• Do not strain or kink hose
• Do not modify pressure valve supplied
• Block unit securely on stairs
• The unit becomes hot in use. Do not
touch, Only move with the carrying
handle
• Always wear suitable protective
clothing when operating this stripper
• Never block the top safety valve. It is
there for your protection
• Protect areas beneath the boiler likely
to be damaged by heat
SAFETY RULES
PREPARATION
In order to achieve the fastest result it is best to gently score the wallpaper to be
removed before operating the stripper. If you have heavily embossed paper or painted
paper this is essential. Perforate the paper using a perforator tool, or alternatively score
the paper in a criss-cross pattern approximately six inches apart with the edge of a
wallscraper. As with all decorating, care should be taken to protect carpets and
furniture with covers.
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.
To fill the unit, remove the filler cap on top of the boiler and fill to the max. level indicator with clean
water, preferably hot. The water level indicator shows a range from minimum to maximum. If filled to
maximum 5 litres from empty, the stripper will operate for approximately 90 minutes to min level before
requiring re-filling.
• Keep away from children
• Do not stand on the stripper
• Do not pull by the mains lead
• Be careful of overhead dripping
• Do not leave unattended
• Do not point the steam plate at anyone
• When removing paper from the ceiling,
ensure the steamplate is tilted away from
the face and body and regularly empty
steamplate of any collected condensation
• Do not allow water or steam to enter
light switches or sockets
• Always use and store upright
MAINS CONNECTION
Your unit may have 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.
1
If the moulded plug is cut off from the mains lead then the plug must be disposed of safely.
NEVER
under any
circumstances insert such a plug into a 13 amp socket.
2 NEVER
under any circumstances use the appliance or mains lead without the fuse cover fitted. This is the
little cover fixed into the base of plug to hold the fuse in place.
3
If you lose the fuse cover then please contact any electrical dealer for a replacement or ring our helpline.
4
A replacement fuse must be rated at 13amp. These must be manufactured and approved to BS 1362.
5 IF IN ANY DOUBT PLEASE CONSULT AN ELECTRICIAN.
If you need to fit a plug to the mains lead,this should be fitted in accordance with the wiring instructions
on the mains lead,and will need to be used with a 13amp fuse. If in doubt consult an electrician
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
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 10amps
as this will cause premature failure of the element which is not covered by the guarantee.
If the plaster underneath the paper 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 fall out. Check the plaster first and do not
continue if this is unsound.
8
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 green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter
E
or by the earth symbol , or coloured green or green and yellow.
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 let-
ter
L
or coloured red.
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