User manual EARLEX LCS176

[. . . ] OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models LCS270 / LCS176 PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE Thank you for purchasing an Earlex Steam Wallpaper Stripper. In order to obtain the best results please read the instructions before commencing any work. Please also make a special note of the safety rules. EARLEX LIMITED WILL ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IF USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES THAN THOSE DETAILED HEREIN. RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Safety Rules G G Keep away from children and animals. [. . . ] We recommend flushing the tank out with clean water before storing. NEVER LEAVE WATER IN THE UNIT WHILST BEING STORED. Storage Brackets are fitted to the frame for the storage of the mains lead and hose. To recoil - wind the mains lead onto the brackets - then wind on the steam hose ensuring adequate length of hose is left to secure the steamplate into the clips on the opposite side. The handle should face outwards - slide the plate in until tight. Radiator Cap To fit - screw onto the filler neck hand tight. To remove - ensure unit is switched off and has stopped boiling. Slowly unscrew the cap, any remaining trapped steam will be released from the anti-discharge valve. Caution - steam is very hot - wear a glove and keep face clear. Refill to the level indicator as before and follow above instructions. STEAM IS DANGEROUS. 4 Other Uses The stripper can also be used to: G Remove Artex® . G Kill garden weeds. Unit keeps cutting out G Check that water is above minimum level. G Check that the extension lead is rated at 13 amps minimum and fully unwound. G Check that no additives have been used. Steam escaping from Pressure Cap G Check for blockages in hose or steam plate. Descaling We recommend that the tank is cleaned every three months using proprietary descaling products, used as per the manufacturers instructions. Spare Parts The full range of spare parts is available from Earlex. Despatch is available same day by first class post to Companies with credit facilities or for payment by credit card. TROUBLE SHOOTING Unit Fails to Boil G The thermal cut-out has operated. Switch off, allow to cool, refill with water then switch on again. G Check the fuse in the plug - 230V unit only. G If using an extension lead - check that the thermal re-set button on the extension lead has not tripped out. Check that the extension lead is rated at a minimum of 13 amps - 230V unit only. If the unit still will not operate return the unit to the dealer or authorised agent to check the thermal fuse link and element. [. . . ] 1 Steam Hose Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Elbow-Steam Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Steamplate Assembly (not shown). . . . . . . 1 Steam Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]