Earlex Heat Gun HG 1600K User Manual

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HEAT GUN KIT  
HG 1600K  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Thank you for purchasing the Earlex HG1600K Heat Gun Kit,  
this is a highly versatile kit that can be used in a  
variety of applications.  
BEFORE USE - PLEASE READ THE SAFETY &  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Please retain for future reference  
 
HEAT SETTINGS  
Nozzles  
The kit is supplied with 4 different  
shaped nozzles, which can be used  
as follows.  
The Heat Gun has two settings:  
1.Low heat - for use where the  
workpiece or surroundings must  
not be allowed to get too hot.  
Setting~400°C.  
2.High heat - for faster heat up  
time of the workpiece where you  
can also operate the gun at a  
greater distance.  
Concentrator Nozzle  
This nozzle  
directs a  
concentrated  
heat flow to the  
workpiece. It is  
ideal for use  
Setting~590°C.  
when removing  
Concentrator Nozzle  
paint in awkward  
OPERATION  
corners, crevices, mouldings,  
beading, architrave’s or whenever  
precise paint removal is required.  
Before starting the job it is  
advisable to test the workpiece for  
the ideal temperature to use. The  
table below gives an indication of  
the likely heat settings required but  
always start with the low heat  
setting.  
Deflector Nozzle  
This nozzle  
directs a long  
narrow heat  
pattern to the  
workpiece, and  
is ideal for  
The distance between the nozzle  
and the workpiece will vary  
according to the material being  
worked on but this should always  
be at least 50mm (2”) or more on  
either heat setting.  
removing paint  
or varnish from  
Deflector Nozzle  
large flat surfaces such as skirting  
boards, doors, stairs etc. It should  
be used in conjunction with a flat  
scraper. Vinyl tiles can be removed  
by softening the tile.  
All applications, with the exception  
of removing paint from the window  
frames, can be performed without  
using a nozzle, however for best  
results nozzles are recommended.  
Glass Protection Nozzle  
This nozzle  
deflects the  
Suggested Ratings  
heat away from  
glass or other  
fragile areas  
and back onto  
Paint Stripping  
Defrosting Pipes  
Bending Plastic  
High Setting  
High Setting  
Low Setting  
the workpiece.  
Heat shrinking plastic Low Setting  
Glass Protection Nozzle  
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Hook Nozzle  
This nozzle  
disperses the  
heat flow  
evenly around  
the whole  
workpiece. It is  
ideal for  
Heart Shavehook  
Hook Nozzle  
defrosting  
frozen pipes, soldering pipe work,  
bending plastics and heat-shrinking  
electrical parts.  
Shavehooks  
Assembly of Shavehook  
Select the required blade from the  
set. Take the wooden shafted  
handle from the set, remove the nut  
from the end, fit the required blade  
then fix in place by refitting and  
tightening the nut.  
Removing Paint  
Choose the required nozzle and fit  
onto the heat outlet. Select the  
scraper or shavehook required.  
Hold the gun with the nozzle  
approximately 50mm (2”) from the  
surface of the paintwork and  
starting with the lower heat setting  
move it slowly backwards and  
forwards until the paint blisters and  
bubbles. Immediately remove the  
paint with the scraper or  
shavehook. Aim to heat the paint  
just ahead of the scraper so that  
you can develop a continuous  
action. Do not heat the paint for too  
long, as this will burn the paint  
making it difficult to remove.  
Use the triangular shavehook for  
stripping paint from flat wooden  
surfaces and edges, use the  
combination, heart shavehooks for  
mouldings in convex or concave  
profiles.  
Remember to  
clean the  
blade after use  
with wirewool  
and lightly oil  
before storing.  
Triangular Shavehook  
Most stickers can also be removed  
from paintwork by using the heat to  
soften the adhesive. Be careful not  
to direct the heat for too long if you  
are trying just to remove the  
stickers, as this will blister the paint.  
Combination Shavehook  
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Removing paint from window  
frames  
same type of plastic. The areas  
being welded must be clean and  
grease-free. Heat the seam until the  
plastic becomes tacky, then apply  
the other surface.  
Always use the glass protection  
nozzle. Ensure you have the nozzle  
facing the correct way to deflect the  
heat away from the glass before  
you switch on. Rotate the gun or  
nozzle 90o as you move to  
horizontal or vertical bead. Allow  
nozzle to cool before attempting to  
turn it. Paint can be removed from  
profile surfaces by using a  
WARNING: Plastic can very  
quickly change from being tacky  
into becoming liquid. Beware of  
burns from hot plastic. Do not  
remove molten plastic from a  
burn. Run under cold water and  
seek medical advice.  
shavehook and/or a soft wire brush.  
WARNING: Glass can break  
easily  
Bending plastic tube  
Choose the Hook nozzle and fit  
over heat outlet. Turn the gun  
upside down and place on it’s clip  
stand so that it is resting on a  
secure bench with the nozzle  
pointing upwards; see picture  
below. To avoid buckling or kinking  
the tube, fill the tube with dry sand  
and seal at both ends. Heat the  
Defrosting frozen pipes  
Choose the Hook nozzle and fit  
over the heat outlet. Always heat  
from one or other end of the frozen  
portion, not from the middle.  
WARNING: Do not attempt to  
defrost PVC pipes. Always check tube evenly by moving from side to  
that it is a water pipe and not a  
gas pipe. Do not heat a gas pipe.  
side and bend to required shape.  
WARNING: Protect hands from  
heat.  
Shrink sealing electrical cables  
Choose the Hook nozzle and fit  
over heat outlet. Select a heat-  
shrinkable sleeve with a diameter  
matching that of the workpiece.  
Evenly heat the sleeve.  
Welding plastics  
Choose the Concentrator or  
Deflector nozzle and fit over heat  
outlet. The materials being welded  
together must be of exactly the  
Bending Plastic  
Tubing  
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Unit fails to work:  
Maintenance  
Check the fuse in the plug is sound  
and rated 13amps.  
Always allow the machine to cool  
down and disconnect from power  
supply. The heat gun should be  
cleaned before being stored away  
by wiping over with a clean damp  
cloth; do not use any chemicals.  
Ensure that the ventilation slots are  
not blocked.  
If an extension cable is used it must  
be fully unwound and rated at least  
10amps capacity.  
IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER  
ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT  
OUR HELPLINE NO.  
Trouble Shooting  
01483 454666  
If a problem occurs always  
switch the unit off immediately.  
Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00  
(Excluding Bank Holiday)  
MAINS CONNECTION  
Your unit has been supplied with a mains lead with a fitted moulded plug.  
This is identified by the fuse holder in the base of the plug. Please read  
the following safety instructions before use.  
1 If the moulded plug is cut off from the mains lead then the plug must be  
disposed of safely.  
NEVER under any circumstances insert such a plug into a 13 amp  
socket.  
2 NEVER under any circumstances use the appliance without the fuse  
cover fitted. This is the little cover fixed into the base of the plug to hold  
the fuse in place.  
3 If you lose the fuse cover then please contact any electrical dealer for a  
replacement or ring our helpline.  
4 A replacement fuse must be rated at 13amp. The fuse must be  
manufactured and approved to BS1362.  
5 IF IN ANY DOUBT PLEASE CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN.  
If you need to fit a plug to the mains lead, this should be fitted in  
accordance with the wiring instructions as shown below, and will need to  
be used with a 13 amp fuse. If in doubt consult an electrician. If the  
mains lead becomes damaged it should be replaced with our Pt No G32.  
If you are using an extension lead it must be rated at a minimum of 10  
amps and fully unwound. Do not operate with a lead rated at less than 10  
amps as this will cause premature failure of the element which is not  
covered by guarantee.  
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As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not  
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your  
plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which  
is marked with the letter N or coloured black.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be  
connected to the terminal which is marked with the  
letter L or coloured red.  
GUARANTEE  
This heat gun is guaranteed for a period of 2 years against faulty  
manufacture or materials. It is not guaranteed for industrial or hire  
purposes. The scraper, shavehooks and nozzles are classed as  
consumables and are not covered by guarantee. This guarantee does  
not affect your statutory rights.  
In the event of any problem occurring please contact us on our  
Helpline no.  
01483 - 454666  
Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:30 (Excluding bank holidays)  
EC Declaration of Conformity  
We declare that the unit: HG1600 conforms to: 73/23/EEC  
EN60335-1, EN60335-2-45 & 89/336/EEC EN61000-3-2,  
EN61000-3-3 & EN5501
Tim Hopper - Technical Director  
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OTHER PRODUCTS FROM EARLEX  
Steam Wallpaper Strippers: Designed to  
remove all types of wallpaper, multi-layered  
papers and artex®.  
life. Kit includes 0.6mm & 1mm nozzles & 3  
in 1 oil. Check the earlex website for up - to-  
date information on what you can spray.  
SG75-Super Sprayer 75- 85W Electric  
Airless Spray Gun. The motor size and  
larger additional nozzle (0.8mm) allows  
thicker viscosity liquids such as emulsions,  
latex, laquers and impregnating agents to be  
sprayed. Includes a flexible extension nozzle  
that is ideal for spraying overhead and at  
different angles. Supplied with 2 nozzle sizes  
and a spares kit.  
SS100 - 2300W 4.5 ltr steam wallpaper  
stripper  
SS50 - 2000W 4.5 ltr steam wallpaper  
stripper  
A range of steam cleaning accessories are  
also available to be used in conjunction with  
the steam wallpaper strippers. The  
accessories can be used to clean and  
rejuvenate carpets, floor tiles, unblock sinks  
or waste outlets, clean work surfaces,  
defrost fridges and freezers, clean windows  
and tiles, remove soiling from upholstery and  
curtains.  
Alternatively the Steama - Plus combines  
the versatility of the steam wallpaper stripper  
with a selected range of the accessories  
providing you with a complete steam  
cleaning kit and wallpaper stripper.  
SC165 - 1500W 4.5 ltr steam cleaning kit,  
incl. carpet cleaner, window/tile cleaner, jet  
nozzle cleaner, upholstery cleaner / small  
steamplate, large wallpaper stripping plate.  
SG85-Super Sprayer 85- 85W Electric  
Airless Spray Gun. The SG85 is a heavy  
duty spray gun designed for the semi-  
professional/tradesman with a tungsten  
carbide piston and a die-cast aluminium  
head. These allow the product to deal with  
abrasive materials such as exterior wall  
paints (non-grit), latex, pottery glazes and  
similar materials that may be sprayed.  
Includes a flexible extension nozzle that clips  
onto the paint can, so that there is no need  
to keep refilling the paint container. Supplied  
with 2 nozzle sizes and a spares kit.  
WD1000 CombiVac Wet’n’Dry & Blower-  
The 1000W motor provides a powerful  
suction and blowing facility which is ideal for  
use around the workshop, garage, caravan,  
car, garden and home. The 20 litre recovery  
tank has 12 litres wet capacity and is  
designed for the rough and tumble of  
everyday use. The Combivac has on board  
storage facilities for its accessories, 6 metres  
of working length and a two year guarantee.  
There is also a variety of additional  
PR9 - The Autofeed Paint Roller is a  
portable battery operated paint rolling  
system. It has a 3 litre paint reservoir and  
230mm (9”) roller and automatically feeds  
the paint to the roller head. No trays need to  
be refilled or moved. Easy to use the PR9  
provides enough capacity for one coat of a  
3.6m x 2.7m (12’ x 9’) room without having  
to refill.  
ASG55 Super Sprayer - Sprays a 6’x6’  
fence panel in 3 minutes!  
accessories available for use with the  
Combivac.  
55W Electric Airless Spray Gun, ideal for  
spraying wood preservatives, shed & fence  
treatments, water and solvent based paints.  
Ideal for shed ,fences and trellis. It has a 1  
litre capacity, easy-grip handle that provides  
good balance and control. Hardened steel  
cylinder and stainless steel piston for longer  
If you require further information on any of  
our other products, please telephone or write  
to the address below or visit our website  
Earlex Ltd.,  
Moorfield Road, Slyfield Industrial Estate,  
Guildford, Surrey. GU1 1RU. ENGLAND.  
Tel: +44(01) 01483 - 454666. Fax: +44(01) 01483 - 454548.  
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