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Problem Description
Solution
Soldering iron produces
NO heat.
1. Is the power cord connected?
• Connect power cord to outlet
2. Is the GCFI tripped on your oultet?
• Unplug your iron, reset the GCFI,
and reconnect the power cord.
3. Determine if the heating element
needs replacing. (Pg. 14)
• Replace Heating Element with
the appropriate model for your
soldering iron. (Pg. 15)
Soldering iron
temperature is not
controllable or only runs
at maximum setting.
Replace Voltage Controller. (Pg. 15)
Soldering tip cannot be
removed.
Tips seize from oxidation build-up on
both the shank of the iron tip & inside
walls of the soldering iron. Both the tip
and heating element will need to be
replaced. (Pg. 15)
Soldering iron no longer
seems to reach the same
top temperatures.
American Beauty soldering irons are
‘full-output’ irons, meaning they either
operate at maximum potential or they
completely expire. ‘Less’ heat is almost
always a result of poor cleanliness.
• Clean the oxidation from both the
shank of the iron tip & inside walls
of the soldering iron.
