STEINEL HL 2020 E User manual

Steinel America, Inc.
9051 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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www.steinel.net
110041003 05/2016 Technical changes subject to no prior notification.
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HG 2320 E
HL 2020 E
HL 1920 E
HL 1820 S
HL 1620 S
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
UL WARNING: Read this instruction book before using. To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose to rain or moisture. Store indoors. Double insulated. When servicing, use only identical replace-
ment parts. When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk
of fire, electric shock and personal injury. This hot air gun operates at 1200°F with no visual indication
of temperature (no flame). Never leave device unattended. Otherwise risk of fire. The heat stream at the
outlet nozzle will burn flesh. Do not turn on hot air tool with hand in front of nozzle. DO NOT USE NEAR
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS. DO NOT USE FOR: lHeating gas engines lHeating car batteries lThawing
refrigerator equipment.
WARNING!
This tool is capable of producing temperatures up to 1200° F of flameless heat
at the nozzle. ALWAYS:
l Direct the heat away from yourself and others.
l Prevent ignition of combustible materials on or near the workpiece.
l Prevent blockage of intake and nozzle openings.
l Keep a fully charged fire extinguisher on hand.
l Allow the nozzle and accessory tips to cool to room temperature before storage.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects, or other repro-
ductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
lLead from lead-based paints,
lCrystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
lArsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Cautions
1. WARNING: Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings, floors, soffit boards and other panels may
contain flammable materials that could be ignited by the hot air tool when working in these locations.
The ignition of these materials may not be readily apparent and could result in property damage and
injury to persons. Do not use if in doubt about this hazard. When working in these locations, keep the
hot air tool moving in a back-and-forth motion. Lingering or pausing in one spot could ignite the panel
or the material behind it.
2. This hot air tool can produce up to 1200° F of flameless heat at the nozzle. Do not direct airstream at
clothing, hair or other body parts. Do not use as a hair dryer.
3. Do not use near flammable liquids or in an explosive environment (fumes, gases or dust). Remove
materials or debris, that may become ignited from work area.
4. Always hold tool by plastic enclosure. The metal nozzle requires approximately 20 minutes to cool to
where it can be touched. Do not touch nozzle or accessory tips until cool.
5. Do not store tool until nozzle has cooled to room temperature. Place tool in a clear area away from
combustible materials while cooling.
6. Do not cut off airflow by placing nozzle too close to work piece. Keep intake vents clean and clear of
obstructions.
7. Place tool on a level surface when tool is not hand held. Place cord in a position that won’t cause tipping.
8. Do not leave tool unattended while running or cooling down. Otherwise risk of fire.
9. Keep a fully charged fire extinguisher nearby.
10. Do not direct airflow directly on glass.
11. Shield materials around the heated area to prevent damage or fire.
12. Use only with 120 V AC voltage.
13. Do not use in wet conditions.
14. Not to be used by children. This is not a toy and should be respected.
Persons removing materials should follow these guidelines.
1. Move the work piece outdoors. If this is not possible, keep the work area well ventilated. Open the
windows and put an exhaust fan in one of them. Be sure the fan is moving the air from inside to outside.
2. Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts.
3. Place drop cloths in the work area to catch any residue. Wear protective clothing such as extra work
shirts, overalls and hats.
4. Work in one room at a time. Furnishings should be removed or placed in the center of the room and
covered. Work areas should be sealed off from the rest of the dwelling by sealing doorways with drop
cloths.
5. Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should not be present in the work
area until the work is done and all clean up is complete.
6. Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator mask which has been approved
by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute of Safety and Health
(NIOSH), or the United States Bureau of Mines. These masks and replaceable filters are readily available
at major hardware stores. Be sure the mask fits. Beards and facial hair may keep masks from sealing
properly. Change filters often.
DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
7. Use caution when operating the hot air tool. Keep the hot air tool moving as excessive heat will generate
fumes which can be inhaled by the operator.
8. Keep food and drink out of the work area. Wash hands, arms and face and rinse mouth before eating or
drinking. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco in the work area.
9. Clean up all removed residue and dust by wet mopping the floors. Use a wet cloth to clean all walls,
sills and any other surface where residue or dust is clinging. DO NOT SWEEP, DRY DUST OR VACUUM.
Use a high phosphate detergent or trisodium phosphate (TSP) to wash and mop areas.
10. At the end of each work session put the residue and debris in a double plastic bag, close it with tape or
twist ties, and dispose of properly.
11. Remove protective clothing and work shoes in the work area to avoid carrying dust into the rest of the
dwelling. Wash work clothes separately. Wipe shoes off with a wet rag that is then washed with the work
clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly with soap and water.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
15. Do not use in bath or over water.
16. Safety glasses should be worn when using this tool.
17. It is recommended that leather gloves be worn when using a hot air tool.
18. Always unplug after use.
19. WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when stripping paint. The peelings, residue and vapors of paint
may contain lead, which is poisonous. Any pre-1977 paint may contain lead and paint applied to homes
prior to 1950 is likely to contain lead. Once deposited on surfaces, hand to mouth contact can result in
the ingestion of lead. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous system
damage; young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable. Before beginning any paint removal process
you should determine whether the paint you are removing contains lead. This can be done by your local
health department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer to check the lead contact of the paint to
be removed. LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD
NOT BE REMOVED USING A HOT AIR TOOL.
20. Do not allow dust, debris or other contamination to enter the heat blower air intake.
They may ignite or cause damage to the tool.
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Thank you for choosing a STEINEL hot air tool. This tool can be used for completing a wide range of jobs
safely and reliably, such as soldering, welding PVC, shaping, drying, shrink-fitting, stripping paint, etc. All
STEINEL tools are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo a strict process of quality control.
Used in the proper manner, this hot air tool will give you lasting satisfaction.
Thank you
Double Insulated Tools
Tools marked with the words "Double Insulated"are equipped with a two prong plug. These tools have a
special insulation system that complies with applicable UL standards . They do not require grounding.
"Double Insulated"tools, like this one, have two prong cords and can use either a two or three prong
extension cord.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
Extension Cords
As the distance from the supply outlet increases, heavier gauge
extension cords are required. The use of extension cords of
inadequate size wire causes a serious drop in voltage and loss
of power. Protect the cord from damage. Keep cords away from
excessive heat, sharp edges and damp or wet areas. Repair or
replace damaged extension cords before using.
Ext. Cord
Length
Wire Size
40 Ft. 16
85 Ft. 14
100 Ft. 12
170 Ft. 10
270 Ft. 8
400 Ft. 6
650 Ft. 4
Conversion °C to °F Conversion °F to °C
°C = °F °F = °C
100 212 100 38
200 392 200 93
300 572 300 149
400 752 400 204
500 932 500 260
600 1112 600 316
700 1292 700 371
800 427
900 482
1000 538
1100 593
1200 649
Tool description - Operation
Please note: The distance from the object you are working on depends on material and intended method
of working. Always try out the airflow and temperature on a test piece first. Using the attachable accessory
nozzles (see accessories page on the cover) the flow of hot air can be controlled with maximum precision.
Take care when changing hot nozzles! When using the hot air tool in the self-resting position, make sure it
is standing on a stable, non-slip and clean surface.
For Your Safety
(HG 2320 E / HL 2020 E / HL 1920 E / HL 1820 S / HL 1620 S)
First time use, a small quantity of smoke may occur when the tool is used for the first time. This
smoke is caused by binding agents released from the heater’s insulating film during the first time of
use. To let the smoke escape quickly, the tool should be set down on its standing surface. The area
you are working in should be well ventilated when using the tool for the first time. Any smoke coming
out of the tool is not harmful!
Residual heat indicator (HL 2320 E / HG 2020 E)
The residual heat indicator serves as a visual warning to prevent injury from direct contact with the hot
nozzle outlet by flashing until the temperature at the nozzle outlet has fallen below 140 degrees F at room
temperature. It begins working after the tool has been in use for 90 seconds and also works when the
tool is unplugged. No indication will be shown if the tool has been in operation for less than 90 seconds.
Responsibility always rests with the user and care must be taken at all times when handling hot air tools.
These hot air tools are protected from overheating:
The thermal cut-out completely shuts down the tool if it is overloaded.
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HG 2320 E
(only HG 2320 E)
(only HG 2320 E)
Technical Specifications HG 2320 E
Item No. 110025598
Temperature 120°F - 1200°F (49°C - 649°C)
Airflow Continuously variable 4-13 cfm
(+/- 0.5)
Switch Cool air stage,
variable temperature & airflow
Programs Four customizable pre-set
temperature/airflow programs
Output 1600 watts
Voltage 120 VAC / 60 Hz
Amps 13.3
Power Cord Industrial grade rubber, length: 6 ft
Nozzle Diameter 1.30" (33.02 mm)
Dimensions 9.96" x 3.41" x 7.87" (l x w x h)
Net Weight 2.19 Ibs (35.10 oz)
Single Sell Pack Dimensions: 10.20" x 3.54" x 9.33"
Weight: 2.60 Ibs (41.66 oz)
Warranty One year limited
HG 2320 E
1. Operation
The tool is switched on and off at a two-stage switch on the back of the grip handle. The toggle is used for
controlling temperature and airflow respectively for speed.
2. Setting temperature
The hot air tool is factory set to display the temperature in °F. Stage 1 is the cooling stage, temperature is
always 120 °F. Use the cooling function for drying paint, cooling workpieces or for cooling the nozzle before
changing the accessory attachment. In stage 2 temperature is continuously variable over a range of 120 °F -
1200 °F on the control panel with LCD display. The actual temperature is measured at the nozzle outlet and
indicated on the display. The toggle is used as an input button with plus/minus function. The temperature
setting range begins at 120 °F and ends at a maximum of 1200 °F. Briefly pressing the "+/–" toggle increas-
es or reduces the temperature setting in 10° steps. Keeping the toggle pressed speeds up the temperature
setting process. Once the temperature has been set, the tool takes a few seconds to reach temperature
(depending on speed/airflow). The temperature setting selected is shown on the display for 3 seconds. The
display then shows the current actual temperature. The "°C/°F" symbol continues to flash until the selected
temperature is reached. If you want to alter the setting, simply press the toggle again to increase or reduce
the temperature. After switching off, the hot air tool stays in the last setting.
3. Setting airflow rate
To change the airflow rate, first press the "airflow" button; the fan symbol flashes. Now use the toggle to set
the airflow rate. The airflow rate setting mode automatically closes if the airflow rate setting is not changed
within 5 sec. Pressing the airflow button again after setting the airflow rate immediately closes the airflow rate
setting mode. The airflow rate can be varied from a minimum of 4 cfm to a maximum of 13 cfm (+/- 0.5 cfm).
4. Programming mode [P]
Besides normal operating mode, the HG 2320 E also has four factory-set programs for the most frequent
jobs. Four programs are factory-set for the most common types of work. Press button "P" for programming
mode. Number 1 is displayed for program 1. Continuing to press the program button will take you to
programs 2-4. Pressing the button again will return the tool to normal operation. See page 6.
Preset Programs
5. Memory function [S]
The values selected for the four programs can be changed and memorized at any time. To do this, first
press the program button "P" until the display shows the program you wish to change. Set the temperature
and airflow rate you require. Memory symbol on the LCD flashes to indicate that the user program
selected has been changed. To memorize this setting in the user program selected, press and hold down
the program selector button. The memory symbol continues to flash for approx. 2 sec. The settings entered
are saved once the memory symbol stays on all the time. To return to normal operation, press the program
button until the program symbol disappears from the display. See page 6.
Programs °F / °C CFM Application
1265 °C / 510 °F 7.3 cfm Shaping plastic
pipes
2350 °C / 660 °F 9.0 cfm Welding plastics
3460 °C / 860 °F 11.4 cfm Paint stripping
4560 °C / 1040 °F 10.8 cfm Soldering
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HL 2020 E
The tool is switched on and off at the three-stage switch on the back of the grip handle. In addition to three-
stage speed/airflow control, temperature can be continuously adjusted over a range of 120 °F to 1150 °F in
settings 2 and 3 at the toggle. The tool is factory set to display the temperature in °F. The target temperature
can be increased in 10 °F steps by pressing the right-hand "+" side of the toggle or reduced in 10 °F steps
by pressing the left-hand "–" side of the toggle. Pressing the toggle briefly increases or reduces the target
temperature by one 10 °F step. Keeping the toggle pressed will continue to increase or reduce the tem-
perature in steps of 10 °F until the toggle is released or the minimum or maximum temperature is set. The
temperature setting is shown on the display for 3 seconds. On lowering or increasing the temperature, the
actual temperature at the nozzle outlet is displayed. The °C/°F symbol flashes during this period. As soon as
the selected temperature is reached, this symbol stops flashing and is displayed all the time. Blower switch
1 delivers a temperature of 120 °F. When the tool has been operating at high temperatures on blower switch
2 or 3 it will take a short while to cool to 120 °F after switching down to blower stage 1. While the tool is
cooling down, the LCD display shows the actual temperature at the nozzle outlet. After switching off, the tool
stays in the last setting that was selected. The protection tube detaches from the housing allowing accessor-
ies to be attached. Please see page 10 for the procedure to change the power cord.
Technical Specifications HL 2020 E
Item No. 110025597
Temperature 120°F - 1150°F (49°C - 621°C)
Airflow 4 / 4-8 / 6-13 cfm (+/- 0.5)
3 Stage Switch Cool air stage 120°F / 4 cfm
Variable temperature 4-8 cfm
Variable temperature 6-13 cfm
Output 1600 watts
Voltage 120 VAC / 60 Hz
Amps 13.3
Power Cord Industrial grade rubber, length: 6 ft
Nozzle Diameter 1.30" (33.02 mm)
Dimensions 9.96" x 3.37" x 7.87" (l x w x h)
Net Weight 2.19 Ibs (35.10 oz)
Single Sell Pack Dimensions: 10.20" x 3.54" x 9.33"
Weight: 2.60 Ibs (41.66 oz)
Warranty One year limited
HL 1920 E
Technical Specifications HL 1920 E
Item No. 110025596
Temperature 120°F - 1100°F (49°C - 593°C)
Airflow 4 / 4-8 / 6-13 cfm (+/- 0.5)
3 Stage Switch Cool air stage 120°F / 4 cfm
Variable temperature 4-8 cfm
Variable temperature 6-13 cfm
Output 1500 watts
Voltage 120 VAC / 60 Hz
Amps 12.5
Power Cord Industrial grade rubber, length: 6 ft
Nozzle Diameter 1.30" (33.02 mm)
Dimensions 9.96" x 3.33" x 7.87" (l x w x h)
Net Weight 1.9 Ibs ( 30.37 oz)
Single Sell Pack Dimensions: 10.20" x 3.54" x 9.33"
2.31 Ibs (36.93 oz)
Warranty One year limited
The tool is switched on and off at the three-stage
switch on the back of the grip handle. In addition to
three-stage speed/airflow control (stage 1 is a cool-air
stage at 120 °F), temperature can be continuously
adjusted over a range of 120 °F - 1100 °F in settings
2 and 3 at the thumbwheel. The numbers 1-9 on the
thumbwheel serve as a guide only. Whereas "1" means
120 °F, the maximum temperature of 1100 °F is
attained at setting "9". Airflow can be adjusted to the
three stages of 4 / 4-8 / 6-13 cfm. The protection tube
detaches from the housing allowing accessories to be
attached.
Thumbwheel Temperature Guide
Air flow stage II Air flow stage III
Setting
wheel Temperature approx.
1 80 °C / 175 °F 80 °C / 175 °F
2 100 °C / 210 °F 100 °C / 210 °F
3 180 °C / 355 °F 180 °C / 355 °F
4 270 °C / 518 °F 260 °C / 500 °F
5 330 °C / 625 °F 320 °C / 610 °F
6 410 °C / 770 °F 390 °C / 735 °F
7 480 °C / 895 °F 460 °C / 860 °F
8 560 °C / 1040 °F 530 °C / 985 °F
9 600 °C / 1100 °F 600 °C / 1100 °F
HL 1820 S
Technical Specifications HL 1820 S
Item No. 110025541
3 Stage Switch Cool air stage 120°F / 4 cfm
750 °F (399°C) / 7 cfm
1100 °F (593°C) / 13 cfm
Output 1400 watts
Voltage 120 VAC / 60 Hz
Amps 11.7
Power Cord Industrial grade rubber, length: 6 ft
Nozzle Diameter 1.30" (33.02 mm)
Dimensions 9.96" x 3.33" x 7.87" ( l x w x h)
Net Weight 1.77 Ibs (28.36 oz)
Single Sell Pack Dimensions: 10.20" x 3.54" x 9.33"
Weight: 2.18 Ibs (34.92 oz)
Warranty One year limited
The tool is switched on and off at the three-stage switch on the back of the grip handle. Air flow and temper-
ature can be adjusted to 3 settings. Stage 1 is a cool-air stage at 120 °F with an air flow rate of 4 cfm. Stage 2
reaches 750 °F at an air flow of 7 cfm, stage 3 delivers 1100 °F at 13 cfm. The protection tube detaches from
the housing allowing accessories to be attached.
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