Original Docking Iron 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 the gas cylinder.
Note: This unit should not be fitted with a regulator.
- Bolt the holder onto a “Y” standard or steel stake at the height you find most suitable. At the site drive the standard into the ground at a convenient spot.
- 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.
- Place the head of the Docking Iron into the holder, and 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. Hold by the top handle only and put the Iron back into the holder.
- 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.
- The cutting aperture can be adjusted for all different tail sizes, by tapping the large roll pin, just below the spring, either in or out, depending on the adjustments required.
- It is important not to let your Docking Iron get too hot, as this is more likely to result in bleeding, wastes 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 the 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 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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Parts List
- Searing Head - High wind model 704-00019-000 / Standard model 704-00018-000
- Upper handle 704-00021-000
- Handle grip 201-00002-000
- Lower handle 704-00016-000
- Gauze 102-00002-000
- Handle bush 107-00067-000
- Burner retaining circlip 109-00102-000
- Roll pin - Included with searing head
- Roll pin - Pivot 107-00069-000
- Roll pin - Gap adjusting 109-00189-000
- Spring and screws 704-00029-000
- Valve stem (tap) 704-00001-000
- Valve body 704-00002-000
- Jet - High wind model 704-00004-000 / Standard model 704-00013-000
- Burner tube (LPG) - High wind model 107-00070-000 / Standard model 107-00071-000
- Hose Fitting only (1/8 BSPT) 204-00005-000
- Holder - High wind model 904-00040-000 / Standard model 904-00039-000
- Adapter (Primus/POL) 107-00072-000
- Adapter (Primus/Companion) 107-00073-000
- Hose fitting only - Comp male 204-00006-000
- Hose fitting only - Comp male 204-00006-000
- Hose only without fittings 204-00007-000 / (1/8 - Comp male) 704-00005-000