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.
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 10 and 20
minutes for the 230V unit or 25-35 minutes
for the 110V 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.
3
MAX
MIN
