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OPERATION
DANGER FROM STEAM
The unit has been designed for safe and fast removal of wallpaper but you must be aware at all times that
steam is being produced and it can burn.
FILLING
WARNING: BEWARE OF HOT WATER DISCHARGE PRIOR TO STEAM EMISSION.
DO NOT:
• Over-tighten the filler cap.
• Overfill the unit by tilting the unit as hot water may be forced up the hose.
• Leave unattended.
1. Remove filler cap on top of the boiler and fill to the top with clean water, preferably hot. Do not tilt the unit when filling. If refilling
the unit, ensure that itis disconnected from the main power
2. If filled to the maximum (point of overflow) 5 litres, the stripper will operate for approximately 78 minutes before requiring refilling.
It will take longer to commence steaming on a maximum fill, taking up to 15 minutes.
3. Always replace the filler cap after filling. The cap only needs to be hand tight.
4. The capacity of 5 litres (9 pints) provides approximately 78 mins steaming time before the safety cut-out operates. For
a shorter steaming time use less water.
5. Connect mains lead to the power socket and switch on the steam switch only, indicated by this symbol. It will take
between 8 - 15 minutes (approx.) for the unit to start producing steam depending on the temperature and the quantity
of water used.
WARNING - Hot water discharge before steam is produced.
6. Once steam is produced at the steam plate, you will need to switch the vacuum pump on, indicated by this symbol.
You are then ready to commence operation. Make sure that the motor air inlet on the base of the unit is not blocked
by the dustsheet as this will cause the motor to overheat. The motor is fitted with a re-setting thermal cut-out. If thermal cut-out
is activated, please allow 15 minutes for the unit to reset.
STRIPPING
Remember to check a small area first.
WALLS
1. 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 the paper.
2. Leave the plate against the wall for approximately 10 seconds. The length of time will depend on the type of wall covering you
are removing.
3. If you are left handed you may find it easier to operate with the other hand.
4. Move the steam plate to the section immediately next to where you have just been working and use a wallscraper to remove the
section that has just been steamed.
5. By working in this way you should be able to remove paper continuously.
6. Operate the steamer until steam is no longer produced (there is a safety cut out when water level gets too low), switch off the
vacuum pump and boiler switch, and then leave for a minimum of 2 minutes before refilling. Allow to cool completely before
packing away.
CEILINGS
Please note: While using the steam plate on the ceiling the unit will expel a small amount of water out of the base of the
unit from the vacuum pump exhaust hose onto the surface below. Ensure that all floor surfaces are protected by dust
sheets or plastic.
PREPARATION
If the plaster underneath the Paper or Artex is in a poor state of repair, care must be taken. If the plaster is old or cracked, the
steam may penetrate, causing the plaster to “blister” or fall out. Check the plaster first and do not continue if this is unsound.
1. In order to achieve the fastest result it is best to gently score the wallpaper to
be removed before operating the stripper.
2. If you have heavily embossed paper or painted paper this is essential.
3. Perforate the paper using a perforator tool, or alternatively score the paper in a
criss-cross pattern approximately 6 inches apart with the edge of a wallscraper.
A perforator tool is extremely useful for large surface areas and is available to
buy through the online shop www.earlex.co.uk. For further availability please call
our Customer Care Line on 01483 454666 quoting part number PPF1, or email
[email protected]
4. As with all decorating, care should be taken to protect carpets and furniture
with covers.
