User manual EARLEX SS200

[. . . ] Hands-Free Wallpaper Stripper Décolleuse à papier peint « mains libres » Handenvrije behangstomer Tapetenablöser zur freihändigen Verwendung SS200 Please read these instructions carefully before use. Thank you for purchasing an Earlex Hands-Free Steam Wallpaper Stripper. In order to obtain the best results, please read these instructions BEFORE commencing any work. Please also make a special note of the safety rules and RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Earlex Ltd. will not accept any responsibility for the use of this product, if used for any purposes other than those detailed in this manual. Veuillez lire ces instructions attentivement avant utilisation. [. . . ] Screw on the other end of the main hose to the boiler, and tighten by hand. Connect the rubber Boiler Vacuum Tube (F) from the the vacuum outlet of the main hose to the vacuum port on top of the unit. Place the end of the ceiling waste water hose into the waste water collection tank. E E DC 7. 3. F 8. 4. Use Velcro straps to secure both hoses together. 9. 10. Please see operation instructions below. NB: The ceiling waste water hose is only required when working on ceilings and is not needed for work on walls. It can be secured to the main hose using the Velcro straps and stored in the tube when not in use, or left off the assembly of the product. 3 PREPARATION If the plaster underneath the Paper or Artex is in a poor state of repair, care must be taken. If the plaster is old or cracked, the steam may penetrate, causing the plaster to "blister" or fall out. Check the plaster first and do not continue if this is unsound. 1. 3. 4. In order to achieve the fastest result it is best to gently score the wallpaper to be removed before operating the stripper. If you have heavily embossed paper or painted paper this is essential. Perforate the paper using a perforator tool, or alternatively score the paper in a criss-cross pattern approximately 6 inches apart with the edge of a wallscraper. A perforator tool is extremely useful for large surface areas and is available to buy through the online shop www. earlex. co. uk. For further availability please call our Customer Care Line on 01483 454666 quoting part number PPF1, or email enquiries@earlex. co. uk As with all decorating, care should be taken to protect carpets and furniture with covers. OPERATION DANGER FROM STEAM The unit has been designed for safe and fast removal of wallpaper but you must be aware at all times that steam is being produced and it can burn. FILLING WARNING: BEWARE OF HOT WATER DISCHARGE PRIOR TO STEAM EMISSION. DO NOT: · Over-tighten the filler cap. · Overfill the unit by tilting the unit as hot water may be forced up the hose. Remove filler cap on top of the boiler and fill to the top with clean water, preferably hot. If refilling the unit, ensure that itis disconnected from the main power If filled to the maximum (point of overflow) 5 litres, the stripper will operate for approximately 78 minutes before requiring refilling. It will take longer to commence steaming on a maximum fill, taking up to 15 minutes. Always replace the filler cap after filling. The capacity of 5 litres (9 pints) provides approximately 78 mins steaming time before the safety cut-out operates. For a shorter steaming time use less water. [. . . ] A maximum of 45ml of water will be expelled from this in 78 minutes. Please protect all carpets and flooring with dust sheets during operation. The steam plate is not sticking to the wall?Ensure you have switched the vacuum on and inserted the foam vacuum cup and filter into the steam plate as per the instructions on page 5 of this manual. [. . . ]