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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

Summary of Contents for H-140

Page 1: ...askets Posters Retail Packaging Length of Sealing Area 13 18 24 40 Maximum Film Width 13 18 24 40 Maximum Film Weight 100LBS 100LBS 100LBS 100LBS Film Core Diameter 1 7 8 and 3 1 7 8 and 3 1 7 8 and 3 1 7 8 and 3 Power Supply Primary 110VAC 110VAC 110VAC 110VAC Voltage Secondary Deluxe 14VAC 20VAC 30VAC 38VAC Amperage 3amps 5amps 5amps 8amps Cycles 50 60hz 1 phase 50 60hz 1 phase 50 60hz 1 phase 5...

Page 2: ...l outlet or use it to tie down the arm or for any other purpose other than that for which it was intended Guard against electric shock by preventing contact with grounded surfaces or other appliances Keep children and visitors away from the work area the sealer and its accessories Keep work area well lighted Never try to seal anything other than plastic films intended for use on this sealer Never ...

Page 3: ...w 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 h...

Page 4: ...at to seal the remaining edge of film See Figure 2 NOTE If the cutting and sealing process takes longer than 3 to 5 seconds turn up the dial on the machine If this does not reduce the dwell time call Uline for assistance at 1 800 295 5510 7 To shrink film around the product adjust heat gun to desired temperature Holding gun approximately 12 from product begin to shrink film around the seams first ...

Page 5: ...first and to the middle of the package last Arm is not properly cutting and sealing shrink film 1 On Off switch may not be turned on 2 Timer on Industrial model may not be set properly 3 Arm may not be in complete contact with pad Gentle Pressure 4 Excessive pressure applied to sealing arm 5 Wire may need cleaning Setting timer properly Timer should be set to allow the minimal amount of time neces...

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