STEINEL HG 2300 EM - Manual (Page 5)

English
Accessories for HG 2300 EM (same accessories as HG 4000)
40x2
Angle Slit
Nozzle
20x2
Angle Slit
Nozzle
90° bend
Nozzle
10 mm
Reduction
Nozzle
5 mm
Reduction
Nozzle
Plastic
Welding
Nozzle
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
Hints on Hot Air Gun Uses
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
CAUTION:
It is recommended that the user experiment on scrap materials
before using for a specific task.
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.
English
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.
Changing the Power Cord
a
d
c b
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).
The field changeable heating element of the HG 2300 EM can be replaced within seconds.
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 ᕤ must remain
properly engaged.
Changing the Heating Element
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