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PREPARATION
To achieve fastest paper removal always
gently score the areas to be stripped. With
heavily embossed, vinyl coated or painted
papers this is essential. Either use a
proprietary perforator tool or alternatively score
the paper with the edge of a wall scraper in a
criss-cross pattern with 150mm (6 inch)
spacing. As with all decorating work be sure to
protect carpets and furniture with covers.
IF THE
PLASTER ON
YOUR WALL IS
NOT SOUND IT
IS POSSIBLE
THAT THE
STEAM WILL
CAUSE THIS TO
BLOW AND
R E Q U I R E
R E P L A C I N G .
CHECK THAT THE PLASTER IS SOUND
BEFORE YOU PROCEED.
OPERATION
STEAM IS HOT! The unit is designed for safe,
fast removal of wallpaper but you must be aware
that steam is produced at 100
o
C so be careful,
wear protective clothing and protect your hands
with heat resistant gloves or mitts.
Place the unit on a flat surface near to the
area to be stripped. Remove the steam plate.
FULLY UNCOIL the hose and mains lead.
Connect the thread on the steam plate to the
end of the hose. This only needs to be hand
tight. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
If the steam plate is fitted with a metal
swivel joint, tighten hose nut to thread using two
spanners. The plate can remain
permanently attached to the hose
thereafter.
To fill the unit, remove the filler cap and fill to the
maximum water level as shown on the glass
panel at the end of the tank. This must be clean
water, preferably hot. DO NOT USE ADDITIVES
-
DO NOT
OVERFILL.
Connect the mains
lead from the unit to
the socket and
switch on. The mains
switch on the unit
has a neon light and
will light when the
unit is on. It will take between 25 and 35 minutes
for the unit to start producing steam depending
on the temperature of the water used. DO NOT
LEAVE UNATTENDED.
Once steam is being produced at the steam
plate you are ready
to commence
operation.
Prior to the steam
being produced a
small amount of
bubbling will occur
at the steam
plate. WARNING:
Beware of hot
water discharge
prior to steam emission. When the steam has
been produced, lift the steam plate above the
level of the tank outlet to allow
condensed steam to run back down the hose
and into the tank.
If you are right handed hold the steam plate in
your left hand and place flat against the wall
where you wish to commence removing.
Leave the plate against the wall for
approximately 10 seconds. If you are left
handed you may find it easier to operate with the
other hand.
Move the steam plate to the section
immediately next to where you have just been
working and use a wallpaper scraper to remove
the section that has just been steamed. By
working in this way you should be able to
remove paper continually. You may have to
leave the plate against the wall for longer
periods with some papers or re-steam if not
completely removed.
The water level is shown through the glass level
indicator and should not be allowed to fall below
minimum. Switch the
unit off when this level
has been reached.
If you require further
use of the steamer,
allow the unit to cool
for a minimum of 5
minutes. Remove the
filler cap carefully.
Beware of steam. Refill to the level indicator as
before and follow the above instructions.
YOU MUST NEVER ALLOW THE UNIT TO
BOIL DRY
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