Wagner HT1000 - Manual (Page 2)

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General Description
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.
Specifications
Housing: ............................Engineered high-impact corrosion and heat-resistant polymers
Wattage: ...................... 1200 watts on high, 650 watts on low. Operates on 110-120 VAC
Heat Output: .......................... Approximately 1000°F on high, approximately 750°F on low
BTU .............................................................................. Approximately 4100 BTUs on high.
Weight: ..............................................................................................................1.6 pounds.
Uses
• Soften paint, caulking and putty for easier removal
• Soften adhesives to help remove floor tiles
• Bend plastic pipes
• Shrink tubing for electrical work
• Shrink plastic film for wrapping or weatherproofing
• Loosen rusted nuts, bolts and fittings
The following temperature settings are recommendations only. Always begin an operation
with the gun temperature at the lowest setting and increase the temperature as necessary.
Use Heat Setting Nozzle Tip Options
Removing: Urethane from furniture and woodwork .....LOW ................ Concentrator or Flare
Formica .....................................................HIgH ............... Open (no tip)
Linoleum ...................................................HIgH ............... Open (no tip)
Caulk .........................................................HIgH ............... Concentrator
Automotive Paint .......................................HIgH ............... Concentrator or Flare
Window Putty (use heat shield) ................HIgH ............... Concentrator or Flare
Drying: Metal surfaces prior to painting .................LOW / HIgH ... Concentrator
Concrete prior to patching .........................LOW / HIgH ... Concentrator
Ignition systems ........................................LOW ................ Open (no tip)
Heating: Shrink tube/wrap .......................................LOW ................ Open (no tip)
Window shrink coverings ..........................LOW ................ Open (no tip)
Frozen locks and water pipes ...................LOW ................ Concentrator
Bearings and gears for easier assembly ...LOW ................ Concentrator
Loosening rusted bolts/nuts ......................HIgH ............... Open/Concentrator
Use instead of Bunsen Burner ..................LOW / HIgH ... Open (no tip)
Soldering water pipes .....................................................HIgH ............... Concentrator
Welding plastic ...............................................................HIgH ............... Concentrator
Bending plastic, plexiglass, formica................................LOW / HIgH ... Open/Concentrator
Waxing skis ..................................................................LOW ................ Open (no tip)
Defrosting refrigerator freezer ........................................HIgH ............... Open (no tip)