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ASSEMBLY & OPERATION
STRIPPING PAINT FROM DWELLING
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cont’d
WARNING:
Use extreme caution if
the opposite side of the work surface such
as siding is not accessible. The hidden
side could catch fire if it becomes too hot.
Some buildings contain flammable material
behind siding, floors, fascia, soffit boards
and other such panels. Check these areas
before applying heat. Do not use the heat
gun if flammable materials are present or if
you are unsure of the flammability of the
hidden material.
Do NOT use the heat gun on surfaces that
can be damaged by heat, such as vinyl
siding, vinyl coated siding or vinyl window
frames.
Do NOT use the heat gun on any glass
surface such as windows. The rapid
expansion may break the glass or damage
the seal in thermo pane windows.
The heat gun will soften putty in window
frames. Be careful not to gouge the soft
putty with the scraper. The putty will firm
up as it cools.
When removing paint from the fascia, do
not overheat the edge of the shingles. Too
much heat will melt the shingles.
PAINT STRIPPING PROCESS
WARNING:
Never touch the heat
gun nozzle during use or soon after use. It
becomes very hot and will cause severe
burns. Wear gloves to protect your hands
from hot paint scrapings.
When turned ON, the heat gun will heat
the paint causing it to soften so it can be
easily scraped off without damaging the
surface. Some paints may soften when
heated even though they show no signs of
blistering. Some paints will blister when
heated, while others may become rubbery.
Some paints will require more heat than
others to soften them sufficiently for easy
removal.
NOTE:
Paint that has been absorbed into
the wood will not be removed with the heat
gun.
When working with several layers of paint,
completely heating the surface all the way
to the wood will speed up the scraping
process. This will allow all layers of paint to
be scraped at one time.
Use a soft wire brush to remove paint from
very intricate surfaces. Mineral paints and
finishes such as cement paint and
porcelain do not soften when heated, so
they cannot be removed using a heat gun.
!
Inside
wall
Soffit
Fascia
Siding
!
Fig. 7
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