Ferax BHG-1800 User manual

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Manual
Hot air gun
BHG-1800
Code no. 19694- 0902

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ENGLISH
Original instructions
CONTENTS
1. Introduction..........................................21
2. Technical specifications.......................21
3. Contents of packing .............................21
4. Product information .............................21
5 Safety instructions................................21
5.1 Additional safety instructions ..............22
5.2 Before using the appliance...................22
5.3 When operating the appliance .............22
5.4 Electrical safety....................................22
6 Using the appliance..............................22
6.1 Operation..............................................23
6.2 Use of accessoires................................23
7 Maintenance.........................................24
7.1 Troubleshooting ...................................24
7.2 Faults ....................................................24
7.3 Environment.........................................24
Spare parts list...............................................37
EC conformity declaration............................38
1. INTRODUCTION
Always read the instruction for elec-
trical products carefully before use. It
will help you understand your product
more easily and avoid unnecessary
risks. Keep this instruction manual in
a safe place for future use.
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage ....................................... V 230
Frequency................................. Hz 50
Power input............................... W 1800
Weight....................................... kg 0.67
IP Class ......................................... IP 20
Position I
Air flow.................................l/min 250
Air temperature......................... oC 400
Position II
Air flow.................................l/min 500
Air temperature......................... oC 600
3. CONTENTS OF PACKING
1 Hot air gun
1 Deflector nozzle
1 Fishtail nozzle
1 Air reducer nozzle
1 Scraper nozzle
1 Paint scraper
1 Instruction manual
1 Safety instructions
4. PRODUCT INFORMATION
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1
2
Fig. 1
1. Switch
2. Ventilation slots
3. Nozzle outlet
5. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Explanation of the symbols
Denotes risk of personal injury, loss
of life or damage to the tool in case
of non-observance of the instructions
in this manual.
Indicates electrical shock hazard.

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5.1 Additional safety instructions
When using electric tools, basic safety precau-
tions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Read all these instructions before attempting to
operate this product and save these instructions.
5.2 Before using the appliance
• Checkthefollowing:
•Make sure the voltage of the hot air gun
corresponds with the power voltage.
•Arethemainsleadandthemainsplugina
goodstate:strong,withoutravelsordama-
ges.
• Avoidtheuseoflongextensioncables.
• Donotusetheapplianceundermoistcircum-
stances.
• The metal mouthpiece gets hot. Watch out
and do not touch the metal mouthpiece.
• Preventdamageoftheheatingelement.Do
not lock or block the mouth piece.
• Do not leave the appliance when switched
on.
• Donotusetheappliancefordryinghair or
for drying living human beings in general.
• Do not use the appliance in a bath, above
water or in spaces where easy inflammable
liquids are used.
This appliance operates at a tempera-
ture of 600 degrees without visible
signs of this temperature (no flames),
still there is a chance of fire risk.
Watch out for the hot air stream from
the mouth piece. This air stream can
cause burns.
5.3 When operating the appliance
• If you are going to use the hot air gun,
vapours and gas can be released during a
short time. This can be harmful for your
health. Asthmatics can suffer hindrance of it.
• Before connecting the plug to the mains
voltage you have to check if the switch is in
position “0”.
• Keepthemainsleadalwaysawayfrom the
mouthpiece of the hot air gun.
• Keep children and animals away from the
appliance if you are using it.
Immediatelyswitchofftheappliancewhen:
• Plugand/orcablearedefectiveordamaged;
• Theswitchisdefective.
• Yousmellorseesmokecausedbyscorched
insulation from the hot air gun.
5.4 Electrical safety
When using electric machines always obser-
ve the safety regulations applicable in your
country to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury. Read the following
safety instructions and also the enclosed safety
instructions.
Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate.
Class II machine – Double insulation
– You don’t need any earthed plug.
• Replacingcablesorplugs
Immediately throw away old cables or plugs
when they have been replaced by new ones.
It is dangerous to insert the plug of a loose
cable in the wall outlet.
• Usingextensioncables
 Onlyuseanapprovedextensioncablesuita-
ble for the power input of the machine. The
minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm2. When
using a cable reel always unwind the reel
completely.
6. USING THE APPLIANCE
TheHotairguncanbeusedfor:
• Plumbingworkliketubeconnections,solder,
bowing tubes.

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• Removingpaint,varnishandlacquerwithout
firerisk.
• Quickly drying of appliances which have
become wet.
• Dryingsurfacesforquickrepairing.
• Removing self-adhesive labels in a clean
way.
• Blisteringaftersticking,PVCmaterialscan
be smoothed after heating.
• Easyremovingofvinylcarpeting.
• Formingallsyntheticswithalowtemperatu-
re (450 degrees) among which polyethylene
and PVC.
• Formingallsyntheticswithahightempera-
ture (600 degrees) among which acryl and
plexiglass.
• Smelting synthetics, among which matters
and foils with PVC layer.
• Applyingheatshrinkingtubes.
• Shrinkwrappers.
• Thawingtubesandengines.
• Repairingfinishinglayers:emailofbathand
household appliances.
• Applyingepoxypowdercoverlayers.
• Repairing of ski’s, surf-boards and other
sports goods.
• Unscrewing too fast fixed screws and con-
nections.
6.1 Operation (Fig. 1)
You can work manually with this hot air gun or
you can put it in a vertical position.
• Checkifthemainsswitchisonposition“0”
before you connect the apparatus.
• Keepthemainleadalwaysawayfromthehot
air stream and the mouth piece.
• Putthemainsswitchinposition‘IorII’tolet
yourhotairgunoperate:
“0”=Off
“I” = 450 degrees, air flow 250 l/min.
“II” = 600 degrees, air flow 500 l/min.
When the temperature is exceeding 600 °C,
the heating function switches off automati-
cally, however, the hot air gun continues to
run. When the air flow has cooled the operating
temperature, the heating function is switched
on again.
Switchingoff:
Slide the switch to 0.
Tip: If you want to get the best result, test all
appliances on a little part of the workpiece.
6.2 Use of accessoires (Fig. 2)
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Fig. 2
• Deflectornozzle(4)
Deflects air away from glass for example
when stripping paint in window frames or
softening putty.
• Scrapernozzle(5)
This is used to scrape and strip paint.
• Airreducernozzle(6)
Use this when intensified heat is needed in a
specific area. Like corners and small spaces.
• Fishtailnozzle(7)
Distributes air equally over small areas
• Paintscraper(8)
Use this tool to scrape paint.

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7. MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect the apparatus
before carrying out inspection or clea-
ning. Never use water or other liquids
to clean the electrical parts of the hot
air gun.
• Neveruseeasyinflammableliquidsforclea-
ning the hot air gun, especially for the mout-
hpiece.
• Regular maintenance of your hot air gun
prevents unnecessary problems. Keep the
ventilation slots of the hot air gun clean to
prevent overheating.
7.1 Troubleshooting
In case the hot air gun does not work well, we
give you subjoined some possible causes and
their solutions.
The engine gets overheated.
• The ventilation slots of the hot air gun are
dirty.
•Cleantheventilationslots.
The hot air gun does not start when it is
switched on.
• Interruptionintheelectricalcircuit.
•Checkthemainsleadandthemainsplug.
• Theswitchisdefective.
•Pullthemainsleadoutofthewallsocket,
because there is a chance of fire risk ! Have
the hot air gun repaired at your local dealer.
The engine does not work, but it does heat.
• Interruptionintheelectricalcircuit.
•Pullthemainsleadoutofthewallsocket,
because there is a chance of fire risk! Have
the hot air gun repaired at your local dealer.
7.2 Faults
Should a fault occur, e.g. after wear of a part,
pleasecontactyourreseller.Ontheseparately
enclosed spare parts list you can find an over-
view of the parts that can be ordered.
7.3 Environment
To prevent damage during transport, the app-
liance is delivered in a solid packaging which
consists largely of reusable material. Therefore
please make use of options for recycling the
packaging.
Faulty and/or discarded electrical or
electronic apparatus have to be col-
lected at the appropriate recycling
locations.

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BHG-1800 DIAGRAM

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BHG-1800 PART LIST
No. Description Specication Qty
1 Left insert 2
2 Left clamshell 1
3 pcb 1
4 Motor 1
5 Motor support 1
6 Screw for motor M2.5×4 2
7 Fan 1
8 Screw for heatgun can M3× 10 3
9 Fan cover 1
10 Heating support 1
11 Heating element 1
12 Mica sheet 2
13 Heatgun can 1
14 Supporting ring 1
No. Description Specication Qty
15 Front cover 1
16 Switch cover 1
17 Switch 1
18 Terminal block 1
19 Capacitor 0.1μF
20 Cord guard 1
21 Screw ST2.9×15 3
22 Cord bushing 1
23 Cordset 1
24 Right insert
25 Right clamshell 1
26 Screw for clameshell ST2.9×20 1
27 Screw for clameshell ST2.9×16 5

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