USING THE Loctite
®
Hysol
®
050-Gas
Before using the tool for the first time:
1. Check it carefully for signs of external damage. If any transit damage is found DO NOT USE THE
TOOL - return it to your supplier immediately.
2. Always use the foldaway stand provided (see figure 1
o
) when resting the tool.
3. Insert a Loctite
®
Hysol
®
adhesive stick into the rear of the tool. Push the stick forward until slight
resistance is felt.
Normal use:
The Loctite
®
Hysol
®
050-Gas is shipped without gas.
•
First fill the Loctite
®
Hysol
®
050-Gas with butane gas (see figure 1
j
). We recommend the use of
Braun, Calibri, Ronson, Rowenta, or other high-quality cigarette lighter fuel.
When refilling, ensure that you switch off the tool before commencing, and that you keep away
from sources of ignition.
•
Load the tool with a Loctite
®
Hysol
®
adhesive stick (see figure 1
k
).
•
Switch on the gas by rotating the ‘gas on/off’ switch counterclockwise to position ‘I’ (see figure
1
l
).
•
Press the ignition button (see figure 1
m
) to ignite the gas. Gas ignition may be confirmed by the
sound of the gas flow changing (to a mild ‘roar’), or by a visible glow appearing in the ‘Ignition
View’ window (see figure 1
n
) a few moments later. You may need to repeat pressing the ignition
button to achieve ignition.
Ensure that the tool is held away from your face and body while igniting the gas.
The glow i n the ignition view window will disappear once the tool has reached temperature
(the thermostat valve will close, shutting off the gas supply). It will only reappear once the
tool has cooled sufficiently for the thermostat gas valve to open.
•
Allow at least 4 minutes for the tool to reach operational temperature (approx. 385°F/195°C).
Always use the foldaway stand provided (see figure 1
o
) when resting the tool. Do not
leave the tool on its side, as molten adhesive may flow back into the melt chamber,
clogging the feed system. Do not leave the tool unattended while switched on.
•
Adhesive may now be extruded through the tool by simply pulling the trigger (see figure 1
p
).
Adhesive flow is controlled by regulating the pressure applied to the trigger, and is stopped by
simply releasing it.
Switching the Loctite
®
Hysol
®
050-Gas off:
•
When work with the tool has been completed, switch off the gas by rotating the ‘gas
on/off’ switch clockwise to position ‘O’ (see figure 1
l
).
Allow the tool to stand for a few minutes before packing away, as it may operate one last
time (even though the switch is in the ‘off’ position); this is due to the tool consuming any
gas retained between the switch and the thermostat valve.
