CHANGING THE SOLDERING TIP
Ensure the tip is cool and De-Soldering Iron is switched off and unplugged from
mains current before touching the tip as serious burns could occur to skin if
touched.
1.
Unscrew the tip in a anti clockwise movement.(Fig. 6)
2.
Remove the tip and replace. (Fig. 7)
3.
Tighten the tip securely with a clockwise movement. (Fig. 6)
SOLDERING HINTS
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Re-tin the tip (cover the heated tip with solder) prior to use.
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Use the De-Soldering Iron to heat the work items and apply solder directly to
the work items – not to the De-Soldering Iron tip.
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Clean the tip with a damp sponge or
Tradeflame’s Brass Tip Cleaning brass
wire (part number: 218167).
after use – do not file tip.
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Use the metal stand when De-Soldering Iron is not in use
OPERATING
1.
Prepare the work area and piece
2.
Ensure the De-Soldering Iron tip and work items are clean.
3.
Make sure De-Soldering Iron tip is fixed in position and secure. (Fig. 6 & 7)
4.
Insert the pump tube into the tool with the release button facing out
5.
Connect De-Soldering Iron to mains current and place on the metal stand
provided (Fig. 2).
6.
Let the tool rest on the safety stand provided and wait for 5 minutes for the
tool to reach working temperature
7.
Reverse the PCBA so that the terminal leads are facing up and secure the
PCBA on a steady surface for easier operation
8.
Push down the shaft knob (Fig. 1 / v) of the pump with your thumb all the
way down until it clicks
9.
Hold the De-Soldering Irons with your thumb over the release button
(Fig. 1 / vi)
10.
Position the hot tip directly over the soldering point for a few seconds to
melt the solder around that connection
11.
Once you see the molten solder, press the release button to suck up the
molten solder
12.
If there is still residue solder at the connection point, repeat steps
13.
Move on to the next connection point until the component can be freed
14.
Be careful not to overheat the board and/or any heat sensitive components
15.
Allow the joint to cool undisturbed.
16.
To turn off the De-Soldering Iron at the mains current.
17.
While still hot, clean the tip with a lightly damp sponge or
Tradeflame’s
Brass Tip Cleaning Brass Wire (Part Number: 218167).
WARNING! Avoid contact, tip is hot and could cause serious burns
.
18.
Place De-Soldering Iron on Metal Stand provided on its side with the tip
away from working area (Fig. 2)
19.
Turn the mains current off and unplug the De-Soldering Iron.
20.
Let the De-Soldering Iron to cool down naturally
21.
Once tip has cooled store is a safe and dry space.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING PIN
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Molten solder can cool down quickly inside the metal barrel causing
obstruction.
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After each use, unplug the tool, hold the tool with tip facing upwards, then
use the cleaning pin provided to clear out the internal pathway by inserting
the pin through the tip hole and push away solder residue
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Slide the cleaning pin back into the main body of the tool for storage
DE-SOLDERING TIP
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The tips are made with iron-plated copper with good heat conduction for
faster heat transfer
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Always clean the tip with solder tip cleaning brass wire or damp spongeafter
each use
SUCTION PUMP
To empty solder residue from the suction pump, remove the suction pump from
the main body, screw open the end caps and empty the solder residue
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
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