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3BA00205 • 2020-10-28 • Rev. 5
Ersa i-CON
VARIO 2
Functional description
6.8.4
Changing the CHIP TOOL VARIO heating element
On the CHIP TOOL VARIO a desoldering tip always consists of a heating element and a soldering tip. A
pair of desoldering tips should never be separated during use.
When aligning the tips with each other, the anti‑turn locking device must be always
disengaged.
■
Disengage the
a
anti‑turn locking device with an Allen key no. 1.5.
Overtightening the retaining screws may damage the heating element.
■
Pull the desoldering inserts carefully out of the holders of the
CHIP TOOL VARIO
②
.
■
Carefully push a new pair of desoldering inserts up to the mark into
the holders.
■
In doing so, the mark on the
③
desoldering insert must be complete-
ly pushed into the holder.
6.8.5
Replacing the X‑TOOL VARIO heating head
■
Disconnect
the tool from the control station and let it cool to room
temperature.
■
Remove the tip and the residual solder pot.
■
Press the two latches
①
on both sides of the heating head cover and
pull this off.
■
Carefully pull out the heating head with the silicone holder.
■
Remove the silicone holder.
■
Place the silicone holder on the new heating head.
■
Install the new heating head and close the heating head cover again.
■
Re‑insert the tip and the residual solder pot.
■
Re‑connect the tool to the control station.
6.8.6
Changing the i‑TOOL HP heating element
Clean the heating element on a regular basis. Change the tip at least once daily (e.g. at the end of the
shift). Cleaning with the accompanying brass brush will prevent the tip from sticking.