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MODEL 998 PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

Part #

Description

Part #

Description

1

Filter Holder

25

Contact Screw

2

O ring

26

Contact Spring

3

Filter Screen

27

Socket

4

Filter Spring

28

Spark Plug

5

Orifice Assembly

29

Assembly Screws (10)

6 & 24

O ring

30

Combustor

7

Retainer

31

Button

8

Inlet

32

Flame holder

9

Fuel Line

33

O ring

10

Pump Body

34

Strap

11

Label, Right Hand

35

Button Spring

12

Label, Left Hand

36A

Hose Assembly

14

Name Plate

37

Regulator

15

Housing, Right Hand

38

POL

16

Housing, Left Hand

39

Gauge

17 & 18

Trigger/Igniter Assy

40

Carrying Case

20

Safety

41

Guard Screw

21

Spring

43A

UL

®

Guard

22

Valve Assembly

44A

Wrench

23A

Hose Adapter

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Summary of Contents for 998 UL

Page 1: ...Operating Field Maintenance and Parts Manual Model 998 UL 17967 Shrinkfast889wPageNos Layout 1 11 11 15 1 19 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...NTS page 15 GENERAL INFORMATION ON SHRINK FILM SHRINK BAGS pages 16 18 SHRINK WRAPPING TECHNIQUES PALLET BAGS ODD SHAPED OBJECTS pages19 22 OPERATING OVERVIEW pages 23 24 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION pages 25 27 HEAT TOOL PARTS DIAGRAM pages 28 30 ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY pages 31 35 HEAT TOOL SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS page 36 DAILY HEAT TOOL INSPECTION page 37 MONTHLY HEAT TOOL INSPECTION page 38 TROUBLESH...

Page 3: ...hind walls ceilings floors soffit boards and other panels may contain flammable materials that could be ignited by the heat tool when working in these locations The ignition of these materials may not be readily apparent and could result in property damage and injury to persons When working in these locations keep the heat tool moving in a back and forth motion Lingering or pausing in one spot cou...

Page 4: ...Keep the work area clear of debris wood shavings paper products flammable chemicals and anything else that may catch fire from the heat of the tool Do not wear loose clothing while shrink wrapping and also keep long hair tied back Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the heat tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A...

Page 5: ... attached to a fuel source The heat tool should be kept 6 8 away from the shrink film when in operation Never keep the heat on one area for more than a few seconds Once heat is applied to the shrink film it will continue to shrink even after the heat is moved away from the area Never modify the tool in any way and use only Shrinkfast replacement parts Never operate in a basement or closed in non v...

Page 6: ...s printed on the regulator nameplate This regulator is not intended for use in pressure applications below 3 PSIG and the heat tool should not be operated at a pressure below 15 PSIG The operating temperature range is 40 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit 0 30 PSI Pressure Gauge POL Attaches to the Propane Tank Hose Adapter Attaches to the Supplied 25 Hose Adjustable Hand Wheel Adjusts PSI Setting of the R...

Page 7: ... pressure However the optimum and factory recommendation is that you do not adjust the pressure and keep the regulator set at the factory setting of 22 PSI Regulator Installation 1 Remove the yellow cap from the POL brass bull nose fitting and connect the POL to your propane tank and tighten with the supplied wrench all threads are left handed thread so tighten counter clockwise Propane Tank Regul...

Page 8: ...f the propane tank and tighten the fittings 4 When you first turn on the propane tank the pressure gauge on the regulator will slowly move toward the factory setting of 22 PSIG Once the hose is fully pressurized the needle on the gauge will stop at 22 PSIG Now the heat tool is ready to be fired To open the flow of propane turn the tank hand wheel in a counter clockwise motion and watch the regulat...

Page 9: ...nite 3 Should the gun fail to ignite release both the safety and trigger fully to ensure that the igniter is reset and repeat the starting procedure WARNING MANY NEW USERS PULL THE TRIGGER TOO QUICKLY AND MULTIPLE TIMES BELIEVING THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO IGNITE THE HEAT TOOL PULLING THE TRIGGER TOO QUICKLY DOES NOT ALLOW THE PIEZO CRYSTAL INSIDE THE IGNITER TO SEND PROPER VOLTAGE TO THE SPARK PLUG ...

Page 10: ... called the Excess Flow Device This safety feature is designed to stop the flow of propane if the hose becomes cut or detached from the regulator or heat tool during operation The Excess Flow Device does not stop the propane flow 100 but it does reduce the flow so the user has time to get to the tank and shut off the propane and prevent a dangerous situation from occurring How the Excess Flow Devi...

Page 11: ...e the Heat Tool before Pressurization is Complete If the user attempts to fire the heat tool before the pressurization is complete the pressure gauge will drop down to 0 PSI and the heat tool will not ignite In order to ignite the heat tool the user must wait for the system to pressurize 22 PSI and then the heat tool will operate properly This wait time will only occur when the user first turns on...

Page 12: ...e as a BBQ grill tank B Not Correct Liquid withdrawal Do not use this style used on fork trucks WARNING Using a liquid withdrawal fork truck propane tank will clog the orifice in the heat tool and result in an extremely long and dangerous flame 11 17967 Shrinkfast889wPageNos Layout 1 11 11 15 1 19 PM Page 13 ...

Page 13: ...s are available in a variety of sizes The most popular tank sizes 20 lb tank similar to a BBQ propane tank for smaller applications 40 lb tanks are commonly used in most industrial applications 12 17967 Shrinkfast889wPageNos Layout 1 11 11 15 1 19 PM Page 14 ...

Page 14: ...nk ices up during operation When the heat tool is in operation the temperature of the tank drops due to the evaporation process of liquid propane to propane gas After prolonged use and continued drop in propane pressure the temperature of the tank may drop to 0 F usually accompanied by icing on the outside of the tank and regulator 13 17967 Shrinkfast889wPageNos Layout 1 11 11 15 1 19 PM Page 15 ...

Page 15: ... empty tanks ice up faster than larger full tanks Typically a full 20 lb tank if operated continuously will run for 90 minutes before ice builds up on the outside of the tank If your shrink wrapping project requires continuous use of the heat tool try the following methods Use multiple tanks Switch the heat tool from one tank to another Use a portable fan Point an ordinary desk fan at the tank and...

Page 16: ... 1910 1000 Air Contaminants ventilation requirements are 2 000 cu ft min of fresh air while the heat tool is operated at a maximum operating pressure of 30 PSI Based on a 1 1 2 minute heating cycle per pallet the fresh air requirements are 3000 cu ft pallet Example If the production rate is 10 pallets per hour a ventilation system needs to provide 500 cu ft minute In areas where ventilation is pro...

Page 17: ... If heat is applied incorrectly shrink wrap can ignite into open flame It can also drop down on to other combustible material and cause secondary ignition and fire If at any time you observe the shrink wrap on fire immediately stop what you are doing and carefully inspect the area where you are working for a possible fire Keep a fire extinguisher available at all times Measuring for the Shrink Fil...

Page 18: ...uirements and can be best determined by a shrink film distributor Measuring for the Shrink Pallet Bags For shrink wrapping a pallet a 4 mil shrink bag is typically used for loads of 1 000 lbs or less You should always add at least 2 to the length and width of your measured object when sizing the correct pallet bag and at least 4 6 to the height including the pallet to account for the material shri...

Page 19: ...e height of the pallet including the height of the pallet itself and adding 4 6 The added length allows you to tuck the ends of the bag under the pallet before applying heat so that it does not pull up over the pallet edges Example If the pallet size is 48 length x 40 wide x 50 height the bag dimensions are as follows Length L is 50 Width W is 42 Height H is 56 always go higher in height if they d...

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Page 21: ... shrink film thus burning a hole in the film Keeping the heat tool continuously moving will prevent this from occurring With a little practice you will find that you can hold the heat tool closer to the film and sweep faster often shrinking a pallet in less than 4 minutes It is absolutely necessary that the four corners of the bag be taut under the pallet If this is not done the effectiveness of s...

Page 22: ... cut the film patch at least 2 larger on all sides before applying heat to the patch After applying heat to the patch of film tap the warm film with the back of your glove to ensure the film is secured over the hole The same technique can be applied to reinforce edges or corners After the patch has cooled apply shrink tape to all four sides to further secure the patch WARNING After shrink wrapping...

Page 23: ...film there should be an 18 inch overlap This overlap allows the sheets to weld together during the shrink process The sheets of film must be secured around the entire base of the pallet and attached to the skid with strips of wood strapping or any other method that can secure the film and prevent it from pulling up on the object when heat is applied Once the film is firmly attached to the pallet t...

Page 24: ...OPERATING OVERVIEW OPERATING O OVERVIEW 23 17967 Shrinkfast889wPageNos Layout 1 11 11 15 1 19 PM Page 25 ...

Page 25: ...s fuel 9 Flame Holder Prevents flashback and flame out 10 Hose Connects regulator and heat tool 11 Adjustment Knob Adjusts pressure on regulator 12 Regulator Regulates fuel pressure to heat tool 13 Pressure Gauge Indicates pressure in the line 14 POL Fitting Connects regulator to tank and contains excess flow valve 15 Propane Tank See Choosing the Correct Propane Tank section 16 Tank Valve Opens c...

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Page 27: ...rect amount of combustion air through the air inlet B They mix together in the straight section C 2 Compression The conical section D turns speed into pressure 3 Combustion The combustion process is carried out inside the combustor E The flame holder F prevents flashback where the flame travels back into the jet pump and the flame out where the flame is blown out of the combustor Another proprieta...

Page 28: ... combustor outlet 4 Expansion By virtue of the internal combustion process at elevated pressure a portion of the heat energy is converted to exhaust gas velocity The gasses are expanded into the atmosphere through the combustor E with a velocity of over 160 MPH and a noticeable amount of thrust 5 Entrainment A second jet pump effect is created by the exhaust gases as they leave the combustor The s...

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Page 31: ...stor 7 Retainer 31 Button 8 Inlet 32 Flame holder 9 Fuel Line 33 O ring 10 Pump Body 34 Strap 11 Label Right Hand 35 Button Spring 12 Label Left Hand 36A Hose Assembly 14 Name Plate 37 Regulator 15 Housing Right Hand 38 POL 16 Housing Left Hand 39 Gauge 17 18 Trigger Igniter Assy 40 Carrying Case 20 Safety 41 Guard Screw 21 Spring 43A UL Guard 22 Valve Assembly 44A Wrench 23A Hose Adapter 17967 Sh...

Page 32: ... l C r te l i 1 F r e t l i f fi w e r c ns U 1 1 ND DISASSEMBLY g n v i dr w e r c s a ng i us 1 r de hol t l i f fi he t out l ul P n oi c a or r ve r de hol r e t t l i f fi he t out l ul P 2 1 e c a l p re e g R u l P k k P ar p 2 S on t but s s e pr e D 1 2 n i pr s n e e r c s r e t 3 y bl m e s s a g t n me e ac l p e or t bus om c ove m e r nd a 31 n s e pr om c h t i w n a e l c nd a 4 3 ...

Page 33: ...a s w e r c ns U 3 2 3 o t t se e b d l u o sh 5 ug pl c e th g lu p k r a p s te o N 26 m 5m c ta n o c e th d n a 8 1 7 1 le b a c p a g g in r p t s c 3 r gge i Tr te i gn I ou m 5 he t ndo U 1 3 s t c a ont c ndo U 2 3 6 2 g n i r p s act t n co t n me e ac l p e R r e o m e r nd a 29 s w e r c s ng i unt he t ns i a t e r h c hi w 25 w e r c 15 ng i hous ght i r ove le b a c r ite n ig r e g ...

Page 34: ...c t u o d e t f ft i l e b ac l p e R e c fi i r 4 O G N I N R RN WA T d ge a m da or nt be be r i pa m i y l ous i r e s be t n me e c e ic if fic r o e h T 5 o c s 6 of s t s i ns d e ndl ha s i m or d oppe dr f i d d e r o l l o f fo e h t n o s a e r s i h t r Fo h w s ube t d e l l a w n hi t r nde e l s e nc a m or f for r pe he t nt be e nc O e p e b d l u o h s n o i t a r e p o g n i w y ...

Page 35: ...ft i l n he t nd a e c i f fi i or he t om r f fr 1 3 n o i t ra e p o n p um y d o b 10 t e v o m re d n a i s i e nc que e s s hi T out t i ng i t t rs i f fi p m u p e h t nt a t por m i f y a w a t i ng di i l s by e c i f fi i or he t e us a c be e c i f fi i or he t ge a m da or he t w e r c ns U 3 4 i dr m 6m a e s U 4 4 t f ft i l n he t nd a e c i f fi i or he t om r f fr de i ns i s he c...

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Page 37: ...r expressly states that all repairs and part replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians and not by the buyer The buyer assumes all risks and liability arising out of his or her repair to the original product or replacement parts thereto or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts If you require any assistance with servicing or repair work you can con...

Page 38: ...oming from the connection Before firing the heat tool make sure you do not have a strong smell of propane or hear any hissing which would indicate a possible leak inside the heat tool When you are finished using the heat tool at any time during the day shut off the propane tank and pull the trigger on the heat tool to purge any remaining gas inside the hose WARNING Do not operate the heat tool if ...

Page 39: ... Using compressed air clean out the main body of the heat tool part 10 Using compressed air remove the filter holder assembly with a flat blade screwdriver part 1 4 3 in the back of the heat tool and clean the screen Inspect the o rings part 33 inside the combustor for cracks and replace if necessary or apply o ring lubricant 38 17967 Shrinkfast889wPageNos Layout 1 11 11 15 1 19 PM Page 40 ...

Page 40: ...sure the propane has entered the combustor before firing Propane tank pressure too low Check the regulator to make sure the Gauge is reading a minimum of 15 PSI Propane tank valve is not turned on Turn on tank valve and check the regulator gauge for proper pressure setting Defective igniter With propane turned off and gas purged from the hose check for spark in the combustor 39 17967 Shrinkfast889...

Page 41: ...ed fuel line Remove and clean with compressed air Clogged pump body Remove and clean with compressed air Clogged hose assembly Disconnect and clean with compressed air Combustor turns glowing red Low pressure from tank Increase pressure from tank or replace tank Extremely large flame Wrong fuel type Do not use a fork truck tank only vapor withdrawal tanks like a BBQ tank Tank regulator or hose fit...

Page 42: ...RE of 22 PSIG Distance Ft Temperature F Velocity Ft Min 6 1120 2100 1 650 1200 2 390 660 Heat Capacity 172 500 BTU Hr Propane Consumption 8 0 Lbs Hr Operating Pressure 22 PSIG Weight 2 Lbs 2 Oz Air Consumption 30 CFM Emission 015 CO CO2 41 17967 Shrinkfast889wPageNos Layout 1 11 11 15 1 19 PM Page 43 ...

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