X-Tronic 8020-XTS, Instructions Manual

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Install/Remove Soldering Iron Tip
1. Turn off the power to the unit and unplug from the power source.
2. Allow the soldering iron and tip to reach room temperature.
3. Loosen the nut at base of the metallic shaft of the soldering iron.
4. Slide the metallic tube off of the soldering iron and tip.
5. Slide the tip off of the heating element.
6. Repeat in the reverse order for installation.
Do not overtighten the
nut on the soldering iron.
SE ERROR MESSAGE
When the display shows “SE” this means that the heating element
needs to be replaced. The heating element could be worn out or
cracked.
Note that if you run the soldering iron in the 230°C ~ 280°C range,
which is the normal temperature range for most “all” soldering
applications, your heating element should last for 6 to 12 months
depending on hours of use.
Replacing Heating Elements
Soldering Iron
1. Turn off the unit and unplug it from the power source.
2. Allow the unit to reach room temperature before proceeding.
3. Disconnect the soldering iron from the unit.
4. Loosen the nut on the metallic shaft.
5. Slide the metallic shaft off of the soldering iron.
6. Remove the soldering iron tip and inner shaft.
7. Unscrew the plastic nut from the top of the soldering iron.
8. Push the cord through the bottom of the soldering iron while pulling
the heating element out of the top of the soldering iron, exposing
the circuit board
9. Unsolder the existing heating element, taking note of the wire color
and location.
10. Remove the heating element.
11. Replace the heating element.
12. Solder the new element leads in the correct location.
13. Pull the cord out the bottom of the soldering iron while pushing the
new heating element into the top, aligning it with the notches.
14. Replace the plastic nut to the top of the soldering iron and tighten.
15. Replace the inner, small metallic shaft.
16. Replace the tip over the heating element.