Operation Manual

PHG3
V. 01 – 14/05/2014 6 ©Velleman nv
• soft TPR grip
• included accessories:
o 4 nozzles
o scraper
o scraper hook
o putty knife
5. Overview
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
Heat gun
1
barrel
6
temperature unit switch
2
switch
7
decrease temperature
3
heating indicator
8
air flow adjustment
4
temperature
9
increase temperature
5
air flow indicator
Nozzles
A
deflector nozzle
Creates a narrow heat beam, ideal when removing paint or varnish from
large flat surfaces.
B
hook nozzle
Disperses the heat flow around the work peace, ideal for defrosting
metal pipes, bending pipes…
C
protecting nozzle
Deflects the heat away from a sensitive surface e.g. a glass window.
D
concentrator nozzle
Creates a concentrated heat flow, ideal for paint removing from small
corners, mouldings…
6. Operation
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
6.1 Intended use
When observing the safety rules and using the original accessories, this hot air tool is intended for all
applications listed below:
• Shrinking of shrink down tubing, solder connectors and solder terminals, packaging and electrical
components.
• Deforming of articles made from acrylic, PVC, and polystyrene, tubing, plates and profiles, as well as
moist woods.
• Welding of thermoplastic polymer, flooring materials of PVC and linoleum, PVC-coated fabric,
tarpaulins and foils.
• Soldering of tin, special silver solder, SMD elements, cable lugs, and for loosening soldered
connections.
• Paint removal: removal of old and even thick coatings of oil paint, varnish and synthetic plaster.
• Drying of colour shade samples, filter, adhesives, construction joints and stucco forms.
• Joining adhesives: large-surface gluing with contact adhesives, activation of pressure-sensitive
adhesives, acceleration of bonding processes, releasing of bonding points as well as releasing or
bonding of edge bond.
• Defrosting of icy stairs and steps, door locks, trunk lids, car doors or water pipes, as well as for
defrosting refrigerators and ice boxes.
• Disinfection: with hot air of 600°C, you can quickly rid animal sties/stables of bacteria. Woodworm
infestation can be controlled (Caution: danger of fire! Do not heat up the wooden surface
excessively).
Switching on
• Set the switch to I (low heat) or II (high heat), depending on the application.