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. Safety Rules G G Keep away from children and animals. 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. Always use and store upright. Always visually check that the hose and steam plate inlet are not blocked before attempting to use. 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. NEVER remove the filler cap when unit is boiling - switch off and wait for 5 minutes. Before standing on the frame ensure all screws are tight and the frame is undamaged. Never use outside when raining. G Always disconnect power supply when filling the machine or when not in use. Do not use any caustic cleaners on the tank. Do not allow to boil dry. Do not overfill the reservoir. DO NOT USE ADDITIVES. Never detach the hose whilst the unit is switched on. The tank becomes hot in use. Do not touch. Only move with the carrying frame. Steam is produced at 100oC. Wear protective clothing and gloves when operating this stripper. When standing on the stripper always remain within the confines of the step and do not over-reach. DO NOT USE THIS STRIPPER FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES THAN DETAILED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Under no cirumstances should you attempt to repair a unit unless qualified and authorised to do so. Use only genuine Earlex replacement parts. Maximum weight for standing on the unit is 127 kg (20 stone) and no more than 1 person at a time. G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G Main Features The Earlex SteamMaster® is a professional, fast-action steam wallpaper stripper. It has many added features; Each tank is individually pressure tested. Storage spools for the hose and the mains lead. Neon mains On/Off switch, Patented stand to enable user to reach the top of the wall. 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 2 soaked. 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. 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) spacing. As with all decorating work be sure to protect carpets and furniture with covers. MAX MIN Operation STEAM IS HOT! The SteamMaster® is designed for safe, fast removal of wallpaper but you must be aware that steam is produced at 100oC 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. 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 produced 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 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 3 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. 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 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. 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. Do 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. 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. 4 Other Uses The SteamMaster® can also be used to: Remove Artex®. Lift stuck down vinyl tiles. Sterilise soil. Kill garden weeds. Unit keeps cutting out Check that water is above minimum level. Check that the extension lead is rated at 13 amps minimum and fully unwound. 230V unit only. Check that no additives have been used. Steam escaping from Filler Cap Check for blockages in hose or steam plate. Clean seating around cap area. 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 The thermal cut-out has operated. Switch off, allow to cool, refill with water then switch on again. Check the fuse in the plug - 230V unit only. 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. ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS SHOULD UNDERTAKE THIS WORK. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL OUR HELPLINE ON 01483 454666 Monday - Friday 08.30 - 18.00 (Excluding Bank Holidays) 5 Spare Parts List and Diagram PART NO. PS 0001 PS 0003/1 PS 0003/2 PS 0003/4 PS 0003/5 PS 0004 PS 0005 PS 0006 PS 0007 PS 0008/A PS 0019 PS 0020 PS 0021 PS 0022 PS 0023 PS 0027 PS 0028 PS 0032 PS 0036 PS 0038 PS 0042 PS 0044 PS 0045 PS 0046 PS 0048 PS 0049 PS 0053 PS 0055 PS 0057 PS 0062 PS 0064 PS 0065 PS 0066 PS 0067 PS 0068 PS 0071 PS 0072 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QTY Stand/Seat Frame Assy (not shown) 1 Cross Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Diagonal Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vertical Tube Reel Support . . . . . . . .1 Diagonal Tube Reel Support . . . . . .1 Tube Connector-external . . . . . . . . .18 Tube Connector-internal . . . . . . . . . .16 C/sk Screw-Frame Joints . . . . . . . . .18 Stand/Seat Moulding . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Steam Tank Assembly Anodised . . .1 Thermal Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 `O'Ring for Element . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Stud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Hexagon Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Shakeproof Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Cable Assembly-Switch to Cut-out . .1 Cable Assembly-Switch to Element .1 Element Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 C/sk Screw-Tank to Frame . . . . . . . .4 Steam Hose Assembly . . . . . . . . . . .1 Elbow-Steam Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Reel-Steam Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Reel-Mains Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 End Plug for Reel Retention . . . . . . .2 Steam Plate Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Adaptor-for Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Circlip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Taper Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Instruction Book (not shown) . . . . . .1 Foot Moulding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 End Frame Tube-window end . . . . .1 End-Frame Tube-mains ends . . . . . .1 Cross Tube Tank mounting-punched 2 Horizontal Tube Reel Support . . . . .1 Cross Tube Stand/Seat-punched . . .1 Clip for Steam Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Push Clip Seat/Stand Retention . . . .2 PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS 0073 0117 0118 0123 0127 0128 0134 0136 0137 0138 0139 0140 0200 0202 0294 0301 0302 0303 0316 Cross Tube Steam Plate Location . .1 `0' Ring Tank Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Gasket Tank Window . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Lock Nut M6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Protective Cover M6 . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Stainless Steam Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Glass Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Glass Retaining Plate . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Level Indicator Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Screw for Retaining Plate . . . . . . . . .6 Screw for Tank Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Steam Plate Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Steam Plate Swivel Joint . . . . . . . . .1 Short Stud for Earth Connection . . .1 Anti-Discharge Valve (not shown) . .1 Switch Assy-Mains with Indicator . . .1 Filler Cap Assembly-with Chain . . . .1 Heat Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Element ...