Installation Instructions

4. The inner part of the flame will be blue and about 1/2” in
length. The Outside flame still may be longer. This is a good
beginning flame. The next few points further define the
flame that you should use for each particular application.
a. Soldering / Heat Treating:
i. Increase your MAPP
®
gas valve a small amount. Adjust
the valve so that yellow portion of the flame remains in
contact with the burner tip of your MT 585 OX.
ii. The total flame length should be between 7” to 9” in
length
b. Welding and Brazing:
i. Take your soldering / heat treating flame and slowly
adjust your Oxygen gas until you get a 1/2” blue flame
at the burner tip of your MT 585 OX.
ii. At this setting your Oxygen cylinder will be limited to 20
– 25 minutes.
c. Cutting Flame
i. Take your welding and brazing flame and slowly adjust
your MAPP® gas and Oxygen gas until the small blue
flame at the tip is less than 1/4” and your yellow flame
is about 5” long.
ii. Once you begin your work and the metal is sufficiently
heated your MAPP
®
gas can be turned off. The hot
metal will continue the combustion with the Oxygen. If
the work process slows, or moves away from the metal,
or stops the cutting process your torch will extinguish
and you will need to start over. At this setting your
Oxygen cylinder will be limited to 7 to 12 minutes.
SHUT DOWN AND STORAGE
REMOVE GAS CYLINDER FROM TORCH WHEN NOT IN
USE. NEVER STORE WITH TORCH ATTACHED TO GAS
CYLINDER.
Turn both valves off. When your torch is cool, turn the gas
cylinder counter-clockwise from valve body to disconnect. Turn
the oxygen cylinder clockwise from the valve body to disconnect.
Store torch and hoses carefully along with the gas cylinders in
kit box. Observe cautions on gas cylinder label. Replace the
protective cap on the gas cylinder after use. Never store torch
or cylinders in a vehicle.
4. Attach the hoses and valves together as shown below
a. Turn both the Oxygen valve and the MAPP
®
valve to the
off position
b. Connect the Oxygen cylinder to the valve. Oxygen
cylinders and valves have “right-handed” threads. To
thread the valve onto the cylinder you must turn the
Oxygen cylinder counter clockwise.
c. Connect the MAPP® cylinder to the valve. MAPP
®
gas
cylinders have “left-handed” threads. To thread the valve
onto the cylinder you must turn the MAPP
®
cylinder
clockwise.
d. DO NOT over-tighten any of the valves, they should only
be hand tight.
5. Place the cylinders assembled to the valves into the case
with the stand as shown. Make sure that the case rests on
a stable and flat surface. Improper stand position may allow
liquid to enter into the fuel hose which could result in an
excessively long flame or extinguishing of the torch. This
may also cause property damage or personal injury.
6. With valve open and without lighting, test all connections
for leaks with soapy water at the torch and gas cylinder
connection. Check all joints and couplings periodically to
insure against loose connections. If a leak is detected,
replace the gas cylinder and check for leaks again. If leaking
still occurs the torch MUST NOT be used. DO NOT ATTACH
OR DETACH TORCH WHERE OPEN FLAMES CAN IGNITE
ACCIDENTALLY RELEASED GAS. Crossed threads may
result in the sudden escape of extremely flammable gas.
7. Allow the MT 585 OX torch to cool sufficiently before
placing in back into the injected molded case.
Optimum Flame and Lighting:
1. When lighting the torch gently open the MAPP
®
gas valve
(marked with a yellow dot) until you hear a gentle hissing
sound allowing only a very small amount of gas to flow from
the tip. The MAPP
®
gas cylinder is yellow in color.
2. Ignite the torch with the supplied flint spark lighter. Please
assure that the MT 585 OX tip is not pointed at you, a
bystander, or any flammable material. The torch will ignite
and the resulting flame will be a soft yellow flame that may
produce a black “soot-like” smoke. The flame should be
somewhere between 4 and 6 inches in length (125 mm
to 175 mm).
3. The torch is now ready to have Oxygen introduced into the
flame. Gently open the Oxygen regulated valve (marked
with a green dot). The Oxygen tank is green in color. The
flame will slowly move from the yellow lazy flame to a
brighter white/blue flame. Continue to add Oxygen until you
achieve the best flame for your job.
5. Although your MT 585 OX is manufactured with a flash
back arrester to prevent the flame from entering back
into the fuel tube, if your torch flame disappears into your
torch tip IMMEDIATELY turn off all valves. The flame
disappearing into the tube will also be accompanied
with a shrill sound. Inspect the burner tip of the torch
when cool and ensure no foreign objects are creating
any blockage. Relight the torch again per the lighting
instruction and if the flashback occurs again you will need
to replace the burner tip of your MT 585 OX.
6. Never use this torch around or near vehicle gas tanks or
any vessel holding compressed gas. Remember some
gas lines or fuels lines may be hidden near your work
area. Gas lines and tanks are extremely dangerous even
when they are empty.
7. For safety a bucket of water or other water sources as
well as an approved fire extinguisher should always be
near your area of work.
8. The torch flame should always be operated at a length
which is greater than 4 inches (100 mm). A short flame
will damage the MT 585 OX burner tip which could result
in personal injury or property damage.
9. Caution, the extremely high temperature flame when
used on a surface which can reflect the heat back onto
the torch may transfer that heat back to the handle of the
torch causing damage to personal property or physical
harm.
10. Always take caution when handling the brazing rods.
They may be hot even though they are not visually “red.”
It is recommended that you used appropriate tool to hold
the brazing/welding rods.
Assembly and Setup Instructions:
1. Hose Care and Inspection
a. Never allow the hose of the MT 585 OX to become wet
or be exposed to any caustic chemicals or liquids
b. Do not allow the hose to twist, puncture, or be pulled over
sharp objects or rough / abrasive surfaces.
c. Watch that the gas pressure does not bubble or swell the
hose. If you see evidence of the hose swelling stop the
use of the torch and turn off the fuel valves. Operation of
the torch if the hoses are swollen could result in a rupture
that may cause property damage or personal injury.
2. Check all hoses before assembly. Look for any frays or
tears in the hose.
3. Check the burner tip to ensure that is not obstructed by any
foreign objects.
7. Work only in well ventilated areas.
8. Avoid contact of flux with skin or eyes. Avoid the fumes
from fluxes, lead-based paint and all metal heating
operations. They may emit dangerous fumes when
heated with a torch. Breathing these fumes is hazardous
to your health. Be especially careful to avoid fumes from
cadmium plating and galvanized metal – remove these
coatings in the area to be heated by filing or sanding prior
to heating.
9. Always place your work on firebrick. If you are not sure it
is firebrick, DO NOT use it. Ordinary brick and concrete
can explode when subjected to high temperatures. DO
NOT work on wood or metal surfaces. Always shield your
work.
10. Always wear protective gloves and use proper tools to
handle hot work.
11. Oxygen gas is an accelerant and will cause foreign
substances such as oil, grease, or other potentially
flammable material to burn more quickly. Never allow
the torch to be exposed or placed in contact with such
foreign substances.
12. Be aware that the tip of the torch can get extremely hot
during use. Take precautions to protect yourself and
others from accidental burns. Never use the torch on or
near combustibles. Be especially careful around motor
vehicles or any gasoline-fired products and beware of
hidden fuel lines and tanks.
13. The oxygen cylinder included with your kit is NOT
APPROVED for medical usage.
14. Always make certain the torch is placed on a level
surface when connected to the gas cylinder to reduce
the risk of accidental tip over. Be sure torch is not pointed
in a direction which could cause nearby objects to ignite
when torch is set down.
15. When thawing pipes, be very careful not to overheat
surrounding materials. The use of a heat shield is
recommended.
16. Always have a fire extinguisher and a bucket of water
near the torch and work area. Do not place them in the
flame path or in a location where you could not reach
them should a fire break out.
Operational Warnings:
1. Always wear personal protective devices. You and any
onlookers should wear welding goggles that are ANSI
Z.87 approved with shade No. 4 or 5. You should also
wear protective gloves during use and while properly
igniting the torch.
2. The fuel tube of the torch (brass tube between the handle
and the tip) should not be hot. Some residual heat
transfer will occur and is acceptable. If the torch fuel tube
does get hot extinguish the torch immediately and turn off
both valves. Inspect the burner tip of the torch and ensure
no foreign objects are creating any blockage. Relight the
torch again per the lighting instruction and if the torch fuel
tube again gets hot you will need to replace the burner tip
of your MT 585 OX.
3. While lighting and operating torch please ensure that you
are not near any flammable items. Be extra cautious
near any gasoline or vapor producing flammable. Always
light and operate the torch away from yourself and any
bystanders.
4. In daylight lighting the flame could be difficult to view.
Take caution in this type of operating environment.
MAPP
®
VALVE
MAPP
®
CYLINDER
TURN
CLOCKWISE
OXYGEN
VALVE
GREEN
OXYGEN
CYLINDER
TURN
COUNTER
CLOCKWISE
OFF
OFF
9”
4”
1/2”
5/16”
5”
1/2”
WORKING FLAMES
CUTTING FLAMES
BRAZING/WELDING FLAME
SOLDERING/HEAT TREATING FLAME
FLASHBACK
ARRESTOR
TIP
MIXING TUBE
MIXER
HOSES
KIT CASE WITH
FLIP-UP CYLINDER
STAND
OXYGEN CYLINDER
WITH REGULATOR
MAPP
®
CYLINDER
WITH VALVE