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Preset programmes
5. Memory function [S]
The values selected for the four programmes can be chan-
ged and memorised at any time. To do this, first press the
programme selection button "P"
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until the display shows
the programme you wish to change. Set the temperature
and airflow rate you require. The memory symbol
on the
LCD flashes to indicate that the user programme selected
has been changed. To record this setting in the user pro-
gramme selected, press and hold down the programme
selector button. The memory symbol continues to flash for
approx. 2 s. The settings entered have been saved once the
memory symbol stays on all the time. To return to normal
operation, press the programme selection button until the
programme symbol disappears from the display.
Temperature measurement on the workpiece
Use the STEINEL HG Scan PRO temperature scanner
(Prod. No.: 007690) for measuring the temperature at the
workpiece.
Heating element
The HG 2520 E hot air tool can be switched off directly after
use. There is no need to let the tool cool down after the work
process. This does not affect the heating element's life.
Changing the power cord
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If the power cord is damaged, it can easily be changed
without opening the casing.
1.
Important!
Disconnect tool from power supply.
2. Undo screw
d
and pull off cover cap
a
.
3. Release cable grip
b
.
4. Undo mains terminals
c
.
5. Pull out cable
e
.
6. Insert new cable and secure in reverse order
(1. Firmly screw down mains terminals etc.).
Programme
Temperature °C
Air l/min
1
250
approx. 350
2
350
approx. 400
3
450
approx. 500
4
550
approx. 400
Changing the heating element
The plug-in heating element in the HG 2520 E can be
changed in a matter of seconds.
1.
Important!
Disconnect tool from power supply.
2. Undo guard sleeve screws
(Fig. 1)
.
3. Remove guard sleeve
(Fig. 1)
.
4. Undo 4 screws at the end of the hot air outlet nozzle
(Fig. 2)
.
5. Detach heating element and replace it with a new one
(Fig. 2/3)
.
6. Firmly screw heating element into place
(Fig. 3)
.
7. Firmly screw guard sleeve back on
(Fig. 4)
.
Repair
a
1.
3.
2.
4.
To avoid altering the chosen settings unintentionally, the
HG 2520 E comes with a Lockable Override Control
Function (LOC). To find out how to set the LOC function,
please contact our Service Department on
+44/1733/366-700.
LOC function
Stainless steel outlet nozzle
Removable guard sleeve
Removable cap for mounting HG Scan PRO
temperature scanner
Hanger
Residual heat indicator
LCD display
Soft coating for non-slip standing
Button for airflow rate mode
Programme selector button and memory button
Joystick (for setting temperature and airflow rate)
Air inlet
ON/OFF switch
Replaceable mains power cord
Heavy-duty rubber-insulated power cord
Soft grip handle for comfortable operation
220-230 V, 50/60 Hz
2300 W max.
50-700 °C, continuously variable
150-500 l/min, continuously variable
4000 Pa
30mm, using Professional nozzles
10,000 hrs.
Yes
H07 RN-F 2X1 3.0M
II
Yes
≤ 70dB (A)
≤ 2.5 m/s
2
/ K = 0.08 m/s
2
0.84 kg
Voltage
Output
Temperature
Airflow rate
Air pressure
Delivery nozzle Ø
Brushless motor life
Residual heat indicator
Power cord
Protection class
(without earth terminal)
Thermal cut-out
Emission sound pressure level
Total vibration value
Weight without power cord
Subject to technical modifications
Applications
Here are some of the applications you can use STEINEL
hot air tools for. This selection is by no means exhaustive –
no doubt you can immediately think of other examples.
- Applying films in advertising and
vehicle wrapping.
- Welding tarpaulins and films.
- Welding PVC floor coverings and linoleum.
- Working rigid thermoplastic materials in plastics and
tank construction.
- Shaping thermoplastics.
- Drying wet surfaces.
- Activating and removing glues and hot-melt adhesives.
- Drying and heating processes of all kinds.
- Smoothing leather.
Tool features
1
12
13
14
15
2
3
4
6
7
8
10
11
5
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Technical Specifications
Material
Rigid PVC
Rigid PE
(HDPE)
Polyethylene
PP
Polypropylene
ABS
Applications
Pipes, fittings, tiles, structural sections,
technical mouldings
300 °C welding temperature
Tubs, baskets, canisters,
insulating material, piping
300 °C welding temperature
High-temperature drainpipes, seat buckets,
packagings, automotive parts
250 °C welding temperature
Automotive parts,
equipment enclosures, cases
350 °C welding temperature
Characteristic signs
Chars when held in flame,
pungent odour;
crashing sound
Light yellow flame, drips continue to burn,
smells of a candle being extinguished;
crashing sound
Bright flame with a blue core,
drips continue to burn, pungent odour;
crashing sound
Black, fluffy smoke,
sweet odour;
crashing sound
Guide for selecting the right type of welding rod for welding plastics