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● Tip Temperature
If the tip temperature is too high, it decreases the life of the tip. So we
suggest you to use the lowest *possible* tip temperature when
soldering. This not only prolong life of the tip, it also quickens heat
recovery and decreases harm to sensitive components.
● Cleaning
The soldering iron tip should be cleaned after use by wiping it on the
damp sponge found in the soldering iron stand, this is to get rid of
burnt solder or fluxes that causes oxidation on the tip. Regular cleaning
is also needed when tips are used for prolonged period of time (remove
tip from soldering iron and clean it once a week). The solder tips are
chrome electroplated on the surface and should be bright silver with
no flux residue or solder on it.
● When Not in Use
If a soldering iron does not have a thin consistent layer or solder over
the entire surface, the tip has not been properly tinned. When you are
not using your iron, make sure you leave a large lump of solder on the
tip. This maintains the tinning on the tip, and the tip will last much
longer. Many technicians mistakenly clean the tip before they put
the iron into the holder. Leave the solder on the tip to protect it.
SOLDER TIP CARE and MAINTENANCE
Remember to tin the tip after cleaning in preparation for the next use.
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REASSEMBLY OF HAND PIECE
After test or replacement of heating elements are done follow the
following steps to reassemble the hand piece:
1. Slide in hand piece PCB into the main handle. Be sure to secure
the PCB in the notch at the mouth of the main handle.
2. Attach the front module “5” to the main handle.
3. Slide in the Tip holder “4”. Make sure the smaller end is inserted
first as seen in the illustration below.
4. Insert the soldering iron tip “3” as seen below.
5. Secure the tip by inserting the tip enclosure “2” and nut ”1”
securely.
6. Reattach the hand piece plug “15” to the receptacle at the main
station.
7. Recalibrate the soldering iron, see guide on tip care and
maintenance section of this manual.
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