Magna Mag-Torch MT 551 C Maintenance and service guide

COMPLETE SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Contents extremely flammable
and under pressure.
Keep out of reach of children or any
one who has not read the instructions.
Please refer to information on the
specific torch you purchased.
Use only the fuel that is recommended
for the torch you purchased.
Use of non-recommended fuel will void your
warranty.
Carefully read cautions on individual
containers. Keep away from heat and flame.
DO NOT store at temperatures above 120°F
(49°C). DO NOT store in rooms used for
habitation.
MT 551 C, MT 551 CK
PROPANE or MAPP
®
FUEL
Torch may be operated with Propane or MAPP
®
fuel. Use of any other fuel may damage your torch
and may cause serious harm or personal injury.
MT 555, MT 555 CK
PROPANE or MAPP
®
FUEL
Torch may be operated with Propane or MAPP
®
fuel. Use of any other fuel may damage your torch
and may cause serious harm or personal injury.
MT 560 C
PROPANE or MAPP
®
FUEL
Torch may be operated with Propane or MAPP
®
fuel. Use of any other fuel may damage your torch
and may cause serious harm or personal injury.
1. Do not try to operate before reading instructions. Do not
use this torch until you understand all of the instructions
and cautions. Familiarize yourself with the torch before
lighting or using. Review instructions and cautions
periodically to maintain awareness. Deviating from these
procedures may result in fire, explosion, and property
damage and/or operator injury.
2. Do not point torch toward face, other persons or
flammable objects. Never attempt to use torch as a
cigarette lighter.
3. Disconnect gas cylinder when not in use.
4. Never attempt to modify the torch construction and
never use unapproved fuel or accessories.
5. Treat the torch as you would any fine tool or instrument.
Do not drop or otherwise abuse.
6. Do not use a leaking, damaged or malfunctioning torch.
STOP using it immediately. DO NOT use the torch until
you correct the problem. Torches improperly operated,
maintained or repaired can be dangerous. Improper use,
service, repair or modification of the torch could result
in damage to the product, property damage or personal
injury to the operator.
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. Always wear eye protection when operating the torch.
When brazing, use goggles with an ANSI Z87.1 2979
Shade No. 4 or No. 5 lens.
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. 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.
14. When thawing pipes, be very careful not to overheat
surrounding materials. The use of a heat shield is
recommended.
15. 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.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES:
RECOMMEND FUEL TO BE USED
FOR MODELS:
REMOVE GAS CYLINDER FROM TORCH WHEN NOT IN USE. NEVER STORE WITH TORCH
ATTACHED TO GAS CYLINDER.
Turn valve off. NOTE: The flame may continue to burn for a short period of time if the torch has
been operated in an inverted (upside down) position.
When torch is cool, turn the gas cylinder counter-clockwise from valve body to disconnect.
Then store torch and gas cylinder separately. Observe cautions on gas cylinder label. Replace
the protective cap on the gas cylinder after use.
TURNING OFF AND STORAGE:
MAGNA INDUSTRIES, INC.
2233 West 110th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44102
1-800-969-3334
ALWAYS USE YOUR TORCH IN
A WELL VENTILATED AREA
DANGER:
CONTENTS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND UNDER PRESSURE
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDERN
WWaarrnniinngg::Byproducts of the combustion of the fuel used by this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

(Extremely flammable contents under pressure.) Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from heat or flame. It is illegal
and dangerous to refill the gas cylinder. Obtain new gas cylinder from your dealer. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Do not store near heat or in a room used for habitation. Always close torch valve and wait at least 30 seconds before
removing torch from gas cylinder. Always detach gas cylinder from torch when not in use. Do not breathe gas, fumes, vapor
or spray. If inhaled, remove affected person to fresh air. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. For skin contact, flush with large
amounts of water. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. When gas
cylinder is empty, discard in a safe place. Do not throw in fire. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Federal law forbids
transportation if refilled. Penalty up to $25,000.00 fine and five years imprisonment (49 U.S.C. 1809).
Read and understand these instructions prior to use.
Before attaching torch to gas cylinder, check and make sure valve is OFF by turning knob in clockwise direction hand tight
only. DO NOT FORCE.
Turn gas cylinder clockwise into valve body until HAND TIGHTENED and attach securely. Save the cylinder protective cap
for later storage.
DANGER – ALL MODELS:
ASSEMBLY – ALL MODELS:
1. Torch should be pointed in a safe direction away from
people and objects.
2. Torch may be operated with Propane or MAPP
®
‚ fuel.
3. Make sure the regulator valve is OFF by turning the knob
in a clockwise direction when installing a gas cylinder. DO
NOT FORCE.
4. 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.
5. Examine the torch’s o-rings for cuts or other damages.
Do not use torch with damaged or cut o-rings. The
complete orifice/o-ring adaptor must be service by
Magna’s factory. This torch has a special orifice installation
process and should ONLY be changed by Magna’s factory.
6. Do not use torch with a cylinder tipped more than 60º
from the upright position as this may cause the torch to
flare.
7. Turn the regulator knob counter-clockwise about 2 1/2to
3 turns, the gas will blowout with a light “hiss” sound from
the torch.
8. Press “ignition button” and the flame will ignite
instantly. If torch does not ignite, increase or decrease gas
flow and repeat ignition process. After torch lights the
ignitor button may be released.
9. Low gas flow will cause the tube tip to turn red hot.
Continued use in this manner may cause damage to the
igniter system and void any stated or implied warranty.
This torch is designed to operate with the regulator valve
open in the maximum position.
1. Torch should be pointed in a safe direction away from
people and objects.
2. Torch may be operated with Propane or MAPP
®
‚ fuel.
3. Make sure the regulator valve is OFF by turning the knob
in a clockwise direction when installing a gas cylinder. DO
NOT FORCE.
4. 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.
5. Examine the torch’s o-rings for cuts or other damages.
Do not use torch with damaged or cut o-rings. The
complete orifice/o-ring adaptor must be service by Magna’s
factory. This torch has a special orifice installation process
and should ONLY be changed by Magna’s factory.
6. Do not use torch with a cylinder tipped more than 60º
from the upright position as this may cause the torch to
flare.
7. Turn the regulator knob counter-clockwise about 2 1/2to
3 turns, the gas will blowout with a light “hiss” sound from
the torch.
8. Press “ignition button” and the flame will ignite instantly.
If torch does not ignite, increase or decrease gas flow and
repeat ignition process. After torch lights the ignitor button
may be released.
9. Low gas flow will cause the tube tip to turn red hot.
Continued use in this manner may cause damage to the
igniter system and void any stated or implied warranty. This
torch is designed to operate with the regulator valve open
in the maximum position.
MT 555, MT 555 CK
PROPANE or MAPP
®
FUEL
Torch may be operated with Propane or MAPP
®
fuel.
Use of any other fuel may damage your torch and
may cause serious harm or personal injury.
1. Torch should be pointed in a safe direction away from
people and objects.
2. Torch may be operated with Propane or MAPP
®
‚ fuel.
3. Make sure the regulator valve is OFF by turning the knob
in a clockwise direction when installing a gas cylinder. DO
NOT FORCE.
4. 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.
5. Examine the torch’s o-rings for cuts or other damages.
Do not use torch with damaged or cut o-rings. The
complete orifice/o-ring adaptor must be service by Magna’s
factory. This torch has a special orifice installation process
and should ONLY be changed by Magna’s factory.
6. Do not use torch with a cylinder tipped more than 60º
from the upright position as this may cause the torch to
flare.
7. Turn the regulator knob counter-clockwise about 2 1/2to
3 turns, the gas will blowout with a light “hiss” sound from
the torch.
MT 560 C
PROPANE or MAPP
®
FUEL
Torch may be operated with Propane or MAPP
®
fuel.
Use of any other fuel may damage your torch and
may cause serious harm or personal injury.
OPERATION AND LIGHTING:
OPERATION AND LIGHTING:
MT 551 C, MT 551 CK
PROPANE or MAPP
®
FUEL
Torch may be operated with Propane or MAPP
®
fuel.
Use of any other fuel may damage your torch and
may cause serious harm or personal injury.
BELT CLIP
With the two prongs on the closed end of the clip pointing
up press the open end of the clip into the groove on
regulator valve. The clip will snap into the secure position.
In a downward motion slide the clip over a belt or other
suitable support. The best and safest use of the belt clip is
to put the clip and cylinder on your side. This way you will
not loose the cylinder when climbing a ladder or
performing any other activity. If using other suitable
support for the clip, take caution to insure that the clip will
not become dislodged. While using a suitable support do
not stretch the hose beyond the torch’s 4 foot limitation.
The clip may become dislodged from the cylinder or the
cylinder could upset. When removing the clip from the
regulator body, do not pull on the hose. Grasp the clip and
regulator body and separate.
The gas cylinder contains gaseous and liquid fuel. If the torch is moved rapidly, tilted too far to the side or upside
down, the liquid can enter the valve and cause the flame to flare or extinguish.
Make sure torch is cool before tightening or removing torch head or before installing or removing accessories.
WARNING – ALL MODELS:
For hottest, most efficient flame, adjust inner blue flame of pencil burner to 1-1/2” to 2” in length.
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT – ALL MODELS:
In cold weather the size of the flame will be smaller. To produce a large flame, pre-warm the gas cylinder to room
temperature prior to use. Shaking the gas cylinder a few times to warm the fuel up will help. There is a greater
possibility that the flame will extinguish when the torch is turned upside down in cold weather.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION – ALL MODELS:
8. Press “ignition button” and the flame will ignite
instantly. If torch does not ignite, increase or decrease gas
flow and repeat ignition process. After torch lights the
ignitor button may be released.
9. Low gas flow will cause the tube tip to turn red hot.
Continued use in this manner may cause damage to the
igniter system and void any stated or implied warranty. This
torch is designed to operate with the regulator valve open
in the maximum position.