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0815 IH-140
SEALER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
• Never use anything abrasive to clean the heating
element. (i.e. steel wool, emery cloth or board, etc.)
These can damage the wire and cause premature
breakage.
• To clean the heating wire – first remove the pad
from the channel under the arm. Then pull the arm
down and allow the residue to burn off the arm.
Wipe anything still clinging to the arm off with a
piece of cardboard. After the wire has cooled and
is visibly clean, cover with a new piece of 3-mil
Teflon tape. NOTE: Teflon tape over the wire is only
required when using PVC Shrinkfilm or Polyethylene
to prevent build-up on wire and excessive smoking.
When using Polyolefin type films, it is not required
or suggested. The 10-mil Teflon tape on the scaling
pad is always required for every application.
• To clean other exterior parts of the sealer, any
non-flammable spray cleaner will suffice.
• Cleaning the sealer internally is not suggested or
advised.
• If Teflon tape appears to be burnt, worn or
damaged, replace with a new piece of tape.
WARNINGS SPECIFIC TO THE HEATGUN:
(IN ADDITION TO SYSTEM WARNINGS)
• For the first few uses of a new heatgun there may
be some smoking due to manufacturing oils
being burnt off inside the gun. The smoke should
disappear in less than a minute.
• The nozzle will turn dark over time due to high heat.
This is normal and does not affect the performance
or shorten the life of the heatgun.
• The heatgun is supplied with a thermal cut-off
switch located internally near the heating element
to prevent overheating. If your heatgun shuts-off
during use, or fails to operate when turned to low
or high position, be sure to turn it off, unplug it from
the outlet and call a qualified service technician
for assistance. You may only need to wait for it to
cool down (normally several minutes) and then turn
it back on so you can use it again. However, never
leave the heatgun unattended; especially with the
switch turned on or after it has experienced partial
failure.
• When you are finished using the heatgun, stand it on
its convenient stand with the nozzle pointing up. This
method is the best and safest way to allow it to cool
after use, and is the only way suggested for cooling
of the heatgun between uses. Avoid laying heatgun
on its side. Do not point the heatgun in a downward
position when cooling! This may cause residual heat
to rise back into the heatgun and damage internal
components and cause the heatgun to malfunction.
• Nozzle gets extremely hot. Never touch nozzle to any
surface during or shortly after operating. Keep away
from combustables.
• When storing the heatgun, allow it to cool
completely (i.e. check the nozzle), and unplug it for
storage.
• Never obstruct the hot airflow by blocking or
covering the air outlet at nozzle or intake at back
end of the heatgun and keep them clean and free
of dirt and debris.
• Airflow is very hot. Never direct towards yourself,
animals or others.
• Turn the switch off and disconnect the heatgun
when not in use. Avoid unintentional starting.
• This heatgun is intended only for the purpose of
shrinking plastic films. Any other attempted use is at
your own risk.
• Keep the heatgun moving constantly. Lingering
or pausing in one spot could burn or melt the
shrinkfilm and/or your product.
HEATGUN CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
• Use only a damp cloth to wipe the gun clean. Never
use turpentine, paint thinner, gasoline, or similar
substances to clean the gun.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED