Titan PRO V55 User Manual
Pro V55
Heat Gun
Owner’s Manual
Read all instructions and product labels. When using electrical tools,
follow all precautions to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and
other personal injury.
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1-800-526-5362
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Double-insulated
1015 • Form No. 0503667B
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General Description
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This heat gun is a quality power tool. Like any power tool, it can be dangerous when misused.
Read the following instructions carefully and follow all safety precautions. It is the responsibility
of the owner to use the heat gun properly.
Specications
Housing: ..............................................Engineered high-impact corrosion and heat-resistant polymers
Wattage: ......................................................................1500 watts on highest setting, 150 watts on lowest
Heat Output: ..................
BTU: ...........................................................................................Approximately 5100 BTUs on highest setting
Weight: ...................................................................................................................................................... 1.5 pounds
Approximately 1200°F on highest setting, approximately 120°F on lowest
Uses
• Soften paint, caulking and putty for easier removal
• Soften adhesives to help remove oor tiles
• Bend plastic pipes
• Shrink tubing for electrical work
• Shrink plastic lm for wrapping or weatherproong
• Loosen rusted nuts, bolts and ttings
Temperature Control
The temperature control gives you a wide temperature range to choose from, depending upon
the type of project. The temperature can be adjusted in 20ºF increments from 120ºF to 1200ºF.
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b
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1 Switch Switches the heat gun OFF (0),
2 Display Shows the current heat output (a)
3 Temperature
adjustment
4 Air ow
adjustment
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to Cool Down Mode (1) or Usage
setting (2).
and air ow (b) of the heat tool.
Increases or decreases the
temperature output of the heat tool.
Increases or decreases the air ow
output of the heat tool.
Important Safety Information • Read all safety information
before operating the equipment. Save these instructions
To reduce the risks of re or explosion, electrical shock and the injury to persons, read
and understand all instructions included in this manual. Be familiar with the controls and
proper usage of the equipment.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
HAZARD: POISON
Extreme care should be taken when stripping paint. The peelings, residue and
vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Any paint applied to homes
before 1950 is likely to contain lead. Any paint manufactured before 1977 may
contain lead. Once the paint is deposited on surfaces, hand-to-mouth contact
can result in the ingestion of lead. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause
irreversible brain and nervous system damage. Young and unborn children are
particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning.
Before beginning any paint removal process you should determine whether the
paint you are removing contains lead. This can be done by your local health
department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer to check the lead
content of the paint to be removed. Lead-based paint should only be removed by
a professional and should not be removed using a heat gun.
PREVENTION:
1. Move the work piece outdoors. If this is not possible, keep the work area well ventilated.
Open the windows and put an exhaust fan in one of them. Be sure the fan is moving the
air from inside to outside.
2. Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts.
3. Place drop cloths in the work area to catch any paint chips or peelings. Wear protective
clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls and hats.
4. Work in one room at a time. Furnishings should be removed or placed in the center of
the room and covered. Work areas should be sealed o from the rest of the dwelling by
sealing doorways with drop cloths.
5. Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should not be
present in the work area until the work is done and all cleanup is complete.
6. Wear a dust respirator mask of a dual lter respirator mask for dust and fumes which
has been approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the
National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH), or the United States Bureau of Mines.
These masks and replaceable lters are readily available at major hardware stores. Be
sure that the mask ts properly. Beards and facial hair may keep masks from sealing
properly. Change the lters often. Disposable paper masks are not adequate.
7. Use caution when operating the heat gun. Keep the heat gun moving as excessive heat
will generate fumes which can be inhaled by the operator.
8. Keep food and drink out of the work area. Wash hands, arms and face and rinse mouth
before eating or drinking. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco in the work area.
9. Clean up all removed paint and dust by wet mopping the oors. Use a wet cloth to clean
all walls, sills and any other surface where paint dust is clinging. Do not sweep, dry dust
or vacuum. Use a high phosphate detergent of trisodium phosphate (TSP) to wash and
mop areas.
10. At the end of each work session, put the paint chips and debris in a double plastic bag,
close it with tape or twist ties and dispose of properly.
11. Remove protective clothing and work shoes in the work area to avoid carrying dust into
the rest of the building. Wash work clothes separately. Wipe shoes o with a wet rag
and then wash it with the work clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly with soap and
water.
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Important Safety Information • Read all safety information
before operating the equipment. Save these instructions
HAZARD: EXPLOSION OR FIRE
This heat gun produces extremely high temperatures (as high as 1200º F). It must
be used with caution to prevent combustible material from igniting.
PREVENTION:
1. Keep the gun in constant motion. Do not stop or dwell in one spot.
2. Use extreme caution if the other side of the
material being scraped is inaccessible, such as
house siding. The hidden side could catch on re
if it becomes too hot. Some buildings contain
highly ammable materials behind siding, oors,
facia, sot boards and other panels. Check these
areas before applying heat and do not use a heat
tool if ammable materials are present or if you are
unsure of the hidden material.
3. Do not use near surfaces with cracks or near metal
pipes or ashing. Heat may be conducted behind the work surface and ignite hidden
material. The ignition of hidden materials may not be readily apparent and can result in
property damage and injury.
4. Do not use electric tools in the presence of ammable liquids or gases.
5. Do not use near combustible materials such as dry grass, leaves, and paper which can
scorch and catch re.
6. The nozzle becomes very hot. Do not lay the heat gun on ammable surfaces when
operating the gun or immediately after shutting the gun o. Always set the gun on a at,
level surface so that the nozzle tip is directed upwards and away from the supporting
surface.
7. Do not touch the nozzle until the tool has cooled.
8. Do not use the heat gun as a hair dryer.
9. Tools and paint scrapings become very hot. To avoid burns, use work gloves when
scraping.
10. Always treat the hot air units with the same respect as an open ame.
Inside
Wall
Facia
Sot
Siding
HAZARD: ELECTRIC
May cause property damage, severe injury or loss of life.
PREVENTION:
1. Do not disassemble the heat gun.
2. Do not work in wet areas or expose the heat gun to rain.
3. Guard against electric shock by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, aluminum ladders or other grounded devices.
4. Do not abuse the electric cord. Never carry the heat gun by the cord or yank on the cord
to disconnect if from the power supply. Keep the electric cord away from heat, oil and
sharp edges. Inspect the cord for wear or damage regularly.
5. Use only extension cords rated for outdoor use. If an extension cord is damaged or
otherwise unsuitable for use, replace it with a new cord.
6. This heat gun has a polarized plug. One blade is wider than the other. To reduce the risk
of electric shock, this plug is intended to t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied
electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
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Important Safety Information • Read all safety information
before operating the equipment. Save these instructions
HAZARD: GENERAL
May cause property damage or severe injury.
PREVENTION:
1. Disconnect the heat gun from the power supply when not in use. Store indoors in a dry
place and out of the reach of children.
2. Keep your work area well lighted and clean.
3. Do not overreach, especially when working on ladders. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Be certain any ladders being used are sturdy, stable, on a rm surface and
erected at safe working angles.
4. Avoid power lines.
5. Keep moveable items secured and steady while scraping.
6. Always use protective eyewear when working.
7. Stay alert and use common sense when operating any tool.
Some dust, peelings, residue, and vapors caused by paint removal activities
contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. An example of a chemical would be lead from leadbased paints (do not use a heat tool to remove lead-based paint). Your risk
from exposure varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a ventilated area, and work
with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to lter out microscopic particles.
Servicing of a double-insulated product
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding.
No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for
grounding be added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product requires extreme
care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualied service personnel.
Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the
product.
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Using the Heat Gun
Many variables aect heating applications, such as the material being heated, ambient
temperature, the distance from the gun to the substrate and the heating technique. For this
reason, Wagner has provided temperature guidelines for certain applications. Always start the
heat gun at the lowest temperature in the range then raise the temperature until the optimum
temperature is achieved. Always keep the heat gun in motion and at least 2” from the substrate
when applying heat.
Use Temp. Setting
Removing:
Drying:
Heating:
Loosening: Rusted bolts/nuts 900º F - 1200º F
Molding and
Bending:
Waxing: Skis and snowboards 250° - 450º F
Sealing: Ends of nylon rope 450° - 650º F
Defrosting: Refrigerator 450° - 750º F
Floor coverings (adhesive backed) 350º - 750º F
Paint 900º - 1200° F
Paint 450° - 750º F
Plaster 450° - 750º F
Shrink-tube (electrical) 350° - 500º F
Shrink-wrap (windows, crafts) 250º - 550º F
Frozen locks 350° - 650º F
Frozen water pipes 750º F - 1200º F
Plastics 250° - 450º F
Plexiglass and Formica 250° - 450º F
Always read the safety information included in
this manual before using the heat gun.
1. Plug the unit into a standard wall outlet.
2. Turn on the heat gun by sliding the switch to (2) (the 2
should be visible).
Note: Smoke may appear during the initial start up due to the
burning of manufacturing oils. The smoke should disappear in
less than a minute.
3. Press the temperature adjustment buttons until the display
reads the desired temperature. Press the air ow adjustment buttons to increase (+) or
decrease (-) the air ow.
IMPORTANT: If the blower motor in the heat gun does not turn on when the switch is
activated, turn the switch OFF (0) immediately. The heating element will burn out if it is
not cooled by the blower.
4. During rest periods or when you are nished with your project, slide the switch to Cool
Down Mode (1), set the gun down in an upright position (nozzle pointing up), and allow
to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn the switch OFF (0) if you are
nished, or turn switch to Usage setting (2) to continue.
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Note: Always set the heat gun upright (nozzle pointed up) after it is turned o, either for a
ABCD
short break or for storage. Avoid laying the unit on the side after shutdown. The heat will
remain in the unit and cooling will take longer. Store the unit only after the nozzle is cool.
Unplug the unit before storing to prevent accidental startup.
IMPORTANT: Always protect glass when working near windows.
Do not touch nozzle or the scraper blade when working. These become
extremely hot and will cause severe burns. Wear gloves to protect hands
from hot scrapings.
Stripping Paint
The heat gun heats up the surface and causes the paint to soften, at which time it can be
scraped o easily without damaging the surface. Some paints may soften even though they do
not blister; some may become rubbery, and some may require higher heat.
When working with several layers of paint, it speeds up the scraping process to heat the surface
thoroughly, all the way to the wood. Then all the layers can be scraped at one time.
A soft wire brush may be the best tool to use for very intricate surfaces. Mineral paints and
nishes, such as cement paint and porcelain, do not soften with heat, so using a heating tool will
not work for paint removal.
The best method of paint removal
Move the gun slowly and steadily forward at an angle
to the surface, pointing the nozzle in the direction of
motion. This allows you to scrape safely outside the hot
air stream and keeps the scraper and the scraped surface
cooler.
A. Warm air preheats the surface.
B. Paint is softened by hot air.
A + B. Deep penetration of heat over total area.
C. Paint can be easily scraped o as soon as it is
D. Stripped surface allowed to cool.
softened and the gun is moved forward.
Note: Do not use the heat gun on surfaces that can be damaged by heat, such as vinylcoated paneling, siding or window frames.
When removing paint from window frames, the heat gun will soften the putty. Be careful
not to gouge the putty with the scraper. The putty will rm up after it cools.
Do not use the heat gun on insulating laminated window glass such as Thermopane. The
glass edge expansion may break the edge seal.
When scraping fascia, do not overheat the edges of the asphalt shingles protruding over
the edge of the sheathing. Too much heat will melt the asphalt.
IMPORTANT: The removal of paint by heat gun is safe if the above guidelines are used,
but always keep either a container of water or an ABC re extinguisher within reach.
IMPORTANT: Read the general operating and safety information sections of this owner’s
manual before using the heat gun.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Concentrator Nozzle
Flare Nozzle
Glass Protector
Reector Nozzle
Keep the intake openings on the housing clean and free of obstructions. Use a soft, dry brush
to clean the openings periodically. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the heat gun.
Many household cleaners contain chemicals which could seriously damage the housing.
Do not use gasoline, turpentine, lacquer or paint thinner, dry cleaning uids or similar products
when cleaning the heat gun. Never allow any liquid to get inside the tool or immerse any part of
the tool into a liquid.
Storage
Allow the heat gun nozzle to cool to room temperature before placing in storage.
The nozzle will turn dark over time because of the high heat. This is normal and will not aect
the performance or life of the unit.
Accessories
The following accessories may come with the gun or may be purchased separately by calling
1-800-526-5362.
P/N 0503674
IMPORTANT: Always use gloves when handling the heat gun. Use of nozzle accessories
will produce hotter gun temperatures which may result in decreased durability of the gun.
To attach an optional item to the gun:
1. Set the heat gun upright on a level surface until
the tip is cool.
2. Set the item onto the tip of the heat gun and push
rmly into place by hand.
To remove an optional item:
1. Set the heat gun upright on a level surface until
the tip is cool.
2. Pull the item o of the tip.
P/N 0503675
P/N 0503676
P/N 0503677
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Product Registration
Register your product online at www.titantool.com.
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Limited Warranty — Heat Gun
What Is Covered By This Warranty:
This product, manufactured by Titan, is warranted against defects in material and workmanship
for two (2) years following date of purchase if operated in accordance with Titan’s printed
recommendations and instructions.
Within the applicable warranty period, Titan will repair or replace, at our option, defective parts
without charge if such parts are returned with transportation charges prepaid to the nearest
Authorized Service Center or to Titan Tool Corporation, 1770 Fernbrook Lane, Minneapolis, MN
55447. If Titan is unable to repair this product as to conform to this Limited Warranty after a
reasonable number of attempts, Titan will provide, at our option, either a replacement for this
product or a full refund of the purchase price of this product. These remedies are the sole and
exclusive remedies available for breach of express and implied warranties.
What is Not Covered By This Warranty:
1. This Waranty does not cover any defects or damages caused by either:
a) the use or installation of repair or replacement parts or accessories not manufactured
by Titan, or
b) repair performed by anyone other than a Titan Authorized Service Center.
2. The Warranty does not cover equipment and accessories supplied to Titan from an
original equipment manufacturer, including but not limited to: hoses, tips, accessories
or hand tools. Titan will provide the purchaser with copies of the original equipment
manufacturer’s express warranties provided to Titan along with the name and address of
the appropriate manufacturer.
3. This Warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by or related to abrasion,
corrosion, abuse, misuse, negligence, accident, normal wear, faulty installation, or
tampering in a manner which impairs normal operation.
Limitation of Remedies:
IN NO CASE SHALL TITAN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSS, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION COSTS, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE
BASED UPON A BREACH OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, BREACH OF CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
Disclaimer Of Implied Warranties:
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABlLlTY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
No Ability To Transfer:
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser only and is not transferable.
Your Rights Under State Law:
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
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