GC7635
7-8
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
• Due to the high wattage of the iron, only the specified cord set must be used.
• Should damage be observed on the
POWERCORD 25
, it must be replaced. Continued usage is not allowed.
• If
STAND BOTTOM 12
is provided without type plate information eg. Type number, voltage etc. When replacing the
cover, engrave the type number & voltage on the type plate with a sharp object.
• After the product has been repaired, it should function properly and has to meet the safety requirements & legal regulation
as laid down & officially established at this moment.
• The following tests are common checks that are conducted on a repaired product before it is returned to the consumer.
1. Soleplate
temperature
Check that soleplate temperature is within IEC requirement.
Soleplate temperature (Deg C)
Materials, for example
Test-
point
==
Minimum
Maximum
120
143
All fabric types
2. Leakage
current
Check that leakage current is within IEC requirement.
Measure leakage current between LIVE/NEUTRAL & EARTH.
IEC requirement is that at 230 V supply, the EARTH leakage current must be less than 0.75 mA.
3.
Water leakage / Functionality
Check that there is no water leakage from any part of the product during operation.
Check that the functionality of the product (product dependent) eg. Steaming, steam trigger, variable steam, SOS, PCBA
etc is working properly.
4. Loose
part
Check that there are no loose parts eg. Extra screws in the product that can cause short-circuit or product malfunctions.
5.
Fuse open circuit
When replacing fuse, to also service the water tubes which is probably choked with calc.
6.
PCBAs ESD control
All failed PCBAs including to be packed with ESD bags for shipment.
7. Screws
Screws should be the defi ned screws in terms of length and material used.
