This appliance is meant exclusively for professional use and for shrinking plastic films.
Users of the Ripack 3000 shrink gun must read this user’s guide completely and must be trained for
the applications that require the use of this appliance.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
This appliance is meant exclusively for professional use.
a. Before using, check all parts for proper function and damage to component parts.
b. Do not use this torch to heat, mold or bend plastic sheets, molding or tubing.
c. Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings, floors, soffit boards and other panels may contain
flammable materials that could be ignited by the heat gun when working in these locations. The ignition of
these materials may not be readily apparent and could result in property damage and injury to persons.
d. When working in these locations, keep the torch moving in a back-and-forth motion. Lingering or
pausing in one spot could ignite the panel or the material behind it.”
e. Not use this torch to remove paint (if the torch can be used to remove
paint, items (f) and (g) below shall be used).
f. WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when stripping paint. The peelings, residue and vapors of
paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Any pre-1977 paint may contain lead and paint applied to
homes prior to 1950 is likely to contain lead. Once deposited on surfaces, hand to mouth contact can
result in the ingestion of lead. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and
nervous system damage; young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable. Before beginning any
paint removal process, you should determine whether the paint you are removing contains lead.
This can be done by your local health department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer to check
the lead content of the paint to be removed.
LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE
REMOVED USING A HEAT GUN.
This can be done by your local health department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer to check
the lead content of the paint to be removed.
LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE
REMOVED USING A HEAT GUN.
g. Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines:
Move the work piece outdoors. If this is not possible, keep the work area well ventilated. Open the
windows and put an exhaust fan in one of them. Be sure the fan is moving the air from inside to outside.
Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts.
Place drop cloths in the work area to catch any paint chips or peelings. Wear protective clothing such as
extra work shirts, overalls and hats.
Work in one room at a time. Furnishings should be removed or placed in the center of the room and
covered. Work areas should be sealed off from the rest of the dwelling by sealing doorways with drop
cloths.
Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should not be present in the work
area until the work is done and all clean up is complete.
Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator mask which has been approved by
the Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA), the National Institute of Safety and Health
(NIOSH), or the United States Bureau of Mines. These masks and replaceable filters are readily available
at major hardware stores. Be sure the mask fits. Beards and facial hair may keep masks from sealing
properly. Change filters often. DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
Use caution when operating the heat gun. Keep the heat gun moving, as excessive heat will generate
fumes, which can be inhaled by the operator.
Keep food and drink out of the work area. Wash hands, arms and face and rinse mouth before eating or
drinking. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco in the work area.
Clean up all removed paint and dust by wet mopping the floors. Use a wet cloth to clean all walls, sills and
any other surface where paint or dust is clinging. DO NOT SWEEP, DRY DUST OR VACUUM. Use a high
phosphate detergent or trisodium phosphate (TSP) to wash and mop areas. 9
