Pacific Fire Lighter MK II – Hand Held Drip Torch

Directions Of Use

Mixing:

Recommended Fuel Mixes:

There are two recommended flammable liquids to use in the Pacific Fire Lighter.

25% unleaded petrol and 75% diesel.

• This recommended fuel mix is, one part petrol to three parts diesel.
• Ensure that the mixture of petrol into the diesel is through and the appropriate proportion of petrol is to be added to the appropriate portion of diesel.
• The fuel mixture can be tested; a small quantity of fuel on a rag can be taken to a safe location and lit with a match.
• It should ignite easily and burn steadily – vapor should not detonate or the fuel burn violently (incorrect fuel mix – too much petrol).
• It is not appropriate to mix this fuel in the tank of a Pacific Fire Lighter. Fill by measured volume, maximum 4.5 litres, do not guess the quantities. 

100% Kerosene

• This is a suitable alternative; however kerosene may not be readily available in all areas.
• As it does not require mixing, this is a simpler operation.
• Kerosene does have a higher flash point and lower vapor pressure than petrol so when straight kerosene is used there is less chance of fumes detonating.
• An approved fuel container should be used for mixing, transport and storage. Take care to prevent fuel spills, use funnel with strainer in place. 

Mixing Fuel:

• Mix fuel in a separate container to the torch tank. 
• Use all mixed fuel before mixing a further batch. 
• Do not add to an existing part mix of fuel as quantities can be easily miscalculated, making it difficult to keep the torch alight or dangerous if too much petrol is used.

Filling Drip Torch:

• Remove the bung and insert funnel with strainer in place into the tank. 
• Fill to within 30mm opening, replace bung and tighten.

Lighting Drip Torch:

In an area where Pacific Fire Lighter is to be used;

• Point nozzle to the ground at approximately 30 to 35 degrees.
• Open valve at the base of the wand, allowing fuel to run onto the wick then onto litter or vegetation on the ground. 
• Ignite fuel and dampened litter or vegetation with a match. 
• Apply the wick to this small fire to light the Pacific Fire Lighter.

To relight the Pacific Fire Lighter during use (with nozzle pointing downwards and fuel dribbles over the wick) place the wick over a fire. 

Extinguishing Drip Torch:

• To extinguish a Pacific Fire Lighter, smother the wick in loose earth, or leave it standing upright and the wick will burn dry.

Operating the Pacific Fire Lighter:

• Ensure sufficient fuel for carrying out a burning operation is on hand in containers readily available for refueling torches as required.
• Carry the torch to the area where burning is to commence, unscrew the bleed screw one to two turns counter clockwise (allowing air into the tank replacing fuel being used).
• Open valve at base of wand, lower want assembly towards the ground until fuel runs over the wick and onto vegetation on the ground.
• Light the vegetation on the ground, apply the wick to the vegetation, the torch is now ready for use.
• Do not leave a burning torch unattended.

Before operation, carefully read Directions for Use, Precautionary and Protection Statements, Storage and Disposal, Safety Directions and First Aid Instructions.