Hanau 000301-000 Instructions Manual

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HANAU

™

ALCOHOL TORCH

INSTRUCTIONS

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BEFORE USING

THE ALCOHOL TORCH

The Hanau™ Alcohol Torch is an instrument used to melt and control the shape and ﬂow of wax when taking impressions, in fabrication of dentures, setting up teeth, waxing, light soldering or jewelry manufacture. It may be used as an alcohol lamp or as a torch to create either a needlepoint or brushtype ﬂame.

Figure A

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Wick Height

HANAU

™

ALCOHOL TORCH

Nozzle Tip

Thumbscrew Valve

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

USE THE TORCH IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.

KEEP THE TORCH IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. Inverting or tipping may cause alcohol to leak and cause a ﬁre.

Wick Holder

Trigger

Figure B

Vent Hole

Filler Plug

GasketGasket

CAUTION: After extended use, the wick may become hardened or encrusted. If the wick is hardened or encrusted, snip of f the hardened surface with a pair of scissors or a razor knife so that a fresh piece of cotton wick will be exposed to the ﬂame before igniting the Alcohol Torch. This will assure generating an even burning ﬂame.

Remove the wick cap and ignite the wick with a match or lighter.

Use as an Alcohol Lamp (see Figure C)

Turn the nozzle away from the ﬂame (either right or left of the wick) to use the Torch as an alcohol lamp.

Use as a Blowtorch (see Figure D)

The Alcohol Torch uses an air pump principle. The ﬂame is controlled by adjusting the thumbscrew valve and by the frequency of pumping the pump trigger.

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FILLING THE TORCHUSE AS AN ALCOHOL LAMP

Wick cap over wick

Funnel used to ﬁll alcohol

Needle-point Flame

Point the Alcohol Torch tip over the wick and continuously pump the trigger mechanism with a completely closed thumbscrew valve for a needlepoint ﬂame. Control the ﬂame by the frequency of pumping the pump trigger.

Brush-type Flame

For a milder licking or brush-type ﬂame, open the thumbscrew valve in a counterclockwise direction. Continuously pump the trigger mechanism while the brush ﬂame is needed. Control the ﬂame by the thumbscrew valve and the frequency of pumping the pump trigger.

EXTINGUISHING THE FLAME

Blow out the ﬂame as you would a candle or a match. Place the wick cap securely over the wick to completely snuff out sparks and to prevent the evaporation of alcohol (see Figure A).

CAUTION: THE ALCOHOL FL AME IS COLORLESS AND CAN BE DIFFICULT TO SEE. Use caution when the Alcohol Torch is lit. After extinguishing the ﬂame, be sure to place the wick cap securely over the wick.

STORAGE

For short periods between uses, store the Alcohol Torch with the wick cap on securely. If the Alcohol Torch is to be stored for any length of time or transported, completely empty the alcohol reservoir by removing the ﬁller plug and by inver ting the Alcohol Torch over a funnel placed in a proper container away from ﬂames. Clean up any alcohol that spills in this process.

Figure F

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Turn the nozzle left or right away from the wick.

Figure C

USE AS A BLOWTORCH

Heat Shield

Pump trigger to use as a blowtorch. Hold in upright position.

Figure D

TOP VIEW OF

ALCOHOL

TORCH

Thumbscrew Valve

PREPARATION FOR USE

Wick Adjustment (see Figure B)

Position the wick slightly below the nozzle tip. To adjust the wick, unscrew the wick holder and pull the wick up or down until the desired height is reached. Be sure to replace the gasket between the wick holder and the Torch top to prevent alcohol from leaking, which could cause a ﬂare-up or ﬁre.

Filling (see Figure F)

WARNING:

BEFORE FILLING THE TORCH WITH ALCOHOL, MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT THE WICK HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED AND IS COLD, NOT SMOLDERING. Cover the wick with the wick cap. DO NOT FILL THE TORCH NEAR AN OPEN FLAME.

Unscrew and remove the ﬁller plug (Figure B), inser t a small funnel and carefully pour DENATURED ALCOHOL ONLY into the chamber (Figure F).

The total capacity is approximately 90 ml (3 oz.). If the Torch is reﬁlled before it is completely emptied, use extra care to not overﬁll the Torch and spill alcohol. The alcohol container used to reﬁll the Torch should be one (1) pint, 500 ml, or less, to simplify ﬁlling without spilling.

Replace the ﬁller plug. Be sure the gasket is positioned between the plug and Torch top to prevent alcohol from leaking. Before lighting the Alcohol Torch, be sure to clean up any alcohol that may have spilled on the Torch itself or on the table top and examine the ﬁller plug vent hole. Be sure that the can or bottle from which you poured the alcohol has been resealed and removed from the area.

CAUTION: E XAMINE THE VENT HOLE IN THE FILLER PLUG TO BE SURE THAT IT IS OPEN AND NOT PLUGGED WITH FOREIGN MATTER. If the vent hole becomes plugged from melted wax, clean the vent hole by placing the plug in boiling water for a few minutes, or use a needle to remove foreign substances. Failure to keep the vent open may lead to puf ﬁng or prevent the Torch from working properly.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ALCOHOL TORCH

PART IDENTIFICATION

WARNING:

MISUSE OF THE ALCOHOL TORCH CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE AND RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

FILL WITH DENATURED ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL) ONLY. DO NOT USE METHANOL (methyl alcohol). Use of fuels other than denatured alcohol can result in an explosion or dangerous operation. Use of denatured alcohol formula SD-3A is recommended. See the Alcohol Safety section following for additional information about the use and handling of alcohol.

INSPECT THE TORCH BEFORE E ACH USE. If the Torch has been dropped and a crack develops in the plastic body, small amounts of alcohol may seep from the Torch. If this occurs, do not light the wick and keep the Torch away from ﬂames and sources of heat. The Alcohol Torch should be returned to Whip Mix Corporation for a free inspection and repair estimate.

DO NOT FILL THE TORCH NEAR AN OPEN FLAME.

THE ALCOHOL FLAME IS COLORLESS AND CAN BE DIFFICULT TO SEE. Use caution when the Alcohol Torch is lit. After extinguishing the ﬂame, be sure to place the wick cap securely over the wick.

BEFORE FILLING THE TORCH WITH ALCOHOL MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT THE WICK HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED AND IS COLD, NOT SMOLDERING. Cover the wick with the wick cap.

DO NOT LIGHT THE TORCH IF SPILLED ALCOHOL IS PRESENT.

USE THE TORCH IN A WELL-VENTIL ATED AREA AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.

KEEP THE TORCH IN AN UPRIGHT POSITIONS. Inverting or tipping may cause alcohol to leak and cause a ﬁre.

DO NOT OPERATE THE ALCOHOL TORCH IF GASKETS OR ANY OTHER PARTS ARE LOST OR DAMAGED. Operation of a damaged or incomplete unit may result in an alcohol leak and create ﬁre or other hazards.

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Figure E

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Hanau™ Alcohol Torch

Catalog No. 000301-000

Part

Key

Number Part N ame

1 000354-000 Nozzle Holder Assembly

2 000355-000 Trigger Valve Assembly

3 000356-000 Top Kit

4 Bottom*

5 000361-000 Wick Cap and Chain

6 000319-000 Front Plate

7 000320-000 Trigger

8 000321-000 Nozzle Tip

9 000322-000 Air Escape Screw

10 000331-000 Wick Holder

11 000332-000 Filler Plug

12 000333-000 Gasket

13 Gasket*

14 Gasket*

15 000336-000 Gasket

16 000362-000 Cover Gasket

17 Gasket*

18 000339-000 Screw

19 000340-000 Screw

20 Screw*

21 000343-000 Screw

22 000344-000 Spring

23 Shield*

24 000349-000 Wick (minimum order 12, one

25 000350-000 Rubber Ring

26 Fixed Valve Assembly*

* Factory Repair Required

Orde r by Par t Numb er and Part Name

extra included in new units)

CAUTION

USE A FUNNEL THAT FITS INTO THE FILLING OPENING WHEN FILLING THE TORCH WITH FUEL. Use care to not overﬁll the Torch and spill alcohol. Clean up any alcohol spilled.

A HARDENED WICK MAY RESULT IN PUFFING AND IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE ALCOHOL TORCH.

EXAMINE THE VENT HOLE IN THE FILLER PLUG TO BE SURE THAT IT IS OPEN AND NOT PLUGGED WITH FOREIGN MATTER. If the vent hole becomes plugged from melted wax, clean the vent hole by placing the plug in boiling water for a few minutes, or use a needle to remove all foreign substances. Failure to keep the vent open may lead to pufﬁng and prevent the Torch from working properly.

ALCOHOL SAFETY

Denatured ethyl alcohol (formula SD-3A, if possible), or ethanol are the only fuels to be used with the Hanau™ Torch.

METHANOL (ME THYL ALCOHOL) MUST NOT BE USED. Denatured alcohol may contain small amounts of methanol (also known as methyl alcohol, burning alcohol, carbinol and wood alcohol), but as long as the alcohol is labeled as denatured alcohol, not methanol or methyl alcohol, it can be used in the Alcohol Torch. If denatured ethanol formula SD-3A cannot be obtained, contact Whip Mix for other recommendations.

Denatured alcohol can be unsafe is used improperly. Read and follow the safety precautions with the denatured alcohol and these Alcohol Torch Instructions. Be sure that the alcohol is primarily ethanol and that all personnel using the Alcohol Torch understand and follow all safety precautions.

If you have any questions concerning the safe use of the Alcohol Torch, or would like additional instructions, contact Whip Mix Corporation at 361 Farmington Avenue, Louisville, K Y USA 40209, or telephone 800 -626-5651. The fax number is 502-634-4512 or visit www.whipmix.com

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Whip Mix Corporation

361 Farmington Avenue

Louisville, KY USA 40209

Toll-Free: 800-626-5651

Fax: 502-634-4512 www.whipmix.com

PN 33813-2B FN 338132-F AE R1009