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This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your Heat Gun, use our service manual.

    1. Heat Gun Disassembly, Overall structure: step 1, image 1 of 3 Heat Gun Disassembly, Overall structure: step 1, image 2 of 3 Heat Gun Disassembly, Overall structure: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • All screws on one side for ease of assembly

      • Wire has a stiffener for protection

      • Switch is placed on handle in an ergonomic position so that one hand operation is easy

      • The back of the handle and the back of the body are in a straight plane in order to place the gun in vertical position after operation to cool it down

      • Vents are placed in the top part to facilitate air flow

      • The product is colored in industrial orange to be easily visible and distinguishable from the work environment

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    2. Heat Gun Disassembly, Plastic detailing: step 2, image 1 of 3 Heat Gun Disassembly, Plastic detailing: step 2, image 2 of 3 Heat Gun Disassembly, Plastic detailing: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • All plastic detailing is made to have no overhangs

      • screwing details are used in order to locate the two half together without external jig

      • A lip joint is used in order to secure the assembly and also make it impermeable and rigid

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    3. Heat Gun Disassembly, Electrical component placement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Heat Gun Disassembly, Electrical component placement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • All electrical components are connected using connectors instead of direct soldering to facilitate easy replacement

      • The components have negative placers inbuilt in the in plastic injection mold

      • The electrical components are placed in order to prevent shorting

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    4. Heat Gun Disassembly, Heat component placements: step 4, image 1 of 3 Heat Gun Disassembly, Heat component placements: step 4, image 2 of 3 Heat Gun Disassembly, Heat component placements: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • All heat components are suspended in order to prevent the heated elements to come in contact with plastic parts

      • The blower chamber is designed in heat resistant pet in order to prevent it from deformation

      • The motor and the blower fan has a press fit

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    5. Heat Gun Disassembly, Heat tube: step 5, image 1 of 2 Heat Gun Disassembly, Heat tube: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • The heat tube is using mica support and kapton insulation

      • The external heat tube is stainless steel to prevent degradation of the tube.

      • The heat coil is used as a resistor to step down voltage for motor and hence it has a dual perpose

      • The heat coil is made of nichrome wire.

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    6. Heat Gun Disassembly, Detail assembly: step 6, image 1 of 3 Heat Gun Disassembly, Detail assembly: step 6, image 2 of 3 Heat Gun Disassembly, Detail assembly: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Minimum number of screws (variety) are used and all screws are self tapping in order to eliminate the use of nuts and loose parts.

      • Assembly has location pins to align circular parts in a fixed orientation.

      • Heat rings are used in order to over heating

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varunsanghvi2000

Member since: 10/23/16

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Any idea where I can get a replacement for the plastic fan? It just fell off and melted and there doesn’t seem to be any information on the net. It’s a simple part. I’ve only used the gun a half a dozen times but it’s been years since it was purchased. Your instructions were helpful.

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