Specification Sheet

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Hot-Shot

™

Operating Instructions

Model 400, 320, and 300

(For use with Copper and Iron Pipe)

Your Hot-Shot is designed to give you

years of trouble-free, profitable service.

However, no machine is better than its

operator.

Read, understand and follow all safety

warnings and instructions provided with

the product. Failure to follow the warnings

and instructions may result in electric

shock and/or serious injury. Save all warn-

ings and instructions for future reference.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Hot-Shot™ Operating Instructions Model 400, 320, and 300 (For use with Copper and Iron Pipe) Your Hot-Shot is designed to give you years of trouble-free, profitable service. However, no machine is better than its operator. Read, understand and follow all safety warnings and instructions provided with the product. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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Hot-Shot™ GENERAL SAFETY RULES Electric shock resulting in death can occur if you plug this machine into an improperly wired outlet. If the ground wire is electrified, you can be electrocuted by just touching the machine, even when the power switch is off. A ground fault circuit interrupter will not protect you in this situation. Use a UL approved tester to determine if the outlet is safe. WARNING! Read and understand all instructions.
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Hot-Shot™ 5. GENERAL SAFETY RULES Work Area 1. 2. 3. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate these tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Tool Use and Care 1. 2. Electrical Safety 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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Hot-Shot™ FEATURES 5. Do not leave unit unattended while thawing. It is dangerous to leave any tool unattended during operation. 6. Do not touch the clamp tips or cable connections. Reduces the risk of burns. 7. Do not operate machine if operator or machine is standing in water. Will increase risk of electrical shock. 8. Do not operate unit with the housing removed. Exposure to internal parts may result in injury. 9. Wear safety glasses and rubber soled, non-slip shoes.
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Hot-Shot™ ACCESSORIES CAT. # 4. Good connections are required. Clean all pipes before connecting the cables. Remove all material touching or near the pipe, including insulation, pipe heating tape, etc. Make both pipe connections before plugging unit into receptacle. Ensure all connections are tight to prevent arcing at the clamps. Loose connections also get hot and reduce current flow. DESCRIPTION WT. 20-2 20 Ft. #2 Cable w/Pipe Clamp & Lug 6 LBS. 50-2 50 Ft. #2 Cable w/Pipe Clamp & Lug 16 LBS.
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Hot-Shot™ SPECIAL OPERATIONS THAWING COPPER BASEBOARD SYSTEMS THAWING HOT WATER HEATING SYSTEMS (Winter/Summer Hook up) MAKE SURE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE CONNECTING CABLES! The Hot-Shot is intended for use on a direct pipeline with an unfrozen high pressure area upstream of the blockage and an open faucet downstream. USE OF THIS SYSTEM ON A HOT WATER HEATING SYSTEM MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. NOTE: Hot water heating systems use low pressure pumps.
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Hot-Shot™ SET-UP #1 (PARALLEL) BEST FOR LARGE DIAMETER PIPES 1. 2. 3. 4. NOTE: Two correctly connected Hot-Shots will double the thawing action. If more heat is required, a larger Hot-Shot unit and qualified operator must be used. Make the two pipe connections on one side of the pipe, and plug in both units. Touch the other two clamps together for an instant. Observe the amount of spark. A. None or weak spark - Polarity is correct. B. Strong spark - Polarity is incorrect.
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Hot-Shot™ DO’S AND DON’TS DO - attach the clamps to the pipe correctly. DO - make sure there is water pressure at one side of the frozen section. DO - make all connections to the pipe BEFORE plugging in the Hot-Shot. DO - open faucets so moving water can help thaw the pipes. DO - watch for overheating and possible fires. DO - disconnect all electrical grounds attached to the thawing area. DO - prevent refreezing. DO - disconnect other appliances while using the Hot-Shot.