Connecting
your Ozziebuddy Hothead Torch Kit to a Standard LPG/BBQ Gas
Tank.
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Figure
1 shows the orifice of the 9kg (barbeque) gas tank
and the POL adapter on the end of the Hothead hose assembly
as supplied in all Ozziebuddy kits.
The POL adapter has been ADDED to the end of the supplied
gas hose to allow you to connect to a 9kg or 4.5kg gas
tank with the same outlet.
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The
hose may be separated from the POL adapter so you
can connect it to the top of the 2kg gas tank.
Click
here to see Figure 7 below to see how this is done.
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Figure
3 shows you how to TIGHTEN the
POL adapter with a shifting spanner.
MOVE THE SPANNER TO THE LEFT. (Counter
Clockwise)
Tighten the POL adapter to a point where
you feel resistance - then just a tad further.
There is no need to over-tighten most brass gas adapters
as brass is a soft metal and the adapter may become
damaged by a heavy hand.
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WHY IS THERE A GROOVE IN THE CENTRE OF SOME ADAPTERS?
In Australia, a gas fitting with a groove in
the centre of the adapter indicates that it is a LEFT HAND
THREAD.
IF an adapter is unmarked you can assume that it has a RIGHT
HAND THREAD.
So - to TIGHTEN an adapter with a groove in
it, you need to turn it COUNTER-CLOCKWISE as shown in the
picture above.
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Figure
4 shows you how to REMOVE or LOOSEN
a LEFT HAND THREAD adapter.
MOVE THE SPANNER TO THE RIGHT. (CLOCKWISE)
Ensure that your gas hose is NOT PRESSURISED
when loosening the POL adapter.
OPEN THE TAP of your Hothead Torch and expel the gas
in the hose before removing any adapter.
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PROLONGING THE LIFE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT
To prolong the life of your gas hose and for
minimising the possible build-up of gas residue in your hose
which may affect the performance of your Hothead Torch, we
recommend that you follow these shutdown procedures:
FINISH your beadmaking session by :
CLOSING the tap on your bulk gas tank and
then OPENING the tap on your Hothead Torch to expel ALL the
gas.
CLOSE the tap on your Hothead Torch after all the gas has
escaped.
YOUR Hothead Torch is now ready for your next beadmaking session.
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Figure
5 shows you how to TIGHTEN the
LEFT HAND THREAD hose adapter on a 2kg gas tank.
TIGHTEN the Hose fitting by turning it COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
Tighten the Hose to a point where you
feel resistance - then just a tad further.
There is an O-ring inside the hose.
Excessive tightening on a 2kg tank may damage this O-ring
in time and it may need to be replaced if you hear gas
escaping from this area.
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IF you can't find an O-ring of the correct
size from you local gas shop
contact Cornel : support@ozziebuddy.com
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Figure
6 shows you how to LOOSEN the
LEFT HAND THREAD
hose adapter on a 2kg gas tank.
YOU will need to turn it CLOCKWISE.
Ensure that your gas hose is NOT PRESSURISED
when loosening the hose adapter. You can do this by
opening the tap on the Hothead Torch first.
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Separating
the POL adapter from the hose.
Using
two spanners, you may separate the POL adapter from the hose
adapter by turning the POL adapter nut in a CLOCKWISE direction.
Click here to go back to Figure 2
Separating
the Hothead adapter from the hose.
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Referring
to Figure 8, using two spanners,
you may separate the HOTHEAD adapter from the hose adapter
by turning the HOTHEAD adapter in a COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
direction.
ALL adapters at the torch end are RIGHT HAND THREAD.
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Joining
the SMALL TANK adapter to the HOTHEAD Adapter.
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After
separating the HOTHEAD adapter from the hose as shown
in Figure 8, screw the SMALL TANK adapter on to the
HOTHEAD adapter and tighten in a CLOCKWISE direction.
Tighten until you feel resistance - then
just a tad more to make a good seal.
The O-ring on the HOTHEAD adapter is an additional gas
seal
so this connection needs to be quite tight.
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TIGHTEN
the lower part SMALL TANK adapter on to your small tank
by turning it ANTI-CLOCKWISE.
With
the SMALL TANK adapter now fitted to your HOTHEAD
adapter and the whole assembly installed on top of
your small tank,
you are now ready to make beads.
Please
see below for instructions on Lighting the Hothead
Torch .
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Lighting the torch with
your flint striker.
When you have secured your
HOTHEAD torch to your workbench and/or Gas bottle, please
follow these steps:-
1. Turn your HOTHEAD gas tap
OFF. (Clockwise to shut position.)
2. Turn ON the tap from your gas tank and listen for any sign
of a gas leak from your hose or gas adapters. The Hothead
Torch operates on full tank pressure so you do not need a
Regulator. Open the tap several turns for best flow rate.
3. Have your Shurlite Flint Striker ready in one hand - just
above the top of the torch.
4. Turn ON (turn Counter-Clockwise) the tap of your HOTHEAD
torch - you only need to open it about a 1/4 turn - and squeeze
your striker quickly (several times) to raise a spark and
ignite the gas coming out.
You may at first be SURPRISED by the
sudden IGNITION and POPPING of the gas as the torch fires
up - but I assure you that this is normal.
5. Withdraw your striker as soon as a flame appears - and
adjust your flame as desired.
You are now ready to make
beads.
