INSTRUCTION
MANUAL FOR
No. 960 HEAT WELD GUN
Printed by: HF
FORM F1960-07-2011
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when stripping paint. The peel
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ing, residue and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Any
pre-1977 paint may contain lead and paint applied to homes prior to 1950 is
likely to contain lead. Once deposited on surfaces, hand to mouth contact
can result in the ingestion of lead. Exposure to even low levels of lead can
cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage; young and unborn
children are particularly vulnerable.
Before beginning any paint removal process you should determine whether the
paint you are removing contains lead. This can be done by your local health
department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer to check the lead
content of the paint to be removed.
LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY
BE REMOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED
USING A HEAT GUN.
Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines:
1.
Move the work outdoors. If this is not possible, keep the work area well
ventilated. Open the windows and put an exhaust fan in one of them. Be
sure the fan is moving the air from inside to outside.
2. Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking utensils
and air ducts.
3.
Place drop cloths in the work area to catch any paint chips or peelings.
Wear protective clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls and hats.
4
. Work in one room at a time. Furnishings should be removed or placed in
the center of the room and covered. Work areas should be sealed off from
the rest of the dwelling by sealing doorways with drop cloths.
5.
Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and nursing mothers
should not be present in the work area until the work is done and all clean-
up is complete.
6. Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator
mask which has been approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Ad-
ministration (OSHA), the National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH), or
the United States Bureau of Mines. These masks and replaceable filters are
readily available at major hardware stores. Be sure the mask fits. Beards
and facial hair may keep masks from sealing properly. Change filter often.
DISPOSABLE PAPER MASkS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
7.
Use caution when operating the heat gun. Keep the heat gun moving, as
excessive heat will generate fumes which can be inhaled by the operator.
8
. Keep food and drink out of the work area. Wash hands, arms and face
and rinse mouth before eating or drinking. Do not smoke, or chew gum or
tobacco in the work area.
9. Clean-up all removed paint and dust by wet-mopping the floors. Use wet
cloth to clean all walls, sills, and other surface where paint or dust is clinging.
DO NOT SWEEP, DRY DUST OR VACUUM. Use a high phosphate detergent
or trisodium phosphate (STP) to wash and mop areas.
10.
At the end of each work session put the paint chips and debris in a double
plastic bag, close it with tape or twist ties, and dispose of properly.
11. Remove protective clothing and work shoes in the work area to avoid
carrying dust in to the rest of the dwelling. Wash work clothes separately.
Wipe shoes off with wet rag that is then washed with the work clothes; wash
hair and body thoroughly with soap and water.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
MODEL NO:
960 HEAT WELD GUN
VOLTAGE:
120 VOLTS AC 60 Hz
AMPERAGE:
APPROX. 15 AMPS
WATTAGE:
1750 WATTS
TEMP. RANGE:
variable 120 - 1250°F
AIRFLOW:
variable
AIR PRESSURE: .438 psi / 300 Pa
SPECIFICATIONS:
No. 963
No. 961
No. 962
GUARANTEE
This Crain No. 960 Heat Weld Gun is guaranteed to be free
of defects in workmanship and quality of materials for a pe-
riod of 1 year. Any parts of this Heat Weld Gun found defec-
tive subject to the guarantee will be replaced at no charge.
Credit in full or part cannot be extended by the distributor,
nor will a new Heat Weld Gun be given as a replacement
or loaner. Heat Weld Guns subject to this warranty must
be accompanied by same, returned freight PREPAID to
Milpitas, CA, and must be in assembled condition. Heat
gun elements are not covered by this guarantee.
DATE OF MFG.
Milpitas, CA 95035 TEL: (408) 946-6100
w w w . c r a i n t o o l s . c o m
CRAIN CUTTER CO., INC.
Feed the excess end of the
welding rod into the hollow
center of the pressure roller.
Press the roller onto the back
of the welding rod. Use the
open end of the pencil tip
nozzle to heat the welding
rod and the groove. Proceed
with the roller all the way up
the coved area.
SkIVING AND FINISHING:
Wait for the weld to cool completely, generally at least 20
minutes. Skiving too soon results in a severely concave seam
area. Skiving is done with a Quarter Moon Knife. When using
the Quarter Moon Knife, only the bottom side of the knife is
sharpened and should always face down.
Use a trim guide (Crain No. 986) with a Quarter Moon Knife
(Crain No. 985) for the first pass. See figure 7.
For the second pass, use only the Quarter Moon Knife. This
takes practice on a test seam. Too low an angle causes the
knife to climb out of the rod and too high an angle causes the
kife to dig into the floor. Use as smooth and continuous a motion
as possible. Interruptions, starts and stops will result in a rough
seam that will be more visible after the floor is polished.
No. 960
PENCIL
TIP
HOLLOW
CENTER PRESSURE
ROLLER
FIRST PASS WITH QUARTER
MOON KNIFE AND A TRIM GUIDE
SECOND PASS WITH
QUARTER MOON KNIFE ONLY
Figure 7
Figure 8
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THIS HEAT GUN CAN OPERATE UP TO
1250°F, WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE
BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH HOT NOZZLES
OR TIPS. NEVER POINT THE HOT AIR
FLOW AT YOURSELF OR OTHER PEOPLE.
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ASSEMBLE NOZZLE TIGHTLY ON THE
GUN AND SNUG FIT THE TIPS. OTHER-
WISE PARTS MAY FALL OFF CAUSING
SEVERE BURNS.
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TEST SEAMS ARE ALWAYS ADVISABLE.
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WHEN DONE WELDING, TURN THE HEAT
TO ZERO AND RUN FAN ON COLD TO
PROPERLY COOL ELEMENT. FAILURE TO
DO SO CAUSES ELEMENT FAILURE.
WARNINGS:
