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Patesco Docking Iron Instructions
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Operating Instructions
- Your Te Pari L.P.G. Docking Iron can be connected directly to either a primus, POL (caravan), or a companion (BBQ) type gas bottle. These 3 different fittings are all on the end of the hose. Choose the appropriate fitting and attach it to gas cylinder.
Note: This unit should not be fitted with a regulator.
- Turn the gas on at the gas bottle, then turn the tap (valve stem) on the Docking Iron to “ON” and light at the rear end of the searing head.
- Leave for approximately five minutes to heat up.
- Before use, tune the Iron with the valve stem tap until the flame is clear blue (not white-blue). This stops the handle from heating up.
- Pick the Docking Iron up by the upper handle only and place the hot edge on the tail, grasp the bottom handle of the Docking Iron and squeeze. Cut at a rate that allows the Docking Iron to cauterize the veins. Cutting too quickly may result in bleeding.
- When docking is complete be sure to always turn the gas off at the bottle, and then drain all the remaining gas from the hose.
- It is IMPORTANT not to let your Docking Iron get too hot, as this is more likely to result in bleeding, is a waste of gas, and can reduce the life of the Docking Iron Searing Head. The cutting edge of the searing head should not be allowed to become flattened. If it does, the Iron will require more effort to use, and may also result in the bending of the head assembly - run a file over the cutting edge occasionally to prevent this. It is important to keep your head clean - brush regularly with a wire brush.
- For efficient use, keep your Docking Iron clean. Store it in a bag to prevent spiders etc. putting webs into the fine intricate parts, which can cause hassles the next time you use it.
- Always be careful not to point the flame from the Docking Iron toward anything that can be burnt or damaged.
- It is recommended you do not attempt major repairs yourself. Because of the intricacies of gas combustion, and the fact that not many Gas Service Centres hold Docking Iron parts in stock, we recommend you send your Docking Iron back to the manufacturer should any problems arise.
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