TapeTech 27TT EasyClean - Manual (Page 3)

Operation and Maintenance Guide
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Operation
The EasyClean™ finishing box and the EasyClean™ High Capacity Box apply joint
compound over taped joints. They both come in three widths, generally used
for finishing as follows:
7”
(175 mm):
applies bed coat
10” (250 mm): applies finish coat
12” (300 mm): applies skim coat
These tools require little effort to operate and are designed to produce uniform results every time. The
difference in the two boxes are their capacity and cleaning; the EasyClean™ High Capacity Box holds
more joint compound and is even easier to clean because the back opens even more than the standard
EasyClean™ boxes.
The boxes are controlled by a specially designed handle. These handles come in multiple lengths from
34” to 72” as well as an XTender™ Handle that adjusts between 41” and 63“. The handle is attached to
the box by sliding the box onto the handle and tightening the two wing nuts.
Load the box through the opening behind the blade using the box adapter with the slot adapter
inserted.
To apply compound, draw the box steadily along the joint while applying pressure with the handle.
This dispenses compound through the opening at a steady rate. The tool is always run with the wheels
leading and the blade trailing. The handle should lead the box, except at the end of joints.
The adjustable metal blade trowels the compound with the precise crown needed. This is set using the
crown adjustment wheel. This dial controls the amount of crown left by the box with #1 being the
most and #5 the least.
Before starting to run any joint, lock the box handle at a slight angle by squeezing the handle grip with
one hand. Your other hand should grip the handle near the box.
Place the box at the end of the joint and apply pressure with the handle to start the compound
flowing. Release the hand grip to unlock the handle and allow it to find its own natural position. Draw
the tool along the joint, leading with the handle and applying pressure to distribute the joint
compound onto the wallboard surface.
Near the middle of the joint, lock the handle and by gradually decreasing pressure, remove the box
from the wallboard surface with a sweeping motion.
Reverse hand positions and begin again at the other end of the joint. Again draw the box along until
you reach the previous stopping point. Lock the handle and remove the box from the surface with a
sweeping motion. This procedure is followed for all ceiling joints and horizontal wall joints.
Models: 20TTX, 25TTX, 30TTX, 22TT, 27TT, 32TT, EZ07H, EZ10H, EZ12H
EasyClean & EasyClean™ High Capacity Box