Start with the right tools! - You will need a roll of Teflon sealant tape, 4 sizes
of open end wrenches ( 9/16”, 5/8”,3/4” and 7/8”)
and an adjustable wrench that opens at to least 1 1/4”.
Install a tee fitting in the building gas line
TB-15 and TB-30 Torch Boosters require a minimum 1/2” diameter low pressure natural
gas supply pipe. TB-60 requires a minimum 3/4” diameter supply pipe and TB-125 requires
a minimum 1” diameter supply pipe. A qualified technician should install a tee in
the existing gas line with a 1/2” male fitting for the TB-15 and TB-30, 3/4” for
the TB-60 and 1” for TB-125 Torch Boosters. Do not attempt this installation yourself
unless you are a Licensed Master Plumber.
Connect the regulator, flashback arrestor and B to 1/4” NPT fitting to the gas outlet
fitting
When connecting the regulator and gauge to the Torch Booster use sealant tape on
the high-pressure outlet fitting on the Torch Booster. Be sure to hold a wrench on
the high pressure outlet fitting when screwing on the regulator to relieve pressure
on the fitting. Failure to do so may result in twisting the internal piping and will
void the warranty.
Connect a regulator-mount flashback
arrestor check valve to the regulator.
If you purchased one, connect the B to NPT
Adapter to the end of the flashback arrestor
check valve for connection to the pipe going
to the jewelers’ torches.
Connect the ball valve to the gas line
G-TEC includes a shutoff valve with each system, 1/2” for the TB-15/30 and 3/4” for
the TB-60/125. Apply Teflon sealant tape to the thread on the male pipe end then
tightly screw the shutoff valve onto the pipe.
This is a general description of how to install TB-15 through TB-125 Torch Boosters
- please read the User’s Information and Installation Manual that is included with
with your Torch Booster for complete installation details.
New York City has specific installation, permit and operational requirements which
must be met - please refer to the User’s Information and Installation Manual which
comes with the Torch Booster for details. It is your responsibility to comply with
all New York City Codes, Rules and Regulations. Torch Boosters must be installed
by a Licensed Master Plumber; do not install a Torch Booster in New York City unless
you are a Licensed Master Plumber.
Wrap the end of the gas pipe
with Teflon tape
Screw the shutoff valve onto
the pipe and tighten with
the crescent wrench.
Connect the flexible supply hose to the shutoff valve
After the shutoff valve is connected to the supply pipe screw the adapter fitting
into the ball valve. Be sure to use sealant tape for this fitting and tighten the
adapter with a 7/8” open ended wrench. Next, screw the flexible hose onto the adapter
with a 3/4” wrench.
Connect the other end of the stainless steel supply hose to the gas inlet fitting
on the back of the Torch Booster
You must use the stainless steel hose supplied by G-TEC. Do not substitute any other
hose, hard pipe connection or anything else. Safety equipment inside the Torch Booster
is calibrated to this hose and anything else will cause the system to shut down without
warning.
You will need two wrenches for this step. Use a 9/16” wrench on the nut at the end
of the hose for the TB-15/30/60 or ¾” wrench for the TB-125, and a 5/8” (TB-15/30/60)
or 3/4” (TB-125) wrench on the nut attached to the cabinet. When tightening the fitting
hold pressure on the cabinet nut so that it does not turn.
If there is a lock washer on the Booster you can do this step with one wrench. If
there is not a lock washer on the Booster use a second wrench to brace the nut on
the fitting on the Booster while tightening the hose. Failure to do this may twist
the copper tubing inside the Booster and VOID THE WARRANTY.
Start the Torch Booster!
How To Start Your TB-15/30 Torch Booster
- Before starting the Torch Booster be sure a all gas valvae between the Booster
and the buildding gas meter are open, a torch is attached and its valves are closed.
- On the left side of the Torch Booster flip the ON switch up - the green ON and
amber RESET lights will turn on and the fans will start.
- Press the START button on the right side and hold it down until the amber RESET
light goes out - the red COMPRESSOR light in the middle stays on. The Torch Booster
will now continue to run by itself. If the START button is released before the amber
RESET light turns off the Torch Booster is designed to shut itself off.
- If the Torch Booster shakes at startup, quickly turning on and off, it means there
is not enough gas flow to the unit. Continued attempts to start the Torch Booster
in these conditions can damage the unit - call G-TEC at 1-800-451-8294.
- To turn the Torch Booster off press the ON switch on the left side down.
How To Start Your TB-60/125 Torch Booster
- Before starting the Torch Booster be sure all gas valves between the Booster and
the building gas meter are open. At the high pressure outlet be sure a torch is attached
and its valves are closed. The Torch Booster will not start if there is an open gas
outlet.
- On the left side of the Torch Booster press the green button - the light above
it and the RESET light on the right side of the cabinet will turn on.
- On the right side press and hold the black START button until the RESET light above
it goes out - the COMPRESSOR light in the center stays on. The Torch Booster will
now continue to run by itself. If the START button is released before the amber light
turns off the Torch Booster is designed to shut itself off.
- If the Torch Booster shakes at startup, quickly turning on and off, it means there
is not enough gas flow to the unit. Continued attempts to start the Torch Booster
in these conditions can damage the unit - call G-TEC at 1-800-451-8294.
- To turn off the Torch Booster press the red button below the COMPRESSOR light.
Now test all hose and fitting connections with soapy water to be sure there are no
gas leaks.
If there are gas leaks re-tighten the connection until the leak stops.
- Purchase a Torch Booster from Gesswein, Landa International, Otto Frei or directly
from G-TEC if you don’t have an account with one of our Distributors.
- Hire a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect to produce a drawing of the
installation in accordance with all City codes, rules and regulations
- Expediter files for PW-1 Permit with Department of Buildings
- Department of Buildings Inspector visits jeweler’s location for initial inspection
- Licensed Master Plumber installs the Torch Booster
- Department of Buildings Inspector makes final inspection of installed Torch Booster
- Jeweler calls the NYC Fire Dept. at 718-999-1510 to arrange final inspection for
permit.
- When all inspections are complete then the Torch Booster is ready to use!
G-TEC TB-15 and TB-30 Torch Boosters have city-wide Approval by the NYC Fire Dept.,
Certificate # 5120. Read the Certificate of Approval - you must comply with all of
the Conditions stated on the Certificate of Approval
Per the NYC Department of Buildings G-TEC Torch Boosters do not require an MEA number
The following is the general process for purchasing and installing a G-TEC Torch
Booster
Call G-TEC at 1-800-451-8294 with any questions
Per the NYC Department of Buildings G-TEC Torch Boosters do not require an MEA number
The NYC Fire Dept. requires a site-specific Certificate of Approval for these Torch
Boosters -
Read a sample Site Specific Certificate of Approval
This is the process to obtain this Certificate and install your Torch Booster
Please call G-TEC at 1-800-451-8294 with any questions
Brace this fitting
when tightening
hose nut
- Expediter files drawing for PW-1 permit from Department of Buildings. When the Department
of Buildings approves the drawing send an original copy, which includes the architect/engineer’s
stamp and signature, to:
Gas Technology Energy Concepts, LLC
Attn: Ed Howard
201 Dutton Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14211
- G-TEC files for site-specific Certificate of Approval
- Fire Dept. Inspector inspects jeweler’s facility
- Fire Dept. sends a draft Certificate of Approval to G-TEC. This draft is reviewed
with the business owner or person in charge of the facility to explain conditions.
The representative is required to sign a statement acknowledging review of the draft
Certificate of Approval which is sent to the Fire Department then a final Certificate
of Approval is issued.
- Department of Buildings Inspector inspects jeweler’s facility
- Licensed Master Plumber installs the Torch Booster - the system cannot be installed
until the Fire Department has issued the draft Certificate of Approval.
- After the Torch Booster is installed the Department of Buildings Inspector does final
inspection
- Jeweler calls the Fire Dept. at 718-999-1510 to arrange final inspection for permit.
- When all inspections are complete the customer may begin using the Torch Booster
in daily production.
- Purchase a Torch Booster from Gesswein, Landa International, Otto Frei or directly
from G-TEC if you don’t have an account with one of our Distributors.
- Hire a Professional Engineer/Registered Architect to produce a drawing of the installation
in accordance with all NYC codes, rules and regulations. In addition to Department
of Buildings requirements the Fire Dept. requires that the drawing include the following
information:
- The gas connection/piping of the Torch Booster
- How low pressure natural gas is supplied to the Torch Booster and how high-pressure
gas is delivered to the torches, including all valves, check valves and other fittings
required by NYC Codes, Rules and other Regulations.
- The number and specification of the torches to be connected to the Torch Booster
- The fire rating of the rooms that are situated directly adjacent to the designated
natural gas Torch Booster room, including all applicable safety features such as
fire protection system, mechanical ventilation, gas detector(s), or alarm system
that is installed in the workshop.
- This statement must appear on the drawing: “The use of the natural gas torch booster
complies with all applicable NFPA Standards including, but not limited to NFPA 51
and the New York City Building Code, Fire Code, Fire Dept. Rule 2609-01 and Electrical
Code.”
Use the right fittings and connectors on your hoses and torches
Screw-on clamps are no longer
permitted on torch hoses
Torch hoses must be clamped in the torch and the gas/
oxygen pipe with permanent, non-adjustable clamps
G-TEC has the parts you need to complete your Torch Booster installation and comply
with the Certificate of Approval
The Fire Department Certificate of Approval calls for shutoffs, check valves and
fittings at each torch which conform to National Fire Protection Association Standard
51 and Compressed Gas Association Standard E-1.
At each bench on the natural gas and oxygen pipes there must be UL Approved shutoff
valves
as well as a simple check valve.
At the hose connections screw-type clamps are no longer
allowed; clamps which are permanently attached and cannot
be adjusted are required.
Connect the Torch Booster to building gas piping
TB-250 and TB-500 Torch Boosters are hard piped to the utility gas supply and require
a minimum 1 1/2” diameter supply pipe. Narrower pipe will reduce gas flow volume
through the Torch Booster.
G-TEC Torch Boosters are manufactured with two gas inlets for gas supply pressure
of less than 1 psi or 1-5 psi. In New York City all utility gas pressure is less
than 1 psi so connect the supply pipe to the inlet closest to the red/yellow power
shutoff.
The 1-5 psi inlet should be capped with a metal cap and sealed with Teflon sealant.
Power supply to the Torch Booster must be 208V, single phase 30 amp service. Use
a Buck & Boost transformer to provide proper power supply if it is not readily available.
Higher or lower voltage will cause burning and melting in the electrical cabinet
and void the warranty.
Torch Boosters should be installed with 12” space on all sides for cooling air flow
and to allow access for annual scheduled maintenance.
We strongly discourage installing the Torch Booster under a cabinet or where a ladder
is needed to reach it.
Connect the Booster to shop bench piping
When connecting the regulator and gauge to the Torch Booster use sealant tape on
the high-pressure outlet fitting on the Torch Booster. Be sure to hold a wrench on
the high pressure outlet fitting when screwing on the regulator to relieve pressure
on the fitting. Failure to do so may result in twisting the internal piping and will
void the warranty.
Connect a regulator-mount flashback arrestor check valve to the regulator. Do not
use sealant for this connection.
If you purchased one, connect the B to NPT Adapter to the end of the flashback arrestor
check valve for connection to the pipe going to the jewelers’ torches.
Use the right fittings and connectors on your hoses and torches
Screw-on clamps are no longer
permitted on torch hoses
Torch hoses must be clamped in the torch and the gas/
oxygen pipe with permanent, non-adjustable clamps
G-TEC has the parts you need to complete your Torch Booster installation and comply
with the Certificate of Approval
The Fire Department Certificate of Approval calls for shutoffs, check valves and
fittings at each torch which conform to National Fire Protection Association Standard
51 and Compressed Gas Association Standard E-1.
At each bench on the natural gas and oxygen pipes there must be a UL Approved shutoff
valve as well as a simple check valve.
At the hose connections screw-type clamps are no longer allowed; clamps which are
permanently attached and cannot
be adjusted are required.
How To Start Your TB-250/500 Torch Booster
- Before starting the Torch Booster be sure all gas valves between the Booster and
the building gas meter are open, a torch is attached and its valves are closed.
- On the left side of the Torch Booster press the green button - the light above
it and the RESET light on the right side of the cabinet will turn on.
- On the right side press and hold the black START button until the RESET light above
it goes out - the COMPRESSOR light in the center stays on. The Torch Booster will
now continue to run by itself. If the START button is released before the amber light
turns off the Torch Booster is designed to shut itself off.
- If the Torch Booster shakes at startup, quickly turning on and off, it means there
is not enough gas flow to the unit. Continued attempts to start the Torch Booster
in these conditions can damage the unit - call G-TEC at 1-800-451-8294.
- To turn off the Torch Booster press the red button below the COMPRESSOR light.
Now test all hose and fitting connections with soapy water to be sure there are no
gas leaks.
If there are gas leaks re-tighten the connection until the leak stops.
- Before submitting a drawing to the Department of Buildings for permit approval send
a PDF of the drawing to Ed Howard at ehoward@gas-tec.com to be sure this information
is correctly portrayed for the Fire Department. The Fire Department will require
a DOB Approved drawing with this information in order to issue a Site Specific Certificate.
If the DOB Approved drawing submitted to the Fire Department does not contain this
information in the proper format it will be rejected.
Installing G-TEC Torch Boosters In New York City
Installation Overview For TB-15/30/60 and 125 Torch Boosters
Installation Overview For TB-250 And TB-500 Torch Boosters
Permit And Inspection Process For TB-60/15/250 And 500 Torch Boosters
Permit and Inspection process for TB-15 and TB-30 Torch Boosters