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7. Protect your home
To prevent marks from steam on carpets and soft furnishings it is recommended the
unit be placed on a hard flat board. Ensure the unit will not slip or tilt. Dust sheets and
newspapers are not suitable.
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Supply cord must be connected to a grounded (3 prong) mains socket-
outlet.
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Arrange replacement of a worn or damaged supply cord.
NEVER repair a supply cord.
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Removal of grounding pin VOIDS guarantee.
8. Extension Leads EU/UK
If you are using an extension lead it must be rated at a minimum of 15 Amps (EU) / 13
Amps (UK) - 230V unit and fully unwound. Do not operate with an extension lead rated
less than 15 Amps / 13 Amps as this will cause premature failure of the element which is
not covered by the guarantee.
9. Main Features
Earlex® Steamers are professional, fast-action steam wallpaper strippers. They have
many added features:
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Each tank is individually pressure-tested.
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Storage for the hose and supply cord.
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Neon mains ON/OFF switch.
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Cooler running steam hose.
10. Preparation
To achieve fast paper removal always gently score the areas to be
stripped. With heavily embossed, vinyl-coated or painted papers this
is essential. Either use a proprietary perforator tool or alternatively
score the paper with the edge of a wall scraper in a 'criss-cross'
pattern with 150mm (6 inch) spacing (Fig. 1, A).
As with all decorating work be sure to protect carpets and furniture
with covers.
11. Operation
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Place the unit on a flat surface near the area to be stripped and remove the steamplate.
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Fully uncoil the hose and supply cord.
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Connect the thread on the steamplate to the end of the hose. This only needs to be
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