Mr. Heater #MH500PT - Manual (Page 5)

5 Mr. Heater | Propane Torch Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
Leak Test:
1) Close torch adjusting valve.
2) Slowly open the supply tank shut-off valve.
3) Test all connections for possible gas leaks using leak test solution.
4) If a leak occurs at:
• Torch-adjusting valve stem
- Tighten stem packing nut clockwise
- Slowly open supply tank shut-off valve and retest connection. Repeat if
necessary
- If leak cannot be stopped by tightening the stem packing nut a new stem
assembly (part #VS-1S) may be required. Contact Mr. Heater for the proper
replacement parts.
• Supply tank shut-off valve
- Close supply tank shut-off valve and retighten connection
counterclockwise. Slowly open supply tank shut-off valve and restart
connection. Repeat if necessary.
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate if any leaks are present. A leak may create a fire hazard.
DO NOT smoke around or expose supply tank(s) to open flames or sparks.
DO NOT apply heat or flame to tank to check for leaks. Excess heat may cause the
supply tank to rupture, possibly causing personal injury.
Lighting Instructions:
NOTE: The hose assembly is supplied with an excess flow control valve. Opening
the supply tank shut-off valve rapidly can cause the valve to close. If the excess flow valve
closes, close the supply tank shut-off valve. Open torch adjusting valve to release any
residual gas left in the hose. Close torch-adjusting valve and wait 30 seconds. Slowly open
tank shut-off valve.
1) Make sure torch adjusting valve is closed.
2) Open supply tank shut-off valve.
3) With torch nozzle pointed away from any flammable material, open torch
adjusting valve 1/8 th of a turn or until you can hear gas escaping.
4) Ignite using supplied igniter.
5) Use the torch-adjusting valve to control the size and heat of flame.
USE: When using tool, do not direct flame directly into wind.
Do not allow barrel to come closer than 6” to the surface being heated.
Failure to do either of these things could cause flame outage.