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Eraser Company Inc. • Syracuse, NY USA • Ph: 315-454-3237 • info@eraser.com • www.eraser.com • Fax 315-454-3090
HTS Series Thermal Hand Wire Strippers
cool to room temperature before removing the slug.
Setting the Strip Depth (both models)
NOTE: No power/heat is needed to set the strip depth.
Now the set-up piece (as stripped above) can be used
to set the depth of strip. With the conductor exposed,
set the element depth by backing o (turning counter-
clockwise) the element depth adjustment screw on
the handpiece. Close the elements to contact/grip
the exposed conductor. Then slowly turn the element
depth adjustment screw clockwise until immediately
after the conductor is released from the ‘grip’ of the
elements, stopping so that the element opening (while
the handpiece is squeezed to its closed position) is
just slightly larger than the conductor’s diameter- the
closer the distance of the elements to the conductor
(without touching) the better. Element depth should be
set so that the elements will sever the insulation, but
not contact the conductor. This will insure consistent
and high quality stripping.
Once the correct temperature setting and element
depth have been set, they should not need changing
unless the wire size and/or insulation material changes.
Model HTS1C OPERATION (Refer to Figures 1
and 2)
Turn the temperature control knob to the ‘0’ dial setting
(fully counter-clockwise) and turn the power switch on
the temperature control unit to the ON (I) position. Pick
up the handpiece and hold it in one hand while holding
the wire to be stripped the in the other. The stripping
elements will automatically heat after the handpiece
has been removed from the cradle. Insert the wire
to be stripped between the elements up to the strip
length stop, and close the handpiece until the elements
contact the insulation.
Stripping Wire (both models)
Gently squeeze the handpiece and slowly increase heat
to the elements by gradually turning the temperature
control knob clockwise from ‘0’until the elements cause
the insulation to soften and eventually sever. Continue
to gently squeeze the handpiece until the insulation is
fully severed/stripped. It may be necessary to rotate
the elements around the circumference of the wire
(approximately 90°) to ensure a complete separation
of the insulation.
NOTE: Always strip wires on the lowest possible heat
setting, as this will provide the highest strip quality, the
least amount of fumes and optimized element longevity
Insulation slug removal (model HTS1C)
Once the insulation is fully separated open the elements,
remove the wire from the handpiece and return it to
the cradle. Manually remove the insulation slug, using
a slug removal tool or pliers. NOTE: NOTE: Do not
use the handpiece/elements to remove the insulation
slug. The HTS is designed to produce a removable
(insulation) slug at the end of a wire length- it is not
designed to pull the slug o the end of the wire.
!CAUTION: Do not use bare hands/ngers to remove
the insulation slug from the conductor. A tool is
recommended for removal of the insulation slug. If the
slug must be removed by hand, either use gloves with
appropriate insulation, or give the wire enough time to
cool to room temperature before removing the slug.
Setting the Strip Depth
Refer to the Setting the Strip Depth section.
ELEMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (Refer to
Figures 1 and 2)
To remove the stripping elements, use the supplied
screwdriver to loosen and remove the (4) element
mounting screws & washers (2 screws & 2 washers
per element). Using the supplied FybRglass® abraser
brush, remove any buildup or debris from the ends of
the electrodes so that there will be good conductivity
with the new elements. After cleaning all contact areas
between the electrodes and elements, loosely install
the new washers and screws, leaving enough space
so the elements can slide in between the washers and
the elements. Install elements and tighten the screws,
without over-tightening. Repeat the process so that both
the top and bottom elements are axed. Insure that
all four (4) element mounting screws are equally tight.
NOTE: Make sure that the stripping elements are
secured squarely (meaning that the elements’ contact
with each other is continuous along the entire length
of the contact/stripping surface) when the handpiece
is closed. If the stripping elements are not square in
relation to each other, adjustments will be necessary.
To adjust the stripping elements for optimal alignment,
loosen all four (4) element mounting screws slightly
(enough so that both elements are retained, but still
moveable). Squeeze the handpiece to the closed
position and align the elements so they are parallel
