Earlex HG 1800K User Manual

HEAT GUN KIT

HG 1800K

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the Earlex HG1800K Heat Gun Kit,

this is a highly versatile kit that can be used in a

variety of applications.

BEFORE USE - PLEASE READ THE SAFETY &

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Please retain for future reference

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PLEASE READ
BEFORE USE

 Danger of burns - Always wear a

 pair of heavy grade work gloves, non
 PVC type.

 Do not touch the hot nozzle.
 When changing accessories, switch 

 off and allow the accessory and  
 nozzle to cool.

 Allow the tool to cool down before
 storage. A hot nozzle can cause

 damage.

 Do not leave the tool unattended.
 Never allow children to operate or  

 play with the heat gun.

 Do not carry the heat gun by the  

 mains cable.

 Do not allow heat to be directed

 onto the mains cable.

 Before every use check the condition

 of the plug and cable. If this is
 damaged in any way do not use.

 Repairs must be carried out by a fully

 qualified electrician.

 Never use the tool as a hair dryer.
 Always ensure there is adequate  

 ventilation as gases and vapours may
 be given off when stripping paint.

 Do not restrict any air flow from the

 nozzle outlet or fan inlet louvres.

 Do not allow the machine to become

 damp or be operated in damp
 conditions.

 Heat Guns for outdoor use must not 

 be stored outdoors or left outdoors.

 Danger of fire or explosion.
 Poisonous or inflammable gases may

 be produced when working with   
 paints (especially older type lead  
 paints), varnishes, plastics and similar

materials.

 Never use the heat gun close to

 inflammable materials, heat may be
 conducted to combustible materials
 which are out of sight.

 Ensure the heat gun switch is in the

 off position when connecting to the
 mains.

 Never under any circumstances aim

the heat gun at another person or

animal.

 Ensure there is adequate ventilation

 and protective masks and goggles
 are used.

 Ensure children are excluded from

 the work area.

 It is recommended a RCD (residual 

 current device) rated at 30mA is fitted
 into the mains socket for added
 protection against electric shock.

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SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Power Supply 230V 50Hz~
Max. Output 1800 Watts
Temp at Outlet 120°C - 590°C
Weight (excl 825g
Accessories)

ABOUT THE HG1800K

The HG1800K is a highly versatile
electric heat gun which can be used
for many different applications,
such as removal of paint, defrosting
of water in metal pipes, forming and

welding plastic and reducing
heat-shrinkable tubing. It can also
be used for barbecues, soldering,
tinning and loosening of some
adhesive joints and overtight
screws, clean paint from tools and
age wood (the heat darkens the
surface).

TO OBTAIN THE BEST RESULTS
FROM YOUR HEAT GUN KIT
PLEASE READ THE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE.

Heat Settings

The heat gun
has a variable
heat setting in
order to give
greater control
over the
working
temperature.
To adjust the heat setting move the
wheel at the back of the gun. The
five red lights on the left hand side
of the gun show the temperature
range selected.
To increase the temperature, move
the wheel up on the left hand side
of the gun, and to decrease the
temperature move the wheel down
on the left hand side of the gun.
The approximate temperature
setting is also shown on the dial at
the back of the gun.

OPERATION

Before starting the job it is
advisable to test the workpiece for
the ideal temperature to use. The
table below gives an indication of
the likely heat settings required but
always start with the low heat
setting.
The distance between the nozzle
and the workpiece will vary
according to the material being
worked on but this should always
be at least 50mm (2”).
All applications, with the exception
of removing paint from the window
frames, can be performed without
using a nozzle, however for best
results nozzles are recommended.

Suggested Ratings

Paint Stripping High Setting
Bending Plastic Medium Setting
Defrosting Pipes Low Setting
Heat shrinking plastic Low Setting

Nozzles

The kit is supplied with 4 different
shaped nozzles, which can be used
as follows.

Concentrator Nozzle

This nozzle directs
a concentrated
heat flow to the
workpiece. It is
ideal for use when
removing paint in
awkward corners,
crevices,
mouldings, beading, architrave’s or
whenever precise paint removal is
required.

Deflector Nozzle

This nozzle directs
a long narrow
heat pattern to the
workpiece, and is
ideal for removing
paint or varnish
from large flatsurfaces such as
skirting boards, doors, stairs etc. It
should be used in conjunction with
a flat scraper. Vinyl tiles can be
removed by softening the adhesive.

Glass Protection Nozzle

This nozzle
deflects the heat
away from glass
or other fragile
areas and back
onto the
workpiece.

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Concentrator Nozzle

Deflector Nozzle

Glass Protection

Nozzle

Hook Nozzle

This nozzle
disperses the
heat flow
evenly around
the whole
workpiece. It is
ideal for
defrosting frozen pipes, soldering
pipe work, bending plastics and
heat-shrinking electrical parts.

Shavehooks

Select the required blade from the
set. Take the
shavehook
handle from the
set, remove the
nut from the end,
fit the required
blade then fix in
place by refitting
and tightening the
nut.

Use the triangular
shavehook for
stripping paint
from flat wooden
surfaces and
edges, use the
combination or
heart shavehooks
for mouldings in
convex or concave
profiles.

Remember to
clean the blade
after use with
wirewool and
lightly oil before
storing.

Removing Paint

Choose the required nozzle and fit
onto the heat outlet. Select the
scraper or shavehook required.
Hold the gun with the nozzle
approximately 50mm (2”) from the
surface of the paintwork and
starting with the lower heat setting
move it slowly backwards and
forwards until the paint blisters and
bubbles. Immediately remove the
paint with the scraper or
shavehook. Aim to heat the paint
just ahead of the scraper so that
you can develop a continuous
action. Do not heat the paint for too
long, as this will burn the paint
making it difficult to remove.

Most stickers can also be removed
from paintwork by using the heat to
soften the adhesive. Be careful not
to direct the heat for too long if you
are trying just to remove the
stickers, as this will blister the paint.

Removing paint from window
frames

Always use the glass protection
nozzle. Ensure you have the nozzle
facing the correct way to deflect the
heat away from the glass before
you switch on. Rotate the gun or
nozzle 90

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as you move to
horizontal or vertical bead. Allow
nozzle to cool before attempting to
turn it. Paint can be removed from
profile surfaces by using a
shavehook and/or a soft wire brush.

WARNING: Be careful Glass can

break easily due to sudden
temperature change!
Not suitable for PVC frames!

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Hook Nozzle

Triangular Shavehook

Combination

Shavehook

Assembly

of Shavehook

Heart Shavehook

Defrosting frozen pipes

Choose the Hook nozzle and fit
over the heat outlet. Always heat
from one or other end of the frozen
portion, not from the middle.

WARNING: Do not attempt to

defrost PVC pipes. Always check
that it is a water pipe and not a
gas pipe. Do not heat a gas pipe.

Shrink sealing electrical cables

Choose the Hook nozzle and fit
over heat outlet. Select a heat­shrinkable sleeve with a diameter
matching that of the workpiece.
Evenly heat the sleeve.

Welding plastics

Choose the Concentrator or
Deflector nozzle and fit over heat
outlet. The materials being welded
together must be of exactly the
same type of plastic. The areas
being welded must be clean and
grease-free. Heat the seam until the
plastic becomes tacky, then apply
the other surface.

WARNING: Plastic can very

quickly change from being tacky
into becoming liquid. Beware of
burns from hot plastic. Do not
remove molten plastic from a
burn. Run under cold water and
seek medical advice.

Bending plastic tube

Choose the Hook nozzle and fit
over heat outlet. Turn the gun
upside down and place on it’s
stand so that it is resting on a
secure bench with the nozzle
pointing upwards; see picture
below. To avoid buckling or kinking

the tube, fill the tube with dry sand
and seal at both ends. Heat the
tube evenly by moving from side to
side and bend to required shape.

WARNING: Protect hands from

heat.

Cooling

The nozzle of the heat gun can
become very hot during use.
Always allow
the heat gun
to cool after
use. Switch
off the heat
gun and
disconnect
form the
power supply.
Stand the heat gun upright as
shown to allow convection currents
to cool the nozzle.
To speed up the cooling time, set
the heat setting to the minimum and
run the heat gun for 2-3 minutes.
Always allow at least 30 minutes for
the heat gun to cool after switching
off.
Always make sure that the heatgun
cannot be pulled by the mains
cable whilst cooling.

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Bending Plastic Tubing

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MAINS CONNECTION

Your unit has been supplied with a mains lead with a fitted moulded plug. This is
identified by the fuse holder in the base of the plug. Please read the following
safety instructions before use.
If the moulded plug is cut off from the mains lead then the plug must be disposed
of safely.

NEVER under any circumstances insert such a plug into a 13 amp socket.
NEVER under any circumstances use the appliance without the fuse cover fitted.

This is the little cover fixed into the base of the plug to hold the fuse in place.
If you lose the fuse cover then please contact any electrical dealer for a
replacement or ring our helpline.
A replacement fuse must be rated at 13amp. The fuse must be manufactured and
approved to BS1362.

IF IN ANY DOUBT PLEASE CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN.

If you need to fit a plug to the mains lead, this should be fitted in accordance with
the wiring instructions as shown below, and will need to be used with a 13 amp
fuse. If in doubt consult an electrician.

If you are using an extension lead it must be rated at a minimum of 10 amps and
fully unwound. Do not operate with a lead rated at less than 10 amps as this will
cause premature failure of the element which is not covered by the guarantee.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter
L or coloured red.

Maintenance

The heat gun should be cleaned
before being stored away by wiping
over with a clean damp cloth after
ensuring that the gun has cooled;
do not use any chemicals. Ensure
that the ventilation slots are not
blocked.

Trouble Shooting

If a problem occurs always
switch the unit off immediately.

Unit fails to work:

Check the fuse in the plug is sound
and rated 13amps.

If an extension cable is used it must
be fully unwound and rated at least
10amps capacity.

If unit has over heated allow unit to
cool further before operating, this
may take up to 20 minutes. - see
cooling section

IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER
ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT
OUR HELPLINE NO.

01483 454666 (www.earlex.co.uk)

Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00
(Excluding Bank Holidays)

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GUARANTEE

This heat gun is guaranteed for a period of 2 years against faulty

manufacture or materials. It is not guaranteed for industrial or hire

purposes. The scraper, shavehooks and nozzles are classed as

consumables and are not covered by guarantee. This guarantee does

not affect your statutory rights.

In the event of any problem occurring please contact us on our

Helpline no.

01483 - 454666

Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 (Excluding Bank Holidays)

www.earlex.co.uk

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EC Declaration of Conformity
We declare that the unit: HG1800 conforms to: 73/23/EEC
EN60335-1, EN60335-2-45 & 89/336/EEC EN61000-3-2,
EN61000-3-3 & EN55014

Tim Hopper - Technical Director

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similar materials that may be sprayed.
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WD1000 CombiVac Wet’n’Dry & Blower-

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If you require further information on any of
our other products, please telephone or write
to the address below, or visit our website at

www.earlex.co.uk

Earlex Ltd.,
19 Moorfield Road, Slyfield Industrial Estate,
Guildford, Surrey. GU1 1RU. ENGLAND.
Tel: [phone] - 454666. Fax: [phone] - 454548.
email:[e-mail]
www.earlex.co.uk

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