Leister Diode User manual

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LEISTER Diode
Hot Air Pistol
Please read operating instructions carefully
before use and keep for further reference.
• The Hot Air Pistol Diode is designed for continuous operation and is suitable
as a hand tool or for building into machines, installations and appliances
•Welding of thermoplastic materials and also single-ply flexible plastics and
modified bitumen in the form of boards, tubes, profiles, lining membranes,
coated materials, films, foams, tiles, and sheets. The following procedures
are possible: overlap welding, welding with rod, with tape, butt welding
and melt welding
•Heating-up for forming, bending and sealing of thermoplastic semi-finished
materials and plastic granules
•Drying of water-damp surfaces
•Shrinking of heat-shrink sleeves, films, tapes, solder sleeves and moulded parts.
•Soldering copper pipes, solder joints and metal foils
•Activating/dissolving of solvent free adhesives and fusion adhesives.
• Separating and fusing synthethic fibres and fabrics
• Removing plastic mould flash and putting a shine on plastic surfaces
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION
GB
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LEISTER Process Technologies, Riedstrasse, CH-6060 Sarnen/Switzerland
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone] www.leister.com [email protected]

42, 120, 230
900, 1400, 1600
50/60
20 – 700, steplessly controllable
max. 250, manual air regulating screw
425, 1150 with 3 m cord and 3 m air hose
265 x 35
Electrical safety: DOUBLE INSULATED
Voltage V~
Power consumption W
Frequency Hz
Temperature °C
Air flow l/min.
Weight kg
Size mm
2
Mains voltage cannot
be switched over
TEST SIGNS
TECHNICAL DATA
Danger to life when opening the tool, as live compo-
nents and connections ar 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. Warmth
can reach combustible materials, which are out of sight.
For personal protection on building sites we strongly
recommend the tool 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.
Do not touch the element housing and nozzle when
they are hot as they can 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

Description of tool
1. Cable to mains
2. Air hose
3. Potentiometer for
temperature adjustment
4. Handle
5. Air regulating screw
6. Tapered element
housing
7. Nozzle
8. Clamp with screw to
push-fit nozzle
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7 6
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USAGE LEISTER Diode
Operating Condition
• Air supply
The Hot Air Pistol Diode, needs either the High Pressure Blower LEISTER Minor,
Longlife or Robust for air supply. When using compressed air, an oil and water filter
must be connected. The air flow can be steplessly adjusted with the air regulating
screw (5) of the Diode or with a LEISTER air flow adjuster attached to the blower.
•As required, push-fit appropriate nozzle (7).
•Connect tool to the mains.
•Adjust the hot air temperature with the potentiometer (3).
ATTENTION
•The Hot Air Pistol should be placed on a heat resistant surface. The tool must not
be operated without air supply.
•Allow the Hot Air Pistol to warm up for about 5 min.
Operation
• The LEISTER Company. as well as the Service Centres, offer free training courses
and advice in all areas of application (see page 1).
Change of nozzles
• Before changing nozzles. allow the tool to cool down, or use only combination
pliers.
•Do not touch hot nozzle (7) and make sure to put it only on a heat resistant
surface, because of the fire hazard.
•The nozzles are easily pushed onto the tapered element housing (6) and are then
secured by fastening the screw on the clamp (8).
• Only LEISTER nozzles should be used.

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BA Diode/ 06.2001/GB
•Use only LEISTER accessories.
•Clean the welding nozzle (7) with a wire brush.
•Repairs should only be carried out by authorised LEISTER Service Centres.
They guarantee a specialised and reliable Repair Service within 24 hours using
original spare parts lists.
•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 authorized Service Centre is:
GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY
SERVICE AND REPAIR
MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES
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LEISTER Process Technologies, Riedstrasse, CH-6060 Sarnen/Switzerland
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone] www.leister.com [email protected]