Hobart HOTSTICK User guide

OM-266 127A
2013−12

HOTSTICKt

Propane Gas Torch Kit

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1

1-1. Symbol Usage 1.............................................................

1-2. Gas Torch Hazards 1.........................................................

1-3. California Proposition 65 Warnings 4............................................

1-4. Principal Safety Standards 4..................................................

SECTION 2 − SPECIFICATIONS 5.....................................................

2-1. Specifications 5.............................................................

2-2. Torch Kit Components 6......................................................

2-3. Making Torch Connections 7..................................................

2-4. Operating The Torch 8........................................................

SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -

READ BEFORE USING

Protect yourself and others from injury — read, follow, and save these important safety
precautions and operating instructions.

1-1. Symbol Usage

DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. The
possible hazards are shown in the
adjoining symbols or explained in
the text.

Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
death o r serious injury. The possible
hazards are shown in the adjoining
symbols or explained in the text.

NOTICE − Indicates statements not related to

personal injury.

. Indicates special instructions.

This group of symbols means Warning! W atch
Out! ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS,
and HOT PARTS hazards. Consult symbols
and related instructions below for necessary
actions to avoid the hazards.

1-2. Gas Torch Hazards

The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual to call attention to and identi­fy possible hazards. When you see the symbol, watch out, and follow the related instruc­tions to avoid the hazard. The safety information given below is only a summary of the
more complete safety information found in the Safety Standards listed in Section 1-4.
Read and follow all Safety Standards.

Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and repair this equipment.

During operation, keep everybody, especially children, away.

Do not use this equipment unless you are trained in its proper use or are under competent
supervision. Follow the procedures described in this booklet every time you use the
equipment. Failure to follow these instructions may cause fire, explosion, asphyxiation,
property damage, or personal injury. This equipment must be used in accordance with all
Federal, State, and local regulations as well as DOT (Department of Transportation) and
CGA (Compressed Gas Association) regulations. Contact your gas supplier for more in­formation o n the proper use of compressed gases.

READ INSTRUCTIONS.

D Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s Manual carefully before installing,

operating, or servicing equipment. Read the safety information at the begin­ning of the manual and in each section.

D Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
D Perform maintenance and service according to the Owner’s Manuals, industry standards, and

national, state, and local codes.

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HOT PARTS can burn.

D Do not touch hot parts bare-handed.
D Allow cooling period before working on equipment.
D To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or wear heavy, insulated welding

gloves and clothing to prevent burns.

FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.

Heating and burning produces fumes and gases. Breathing these fumes and
gases can be hazardous to your health.

D Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.
D Do not use torch indoors or in a confined space. Only use torch outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
D If ventilation is poor, wear an approved air-supplied respirator.
D Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and the manufacturer’s instructions for ad-

hesives, coatings, cleaners, consumables, coolants, degreasers, fluxes, and metals.

D Do not use torch near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying operations. The heat from torch flame

can react with vapors to form highly toxic and irritating gases.

D Do not heat or burn coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or cadmium-plated steel unless the

coating i s removed from the affected area, the area is well ventilated, and while wearing an air­supplied respirator. The coatings and any metals containing these elements can give off toxic
fumes when heated or burned.

CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.

Compressed gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If damaged, a
cylinder can explode. Since gas cylinders are part of the heating or burning
process, be sure to treat them carefully .

D Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechanical shocks, physical damage,

slag, open flames, and sparks.

D Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a stationary support or cylinder rack to pre-

vent falling or tipping.

D Keep cylinders away from any arc welding, cutting, or other electrical circuits.
D Never drape a welding or cutting torch over a gas cylinder.
D Never heat a pressurized cylinder − explosion will result.
D Use only correct compressed gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and fittings designed for the spe-

cific application; maintain them and associated parts in good condition.

D Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve. Do not stand in front of or behind

the regulator when opening the valve.

D Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in use or connected for use.
D Use the right equipment, correct procedures, and sufficient number of persons to lift and move

cylinders.

D Store compressed gas and oxygen cylinders in separate locations.
D Store empty cylinders with valves closed and caps in place.
D Do not modify or repair cylinders or valves. Store leaking cylinders outdoors in a safe area. Identi-

fy leaking cylinders and return them to the supplier.

D Dispose of used disposable cylinders according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not

throw cylinders in fire.

D Follow instructions provided by the gas supplier and on compressed gas cylinders, associated

equipment, and in Compressed Gas Association (CGA) publication P-1 listed in Safety
Standards.

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HEATING AND BURNING can cause fire or explosion.

Heating o r burning on or near closed containers, such as tanks, drums, or pipes,
can cause them to blow up. Sparks can fly off from the heating or burning
operations. The torch flame, flying sparks, hot workpiece, and hot equipment can
cause fires and burns. Check and be sure the area is safe before doing any heating
or burning.

D Do not use torch with gases and pressures other than those for which it is intended. Use only

propane fuel gas.

D Inspect all equipment before use. Do not use damaged, defective, or improperly adjusted equip-

ment. Make sure valves work properly, threads on equipment are clean (no grease or oil) and not
deformed, and fittings are properly sized for the cylinder. Make sure hoses are clean (no grease
or oil) and ferrules are properly installed so the fitting does not slip inside the hose. Be sure all
connections are tight.

D Do not heat concrete because it may expand and explode violently.
D Do not use if grease or oil is present on equipment or if equipment is damaged. Have equipment

cleaned/repaired by a qualified person.

D Do not open a cylinder valve quickly. Opening cylinder valve too quickly will activate the excess

flow safety valve on the hose and fuel will not flow. If safety valve is activated, close cylinder
valve, wait 20 seconds, and then slowly reopen cylinder valve.

D Do not slightly open or “crack” fuel cylinder valve to blow debris from the valve outlet. Remove the

debris using nitrogen, air, or a clean, oil-free rag.

D Keep torch flame or sparks away from cylinder and gas hose.
D Never light a torch with matches or a lighter. Always use a striker.
D Do not use torch if you smell gas. Check system for leaks with an approved leak detection solu-

tion or leak detector. Never test for gas leaks with a flame.

D Do not point torch at materials you do not want to heat or burn.
D During heating operations, remove all flammable materials from the area.
D Do not heat or burn where flying sparks can strike flammable material.
D Protect yourself and others from flame, flying sparks, and hot metal. Torch flame is barely visible

in daylight.

D Be alert that sparks and hot materials from heating or burning can easily go through small cracks

and openings to adjacent areas.

D Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
D Do not leave a lit torch or hot torch unattended. Allow torch to cool before storing.
D Do not stand or balance torch on torch head while in operation.
D Be aware that heating or burning can cause fire on the hidden side of an object.
D Do not heat or burn containers that have held combustibles, or closed containers such as tanks,

drums, or pipes unless they are properly prepared according to AWS F4.1 and AWS A6.0 (see
Safety Standards).

D Do not use torch where the atmosphere may contain flammable dust, gas, or liquid vapors (such

as gasoline).

D Wear body protection made from durable, flame-resistant material (leather, heavy cotton, wool).

Body protection includes oil-free clothing such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers,
high shoes, and a cap.

D Do not use fuel gases to clean clothes or work area.
D Remove any combustibles, such as a butane lighter or matches, from your person before doing

any heating or burning.

D After completion of work, inspect area to ensure it is free of sparks, glowing embers, and flames.
D Follow requirements in OSHA 1910.252 (a) (2) (iv) and NFPA 51B for hot work and have a fire

watcher and extinguisher nearby.

BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill.

D Shut off compressed gas suppl y w h en n o t i n u s e .

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FLYING METAL or DIRT can injure eyes.

D Heating, burning, chipping, wire brushing, and grinding cause sparks and

flying metal.

D Wear approved goggles/safety glasses with side shields.

1-3. California Proposition 65 Warnings

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after use.

Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to
the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.

1-4. Principal Safety Standards

Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, is available as a free down­load f r o m the American W elding Society at http://www.aws.org or purchased from Global Engineering
Documents (phone: [phone], website: www.global.ihs.com).

Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for W elding and Cutting, American Weld­ing Society Standard AWS F4.1, from Global Engineering Documents (phone: [phone],
website: www.global.ihs.com).

Safe Practices for W elding and Cutting Containers that have Held Combustibles, American Welding
Society Standard AWS A6.0, from Global Engineering Documents (phone: [phone],
website: www.global.ihs.com).

Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1, from Compressed Gas Asso­ciation, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 103, Chantilly, VA 20151 (phone: [phone],
website:www.cganet.com).

Liquified Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA Standard 58, from National Fire Protection Association, Quincy,
MA 02269 (phone: [phone], website: www.nfpa.org.)

Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard W117.2, from Canadian Standards
Association, Standards Sales, 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Ontario, Canada L4W 5NS (phone:
800-463-6727, website: www.csa-international.org).

Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1,
from American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 (phone:
212-642-4900,
website: www.ansi.org).

Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, NFPA Standard 51B, from
National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269 (phone: [phone], website:
www.nfpa.org.)

OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry, Title 29, Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart Q, and Part 1926, Subpart J, from U.S. Government Printing
Office, Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 (phone:
1-866-512-1800) (there are 10 OSHA Regional Offices—phone for Region 5, Chicago, is
312-353-2220, website: www.osha.gov).

Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, The National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH), 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333 (phone: [phone],
website: www.cdc.gov/NIOSH).

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SECTION 2 − SPECIFICATIONS

Notes

2-1. Specifications

Fuel Propane Only (V apor Withdrawl)
Minimum Cylinder Size 20 lb (9.1 kg)
Maximum BTU Output 500,000 BTUs
Weight (Hose And Torch) 4 lb (1.81 kg)
Hose Length 10 ft (3 m)
Torch Length 37 in. (94 cm)
Applications Weed Burning, Asphalt Repair , Ice Melting, Paint

Warranty 90 Days From Date Of Purchase

Removal, Preheating

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2-2. Torch Kit Components

13

4

5

2

6

. The gas hose connection

has an excess flow safety
valve. Opening the cylin­der valve too quickly will
activate the excess flow
safety valve and fuel will
not flow. If excess flow

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safety valve is activated,
close cylinder valve, wait
20 seconds, and then re­open cylinder valve.

1 Torch Handle
2 Torch Control Valve

161-025

3 Torch Head
4 Fuel Hose
5 Excess Flow Safety

Valve

6 Striker

2-3. Making Torch Connections

2

1

3

! Use only propane gas with this

equipment.

! Do not use pipe sealant on

hose connections.

. The gas hose connection has an

excess flow safety valve. Open­ing the cylinder valve too quickly
will activate the excess flow safe­ty valve and fuel will not flow. If
excess flow safety valve is acti­vated, close cylinder valve, wait
20 seconds, and then reopen
cylinder valve.

. Fuel hose fittings have left hand

threads.

1 Torch Hose Connection
2 Hose 1/2 in. Fitting
Remove protective cap from torch

hose connection. Connect hose to
torch handle and tighten firmly with a
wrench.

3 Propane Cylinder Valve
Remove protective cap from excess

flow safety valve on other end of
hose. Connect hose to propane cylin­der valve and tighten firmly with a
wrench.

Slowly open propane cylinder valve
and torch valve.

Testing For Leaks

Check every connection and joint
from the cylinder valve to the torch
with an approved leak detection solu­tion. If leaks are detected, eliminate
them before proceeding. If leaks can­not be eliminated, do not put the
equipment into service until it has
been repaired or replaced.

Close torc h v a l v e a n d c y l i n d e r v a l v e .

Check all connections for
leaks with an approved
leak detection solution.

161-020 / 021 / 026

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2-4. Operating The Torch

Lighting The Torch

Move torch to a well ventilated area outside

and away from flammable materials.

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Verify torch valve is closed.

Open torch valve about 1/4 turn.

Verify propane cylinder valve is closed.

SLOWLY open the propane cylinder valve to full open.

! Replace hose at the first

sign of any defects, flaws,
or damage. The hose
should otherwise be re­placed every four years. In­spect hose for damage or
leaks before each opera­tion. Do not allow hose to
come in contact with hot
metal, molten solder, or
corrosive chemicals. Do
not expose hoses to flux­ing agents as these agents
will deteriorate the hose
materials and cause them
to leak.

! Do not splice or use dam-

aged hoses.

! Do not use matches or a

cigarette lighter to ignite
the gas.

. The gas hose connection has

an excess flow safety valve.
Opening the cylinder valve
too quickly will activate the
excess flow safety valve and
fuel will not flow. If excess
flow safety valve is activated,
close cylinder valve, wait 20
seconds, and then reopen
cylinder valve.

Light torch with striker. Open or close the torch valve to adjust

size of the flame.

Shutting Down The Torch

Close torch valve and then close propane cylinder valve.

Slightly open the torch valve to release residual propane from

hose. Close torch valve. Use wrench to remove equipment

from propane cylinder.

161-022 / 023 / 024

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