Fig.4 fig.3 – Sealey AK2946 User Manual
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3.2.
TO USE AS A SOLDERING IRON or POLYFOAM CUTTER (See fig.3A)
CAUTION: ENSURE ALL PARTS ARE COOL FROM ANY PREVIOUS USE BEFORE PROCEEDING.
3.2.1. The foam pad for tip cleaning is supplied in dehydrated form pushed into the bottom of the rectangular aluminium container. The pad
will expand when a small amount of water is poured onto it.
3.2.2. The soldering head is retained by the element shield and both are held in place by the black clamping ring. Screw the required
soldering tip, or hot knife to the thread on the top of the soldering head. See fig.3A.
3.2.3. Slide the gas On/Off switch to the ‘On’position. You will hear the gas hissing.
3.2.4. To ignite the flame hold in the ignition lock release button and slide the ignition switch (fig.3) backwards until a sharp click is heard.
Hold switch in this position for approximately two seconds after ignition.
3.2.5. Allow the soldering head to heat up for about five seconds in order to heat the ceramic element which is inside. Observe the element
through the holes in the element shield, it should glow orange.
3.2.6. Turn the gas flow control (fig.3) to adjust the gas flow to the minimum which will sustain the ceramic glow.
3.2.7. Allow the torch to stand for about 2 minutes in order to achieve maximum output. Rest the torch on the ignition switch which acts as a
stand. Ensure the tip in not near any combustible material.
Note: If you cease working and intend to restart, allow all parts to cool before following above procedure again.
3.3.
TO USE AS A HOT IRON (for shrink wrapping etc. See fig.4)
3.3.1. When the torch has cooled unscrew any soldering tip fitted.
3.3.2. Push the deflector onto the soldering head as shown in fig.4.
3.3.3. For ignition follow steps 3.2.3. to 3.2.6. above. The torch is now ready for use.
3.4.
TO USE AS A BURNER (with naked blue flame for burning or heating) See fig.3B.
3.4.1. Unscrew the the black clamping ring. Allow the soldering head to drop out of the element shield. Refit the element shield without the
soldering head and hold in place with the black clamping ring.
3.4.2. Ignite the torch as in 3.2.3. to 3.2.6. above.
3.4.3. Adjust the flame with the gas flow control (fig. 3). Recommended flame length 10 - 25mm.
3.4.4. Apply flame to workpiece. Only use the minimum flame necessary. Too large a flame is less stable and will waste fuel.
3.5.
TURNING OFF THE TORCH
3.5.1. When the job is complete move the gas flow control fully to ‘-’ and the ‘On/Off’ switch to ‘Off’.
3.5.2. Once the torch has cooled down, fit the transparent safety cap over the head to prevent accidental damage to the tip or head.
WARNING! The soldering head will be very hot. Allow to cool before handling.
The torch will not ignite.
No fuel.
Too high or too low gas pressure.
Air holes blocked.
Damaged torch/piezo fault.
Refill with butane gas.
Adjust the flame control.
Check that all holes are clear.
Ignite with external flame.
Tip does not heat up.
Poor gas pressure.
Re-fill with gas or allow cold gas to warm up - shake gently to assist
warming.
4. TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.
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AK2946 Issue: 2 - 09/08/11