NORTEL Minor Burner
INFORMATION PAGE
  



Brisbane, Australia
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NORTEL Minor Burner Beadmaking Torch Kit Information

The Nortel Minor Burner requires Propane(LPG) AND Oxygen to function correctly.

Propane is supplied as your regular barbeque gas from camping stores and the like and we have received good CLEAN LPG from ELGAS, Boral Gas or BOC Gasses.

Dirty LPG will slowly clog your regulator and foul your torch.

Oxygen tanks may be obtained from BOC Gases or almost any welding supplies store in your area.
Should you wish to use an Oxygen Concentrator instead of an oxygen tank, you may reduce your
running expenses in the longer term.

New owners of the Nortel Minor Burner Beadmaking torch may find this information useful when
setting up any of the Torch Kits purchased from Ozziebuddy.

Connecting the regulators supplied in the kits to Propane Tanks and Oxygen tanks may prove troublesome
to some - so this Information Page may answer most or all of your gas tank connectivity questions.


The Nortel Minor Burner Beadmaking Torch
may be attached to a bulk Propane tank PLUS an Oxygen tank of any size.

We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you use AUR 92 SAFETY GLASSES when working with this style of torch.
The glass is often WHITE HOT and the AUR92 glasses will not only allow you to see
your work better but also preserve and protect your eyesight.

Regulators are required on both LPG and Oxygen tanks as delivery pressures are typically,
Propane Gas 2-5PSI and Oxygen 5-10PSI.

An alternative to the use of the Oxygen Cylinder is to use an Oxygen Concentrator such as is used
for medical reasons to supply oxygen for long periods to home care patients.

We can supply the combination gas/oxy hoses in ANY length you require when ordering -
but we recommend that, for safety reasons, you purchase at least 5 metres of hoses
so that you can place the tanks a good distance away from your work area.

STANDARD LENGTHS are:
5 metres
10 metres
15 metres

The standard hoses come fitted with an LPG coupling for your LPG tank regulator AND connected to your torch.

IF you are using both LPG and Oxygen tanks - we can fit the hoses with BOTH couplings for both regulators.

IF you are using LPG and a concentrator - the standard hoses with one coupling is all you may need.
Please check with your oxy concentrator supplier for their oxygen output method before ordering.

The kits will come to you FULLY ASSEMBLED - so you merely unpack your torch connected to the hoses
and regulators and screw the regulators into your tanks - then follow the instructions as listed below.

FITTING YOUR HOSES TO THE REGULATORS


This is the 9KG LPG tank and regulator assembly.

The small knick in the adapters signify a LEFT HAND thread -
to tighten - turn ANTI - CLOCKWISE.

To tighten the hose adapter on to the regulator - use TWO SPANNERS.

Place one spanner on the regulator nut - then tighten the adapter with the other one

Please avoid OVER TIGHTENING the brass adapters.
Brass is a soft metal and may be damaged by excess force.
When you meet resistance - tighten just a fraction more - and
that will do the the job nicely and prevent damage to the brass seat.



This is the D size Oxygen tank and regulator assembly.

Notice that all adapters are unmarked - this signifies a RIGHT HAND thread -
to tighten - turn CLOCKWISE.

To tighten the hose adapter on to the regulator - use TWO SPANNERS.

Place one spanner on the regulator nut - then tighten the adapter with the other one


In Australia, you may rent an Oxygen tank like this for typically
$101 for 12 months and refills will cost around $28.

A larger E tank rents for about $118 for 12 months and cost around $51 to fill up.

Regulators are clearly marked "Oxygen" and "Propane" so you can't mix them up if you tried.

To summarise - The Oxygen regulator is fitted with all RIGHT HAND threads
and the Propane regulator is fitted with all LEFT HAND threads
making it impossible to install into the incorrect tank.


Connecting your Ozziebuddy Nortel Minor Burner Torch Kit to Gas Tanks.


Adjusting your regulator/s FOR THE FIRST TIME.

When you first get your regulator, it will be UNWOUND
- that is - not supplying any gas - now read on.



Connecting your Ozziebuddy Minor Burner Torch Kit
to Gas Tanks and an Oxygen Concentrator.

STEP 1
Have your torch knobs turned OFF - your Tank valves turned OFF,
and your Regulator knobs UNWOUND.

If using an oxy concentrator - OPEN your Mini CC Green oxygen knob fully so as
not to restrict the flow of oxygen from the concentrator.

STEP 2
OPEN the PROPANE (LPG) Tank valve FULLY to allow pressure into the regulator
and the gauge on the right will show a reading of tank pressure.

On the PROPANE (LPG) regulator, turn the knob slowly CLOCKWISE to adjust the pressure to the torch so that it reads 2-3 PSI (14-21KPA) - or adjust the needle to read to the line that I marked on the gauge.

STEP 3
OPEN the OXYGEN Tank valve FULLY to allow pressure into the regulator
and the gauge on the right will show a reading of tank pressure.

On the OXYGEN regulator, turn the knob slowly CLOCKWISE to adjust the pressure to the torch so that it reads 5 - 8 PSI (35-56KPA) - or adjust the needle to read between the line/s that I marked on the gauge.

IF YOU HAVE an Oxy Concentrator :-
Ensure that your torch Oxy valve is fully OPEN.
Turn on your concentrator for 5 minutes before lighting your torch.
This allows the oxygen purity to build up to the highest concentration..

YOU are now ready to light your torch.

Ensure that you have at least 30 - 50cm clearance IN FRONT of your torch.

The initial PROPANE (LPG) ONLY flame may extend that far depending on
the adjustment of your PROPANE setting.

IF YOU HAVE BOTH LPG AND OXY TANKS :-

OPEN the torch PROPANE (LPG) valve (Red Knob) only a SMALL amount - SLOWLY - and light the gas. The flame will be long and yellow as there is NO OXYGEN in the flame at this time.

Now OPEN the Oxygen valve (Green Knob) - SLOWLY - and adjust your flame to suit - also adjusting the PROPANE (LPG) valve for your desired flame.

IF YOU ARE USING AN OXY CONENTRATOR :-

CLOSE the Oxygen valve (Green Knob) just before you are ready to light your torch.

OPEN the torch PROPANE (LPG) valve (Red Knob) only a SMALL amount - SLOWLY - and light the gas. The flame will be long and yellow as there is NO OXYGEN in the flame at this time.

OPEN your Oxygen valve FULLY and adjust your flame with LPG as desired.

It is essential that you do not provide a lengthy restriction to the oxygen flow of your concentrator.

SHUTTING DOWN

AT YOUR TORCH

CLOSE the OXYGEN valve (Green Knob) - this will starve the flame and minimuise the risk of a flashback.

CLOSE the PROPANE (LPG) valve (Red Knob)

If you are using an oxy concentrator,
OPEN the oxygen valve AFTER closing the Propane valve
so as not to restrict the flow of oxygen produced by the concentrator.

If you plan to do more work in 30 minutes or so,
you may leave the concentrator running as the manufacturer does
not recommend turning it off and on for short periods.


AT YOUR TANKS

CLOSE the PROPANE and OXYGEN valves on your tanks.

OPEN both valves on the torch to release the gasses from your hoses.

UNWIND both REGULATOR KNOBS - OR - if you have an oxy concentrator - turn it off.

 

SHUTDOWN IS COMPLETE

 



WHEN you've finished torching for the day....
and have SHUT DOWN down your torch.

CLOSE BOTH tank valves - then OPEN both taps on your torch
and let the gasses escape from your hoses.

This action will prolong the life of your hoses by minimising
the build up of gas residues within the hoses.


FLASHBACK ARRESTORS for Oxygen and Propane



Testing flashback arrestors.

If you are at all concerned about flame flashback,
we will fit your hoses with 2 flashback arrestors as shown in these photos.

$170 supplied, fitted and leak tested on to your hoses in the kit.


We also supply a kit of 2 arrestors and 4 stainless hose clamps that you may
fit to your existing hoses.

Price $166 delivered by mail.



LIVE testing of flashback arrestors to check for leaks.

Payment Method and Shipping

We prefer payment by Direct Deposit into our NAB account.

Allow 24 - 48 hours for funds transfer if paying from any other bank.

Tell us your full address and postcode and we will let you know the cost of shipping
with AustPost direct to your house.

Your Minor Burner Kit will be mailed to you usually within 48 hours of receipt of payment.

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and they will permit you to do that. PayPal charge us a fee which will be added to your purchase price.