Powerfix BG 1200 User Manual

Instructions for Use

No. 48820 Blow Torch BG 1200

EN IE

IAN 86482

Components of the Blow Torch BG 1200

The device consists of 1 set of operating instructions and the following
components:

1. upper part of the blow torch
1a. gas regulation valve
1b. safety latch

2. butane cartridge 190 g according to EN 417 standard

3. lower part of the blow torch

4. black rubber gasket

Please check that the article is complete.

Proper Use

The Blow Torch BG 1200 is intended for non-commercial use and may
only be used outdoors or in well-ventilated rooms. The device is suitable
for soft soldering and for simple hard soldering works.

Do not use device for lighting charcoal grills as reflecting warmth
of the glowing charcoal could heat up and deform the plastic
parts  danger of injury!

Important

Please read these instructions for use carefully to get acquainted
with the device first before you attach the gas cartridge. Keep the
leaflet for further reference.

It is not allowed to change settings or make modifications from those
set by the manufacturer. It could be dangerous to change the structure
of the device on your own authority, to remove parts or to use parts
which are not approved for the device by the manufacturer.

Use solely butane gas cartridges of the type 200, picture 1, according
to EN 417 (190 g), which are commercially available, which are
recommended for this device and which correspond with the European
Norm EN 417 (as e.g. butane cartridges provided  CFH No. 52150).
Butane gas cartridges of 190 g you use must have an inscription EN

417. These standard gas cartridges are available in building stores. This
device may be only used with a butane cartridge (cartridge with a piercing
point connection  CFH No. 52150). It could be dangerous trying to
connect other gas receptacles.

Never fit a gas receptacle (cartridge of 190 g) before reading the safety
instructions stated on it.

The device may only be used in well ventilated
rooms.

Security instructions  Warning

§ Only fit the gas cartridge in well ventilated rooms, where there are no
flammable materials or combustible sources in the neighbourhood,

no electric stoves or open fire, and in a sufficient distance from other
persons.

§ Do not smoke when fitting the cartridge.

§ Make sure before attaching the gas cartridge that the gasket between

the device and the gas cartridge is not missing and is in good condition
(see No. 4  visual check). Do not use any device with damaged or
worn out gasket. Do not use any device which is leaking or damaged
or which does not work properly.

§ Do not change the cartridge if you are not absolutely sure that the
cartridge is completely empty.

§ Follow safety instructions stated on the cartridge.

§ Keep the device away from children. Children are not allowed to use

the device (danger of injury).

§ Do not shake the device before starting up and when working with it,
in order that the liquid gas cannot flow to the burner and cause problems
with lighting or functionality of the device (e.g. an uncontrolled reddish
blazing flame could occur). If this happens shut the gas supply
immediately by turning the regulating valve (No. 1a) towards (-). Thus
you prevent that further gas streams out. After 2  3 minutes the device
is fully functional again.

§ Only change the cartridge when outside, far away from possible
combustible sources, as e.g. open fire, pilot flames, electrical hot
plates and similar, and in a sufficient distance from other persons and
animals. Before changing the cartridge always close the gas regulation
valve (No. 1a).

§ Pressure gas cylinders and cartridges are one-way-receptacles.
Refilling is not permitted and could be very dangerous.

§ Do not use in closed rooms. Provide sufficient ventilation to ensure
there is enough combustion air (danger of suffocation).

§ Use device only in a clean environment in a secure distance from
flammable substances or greasy materials. Make sure you do not
inhale any soldering or welding vapours. Use protective goggles. Use
grease-free protective clothes.

§ The device can reach very high temperatures at the burner during
normal operation (danger of burns).

§ Do not put the burner aside when the flame is lit (danger of fire). Do
not leave the device unattended if it is on. Protect the cartridge from
becoming warm or hot.

§ ATTENTION: Accessible parts of the device can be very hot (danger
of injury). Keep the device away from reach of the children. Never

touch the burner if it is still hot. When the device is not in use, protect
it from dust and humidity.

§ If the flame is blown out due to a wind blast, immediatelly close the
gas regulation valve, so that no more gas can flow uncontrolled out
of the device.

§ Do not use the device close to inflammable or heat sensitive materials.

§ When starting the device do not leave it unattended. Prevent

accumulation of heat.

§ Wear protective working gloves (danger of burns).

§ Do not inhale poisonous vapours (danger of suffocation).

Test for Leaks

Only test gas tightness when outside by spreading soapsuds over the
connections at the outer side of the device, where the gas flows, or spray
these connections with a detection spray. Never seek untight connections
using a flame. Do not put a device into operation with damaged or worn
out gasket or use a device where gas is leaking, which is damaged or
does not work properly. If gas leaks out of your device (you can smell
gas or hear hissing) take it immediately outside to a place with a good
air circulation and without any combustible sources, where you can
search for the leaking spot and fix it.

Steps to be taken before fitting the gas receptacle
(cartridge)

Change gas receptacle only outside and far away from other persons.
After each attachment and each cartridge change you must test the gas
tightness (see section Test for Leaks).
Make sure that all attachments and other connections are correctly
connected and nothing is damaged. Ensure that parts where the gas
flows are not damaged. Never use a damaged device. Before fitting a
butane cartridge, close the gas regulation valve on the device (No. 1a
/ (-) = shut gas supply). Before fitting each new gas cartridge check the
gasket (visual check  No. 4). It is necessary to ensure that at the

upper part of the blow torch inside on the piercing pin there is a
black rubber gasket, and that this gasket is in a good condition
(No. 4). If this gasket is missing or is damaged, do not use the
device. The replacement gasket can be changed only by an
authorized specialist dealer or by the manufacturer. Do not make
any manipulations to the device! Make sure, always before you light

the flame on the burner that all parts are gastightly connected.

Attaching the butane cartridge

When assemblying the device hold it upright (burner pointing upwards

please only
after 3 minutes
of burn time

Löt- und Gasgeräte GmbH
Bahnhofstraße 50, D-74254 Offenau
Tel. [phone]
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Stand: VO-01.13

and the bottom of the lower part of the blow torch pointing downwards).
Screw all parts together precisely and without interruption. Do not strip
the screw thread.
Steps to be taken when fitting the butane cartridge:
Close the regulation valve on the upper part (No.1) of the blow torch by
turning it clockwise (-). Place the butane gas cartridge into the cartridge
holder (No.3). Now screw the cartridge holder gastightly to the upper
part (No. 1+3), till the safety latch at the side snaps (No. 1b).

Changing the butane cartridge

It is possible to change the butane cartridge only if it is completely empty
(see section headed Security instructions  Warning). Check that the
cartridge is empty before changing (shake it a little if splashing of liquid
is audible). Make sure the flame on the burner is extinguished before
loosening the cartridge and the burner has cooled down. You can loosen
the lower part (No.3) from the upper part (No.1) by pressing the safety
latch (No. 1b) at the side and rotating the lower part counterclockwise
(No.3). Take the empty butane cartridge from the lower part of the device
and dispose of it accordingly. Now you can attach a new butane cartridge
(see section Attaching the butane cartridge).

How to operate the device

Fit the cartridge properly into the device (see Attaching the butane
cartridge). Carry out a test for leaks (to be carried out outside). Afterwards
turn the gas regulation valve (No. 1a) by about ½ rotation in direction
of the arrow towards (+). Then light the flame at the burner tip and only
now open completely the gas regulation valve (No. 1a), so that the flame
can reach its highest performance. By turning the regulation valve
(No. 1a) in direction towards (+) and (-) you can regulate the performance
of the burner.

Very important!

When starting up the device do not hold it horizontally or with the
bottom pointing upwards and do not shake it. In this case, liquid
gas would stream into the burner. After lighting the burner, let it
preheat at least for 3 minutes, before you turn the blow lamp with
burner head pointing downwards (see No.5). Otherwise there is a
danger that liquid gas would stream into the burner, which would
lead to a blazing uncontrolled flame. However if this happens, the

device has to be immediately positioned upright again, in order to stabilize
and reach its normal intensity. After the recommended preheating time
(appx. 3 mins) the blow lamp is fully functional again.

Switching off the device

By turning the gas regulation valve (No. 1a) in the direction of the arrow
(-) the supply of gas is stopped and the flame extinguishes. Let the
burner cool down.

Storage and transport

Follow the safety instrauctions stated on the butane cartridge.
Storage: Store the device in a vertical position!. Never store the device
or the butane cartridges below ground level (e.g. cellar, boiler room,
etc.). Storing area must be sufficiently ventilated.
Transport: Ensure that the device stands securely upright and is secured
during the transport. Make sure that the device does not fall over or fall
down uncontrollingly.

Care of the device + Repair service

It is allowed to use only recommended spare parts. Do not use a device
where any parts are damaged. Any repairs as well as replacement of
the nozzle can be carried out only by an authorized specialist dealer for
liquid gas or by the manufacturer. In case of a repair contact the
manufacturer at the maintenance address below. The nozzle is marked
with 28 (nozzle No. 28  corresponds with the nozzle diameter of 0,28
mm). Do not make any modifications to the device.

Warranty

The warranty for this device is 3 years from the date of purchase. The
warranty starts with the date of purchase. Please keep the original receipt
in a safe place. This document is required as a proof of purchase. If any
material or manufacturing defects occur within 3 years from the date of
purchase of this product, the product will - at our discretion - be either
repaired or replaced free of charge for you. This guarantee presumes
that you submit the defective device and the proof of purchase (receipt)
together with a short description of the defect and when the defect
occurred within a period of 3 years. In case that the defect is covered
by our warranty, you will receive either the repaired product or a new
one. In case of a warranty claim, please get in touch with us by E-Mail
under [e-mail]. We will contact you immediately.

Changing the gasket

When changing the gasket the wider lower rim of the new gasket must
fit precisely to the gasket holder on the piercing pin. The rubber gasket
can be replaced only by an authorized specialist dealer or by the
manufacturer.

Cleaning the device

It is possible to clean the device with a dry cloth only when the burner

has cooled down. Do not use any cleansing agents because the oppenings
in the burner and the nozzle could become blocked.

Environmental instructions

The gas used is environment-friendly liquid gas, which does not burden
or damage the environment and it is not dangerous for the ozone layer.
The butane cartridge or its contents do not have a restricted shelf-life.
Follow the regulations for the liquid gas.

Disposal of the butane cartridge

Totally emptied butane cartridges must be disposed of by using the Dual
recycling system. Butane cartridges, which are not completely empty,
have to be disposed of at collection centres for harmful substances.

Disposal of the device

The device is produced of recyclable materials. To dispose of or to
recycle this device, get in touch with an authorized local Recycling Office
or a waste disposal company.

Technical data

Gas type: butane, unregulated, in a pressure

gas cartridge
Filling capacity of the cartridge: 190 g
Category: vapour pressure butane (I3)
Consumption: appx. 145 g/h
Performance: appx. 2,0 kW
Working temperature: appx. 650°C
Burner: P 21
Nozzle: Ø 0,28 mm

The performance in the operating manual applies to measurement results
with test gas under test conditions. When using the provided butane
cartridge under normal conditions, deviations in the related heat input
can occur. (Important information: The ambient temperature has an

essential influence on the performance of the device. As a general
rule is that the performance decreases at low temperatures).

Technical and optical parameters subject to change

Status: 01/2013

Maintenance address and manufacturer: