Flaring; Using The Gas Hot Air Blower With Reflector Nozzle; Maintenance; Repairs - HellermannTyton E4500 Manuel D'utilisation

Maintenance

6 .1 Flaring

The term flaring refers to the situation when a yellow flame instead of hot air escapes at the
nozzle. Flaring occurs when the gas hot air blower is held upside down shortly before activating
the Piezo ignition. To prevent flaring, hold the gas hot air blower in vertical position for approx. 5
seconds before use.

6 .2 Using the gas hot air blower with reflector nozzle

With the reflector nozzle, soft soldering of copper pipes with a diameter of up to 32 mm is
possible.
7 Maintenance
The gas hot air blower is practically maintenance-free.

8 Repairs

WARNING
Parts of the gas hot air blower can become extremely hot and can cause burn injuries.
f Let the gas hot air blower cool down sufficiently before performing tasks on the gas hot air blower.
NOTE
The gas hot air blower can be damaged through opening the housing, modifying the components or if
repairs are executed incorrectly.
f Only have the gas hot air blower repaired by authorised personnel.
Repair tasks must only be carried out by the manufacturer or persons authorised by the
manufacturer. This also includes opening the gas hot air blower and modifying components or
functions.

8 .1 Replacing the gas cartridge

WARNING
Uncontrolled gas escape can occur due to defective seals and improperly inserted gas cartridges. This can
cause deflagrations.
f Check the status of the seal when replacing the gas cartridges.
f Do not use the gas hot air blower if the seal is defective.
f Do not use the gas hot air blower if it leaks, is damaged, or is not functioning properly (gas odour).
Immediately take the gas hot air blower outdoors or to a well-ventilated location, away from sparks
and flames.
f Close the gas valve and attempt to find the leak (soap/solution). If necessary let the gas completely
escape.
f Replace the gas cartridge at a well-ventilated location (if possible outdoors) away from spark sources
and other people.
The gas cartridge should always be replaced when the heating capacity decreases.
f Turn the gas valve
f Unscrew the empty gas cartridge from the gas hot air blower.
f Screw the new gas cartridge into the gas hot air blower (Figure
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(Figure ) to the left to position 0.
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