Champ Stick
TM
400 Manual
Part # G25E03-001
Glue Machinery Corporation
TM
4234 Boston St, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
Toll Free 1-888-202 2468 | Phone: 410-761-2727 | Fax: 410-761-5127
Email:
| GlueMachinery.com
Operation:
1.
Plug the glue gun into any 110/120 AC outlet; When power switch is “
On
”, the switch will be red and
pushed down into the tool.
* Insert an adhesive glue stick (7/16″) into the back of the tool. Allow the tool to heat for 10 to 15 minutes
before using.
2.
WARNING
: Never pull sticks out of the back of the gun once inserted.
3.
When the gun is fully heated, squeeze the trigger slowly until the melted material begins to flow from the
nozzle. Release the trigger to stop the glue flow.
4.
The output volume per trigger stroke can be adjusted by the stroke adjustment screw. This can be found at
the back of the glue gun just below the glue stick.
5.
Different nozzle tips are available for different gluing applications and output amount.
6.
Use the included screwdriver to adjust the tool to the designated temperature of the gun. ( 284
o
F to 428
o
F)
Tips
The following guide provides helpful information for G25E03-001/CHAMP STICK
TM
400 glue gun and
hot melt adhesives.
1.
The limited open time of the hot-melt is (30) seconds and depends on a number of factors. After
the adhesive has been extruded onto the substrate, the part should be pressed together quickly.
The bond will occur as the adhesive losses temperature
2.
The open time of the hot-melt can be extended by the ambient temperature and the increased
quantity of the glue.
3.
Large substrates can present a challenge due to the extended time to apply the glue and the
quantity of glue need on the substrate. The adhesive can harden before you have extruded the
required amount. Using a higher volume hot melt system from Glue Machinery Corporation such
as the Champ 3, 600, 10 or Economelt can improve output, compression and resulting bond.
4.
Preheating the substrate surface prior to application and compression will improve the bonding
strength. * Testing the adhesive for open time and set time can provide valuable test results.
5.
Hot/melt adheres well to porous surfaces like foam, paper, cloth, particleboard, and wood.
6.
Hot/melt adhesives quick set time eliminates the need for clamps or other holding devices.
7.
Hot-melt can begin to soften when the substrate temperature exceeds 140ºF and should not be
used for items that will be subjected to temperatures above that. Other hot melts are available
with higher softening points that must be processed with bulk Hot Melt Systems available at
Glue Machinery Corporation.
8.
Hot/melt adhesives can be used in place of nails, staples, tape, or liquid glue: however
,
they
should not
be used to replace structural fasteners where heavy loads are involved.
9.
Glue can string from the nozzle. Adjustments to the temperature and nozzle application methods
can help reduce stringing. Glue strings can also be reduced with higher temperature and smaller
nozzle .
Save these safety rules for future use
:
1.
It is normal for the Champ Stick
TM
400 to become very warm during use. The nozzle is very HOT
.
USE
CAUTION:
2.
The glue gun should be turned off and unplugged after use or if it will not be used within 1-hour
period. The adhesive can be stored indefinitely in the unheated gun and re-melted by heating up
the tool .Heat the glue gun for at least 10 minutes.
3.
Some substrates are heat-sensitive and can be damaged by the hot nozzle or even the hot glue.
Whenever possible, test a piece of scrap material or a hidden portion of the object being repaired.
4.
If any part of the tool is damaged, stop work, turn off glue gun and repair.
5.
If the operator accidentally contacts the hot glue gun, immediately cool the affected area.
6.
Then seek medical assistance.
