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These requirements cover hand-held torches of the air aspirating type for operations such as heating, soldering, and brazing.

Torches covered by these requirements are intended to operate on commercial grade fuel gases other than acetylene as defined in the Standard for Design andInstallation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, NFPA 51-1992.

Torches covered by these requirements are intended for direct connection to disposable containers covered in the Standard for Nonrefillable (Disposable) Type FuelGas Cylinder Assemblies, UL 147A, Standard for Nonrefillable (Disposable) Type Metal Container Assemblies for Butane, UL 147B, or similar type disposablecontainers, or as covered by .

Torches covered by these requirements may incorporate integral container assemblies which may be refillable.

LP-Gas torches are intended for use in accordance with the Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, NFPA 58-1995.

These requirements do not cover torches that incorporate a hose assembly or are for use with refillable containers greater than 2.71 pound (1.23 kg) water capacity.

A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those in use when the standard was developed, and thatinvolves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as determinednecessary to maintain the level of safety for the user of the product as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard.

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Edition: 5th Published: 01/01/1996