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– Set adjustment on heat gun as shown in illustration, with tem‐
perature potentiometer -2- set to maximum heat and two-
stage air flow switch -3- set to level "3".
Note
Next, the threads of the protective housing in which the shear
bolts are threaded is heated using the heat gun. This step de‐
creases the locking effect of the locking compound on the shear
bolt thread, thus allowing the shear bolts to be removed more
easily.
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WARNING
By heating the shear bolts, parts of the protective housing will
become extremely hot. Do not burn yourself on this! Ensure
only the shear bolts are heated and not any of the surrounding
parts. Possibly cover these parts.
– Perform the following steps in order one after the other for both
shear bolts -4-.
– Direct heat gun nozzle at protective housing shear bolts.
– Switch heat gun on and heat bolt for approximately 20 to 25
seconds.
– Remove shear bolts with locking pliers -arrow-.
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