USING HEAT GUN
The VT-11 00 heat gun is very light and easy to use. The variable heat control
allows for low to high working temperature settings as well as an off setting.
The low setting is roughly 250°F and the high setting is roughly 1100° F
Before plugging into the electrical outlet, always make certain the power
switch is in the off position.
When ready to begin work, set power switch to on, and set variable heat
control to desired temperature settings. With the VT-1100'heat gun, always
allow a minute or so for it to reach its full operating temperature. Always wear
protective gloves and eye protection.
The VT-11 OOheat gun is designed with a built-in stand so it can be positioned
in an upright (vertical) position only, on any flat, level surface. This frees both
hands to easily shape and mold PVC pipe and other materials. Remember to
keep hands away from the immediate nozzle area.
PAINT AND VARNISH REMOVAL
Easy removal of paint and varnish requires some practice and the use, of
simple working techniques described here. In all cases, test results on a small
section of paint before moving on to larger areas.
Turn on the gun and allow it to reach full heating power. Hold the nozzle
3" to 4" from the paint to be removed. 'After a short time, paint will soften
and begin blistering. Do not overheat paint, as this will cause burning and make
the finish more difficult to remove. When stripping paint overhead, always
use eye protection.
Begin scraping the paint off working from top to bottom. Use scrapers.
Scrape with smooth, even strokes, warming the surface in front of the scraper
by moving the gun slightly from side to side. If paint is warmed properly, even
thick layers can be removed in a single pass. Paint should come off in a strip
equal in width to the scraper blade.
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