3.
General Guidelines
Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.
4.
Assembly
4.1
Assembly
Screw the extension tube on the handgrip and tighten with a spanner.
Screw the burner on the end of the extension tube and tighten with a spanner.
Connect one end of the hose to the handgrip and the other end to the pressure regulator.
4.2
Connecting to the canister
Make sure the canister valve is closed.
Replace the seal if it is damaged or if lost.
Connect the completely assembled device to the canister valve tightening the nut of the regulator with a
spanner.
Check the seal.
4.3
Disassembly
Make sure the canister valve is closed.
Close the knob on the handgrip.
Separate the regulator from the canister valve unscrewing the nut with proper spanner.
4.4
Precautions
Always assemble and disassemble the device in a well ventilated area, preferably outdoors and away from
inflammable materials or substances, from glowing sources of heat (such as naked flames, lit cigarettes,
electrical rings, etc.), and far away from persons and animals.
Do not use the device if the seal basket is damaged or missing.
5.
Use
5.1
Switching the device on
Turn the knob of the canister valve counter clockwise.
Slightly turn the adjusting knob on the handgrip counter clockwise.
Immediately light the gas close to the burner with a match or lighter.
5.2
Adjustment
Slightly move the gas lever to reach maximum power.
5.3
Switching the device off
Close the canister valve turning the knob clockwise. Let the flame extinguish.
Close the adjusting knob of the handgrip turning the handle clockwise.
6.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Let the device cool down before maintenance.
Use only original spare parts and accessories.
In case of failures, which cannot be repaired following these instructions, take your torch back to your
retailer.
6.1
Checking the seal
Work outdoors to check the seal of the device. Do not use a flame, but use special detectors or soapy
water.
Spray the detector on the area to be checked.
Gas leaks are detected by bubbles or foam on the device.
6.2
Gas Leaks
If your device leaks gas (gas smell), take it outdoors immediately, away from inflammable sources where
the seal can be checked.
V. 03 – 25/07/2017
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