Ronson MDX Torch User manual

ENGLISH USA – EN
MODEL #R3A18
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Ronson®MDX
Torch (“Product”). READ ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS before using your Product for
the first time. Improper use of this Product may
result in Product damage, for which damages
you (“Purchaser”) and not Zippo Manufacturing
Company (“Zippo”) are responsible.
Zippo Manufacturing Company
33 Barbour Street
Bradford, Pa 16701
zippo.com
MDX Torch
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DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. KEEP
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Do not puncture or incinerate container.
Do not expose to heat or store at
temperatures above 120°F (49°C).
Do not use near sparks or open flame.
Do not store in direct sunlight.
WARNING: KEEP LIGHTERS
AND THEIR FUELS OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN. Ignite away from face and
clothing. Do not use to light cigarettes,
cigars or pipes. Be sure flame is out
after use. Never expose to heat above
50°C (122°F) or to prolonged sunlight.
Never puncture or put in fire. Extreme
heat is present above the visible
flame. Extra care should be taken to
prevent burn, injury or fire. Follow all
instructions and warnings provided by
manufacturer of appliance or any other
item when using this product. Do not
use near sparks or open flame. Do not
store in direct sunlight. Do not refuel
over containers such as sinks or near
a flame. Butane tends to settle and
collect in the lowest point. When filled,
will contain flammable gas. Do not
keep lit for more than 2 minutes. Wait
2 minutes after refilling before using
the torch.
WARNING RONSON MDX TORCH
Air Mix
Slide
Gas Ignition
Trigger
Flame
Adjuster
Butane
Refill Valve
Flame
Nozzle
Child
Resistant
Lock
Metal Burner
Shield
A
E
B
F
C
D
G
[FIGURE 1]
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FILLING THE PRODUCT
1. Use only high quality fuel like Ronson or
Zippo Butane Fuel to fill and refill. Use of
other low quality fuels may result in damage
to the filling valve and could cause clogging.
2. Before filling, ensure that Product is
extinguished.
3. Allow sufficient time for the Product to
cool to room temperature before refilling
4. Do not refuel over containers such as
sinks or near a flame. Butane tends to
settle and collect in the lowest point.
5. Hold the product with the Butane Refill
Valve up.
6. For safe filling: ensure proper mating
between fuel can and Refill Valve.
7. Invert the fuel can and insert the tip of
the butane into the Product Refill Valve.
(Figure 2)
8. Apply firm pressure to allow fuel to flow
into the Product’s fuel tank until full.
9. Do not overfill.
10. After filling the Product, allow at least
2 minutes for the butane to stabilize
before igniting.
Butane
Refill Valve
White Tip
(BOTTOM VIEW)
[FIGURE 2]
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Product produces a precision blue flame
suitable for various hobby and household
projects including soldering, heating, melting,
and thawing. Not intended for commercial use
or for extended periods of burn time.
The length of the flame is adjustable and the
Product is equipped with an air mixture control
to adjust the flame temperature down from
the high temperature blue flame to a lower
temperature yellow flame, which can be used
for bending glass.
WARNING: When using, ignite away from face
and clothing. Be sure flame is out after use.
1. For ignition, be sure the Air Mix Slide (E)
on top of the Product is moved towards the
Flame Nozzle (F).
2. Fully engage the Child Resistant Lock (C)
by firmly gripping the Product. With Child
Resistant Lock (C) fully engaged, press the
Gas Ignition Trigger (B) to ignite the flame.
Release the Gas Ignition Trigger (B) and
the Child Resistant Lock (C) to extinguish
the flame.
3. To adjust the flame size, move the Flame
Adjuster (D) toward “+” for a higher flame
and “–” for a lower flame.
4. To work with yellow flame, move the Air
Mix Slide (E) away from the Flame Nozzle
(F) to limit the flow of air into the burner.
Change the flame only after ignition.
5. To return to blue flame move the Air Mix
Slide (E) towards the Flame Nozzle (F).
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STORAGE
BE SURE FLAME IS OUT AFTER USE. BE
SURE THE PRODUCT IS COOLED OFF BEFORE
STORING OR LEAVING UNATTENDED.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Zippo Manufacturing Company warrants the
Product against manufacturing defects in material
and workmanship under normal use. This warranty
does not cover, and Zippo shall have no liability
with respect to, damage, failure or loss caused
by or attributable to abuse, accident, misuse,
improper or abnormal use, neglect, improper or
unauthorized repair, failure to follow instructions
provided by Zippo or “acts of God” or other
contingencies beyond the control of Zippo.
This warranty does not cover the incidental or
consequential damages, although some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
Warranty coverage extends to the original purchase
and begins on the date of purchase and ends one
(1) year thereafter. Other than as to the foregoing,
this warranty is in lieu of all other express and
implied warranties. Any implied warranties which
by law cannot be excluded are limited to this same
period. Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.To obtain
proper instructions for service under this limited
warranty, refer to repair instructions at zippo.
com or contact Zippo Consumer Relations at
[e-mail] or 1-888-442-1932.
Do not return the Product to the retail store.
If the Product is covered by the warranty, Zippo
will repair or replace the item or will refund the
purchase price. Any attempt to disassemble the
Product by user or any non-approved repair center
will void this warranty.
NOTE: Proof of purchase is required for warranty
service.
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