INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE IT1500 Induction Heater. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.
SAFETY SYMBOLS Read and understand Wear Eye Protection this instruction manual before use Wear Protective Gloves Wear a Dual Filter Protective Mask Class 2 Appliance DO NOT use if you have an Active Implant DO NOT touch hot Warning: Risk of Fire components Warning: Risk of Warning: Magnetic Field...
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OVERVIEW When unpacking, check for damage or shortages etc. Any found should be reported to your CLARKE dealer where the product was originally purchased. This Induction Heater Kit is supplied with the following components: Induction Heater 26mm Tubular Heating Coil...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! Read these electrical safety instructions thoroughly before connecting the product to the mains supply. This product is provided with a standard 13 amp, 230 volt (50Hz), BS 1363 plug, for connection to a standard, domestic electrical supply. Should the plug need changing at any time, ensure that a plug of identical specification is used.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: THE OPERATOR MUST FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL WORK AREA 1. Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Keep all flammable materials away from the work area. 3.
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Any damage should be properly repaired or the part replaced. If in doubt, DO NOT use. Consult your local CLARKE dealer. 13. Store out of the reach of children and DO NOT allow persons unfamiliar with these instructions to use this product.
WORK SAFETY 1. ALWAYS make sure the power unit has enough air supply for cooling. Ensure that the vents of the heater power unit are clean and free of dust and debris allowing the unit to have an unimpeded flow of cooling air. 2.
OPERATION SET UP 1. Evaluate the maximum size of the object to be heated and select the appropriate heating coil. 2. Making sure the heater is not connected to a power supply, insert the heating coil into the heating coil insertion ports and rotate the locking knobs clockwise on both sides of the heating coil to ensure that the coil is...
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INSERTION PORT AND COIL SHOULD NOT BE TOUCHED BY HAND UNTIL COMPLETELY COOLED DOWN. USE OF THE TUBULAR HEATING COILS • Function: The tubular heating coils (4,5 & 6 in the Overview on page 4) are used to heat nuts, mechanical bolts, fasteners, frozen door hinges, exhaust manifold bolts, truck bed bolts, sensors (O2) etc.
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Remove and repair of dents: 1. Follow the instructions for preparation of operation and set up on page 8. 2. Bend the coil in the way that looks like the drawing on the right and relevent to the size of the dent. 3.
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USE OF THE FLEXIBLE HEATING COIL • Function: The flexible heating coil (7 in the Overview on page 4) is used to clear a bearing from an axle housing, frozen O2 sensors, remove ball joints and tie rod ends. Expanding a piece to remove an interlocking piece: 1.
seconds, making sure the coil DOES NOT touch the work piece. Once you can peel off the end of the piece, you will have an area to pull on. Reapply the flat coil to the piece, working it down the piece while keeping outward pressure until the piece is completely removed.
4. After the heater has cooled down (approximately 15 minutes), release the locking knobs and remove the coil, making sure the coil is cool to the touch. 5. Replace heater and heating coils back in the storage case and store in a safe place.
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