STEINEL HG 2300 EM Instrucciones De Uso Y Mantenimiento página 5

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Operating Instructions
Use the Blue Air Flow Slide Switch to turn the tool ON and adjust the airflow. Adjust the
temperature between 80° and 1100°F with the Red Slide Switch.
Changing the Heating Element
The field changeable heating element of the HG 2300 EM can be replaced within seconds.
Changing the Power Cord
If the power cord becomes damaged, it can be replaced easily without opening the housing.
Note: To maintain your warranty you must use STEINEL replacement parts only. Use of
other power cords or parts will void warranty immediately.
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b
d
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1. Important!
Disconnect tool from
power source.
2. Undo the 4 screws at the
end of the guard sleeve.
3. Pull off guard sleeve with
outlet tube and heating
element and exchange
for new element.
4. Firmly screw guard
sleeve back on.
5. Attention: Rubber
bumper must remain
properly engaged.
1. Important! Disconnect tool from
power source.
2. Remove screw and detach cover
cap .
a
3. Release cable grip .
b
4. Release power source .
c
5. Pull out cable .
d
6. Insert new cable and re-secure in
reverse (1. re-tighten terminal screws).
Accessories for HG 2300 EM (same accessories as HG 4000)
40x2 20x2 90° bend
Angle Slit Angle Slit Nozzle
Nozzle Nozzle
Hints on Hot Air Gun Uses
Forming and shaping
plastic materials
• Soften PVC pipe and other
plastic materials for bending
and shaping
• Soften vinyl floor coverings
and around mouldings
• Soften formica coverings for
shaping on rounded edges
Soldering
• Soldering copper pipe up to
3/4". Can use 90/10 solder
• Activate solder and wire
connectors
Drying
• Quick drying of automotive
body fillers
• Drying paint samples
• Drying plaster filling
compounds
Thawing
• Thaw frozen water pipes
• Thaw frozen locks
CAUTION:
It is recommended that the user experiment on scrap materials
before using for a specific task.
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10 mm 5 mm Plastic
Reduction Reduction Welding
Nozzle Nozzle Nozzle
Shrinking
• Shrinking shrink tube insulators
• Heat shrink PVC tubes
• Heat shrink packaging wrap
Roofing
• Heating modified bitumen
• Welding single ply material
Activating and softening
of adhesives
• Activating heat sensitive
adhesives
• Removal of pressure sensitive
stickers
• Removal of flooring adhesives
Other Uses
• Fiberglass work
• Wax removal on skies and
surfboards
• Apply hot patches
• Softening hardened window
glazing
• Plastic welding
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