Leister GHIBLI User manual

•Welding of thermoplastic materials as well as single-ply flexible plastics and
modified bitumen in form of boards, tubes, profiles, lining membranes, coated
materials, films, foams, tiles and sheets. The following procedures are possible:
overlap welding, welding with rod or tape and fusion welding by heat
•Drying of water-damp surfaces
•Shrinking of heat-shrink sleeves, films, tapes, solder sleeves and moulded parts
•Heating-up for forming, bending and sealing of thermoplastic semi-finished
materials
•Defrosting of frozen water pipes
•Activating/dissolving of solvent free adhesives and fusion adhesives
•Sterilizing of laboratory and
glass equipment and medical
instruments
•Soldering of copper pipes,
solder joints and metal foils
•Igniting of wood shavings,
paper, coal or straw in
furnaces
•De-horning of calves
LEISTER Ghibli
Hot-Air Blower
Please read operating instructions carefully
before use and keep for further reference.
USA GB
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1
APPLICATION
LEISTER Process Technologies, Riedstrasse, CH-6060 Sarnen/Switzerland
Tel. [phone] Fax + 41- 41 662 74 16 www.leister.com [email protected]
®

100, 120, 200, 230, for 50/60 Hz
1500, 1500, 1500, 2000
20 – 600, infinitely controlled
max. 300 max. 350
15 21
62 67
1.2 with 3m cable
160 ×195 ×92
switch position 3switch position 2
Electrical safety: DOUBLE INSULATED
Voltage V~
Power consumption W
Temperature °C
Air flow l/min.
Air pressure mbar
Emission level LpA (dB)
Weight kg
Size mm
2
Line/mains voltage
cannot be
switched over
APPROVAL MARKS
TECHNICAL DATA
Danger to life when opening the tool as live compo-
nents and connections are exposed. Unplug the tool
before opening it.
Incorrect use of hot-air blowers can cause fire and
explosion hazard, especially near combustible materials
and explosive gases.
The tool must be operated with supervision. Heat can
reach combustible materials, which are out of sight.
Store the tool indoors when not in use - out of the reach
of children.
For personal protection on building sites, we strongly
recommend the tool to be connected to a GFCI
(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) or a RCCB (Residual
Current Circuit Breaker) .
The voltage rating stated on the tool must correspond to
the line/mains voltage.
EN 61000-3-11; Zmax = 0.075 Ω+ j 0.047 Ω. If necessary,
consultate supply authority.
Do not touch heater tube and nozzle when they are hot.
They may cause burns. Let the tool cool down. Do not
point hot-air flow in the direction of people or animals.
Protect tool from damp and wet.
FI
120
230
WARNING
CAUTION
This tool is CCA certified (CENELEC Certification Agreement).

Description of the tool
1. Power supply cord
2. Main switch
3. Two-step switch
for air flow
4. Potentiometer for
temperature adjustment
5. Air slide
6. Air filter
7. Handle
8. Heater tube
9. Protection grid
10. Nozzle (not included/optional)
11. Clamp with screw of nozzle
Operating condition
• Push-fit appropriate nozzle (10) as required.
• Connect tool to the line/mains.
•Reduce air flow as required by use of the two-step switch (3) or the air slide (5).
•Adjust hot-air temperature by use of the potentiometer (4).
•Switch on main switch (2) and heat up the tool for approximately 5 min.
Operation
•LEISTER Process Technologies as well as the Service Centres offer free training
courses for all applications (see page 1).
• Cool down the tool after use.
Change of nozzles
•Before changing nozzles, cool down the tool or use pliers/wrench only.
•Do not touch hot nozzle (10) and make sure to put it only on a heat resistant
surface, because of fire hazard.
•The nozzles are easily pushed onto the conical heater tube (8) and are then
secured by fastening the screw of the clamp (11).
•Use LEISTER nozzles only.
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9
5
11
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7
1
8 10
3
0 1 2 3
OPERATION LEISTER Ghibli

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BA Ghibli/ 06.2001/USA/GB
•Use LEISTER accessories only.
•The tool’s air filter (6) should be cleaned with a brush if nescessary.
• Use a wire brush to clean the nozzle (10).
•Check power supply cord (1) and plug for any possible electrical or mechanical
damages.
•The carbon brushes of the tool's motor should be checked after about 1200 hours
running time by your Service Centre.
•Repairs have to be carried out by authorised LEISTER Service Centres only. They
guarantee a specialized and reliable repair service within 24 hours using original
LEISTER spare parts.
•Guarantee and liability are in accordance with the guarantee certificate as well as
with the currently valid general business and sales conditions.
•LEISTER Process Technologies rejects any guarantee claims for tools which are not in
their original condition. The tools must never be altered or changed.
Technical data and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Your authorised Service Centre is:
GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES
®
LEISTER Process Technologies, Riedstrasse, CH-6060 Sarnen/Switzerland
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone] www.leister.com [email protected]