OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. spacing As with all decorating work be sure to protect carpets and furniture with covers Operation STEAM IS HOT The SteamMaster is designed for safe fast removal of wallpaper but you must be aware that steam is produced at 100 C so be careful wear protective clothing and protect your hands with heat resistant gloves or mitts Place the unit on a flat surface near to the area to be stripped Remove the steam plate FULLY UNCOIL the hose and mains lead Connect the thread on the steam plate to the end of the hose This only needs to be hand tight DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN If the steam plate is fitted with a metal swivel joint tighten hose nut to thread using two spanners The plate can remain permanently attached to the hose thereafter To fill the unit remove the filler cap and fill to the maximum water level as shown on the glass panel at the end of the tank This must be clean water preferably hot DO NOT USE ADDITIVES DO NOT OVERFILL Replace the filler cap connect the mains lead from the unit to the socket and switch on The mains switch on the unit has a neon light and will light when the unit is on It will take between 10 and 20 minutes for the 230V unit or 25 35 minutes for the 110V unit to start producing steam depending on the temperature of the water used DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED Once steam is being produced at the steam plate you are ready to commence operation Prior to the steam being produced2. PS 0302 Switch Assy Mains with Indicator PS 0303 Filler Cap Assembly with Chain PS 0316 Heat Shield 1 Elements PS 0317 Heating Element 2750W PS 0318 Heating Element 2200W 2400W 230V 240V PS 0319 Heating Element 2900W PS 0321 Heating Element 1760W Tank Covers PS 0105 Tank Cover Silver PS 0124 Tank Cover Black PS 0163 Tank Cover Orange Cable Assemblies PS 0029 Cable Assy UK PS 0075 Cable Assy Europe PS 0155 Cable Assy 110V PS 0213 Cable Assy Australia Page 7 15 54 30 11 07 PS0057 07 06 qxd 0c0Sd TSN _ sziosa e TETEN 3 aw ZZL0Sd ba Vasa 9LEOSd 6L00Sd P N T clLOSd J NVYO 910Sd MOV1d velLOSd YsSAS SOLOSd i A ZZ00Sd 1Z00Sd a 5 9 00Sd 8110Sd 9700Sd Gv00Sd a 9 10Sd g9 V 6000Sa Q amp Q 9 g i 20 g l rnan e 5 gt g 6 L0Sd amp Z x a N Zeb0Sd ae x 9000Sd N 8EL0Sd Qo 7 z A k s 6v00Sd 0e0Sd S00Sd s S 5 8 00Sd 8F00Sd N X zozoSd Issa L 000Sd vELOSd TA 000Sd gt a 00z0Sd vie000Sd 2000Sd 00Sd 6 Ouna S20 NOEZ X MOSLz LLE0Sd anani AOvZ AOEZ X MOOYZ MOOZZ 8LE0Sd NOEZ x MO006Z 6L 0Sd 9000Sd ae NOLL X MO9ZL LZE0Sd 0z00Sd 5000Sd KK AOLL SGLOSd gt OSd c900Sd S900Sd VIIWALSAV L 0Sd vv00Sd 9700Sd PS0057 07 06 qxd 30 11 07 15 54 Page 8 Mains connection 230V UK only The strip
3. from beneath cap Caution steam is very hot wear a glove and keep face clear Refill to the level indicator as before and follow above instructions YOU MUST NEVER ALLOW THE UNIT TO BOIL DRY There is a safety thermal cut out device fitted to the unit If the unit is allowed to boil dry this will operate and prevent further use Switch the unit off and allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes refill with water and then switch on again the thermal cut out should automatically re set If this has not re set allow a further cooling period When you have finished using the unit allow any remaining water to cool and then empty the unit We recommend flushing the tank out with clean water before storing NEVER LEAVE WATER IN THE UNIT WHILST BEING STORED Storage Spools These are designed for easy and compact storage The mains lead and hose must be fully unwound before commencing to operate the unit To recoil the mains lead Fit the plug into the socket on the side of the spool and then wind the mains lead onto the spool To recoil the hose Place the steam plate end of the hose into the side aperture of the spool and then wind the hose onto the spool Storage Steam Plate The handle of the steam plate is shaped to locate between the frame and the tank Slide the plate into position with the handle against the tank and the thread towards the base Filler Cap To fit screw onto the filler neck hand tight D
4. off and wait for 5 minutes e Before standing on the frame ensure all screws are tight and the frame is undamaged Never use outside when raining e Always disconnect power supply when filling the machine or when not in use Do not use any caustic cleaners on the tank e Do not allow to boil dry e Do not overfill the reservoir DO NOT USE ADDITIVES e Never detach the hose whilst the unit is switched on e The tank becomes hot in use Do not touch Only move with the carrying frame e Steam is produced at 100 C Wear protective clothing and gloves when operating this stripper e When standing on the stripper always remain within the confines of the step and do not over reach e DO NOT USE THIS STRIPPER FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES THAN DETAILED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS e Under no cirumstances should you attempt to repair a unit unless qualified and authorised to do so Use only genuine Earlex replacement parts e Maximum weight for standing on the unit is 127 kg 20 stone and no more than 1 person at a time e This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety soaked Main Features The Earlex SteamMaster is a professional fast action steam wallpaper stripper
5. It has many added features e Each tank is individually pressure tested e Storage spools for the hose and the mains lead e Neon mains On Off switch e Patented stand to enable user to reach the top of the wall e Cooler running steam hose Caution Check the state of your plaster before starting work Steam can loosen weak porous or poorly bonded plaster which also loosens readily if cracked holed or if steam plate is held in one position for too long after the paper is Weak plaster can normally be detected by tapping a few areas of the wall A hollow sound indicates that you should proceed only with extreme care stopping immediately if you hear a cracking sound or plaster starts to break loose The steam stripper is safe for drywall plaster board surfaces but whatever the material it is always wise to check a small area before starting work properly Protect your home The heat generated by the boiler unit can mark carpets soft furnishings table tops cabinets etc Dust sheets or newspapers are not suitable heat protectors for delicate surfaces e PS0057 07 06 qxd 30 11 07 15 54 Page 3 Preparation To achieve fastest paper removal always gently score the areas to be stripped With heavily embossed vinyl coated or painted papers this is essential Either use a proprietary perforator tool or alternatively score the paper with the edge of a wall scraper in a criss cross pattern with 150mm 6 inch
6. PS0057 07 06 qxd 30 11 07 15 54 Page 1 MASTER E lt TEAM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models LMB230V LMB110V 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 U K Patent No 2 263 996 USA Patent No 5 542 021 PS0057 07 06 qxd 30 11 07 15 54 Page 2 Safety Rules e Keep away from children and animals e Do not pull by the mains lead or the steam hose Be careful of overhead dripping when using on overhead areas tilt the steam plate away from the face and body and regularly empty the steamplate of any collected condensation Do not leave unattended Do not point the steam plate at anyone Do not allow water or steam to enter light switches or sockets e Always use and store upright e Always visually check that the hose and steam plate inlet are not blocked before attempting to use e Do not strain kink or trap the hose under heavy objects Use only 4lb pressure cap as supplied It is also a safety valve NEVER BLOCK OFF THIS OUTLET e NEVER remove the filler cap when unit is boiling switch
7. S 0042 Elbow Steam Outlet 1 PS 0044 Reel Steam Hose 1 PS 0045 Reel Mains Cable 1 PS 0046 End Plug for Reel Retention 2 PS 0048 Steam Plate Body 1 PS 0049 Adaptor for Hose 1 PS 0053 Circlip 1 PS 0055 Taper Nut 16 PS 0057 Instruction Book not shown 1 PS 0062 Foot Moulding 4 PS 0064 End Frame Tube window end 1 PS 0065 End Frame Tube mains ends 1 PS 0066 Cross Tube Tank mounting punched 2 PS 0067 Horizontal Tube Reel SUPPO ive ved ise sasa ulus hasa s 1 PS 0068 Cross Tube Stand Seat punched 1 PS 0071 Clip for Steam Plate 2 PS 0072 Push Clip Seat Stand Retention 2 PS 0073 Cross Tube Steam Plate Location 0000 1 PS 0117 0 Ring Tank Seal 1 PS 0118 Gasket Tank Window 1 PS 0123 Thermostat 1 PS 0127 Lock Nut M6 4 PS 0128 Protective Cover M6 2 PS 0134 Stainless Steam Pipe 1 PS 0136 Glass Window 1 PS 0137 Glass Retaining Plate 1 PS 0138 Level Indicator Ball 1 PS 0139 Screw for Retaining Plate 6 PS 0140 Screw for Tank Joint 3 PS 0200 Steam Plate Buffer 1 PS 0202 Steam Plate Swivel Joint 1 PS 0294 Short Stud for Earth CONNECTION s kiea eee Sead aeaa 1 PS 0301 Anti Discharge Valve not shown 1
8. a small amount of bubbling will occur at the steam plate WARNING Beware of hot water discharge prior to steam emission When the steam has been produced lift the steam plate above the level of the tank outlet to allow condensed steam to run back down the hose and into the tank If you are right handed hold the steam plate in your left hand and place flat against the wall where you wish to commence removing Leave the plate against the wall for approximately 10 seconds If you are left handed you may find it easier to operate with the other hand Move the steam plate to the section immediately next to where you have just been working and use a wallpaper scraper to remove the section that has just been steamed By working in this way you should be able to remove paper continually You may have to leave the plate against the wall for longer periods with some papers or re steam if not completely removed e PS0057 07 06 qxd 30 11 07 15 54 Page 4 The 230V unit will operate for approximately 1 1 2 hrs and the 110V unit will operate for approximately 3 1 4 hrs before requiring refilling The water level is shown through the glass level indicator and should not be allowed to fall below minimum Switch the unit off when this level has been reached If you require further use of the steamer ensure unit is switched off and has stopped boiling Wait for 5 minutes Slowly unscrew the cap any remaining trapped steam will be released
9. it is lent to other users The tank is guaranteed against corrosion for 3 years The guarantee is against faulty materials or workmanship Whilst every possible care is taken by Earlex to ensure that our products leave the factory in good working order Earlex cannot under any circumstances accept liability for problems or damage caused by their subsequent use It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that surfaces to be treated cleaned or stripped are suitable for steam This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights In the event of a fault occuring please contact our helpline before returning the unit to our Service Department at the address below together with a copy of your purchase receipt All repairs will be dealt with speedily Ifthe guarantee card is not returned within 14 days from the date of purchase the guarantee is limited to date of product manufacture Earlex Limited Opus Park Moorfield Road Guildford Surrey GU1 1SZ Tel 01483 454666 Fax 01483 454548 Farlex Email enquiries earlex co uk Website www earlex co uk Earlex Ltd 2007 PS0057 11 07 e
10. mmend 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 are available from Earlex Despatch is within 3 days by first class post to companies with credit facilities otherwise please contact your distributor IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL OUR HELPLINE ON 01483 454666 Monday Friday 08 30 17 30 Excluding Bank Holidays PS0057 07 06 qxd 30 11 07 15 54 Page 6 SPARE PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY PS 0001 Stand Seat Frame Assy mOtsShOWri Secs ete ee dsc be aie 1 PS 0003 1 Cross Tube 1 PS 0003 2 Diagonal Tube 1 PS 0003 4 Vertical Tube Reel Support 1 PS 0003 5 Diagonal Tube Reel Support sero 4245655445 MEn ES 1 PS 0004 Tube Connector external 18 PS 0005 Tube Connector internal 16 PS 0006 C sk Screw Frame Joints 18 PS 0007 Stand Seat Moulding 1 PS 0008 A Steam Tank Assembly An odiS6d sinks deat tara reta enaa 1 PS 0019 Thermal Fuse 1 PS 0020 O Ring for Element 1 PS 0021 Stud 2 PS 0022 Hexagon Nut 6 PS 0023 Shakeproof Washer 4 PS 0027 Cable Assembly Switch to Cut out 1 PS 0028 Cable Assembly Switch to Element PS 0032 Element Cover 1 PS 0036 C sk Screw Tank to Frame 4 PS 0038 Steam Hose Assembly 1 P
11. o not overtighten To remove ensure unit is switched off and has stopped boiling Wait for 5 minutes Slowly unscrew the cap any remaining trapped steam will be released from beneath cap Caution steam is very hot wear a glove and keep face clear Refill to the level indicator as before and follow above instructions DANGER FROM STEAM PS0057 07 06 qxd 30 11 07 15 54 Page 5 Other Uses The SteamMaster can also be used to e Remove Artex e Lift stuck down vinyl tiles e Sterilise soil e Kill garden weeds TROUBLE SHOOTING Unit Fails to Boil e The thermal cut out has operated Switch off allow to cool refill with water then switch on again e Check the fuse in the plug 230V unit only e f 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 ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS SHOULD UNDERTAKE THIS WORK e Unit keeps cutting out e Check that water is above minimum level e Check that the extension lead is rated at 13 amps minimum and fully unwound 230V unit only e Check that no additives have been used Steam escaping from Filler Cap e Check for blockages in hose or steam plate e Clean seating around cap area Descaling We reco
12. per is supplied fitted with a 13 amp plug top and fuse If a replacement fuse is required this must be rated at 13 amps If in doubt consult an electrician WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED For your total protection it is recommended that a residual current circuit breaker RCCB should be used in conjunction with the stripper Min 15 amp Max 20 amp If any electrical component is damaged or faulty it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its appointed service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows e The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow e The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black earth green amp yellow E OENE live brown L ww neutral blue N E e The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red Mains connection 110V UK only The stripper is fitted with a 16 amp industrial plug for insertion into a suitable transformer or generator supplying 110V a c outlet If this mains cable becomes damaged it sho
13. uld be replaced with our Part No PS0155 Extension Leads 230V If you are using an extension lead it must be rated at a minimum of 13 amps and fully unwound Do not operate with a lead rated at less than 13 amps as this will cause premature failure of the element which is not covered by guarantee Information on the disposal of waste electrical equipment known as WEEE Your attention is brought to new directives applicable to the disposal of this electrical equipment where in accordance with the legislation this product must not be disposed of in your normal household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of this type of waste by handing it over to special designated collection points for recovery and recycling This product is marked with a Wheelie symbol with a cross on it to remind you of this action The objective of this directive is to help conserve resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste please contact your local authority take back facilities are free of charge EC Declaration of Conformity We declare that the units LMB conform to 73 23 EEC BSEN60335 2 54 amp 89 336 EEC EN55014 1 EN55014 2 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 Tim Hopper Technical Director GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed for a period of 2 years for ordinary use and 6 months for hire purposes or where the un
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