RIPACK 3000 Heat Shrink Tool User Guide

RIPACK 3000 Heat Shrink Tool

Product Information

Specifications

• Product : Ripack 3000 Ripack 3000+

• Features : Modular Extensions, Pivoting Arm Rest, Gas Cylinder Cart, Gas Hose Reel Winder, Multicover Film Sealers, Tool Bag Content

• Usage : Hand-held propane-fired shrink gun for shrink-wrapping
  plastic films

• Intended Use : Professional use for shrinking plastic films

Product Usage Instructions

Warnings
Before starting for the first time, ensure to read and follow all safety warnings provided in the user manual:

• Do not use the device in regulated areas with specific fire or explosion hazards.
• Avoid using the device on combustible flooring materials.
• Delineate a working area ensuring safety distance.
• Always have a fire extinguisher or water spray nearby.
• Avoid wearing flammable clothing.
• Use heat-resistant gloves while operating the device.
• Strict supervision is required for at least 2 hours after use.

Operation

1. Connect the gas hose to the gas cylinder following proper instructions.
2. Check the regulator connection to the gas cylinder for proper fit.
3. Hold the device securely and ignite the propane for operation.
4. Shrink-wrap plastic films by directing the heat where needed, maintaining safety precautions.

Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential for optimal performance:

• Keep the device clean and free from debris.
• Check for any signs of wear and tear on components.
• Store the device in a dry and safe place when not in use.

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MODULAR EXTENSIONS

• Quick
  and easy assembly of one or more extension wands on the Ripack 3000 heat gun

• All
  components are integrated and protected from the environment, use extension wands to work quickly and easily

PIVOTING ARM REST
The pivoting arm rest provides increased comfort during use with an extension and folds away after use.

GAS CYLINDER CART
The Ripack gas bottle trolley is the essential accessory to move your gas cylinders easily and safely and to ensure the longevity of your equipment.
Its design allows a great support, and the mast assists you in the handling and protection of the hose. The new carts were thought to be a real workstation. They are designed to be a real workstation, which is why they are equipped with a tool bag, allowing you to carry your tools easily. The 936+ and 932 carts are also equipped with a shelf, as well as a magnetic device.

GAS HOSE REEL WINDER
Heavy duty construction for industrial application: corrosion-resistant powder-coated steel, four-direction non-snag rollers reducing hose wear abrasion. Possible mounting on wall, ceiling on floor. Provided with swiveling support for a greater ease of work. Adjustable guiding arm for horizontal or vertical hose release.

MULTICOVER FILM SEALERS
The Multicover sealers allow to make pallet covers and bags from rolls of shrink-film when required and in any size. Make savings by avoiding useless stock of various heights and sizes.

TURBOPACK SHRINK COLUMN
The Turbopack is a mobile heating column, loaded on an easily movable trolley. Its unique design allows for a surge of hot air flow for unmatched efficiency, even on thick films. 50 seconds are enough to heat-shrink a pallet (Euro type) up to 3.2 meters. Adapting to your load is very simple, a series of shutoff valves allow you to consume the right amount of gas and the heat reflector (visor) plate (optional) can be adjusted with a simple gesture with the help of a balancer. No need for complex programming, tedious handling or long and costly training.

CALPACK PALLET RAISER
Quick and easy to set up, the Calpack allows the film to shrink under the pallet. The load is thus perfectly stabilized with the pallet. Calpack can be used as well with a pallet-truck or a fork-lift.

TOOL BAG CONTENT

WARNINGS
TO BE READ BEFORE STARTING FOR THE FIRST TIME.

This appliance is meant exclusively for professional use and for shrinking plastic films. Users of the Ripack 3000 shrink gun must read this user’s guide completely and must be trained for the applications that require the use of this appliance.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

This appliance is meant exclusively for professional use.

1. Before using, check all parts for proper function and damage to component parts.
2. Do not use this torch to heat, mold or bend plastic sheets, molding or tubing.
3. Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings, floors, soffit boards and other panels may contain flammable materials that could be ignited by the heat gun when working in these locations. The ignition of these materials may not be readily apparent and could result in property damage and injury to persons.
4. When working in these locations, keep the torch moving in a back-and-forth motion. Lingering or pausing in one spot could ignite the panel or the material behind it.”
5. Not use this torch to remove paint (if the torch can be used to remove paint, items (f) and (g) below shall be used).
6. WARNING : Extreme care should be taken when stripping paint. The peelings, residue and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Any pre-1977 paint may contain lead and paint applied to homes prior to 1950 is likely to contain lead. Once deposited on surfaces, hand to mouth contact can result in the ingestion of lead. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage; young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable. Before beginning any paint removal process, you should determine whether the paint you are removing contains lead.
7. This can be done by your local health department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer to check the lead content of the paint to be removed. LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED USING A HEAT GUN. This can be done by your local health department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer to check the lead content of the paint to be removed.
8. LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED USING A HEAT GUN.
9. Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines:
   • Move the work piece outdoors. If this is not possible, keep the work area well ventilated. Open the windows and put an exhaust fan in one of them. Be sure the fan is moving the air from inside to outside. Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts.
   • Place drop cloths in the work area to catch any paint chips or peelings. Wear protective clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls and hats.
   • Work in one room at a time. Furnishings should be removed or placed in the center of the room and covered. Work areas should be sealed off from the rest of the dwelling by sealing doorways with drop cloths.
   • Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should not be present in the work area until the work is done and all clean up is complete.
   • Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator mask which has been approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH), or the United States Bureau of Mines. These masks and replaceable filters are readily available at major hardware stores. Be sure the mask fits. Beards and facial hair may keep masks from sealing properly. Change filters often. DISPOSABLE PAPER
   • MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
   • Use caution when operating the heat gun. Keep the heat gun moving, as excessive heat will generate fumes, which can be inhaled by the operator.
   • Keep food and drink out of the work area. Wash hands, arms and face and rinse mouth before eating or drinking. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco in the work area.
   • Clean up all removed paint and dust by wet mopping the floors. Use a wet cloth to clean all walls, sills and any other surface where paint or dust is clinging. DO NOT SWEEP, DRY DUST OR VACUUM. Use a high phosphate detergent or trisodium phosphate  (TSP) to wash and mop areas.
10. At the end of each work session put the paint chips and debris in a double plastic bag, close it with tape or twist ties and dispose of properly.
11. Remove protective clothing and work shoes in the work area to avoid carrying dust into the rest of the dwelling. Wash work clothes separately. Wipe shoes off with a wet rag that is then washed with the work clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly with soap and water.
12. At the end of each work session put the paint chips and debris in a double plastic bag, close it with tape or twist ties and dispose of properly.
13. Remove protective clothing and work shoes in the work area to avoid carrying dust into the rest of the dwelling. Wash work clothes separately. Wipe shoes off with a wet rag that is then washed with the work clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly with soap and water.
    • Close the valve of the gas bottle when not in use for long periods of time.
    • Press the trigger to empty the gas hose and release the pressure.
    • Never heat a specific area continuously.
    • Keep the working zone clean and remove all waste (wood, paper, other inflammable materials).
    • For all work inside professional workshops, the gas bottle must be placed on a mobile trolley that can be maneuvered easily.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

• This user’s guide must be kept for future reference.
• Do not use this appliance for shrinking plastic film on materials, substances, products or liquids that inflame spontaneously, either processed in bulk or packed, and do not use the appliance in the storage areas of these products or in spaces where it is  explicitly forbidden to smoke for safety reasons.
• Do not use this appliance for shrinking plastic film on a floor that is made of combustible material (wood, plastic, etc..).
• Close the valve of the gas bottle when not in use for long periods of time.
• Press the trigger to empty the gas hose and release the pressure.
• Never heat a specific area continuously.
• Keep the working zone clean and remove all waste (wood, paper, other inflammable materials).
• For all work inside professional workshops, the gas bottle must be placed on a mobile trolley that can be maneuvered easily.
• This appliance, like all other gas appliances, consumes air and produces combustion fumes that contain CO2 and CO.
• Exposure to high concentrations of the latter gas is lethal. Make sure there is sufficient ventilation in accordance with the amount of time the appliance is used (see «Technical Characteristics»). We recommend that the appliance be used in a room without specific pollution which has a minimum volume of 16 m³ (fresh air flow: 48m³/h).
• Never work in a basement.
• Before using the appliance, make sure that you are conforming to the guidelines for using liquid gas.

In operation, this appliance produces a flame. Do not point the flame towards yourself, other persons or animals, towards the gas bottle or the hose, or towards inflammable materials.

In operation, the appliance creates a danger zone up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) in front of the fire nozzle.

• We draw the attention of operators to the fact that within the danger zone, there is a possible risk of burning for persons and animals, and goods can be damaged or catch fire.
• In use, the gun must always be in motion so that the material used does not exceed the maximum temperature specified by the supplier.
• This temperature depends on the operating distance, the exposure time and the power setting of the device.
• This appliance, which is designed for applying plastic films by heating, can also be used for other purposes where the products can withstand the heat produced by a naked flame. Such use is explicitly the responsibility of the user. The manufacturer’s guidelines of the product that is being handled must be always followed. In addition, the national, federal and local regulations regarding the operation of appliances with a naked flame must also be respected.
• To operate the appliance safely, you must follow the warnings mentioned above as well as the guidelines provided by the manufacturer of the materials being handled. The safety distance, the duration of exposure and the adjustment of the appliance for the different materials being handled, depend on the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the materials in question.
• Always contact your RIPACK distributor for all maintenance work and spare parts.
• As a reminder, the hose supplied with your gun is a wearing part that is not covered by the warranty. To ensure proper operation, please make sure that the hose is stored properly and that it is not lying on the floor when using your gun.

Please refer to the regulations applicable in the country of use concerning the conformity and use of the products and accessories offered in our Ripack ® range. The use of Ripack ® accessories, connections and spare parts is essential for the correct operation and guarantee of our products and for the safety of people and property.

The RIPACK 3000 propane works with propane according to the principle of atmospheric air burners induced at high speed (diagram B).

Ignition is performed using a piezoelectric lighter that is activated simultaneously with the release of gas activated by the trigger, which is the sole operating mechanism.

The RIPACK 3000 is a gun incorporating several safety mechanisms:

• Its original and patented design ensures combustion without heating the combustion nozzle (cold nozzle).
• A security valve system cuts off the gas supply if the hose breaks or tears.
• An automatic safety device (so-called dead man’s switch) cuts the supply of gas automatically if the trigger is released. This stops the heating immediately. This dead man’s device must never be blocked in the open position in any way.
• A guard in front of the trigger prevents untimely operation

PROPANE GAS APPLIANCE

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS :

OPERATION

Before operating the appliance, you must read all the warnings mentioned above and make sure that using the appliance is not forbidden by the manufacturer of the materials that you are going to handle.
With this appliance you must use the ORIGINAL hose and SECURIPACK that were supplied.

The Ripack 3000 works with PROPANE gas in gas phase, contained in bottles of different capacities. Use the largest possible bottles available.

Always connect and disconnect the bottles a long way from any flames and ignition points. For all work inside professional workshops, the bottle must be placed on a mobile trolley that can be maneuvered easily. Before the first connection, the hoses must be cleaned by blowing. Air or nitrogen should be used for blowing. If nitrogen is used, it must be vented safely to the outside.

CONNECTIONS

Before connecting the SECURIPACK to the gas bottle, make sure the sealing gasket is positioned correctly for systems using this type of joint. In other cases, make sure the fitting is clean.

TIGHTNESS

Use a bubble spray or some soapy water to check that there are no leaks in the parts that have been screwed together (bottle, hose and gun connections).

IGNITING THE RIPACK 3000

POWER KNOB

NEVER WORK WHILE HOLDING THE RED BUTTON.
The SECURIPACK automatically cuts off the supply of gas if the pressure drops below the minimum level necessary for the normal efficiency of the work.

This is the case when:

• The bottle is nearly empty (the gun can only be used for a few more minutes at reduced power: change the bottle);
• The temperature of the bottle has dropped after intensive use (icing): if this is the case, change the bottle temporarily or wait until the normal pressure returns, especially if you are working outside (0°C / 30°F and colder).

NEVER HEAT A GAS BOTTLE WITH A FLAME. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED WORKING, ALWAYS CLOSE THE GAS BOTTLE VALVE AND EMPTY THE HOSE BY PRESSING THE TRIGGER

After using your shrink gun, be sure to drain the remaining gas from the extension. To do this, turn off the gas supply and the pressure regulator and pull the trigger slightly to purge the gas from the tube.

SPARE PARTS

THE COMPANY RIPACK SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE IN THE EVENT THAT THE GUN IS DISMANTLED.

• Contact your dealer if the RIPACK 3000 needs to be dismantled.
• Only the procedures described in the maintenance chapter are authorized.

EXAMPLES OF USE

SHRINK-WRAPPING A LOADED PALLET
Ask your film supplier for the operating instructions.

• The pallet must be lifted so that the four corners are accessible: the purpose of this is to allow the film to be shrunk under the pallet and so ensure very strong cohesion between the pallet and the load it supports. You will find an accessory in the RIPACK product range that is designed specially to keep pallets lifted from the ground: the CALPACK (contact your dealer).
• Slide the shrink cover, which must be about 5% wider than your pallet and sufficiently long to be able to be shrunk under the pallet (H plus 200 mm). Ignite your RIPACK 3000 as explained in the chapter «Operation».

SHRINK-WRAPPING RECOMMENDATIONS
(in the absence of instructions provided by the film manufacturer): Remain at a distance of at least about 30 centimeters from the film and start shrink- wrapping the lower part of the four sides so the pallet is shrink-wrapped underneath. Make sure you point the air flow perpendicularly along the sides of the pallet. Apply the heat in a continuous movement and at a constant speed.

NEVER STAY ON THE SAME SPOT

• The various films react differently, so you must observe the reaction and adapt your speed and movement and/or the distance between the nozzle and the film accordingly.
• You can also adjust the power of the RIPACK 3000 with the adjustable SECURIPACK controls.
• Once the lower part of the pallet has been shrink-wrapped, continue the operation for each side and move from top to bottom to cover the entire height. Once the 4 sides have been shrink-wrapped, you can do the top by applying the hot air to the top of the pallet.
• CAUTION: The film is already stretched along the sides so you should apply less heat on the top in order to prevent the cover from being damaged.

When you have stopped applying heat with the gun, the plastic film, because of its make-up, will continue to shrink for some time. This time will vary depending on the quality, the thickness and the type of load that has been wrapped. It is recommended therefore that you wait until the cover has cooled off and everything is tight before moving the pallet. After cooling and before storage, always check that the cover and the wrapped goods are in good condition.

CHECK CAREFULLY FOR AT LEAST 2 HOURS AFTER  SHRINK-WRAPPING.

PACKAGING

• All kinds of objects with irregular shapes can also be packaged using shrink-wrap film.
• To obtain a good film joint, you need to provide a minimum overlap of 30 cm.

Start by heating the film in a continuous movement and then put pressure on this part to connect the two parts together.
Once the joint has been made, continue the shrink-wrapping by holding the appliance at least 30 cm from the film. When doing this, be sure to follow the recommendations for shrink-wrapping.

NOTE : The combustion nozzle can rotate freely, and this will make your work easier.

Put the nozzle in the required position.

MAINTENANCE

MALFUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
NO GAS COMING OUT OF YOUR RIPACK 3000

NOTE : THE PRESSURE OF THE GAS IN A CYLINDER IS PROPORTIONAL TO THE TEMPERATURE OF THE GAS.

DIFFICULTIES IN IGNITION OF YOUR RIPACK 3000

NO GAS CUT-OFF AFTER RELEASING THE TRIGGER

CHECKING THE SECURIPACK

The correct functioning of the safety mechanism must be checked for hose rupture (incorporated in the SECURIPACK) at least every 500 hours or every three months. This is to be performed as follows:

• Go outside, a long way from any flame source, sparks and any objects that ignite
• Apply pressure to the appliance. With the wrench supplied, loosen the connecting nut of the hose and unscrew completely: the gas supply will now be cut off automatically

CHECKING THE RIPACK 3000

DAILY before starting to work:

1. Check the condition of the hose along its whole length and at the fittings. We recommend that you replace the hose in the following cases:

   • When a visual inspection has revealed damage (cuts), even if the damage is superficial
   • Every 3 years if used intensively
   • At the latest 5 years after first use
     Note : The date on the hose is the manufacture date
     Only use a replacement hose supplied by RIPACK with its original fittings!

2. Check that the gas supply is shut off by releasing the trigger (see: no gas shut off on previous page).

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WARRANTY

• The products delivered by RIPACK® (SEFMAT Group) are covered by a contractual warranty for a period of ten (10) years from the date of delivery, covering any latent defect resulting from a defect in material, design or manufacture affecting the Ripack 3000 gun and rendering it unfit for use.
• This contractual guarantee applies only to the first user of the Ripack 3000 gun after registration of the product on the RIPACK® website at the following address https://ripack.com/en/register-a-product/. For the application of This ten-year warranty requires that the Ripack 3000 gun must be registered within three (3) months of purchase.
• The purpose of this warranty is to ensure the proper functioning of the Ripack 3000 gun that has suffered an internal breakdown. In order to assert his rights, the customer purchasing the Ripack 3000 gun must inform RIPACK®, in writing at the following address info@sefmat.com, of the existence of defects within a maximum period of seven (7) days from their discovery, under penalty of forfeiture of any action relating thereto. The present warranty covers the costs related to the repair of the Ripack 3000 (parts, labor and return postage, the outward postage remains at the customer’s expense) or its replacement (if it is impossible to repair it). It does not entitle the customer to any compensation in kind or in cash.
• The replacement of defective Products or parts will not have the effect of extending the duration of the above-mentioned warranty.
• The warranty forms an inseparable whole with the Ripack 3000 gun sold by SEFMAT or its authorized dealer. The Ripack 3000 gun cannot be sold or resold altered, transformed or modified.
• Please note that the warranty service for your shrink gun can only be claimed if the original label with the serial number is on the product. Validation by our approved partners or by our manufacturing site will only be possible if all the parts that make up your heat shrink gun (shrink gun, swivel, hose and regulator) are returned to us. Without the complete return, we will not be able to validate the warranty.

Our ten (10) year contractual warranty does not apply in cases of force majeure and does not cover :

• Deterioration, normal wear and tear of the product and in particular the following wearing parts: piezo igniter #131003, spark plug #132054, gas hose #250072.
• Accessories added after the purchase of the product (if applicable, a specific warranty related to the accessory concerned will apply)
• Defects due to damage, an accident or a fortuitous event or an accident resulting for example from a shock or a fall.
• Abnormal use, misuse or use under conditions different from those for which the product was manufactured, in particular in the event of failure to comply with the conditions prescribed in the RIPACK® instructions for use.
• Transformations of the product and in particular the modifications made or the addition of parts not coming from the manufacturer.
• Failure to regularly maintain the product as described on page 20 of the RIPACK user manual, negligence or failure to monitor the product on the part of the purchasing customer.
• Pre-existing repair of the product not provided by RIPACK® or an authorized RIPACK reseller.
• Products no longer bearing the label or identification number or products with a changed identification number.

PARTS

SPARE PARTS LIST

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

• The manufacturer undersigned: SEFMAT S.A.S, 7 RUE DE BETNOMS, 33185 LE HAILLAN, FRANCE
• Hereby declares that the appliance: RIPACK 3000 designed to produce a flame produced by the combustion of LGP
• From Serial Number : 17 000 731

Is in conformity with SA certification 70073010

United States Patent

• US 9, 482, 430 B2
• US 8, 678, 816 B2
• US 8, 529, 248 B2

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FAQ

Q: Can the Ripack 3000 be used for personal use?
A: No, the Ripack 3000 is meant exclusively for professional use.

Q: How should I store the device when not in use?
A: It is recommended to store the device in a dry and safe place away from moisture and direct sunlight.

References

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