot
2. Keep out of reach of children.
3. Butane gas is extremely flammable, please handle with care.
4 Do not drop, puncture, incinerate, or expose to direct
sunlight or temperatures above 50°c or 122°f.
5. Always point away from eyes and body when igniting or operating.
6. Make sure adjustment lever is firmly closed and the flame is completely extinguished after using.
7. Do not continually use this tool for longer than 30 minutes.
8 Keep clean
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OPERATION
IGNITION
1. Rotate the air control sleeve to line up the two holes.
2. Slide the safety button upwards.
3. Slide the adjustment lever slowly towards the left (+) position.
4. Press the ignition button. The flame will light instantly.
A good performance will not be achieved when:
• The gas in the cylinder is too cool - caused by the
surrounding temperature being too low or after long term continuous use (over 30 minutes). Allow the torch to warm up gently in your hands before use.
The pressure in the cylinder is too low (from lack of
gas). Follow the instructions in the maintenance section of this manual for refilling procedure.
SHUT-OFF
To shut off the micro torch:
1. Slide the adjustment lever fully to the right (-) position.
2. Slide the safety button down.
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ADJUSTMENTS
FLAME LENGTH ADJUSTMENT
The flame length can be adjusted from 12 mm to 32 mm.
Slide the adjustment lever to the left (+) to make the flame longer, and to the right (-) to make the flame shorter and finally to shut it off.
THERMAL POWER CONTROL
Rotate the air control sleeve to set the required flame temperature.
The cooler
flame is yellow in colour
The hottest
flame is blue in colour
NOTE. The highest temperature attainable will be
about 1,300°C or 2,370°F.
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MAINTENANCE
REFILLING
Use only high quality butane gas.
1 Make sure torch is extinguished before refilling.
2. Shake the gas canister a few times before use.
3. Hold the torch upside down and insert the gas canister can nozzle vertically into the gas refill opening.
• Use a pumping action for best results.
4 When gas starts to overflow, pull nozzle out from opening
to stop refilling operation.
Complete refill takes approximately 25 to 35
seconds.
5 Place the torch on its stand and leave it for a few
minutes to allow the gas to stabilize.
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