Earlex Heat Gun HG 1800K User Manual

HEAT GUN KIT  
HG 1800K  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Thank you for purchasing the Earlex HG1800K 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  
Suggested Ratings  
The heat gun  
has a variable  
heat setting in  
order to give  
greater control  
over the  
working  
temperature.  
Paint Stripping  
Bending Plastic  
Defrosting Pipes  
Heat shrinking plastic Low Setting  
Nozzles  
The kit is supplied with 4 different  
shaped nozzles, which can be used  
as follows.  
High Setting  
Medium Setting  
Low Setting  
To adjust the heat setting move the  
wheel at the back of the gun. The  
five red lights on the left hand side  
of the gun show the temperature  
range selected.  
Concentrator Nozzle  
This nozzle directs  
a concentrated  
heat flow to the  
workpiece. It is  
To increase the temperature, move  
the wheel up on the left hand side  
of the gun, and to decrease the  
temperature move the wheel down  
on the left hand side of the gun.  
The approximate temperature  
setting is also shown on the dial at  
the back of the gun.  
ideal for use when  
removing paint in  
awkward corners,  
crevices,  
mouldings, beading, architrave’s or  
whenever precise paint removal is  
required.  
Concentrator Nozzle  
Deflector Nozzle  
This nozzle directs  
a long narrow  
heat pattern to the  
workpiece, and is  
OPERATION  
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.  
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”).  
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.  
ideal for removing  
paint or varnish  
Deflector Nozzle  
from large flatsurfaces 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 adhesive.  
Glass Protection Nozzle  
This nozzle  
deflects the heat  
away from glass  
or other fragile  
areas and back  
onto the  
workpiece.  
Glass Protection  
Nozzle  
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Hook Nozzle  
This nozzle  
disperses the  
heat flow  
evenly around  
the whole  
workpiece. It is  
ideal for  
defrosting frozen pipes, soldering  
pipe work, bending plastics and  
heat-shrinking electrical parts.  
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  
Hook Nozzle  
Shavehooks  
Select the required blade from the  
set. Take the  
shavehook  
handle from the  
set, remove the  
nut from the end,  
fit the required  
blade then fix in  
place by refitting  
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.  
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  
Triangular Shavehook  
and tightening the  
nut.  
stickers, as this will blister the paint.  
Use the triangular  
shavehook for  
stripping paint  
from flat wooden  
surfaces and  
edges, use the  
combination or  
heart shavehooks  
for mouldings in  
convex or concave  
profiles.  
Removing paint from window  
frames  
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  
Combination  
Shavehook  
Heart Shavehook  
Remember to  
clean the blade  
after use with  
wirewool and  
lightly oil before  
storing.  
shavehook and/or a soft wire brush.  
WARNING: Be careful Glass can  
break easily due to sudden  
temperature change!  
Assembly  
of Shavehook  
Not suitable for PVC frames!  
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the tube, fill the tube with dry sand  
and seal at both ends. Heat the  
tube evenly by moving from side to  
side and bend to required shape.  
WARNING: Protect hands from  
heat.  
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  
that it is a water pipe and not a  
gas pipe. Do not heat a gas pipe.  
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.  
Bending Plastic Tubing  
Welding plastics  
Choose the Concentrator or  
Deflector nozzle and fit over heat  
outlet. The materials being welded  
together must be of exactly the  
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.  
Cooling  
The nozzle of the heat gun can  
become very hot during use.  
Always allow  
the heat gun  
to cool after  
use. Switch  
off the heat  
gun and  
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.  
disconnect  
form the  
power supply.  
Stand the heat gun upright as  
shown to allow convection currents  
to cool the nozzle.  
To speed up the cooling time, set  
the heat setting to the minimum and  
run the heat gun for 2-3 minutes.  
Always allow at least 30 minutes for  
the heat gun to cool after switching  
off.  
Bending plastic tube  
Choose the Hook nozzle and fit  
over heat outlet. Turn the gun  
upside down and place on it’s  
stand so that it is resting on a  
secure bench with the nozzle  
pointing upwards; see picture  
below. To avoid buckling or kinking  
Always make sure that the heatgun  
cannot be pulled by the mains  
cable whilst cooling.  
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If an extension cable is used it must  
be fully unwound and rated at least  
10amps capacity.  
Maintenance  
The heat gun should be cleaned  
before being stored away by wiping  
over with a clean damp cloth after  
ensuring that the gun has cooled;  
do not use any chemicals. Ensure  
that the ventilation slots are not  
blocked.  
If unit has over heated allow unit to  
cool further before operating, this  
may take up to 20 minutes. - see  
cooling section  
IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER  
ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT  
OUR HELPLINE NO.  
Trouble Shooting  
If a problem occurs always  
switch the unit off immediately.  
Unit fails to work:  
Check the fuse in the plug is sound  
and rated 13amps.  
01483 454666  
(www.earlex.co.uk)  
Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00  
(Excluding Bank Holidays)  
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.  
If the moulded plug is cut off from the mains lead then the plug must be disposed  
of safely.  
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NEVER under any circumstances insert such a plug into a 13 amp socket.  
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.  
If you lose the fuse cover then please contact any electrical dealer for a  
replacement or ring our helpline.  
2
3
A replacement fuse must be rated at 13amp. The fuse must be manufactured and  
approved to BS1362.  
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.  
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5
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 the guarantee.  
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.  
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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 - 17:00 (Excluding Bank Holidays)  
EC Declaration of Conformity  
We declare that the unit: HG1800 conforms to: 73/23/EEC  
EN60335-1, EN60335-2-45 & 89/336/EEC EN61000-3-2,  
EN61000-3-3 & EN55014  
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-ONE®oil. Check the Earlex website for  
up - to-date information on what you can  
spray.  
SS100 - 2300W 4.5 ltr steam wallpaper  
stripper  
SS50 - 2000W 4.5 ltr steam wallpaper  
stripper  
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.  
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 CombiSteam 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 remote suction cup 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.  
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.  
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  
ASG55 Super Sprayer - Sprays a 6’x6’  
fence panel in 5 minutes!  
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  
accessories available for use with the  
Combivac.  
If you require further information on any of  
our other products, please telephone or write  
to the address below, or visit our website at  
Earlex Ltd.,  
19 Moorfield Road, Slyfield Industrial Estate,  
Guildford, Surrey. GU1 1RU. ENGLAND.  
Tel: +44(01) 01483 - 454666. Fax: +44(01) 01483 - 454548.  
G31 09/01  
© Earlex Ltd. 2001  
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