Carlisle Machine Works Lucio User manual

The Lucio Burner uses natural gas or propane1with oxygen to create a wide range of flame
characteristics for flameworking application. This instruction sheet is designed to provide the user with
a working knowledge of the burner to allow for safe and educated use. This instruction sheet is not
intended to be a guide for flameworking, but rather a guide for use of the Lucio Burner. Please take the
time to thoroughly read through this instruction sheet to help ensure the proper use and maintenance
of the burner.
1Natural gas is the optimal fuel for use with the Lucio Burner and will provide the best working results.
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P.O. Box 746, 412 S. Wade Blvd., Bldg. #5, Millville, NJ 08332
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Fax: (856) 825 - 5510
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Lucio Burner Instruction Sheet
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Lucio Burner
For the broadest range of flame types, and the ability to work with a wide range of applications, the
Lucio Burner offers a unique flame extremely well suited for soft glass sculptural work of all sizes.
The Lucio Burners base features a stainless steel plate with drilled ports for mounting. The burner head
can be pivoted via a ball joint connection to achieve several angles of adjustment. The base does not
incorporate a height adjustment and does not include a marver (available separately as an optional
accessory)
Options and Accessories:
The Lucio Burner has several options and accessories that are available. This section is intended to
provide any pertinent information for the options that may be applicable.
Marver: A 2 inch by 4 inch Graphite Marver designed to mount to the top of the torch. The marver
adjustment is independent from the burner adjustment. (Installed by operator).
In-Line Disposable Filters Option: This is a highly recommended option to filter the fuel gas and
oxygen gases prior to the burner to reduce the possibility of containments from the feed piping.
Hose Options: There are three types of hosing recommended for CC Series burners, Welding hose,
Tygon hose, and Stainless Steel Braided hose. Please refer to Bulletin 24D for more information
regarding these products.
The Lucio Burner is a Surface Mixed Burner:
Surface mixed burners deliver the gas and oxygen to the face separately so that the mixing of gases
happens as they exit the burner face. This produces a safe flame for working with any application.
Surface mixed burners do not have the possibility for combustion to take place inside of the burner (this
is commonly known as Flashback) since the gas and oxygen are not mixed until they exit the burner.
However, certain conditions (such as an internal leak) could cause a Flashback to occur.

Control Valves:
Standard models require two valves which are, located on the back of the Lucio Burner. One control
valve has a red handle and is used for metering the fuel gas flow to the burner. One control valve has a
green handle and is used for metering the oxygen flow to of the burner.
These control valves are finely threaded and thus require several full turns to become fully open or fully
closed. When using these valves to control the flames, it is best to make small incremental adjustments
rather than full turns. Quick or large adjustments could cause the flame to become unstable and even
blow off of the face of the burner. In time, the user will learn the best way to control the burner for
their application.
The valve stems are threaded and secured into the valve body via a nut. This nut is threaded onto the
valve body and the stainless steel stem extends through this nut. Depending on how tightly this nut is
threaded down onto the valve body, the stainless steel stem will be harder or easier to turn. If the nut is
tightly threaded down onto the valve body, the stem will have more resistance to movement. By
loosening this nut, the stem will become easier to adjust. Loosening the nut can also cause a leak to
form around the stem from the nut sealing area. Be sure to check for leaks (see “Checking for Leaks” )
anytime that this nut is adjusted.
When closing the control valve, the valve should be adjusted only until it seats and stops
turning. The valve should not be forced or “torqued” down any further. By turning the valve
handle with force, beyond its seal positioning, once it has seated, great pressure may be placed on the
seat. This will cause the seat or valve stem to become deformed and will result in a leak that can not be
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P.O. Box 746, 412 S. Wade Blvd., Bldg. #5, Millville, NJ 08332
Toll Free Phone : (800) 922 - 1167 Local Phone : (800) 825 - 0627
Fax: (856) 825 - 5510
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Checking for Leaks:
Before operating the Lucio Burner for the first time and once a month (see “Maintenance” ) the burner
should have the control valves and all connections checked for leaks. Follow the procedure below to
check for leaks.
1. Connect air at 25 PSI to the burner.
2. Dip the head of the burner into a bucket of water.
3. Cycle through the control valves turning each one on and then shutting it off. When the control
valve is opened there should be a rush of bubbles in the water. After shutting the control valve off,
wait about 30 seconds to watch for any new bubbles. If bubbles appear at any rate, this would
indicate a leak in the control valve.
4. Remove the head from the water and use the air pressure to blow out any residual water.
5. Mix soap (liquid soap is best for this) and water to form a bubbly mixture for leak detection.
6. Turn on both control valves.
7. Apply the soapy mixture to all threaded connections, valve stems and between the barrel and
manifold at the back of the burner. If any of these areas produces bubbles after applying the soapy
mixture, the connection may have a leak.
8. Close all control valves and disconnect the air.
If a leak is detected, contact a Carlisle Representative for assistance.

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Startup and Shutdown:
To startup the Lucio Burner, follow the procedure below.
1. First open the gas control valve and ignite the gas with either an open flame or a striker. Be sure that
your hands, clothing, and other flammable objects are not near the face of the burner while igniting
the flame.
2. Then open the oxygen control valve to produce a blue focused flame.
To shutdown the Lucio Burner, follow the procedure below.
1. Reduce flow of all gases to burner
2. First close off the oxygen control valve.
3. Then close off the gas control valve.
Heat Build-up and Carbon Build-up:
Some inappropriate working conditions can cause heat build-up in the burner. This heat build-up will
cause damage to the burner and also present a danger to the user if a heated area of the burner is
touched by the user.
Heat build-up is the cause for carbon build-up. Carbon build-up is the formation of carbon inside of the
burner (natural byproduct of fuel gas). This often results in degraded performance of the burner and
possibly may cause carbon to expel out of the burner. Carbon that is present in the fuel gas (except
hydrogen) effectively causes the flame to have more heat potential. If the stainless steel in the burner
becomes heated to a significant level, the carbon from the fuel gas will bond to the walls of the stainless
steel. When this occurs, the burner must be cleaned (see “ Maintenance ”). Propane has a very high
carbon content and will almost certainly cause carbon build-up.
Some of the things the user can do to help retard heat build-up are:
Flames that have higher oxygen content run cooler. Use this type of flame whenever possible.
Do not run the burner without some oxygen flowing through the burner.
Do not use short flames that burn close to the face of the burner and can cause the end of tubes to
glow red.
Do not use lazy flames that are not directed outward from the face of the burner.
Do not work too close to a piece that would cause flame backwash
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P.O. Box 746, 412 S. Wade Blvd., Bldg. #5, Millville, NJ 08332
Toll Free Phone : (800) 922 - 1167 Local Phone : (800) 825 - 0627
Fax: (856) 825 - 5510
Website: carlislemachine.com Email: [e-mail]
Lucio Burner Instruction Sheet

Carlisle Machine Works, Inc.,
P.O. Box 746, 412 S. Wade Blvd., Bldg. #5, Millville, NJ 08332
Toll Free Phone : (800) 922 - 1167 Local Phone : (800) 825 - 0627
Fax: (856) 825 - 5510
Website: carlislemachine.com Email: [e-mail]
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Maintenance:
Before any maintenance is performed, the user should be sure to use appropriate safety measures such as
wearing safety goggles.
If the Lucio Burner experiences carbon build-up (see “Heat Build-up and Carbon Build-up” ), then the
burner should be cleaned regularly. The tubes can be cleaned using a torch tip cleaning set, piano
wire, or K filer (these must be significantly smaller than the orifice). When cleaning the tubes, it is
important to be very careful while gingerly poking at the carbon. It is very possible to have the
cleaning tool get stuck inside the burner. Also, a light amount of air flow through the torch will cause
the dislodged carbon to come out of the face of the burner rather than falling back into the body.
The Lucio Burner should be checked for leaks in the valves and all threaded connections once a month
(see “Checking for Leaks” ).
Flame Settings:
The Lucio Burner has a very unique flame. Please note that based on the operator’s prior burner
experience, the flame settings may not look or sound as expected. The unique flame properties of the torch
demonstrate superior performance. Below are a few things to note about the flame settings of the Lucio
Burner:
It looks reducing : The flame of the Lucio Burner is often mistaken as being very reducing in nature. As
such, the operator may feel the need to use a heavy amount of oxygen in the flame. When getting
used to the Lucio Burner, perform reduction tests on your glass to see for sure what flames are
reducing and what is not. You should be pleasantly surprised with the results.
The candles are bright yellow: The tips of the candles (aka focal points) may be brighter than the
operator is used to seeing on other burners. This is normal, and is part of the softness that the Lucio
Burner provides. Please note that propane creates especially bright candles, as the torch is optimally
setup for use with Natural Gas.
How should the flame look: For a standard working flame, Carlisle recommends a candle or focal length of
1/2”. This will present a flame that is very hot and provides radiant heat around the flame, great for
working with medium sized sculpture. This radiant heat lessens the frequency of glass fractures due to
temperature changes while moving in and out of the flame.
Achieving a pinpoint flame: By adding oxygen to the flame or by lowering the fuel gas, the flame will
narrow to a fine point. This flame is usually quite a bit cooler than the standard working flame.
There are several more settings that you will work for a wide range of applications. Experiment with the
size of the flame and the ratio of oxygen to discover the best settings for your needs.
Lucio Burner Instruction Sheet

Carlisle Machine Works, Inc.,
P.O. Box 746, 412 S. Wade Blvd., Bldg. #5, Millville, NJ 08332
Toll Free Phone : (800) 922 - 1167 Local Phone : (800) 825 - 0627
Fax: (856) 825 - 5510
Website: carlislemachine.com Email: [e-mail]
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Safety Requirements:
Below are the safety requirements for use of the Lucio Burner. These measures will help to ensure the
safety of the user.
Flashback Arrestors should be used with the Lucio Burner. These devices stop a Flashback from
traveling upstream through the lines.
Didymium Glasses should be worn at all times, when working with the Lucio Burner. Darker shades of
glasses may be necessary when working with propane, due to the increased intensity of the brightness
of the candles.
Long hair should be tied back and loose non-flammable/flame retardant clothing should not be worn
when working with the Lucio Burner.
The integrity of the burner casing should never be broken. This will cause an internal leak (until repair)
that could potentially be very dangerous.
Lucio Burner Instruction Sheet
Natural Gas Propane
Recommended
Pressures for Fuel Gas
2 PSI 2-3 PSI
Recommended Pressures
for Oxygen with use of
listed gases
4-6 PSI 5-7 PSI
Gas Pressures:
Warranty and Legal Notice:
This unit is under warranty for 12 months as per the terms and conditions located on the Carlisle Machine
Works, Inc. website: www.carlislemachine.com.
The manufacturer strongly objects to anyone but authorized Carlisle personnel breaking the integrity of
the burner casing. The manufacturer will declare all warranties null and void and user will be liable for all
injuries or damages occurring as a result of the user attempting or succeeding to disassemble, repair, or
replace internal parts of the burner .