5
TIP INSTALLATION
Tip selection is very important. Referring to the list of Available Tips (Table III),
select the appropriate tip for your application.
The following instructions are for tip installation only. If a tip is currently installed in
the handpiece, follow the “Tip Removal” procedure prior to the installation of a new
tip.
1. Select the proper tip for your
application. Refer to Table III.
2. Holding the handpiece in a
horizontal position, the selected
tip should be fully inserted until
the tip seats itself against the
heating element.
NOTE
Holding the handpiece tip down may cause the tip to fall out before the set
screw has been tightened.
3. Orient the tip with the finger switch on the handpiece as desired for
optimum use.
4. Using the tip tool or small screwdriver, tighten heater set screw to secure.
Do not over tighten.
5. Apply power to the handpiece and set the operating temperature to 482°C
(900°F). After a short period (1-2 minutes) recheck the tip set screw to
ensure that it remains snug. On very light boards, you may need to lower
the temperature to protect the board from damage.