9. Refilling - DISCONNECT power supply and then
allow the steam stripper to cool down for a
MINIMUM OF 2 MINUTES.
10. ENSURE that the steam outlet holes in the steam
plate are clear and that the steam hose is not
kinked or flattened otherwise steam pressure in
the water tank will be maintained for a long
period.
11. The filler cap will be HOT, use a glove and do not
stand directly over the steam stripper when
removing it. Remove the cap at arms length. Lift
the filler cap lever and wait for excess steam to
vent. Then turn the cap anti-clockwise a
QUARTER of a turn only. If steam continues to
escape wait until it stops. ONLY THEN push
down the filler cap against spring pressure and
turn anti-clockwise a further quarter turn and pull
up gently to remove. To refit cap push down
against spring pressure and turn clockwise
approximately half a turn to stop position. Lower
filler cap lever to lock.
12. On finishing stripping allow the steam stripper to
continue to run until it switches off automatically.
Use a suitable container to catch the steam as it
condenses to water. When the steam stripper
switches off DISCONNECT power supply. Before
the steam stripper cools completely carefully
wipe down the body, steam hose and steam plate
to clean.
13. Now allow the steam stripper to cool completely,
carefully store the steam hose and cable and
replace the steam plate. If work is completed and
the steam stripper is to be stored prepare the
machine as detailed in Maintenance and
Servicing.
1. To help steam and Steamboos®t to penetrate
more quickly and speed up stripping perforate
the wallpaper covering with a Steam Team®
Perforator. This is important where papers are in
multiple layers, painted over or are a vinyl type.
To save even more time perforate the covering
while waiting for the steam stripper to produce
steam.
2. Start at the top of the wall and work across and
down-wards. Place the steam plate against the
surface of the covering to be stripped.
3. Wait about 15 seconds, then move the steam
plate across the wall to the next area slightly over
lapping the area just steamed.
4. Loosen the edge of the covering with a stripping
knife. A broad blade knife like the Steam Team®
Stripping Knife is recommended for best results.
If the covering is difficult to strip allow a little
longer to steam, you will quickly learn how long
STRIPPING TECHNIQUE
you need to steam the wallpaper to make it easy
to strip.
5. Using the stripping knife in a downwards
direction at a 45 angle towards the steam plate,
begin to strip the covering from the top of the wall
and downwards all the time moving the steam
plate ahead of the area just stripped.
6. During stripping steam will be collecting in the
trough at the bottom of the steam plate and
condensing into water, which should be drained
away from time to time.
7. On completion of stripping the wall or ceiling
surface should be washed down to remove any
remaining pieces of covering, sterilized and
sealed ready for new decoration. Use Steam
Team® Washprep® and the Steam Team
Abrasive Sponge to complete the whole job in
one action.
1. Care should be taken to check the condition of
the surface to be stripped. Should plaster on the
wall be loose, it is probable that when the
covering is removed the plaster or parts will
come away. Check by gently tapping the wall all
over, a hollow sound will indicate that the plaster
is loose. In such circumstances repairs should be
made.
2. To help clean the steam stripper after use a little
Steamboost® in warm water to loosen pieces of
covering stuck to the steam stripper, steam hose
and steam plate.
3. When not in use ensure that the steam stripper is
empty and dry. Always store in a dry place.
1. On completion of work allow the steam stripper
to cool completely for a MINIMUM OF 4
HOURS. Remove the steam cap, turn the
machine over and drain off remaining water by
depressing the rubber safety valve located at the
base of the tank filler neck. Replace cap, wipe
down body and replace the steam hose, cable
and steam plate. Store in a dry place.
IMPORTANT. The filler cap and filler neck must
be maintained in good condition. Inspect both
regularly and ensure that the filler cap locates
properly and that both cap and filler neck are not
worn or damaged in any way. If damage is noted
do not use the steam stripper under any
circumstances, return it to you dealer for service
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OPERATING HINTS
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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