MICRON
should only be used to tighten the nut to avoid burning your fingers and care should be taken not to over-
tighten as this would damage the element. The solder tips supplied are nickel/chrome plated pure copper and
if used properly will give a long life.
Remember to tin all new tips before use. Refer to item 3 in the Operating Instructions
1. Always keep tips tinned before returning to the holder, switching off or storing for any period of time. Wipe
only before using.
2. Don’t keep iron set at a high temperature for long periods of time as this will break down the surfaces of the
tip.
3. Don’t put any excessive pressure on a tip or rub a tip on a joint. It does not improve the heat transfer but
only damages the tip.
4. Never clean the tip with abrasive materials or a file.
5. Don’t use a flux containing chloride or acid. Use only rosin or activated resin fluxes.
6. If any oxide does form, it can be cleaned by lightly rubbing with a 600-800 grit emery cloth, or cleaning with
isopropyl alcohol or equivalent. After cleaning, wet the tip and wrap rosin-core solder completely around the
newly exposed surfaces.
GENERAL CLEANING
The outer cover of the iron and station may be cleaned with a damp cloth using small amounts of liquid
detergent. Never submerse the unit in liquid or allow any liquid to enter the case of the station. Never use any
solvent to clean the case.
IMPORTANT SERVICE NOTE:
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the unit. If the fuse blows, only replace with an
equivalent fuse.
If the iron or station should become faulty or, for some reason not operate normally, the system should be
returned to the service department of your authorised dealer or service agent, or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
T 2418 Specifications
Input: ..................................................................................................................................220-240Va.c. 50Hz
Heater voltage: ......................................................................................................................................32V a.c.
Heater element: ....................................................................................................................................Ceramic
Heater insulation: ................................................................................................................................<100MΩ
Nominal power: ..........................................................................................................................................80W
Temperature range: ........................................................................................200°C to 480°C (392°F to 896°F)
Temperature correction range: ..........................................................................+99°~ -99°C / +210°F~ -210°F
Heat up time:..........................................................................................................................................<45sec
Leakage voltage: ....................................................................................................................................<0.4mV
Weight: ......................................................................................................................................................1.7kg
Tip to ground resistance: ..........................................................................................................................<0.1Ω
Fuse: ..................................................................................................................................M205 1A Slow Blow
Distributed by Altronic Distributors Pty. Ltd.
• Perth • Sydney • Melbourne
Phone: 1300 780 999 Fax: 1300 790 999
Internet: www.altronics.com.au
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