Heaterizer XL3000 Operation Instructions What you are currently holding in your hands is the SparkFun Heaterizer XL3000. This heat gun is capable of shrinking heat-shrink, doing modest amounts of solder rework, and melting things like chocolate and smallish blocks of cheddar cheese. Please use this heat gun for good and not evil. Mandatory Safety Warning: This is a heat gun, not a cold gun. If you have it turned on and grab the hot bits, it ll probably burn you or at least give you a good fright. Don t do it Also, do not leave it plugged in for long periods of time, use it as a curling iron, or a try it out as a bath toy. The temperature at the nozzle of this heat gun is as hot as the surface of the sun. Ok, that s not true - but it is hot. Somewhere around 250 . That means this could poten- tially cause fires, burns, and other nasty incidents. Be careful. We re not sure what your childhood was like, but generally, this doesn t make a good toy for kids. It would behoove you to keep a close eye on any child who is going to use this heat gun. Don t apply heat to the same spot for long periods of time. Things will likely get meltier than you are bargaining for. Do not use this gun to heat up your food, as tempting as it may be. Do not use this heat gun while you shower or otherwise bathe. Besides the obvious risks of electrocution (water and electricity), we don t want anyone getting burnsdown there Ouch. Follow these simple instructions to get the most enjoyment out of your Heaterizer XL3000. Instructions: 1. Plug er in and switch er on. 2. Listen to the magnificent power that is the Heaterizer XL3000. Hold Heaterizer XL3000 high over your head and let out a primal scream. 3. Aim the heat gun at whatever you re fixing to heat. This means don t aim it at your hand, or your face, or your cat. 4. Heaterize. 5. Turn off then unplug. Make sure you ve given it sufficient time to cool down before you attempt to handle the Heaterizer XL3000. Basic Solder Rework: 1. To use Heaterizer XL3000 for solder rework, first follow steps 1 and 2 from above. 2. Aim nozzle at part you are working on, moving the tip in slow circles. Do not hold the gun too long in one place. 3. Solder should begin to reflow in 30-45 seconds. If Heaterizer XL3000 Overheats: Maybe even the Heaterizer XL3000 can be too awesome for itself. Impossible you say Well, imagine if Chuck Norris roundhouse kicked a cloned Chuck Norris. What would happen Basically thats what can happen when the Heaterizer XL3000 is left on for too long - its own awesomeness becomes too great. If the Heaterizer XL3000 unexpectedly shuts down, wait a few minutes and try again. Do not attempt to roundhouse kick it - or anyone for that matter.X-ON Electronics Largest Supplier of Electrical and Electronic Components Click to view similar products for SparkFun Accessories category: Click to view products by SparkFun manufacturer: Other Similar products are found below : DEV-17119 SEN-16474 COM-11450 BOB-00495 BOB-00497 PRT-08619 PRT-12702 SEN-13582 TOL-11468 ROB-09065 COM-12999 COM-12986 COM-11120 ROB-11965 COM-11222 PRT-12845 CAB-13685 PRT-10210 PRT-14490 TOL-10603 COM-09278 PRT-08023 COM-08033 DEV-14052 PRT-00111 PRT-08432 TOL-09317 TOL-10997 PRT-00743 PRT-14492 TOL-14228 COM-13247 PRT-11026 CAB-10646 TOL-08964 PRT-00116 PRT-08506 CAB-09741 COM-10800 SEN-14282 DEV-14012 CAB-14043 COM-14452 TOL-14508 DEV-13814 GPS-00574 PRT-14417 PRT-08231 COM-09939 PRT-13839