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SET-UP
1. Open the package and check that all parts are present and are
not damaged. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact
X-Tronic immediately for assistance (see back cover for contact
information).
2. Attach the solder roll holder to the left side of the unit with the
screws provided.
3. Firmly press the steel spring solder iron holder into place on the
right side of the base, ensure it fully seated before placing the
soldering iron in it.
4. Plug the 3-Prong AC cord into a grounded outlet to prevent electric
shock or injury.
5. Turn the power on using the power switch on the top of the control
module.
6. Once the power is on the Blue LED Screen located on the front of
the control module will light up.
7. Set the desired working temperature by turning the aluminum
knob on the front of the control module. The temperature of the
soldering iron can be set anywhere from 392°F ~ 896°F/200°C ~
480°C.
8. Moving the temperature control potentiometer clockwise will raise
the temperature on the soldering iron, and rotating the temperature
control potentiometer counterclockwise will lower the soldering iron
tip temperature.
9. Moisten the sponge and place it in the sponge holding space in the
iron cradle.
10. IMPORTANT:
Remove the iron from the cradle and flood the tip
with a good quality rosin core solder-preferably 63/37 or 60/40
grade solder (See page 4).
11. Wipe the tip across the moist sponge or dip the tip into the brass
sponge to remove excess solder. The tip should then be bright and
shiny if it is tinned properly.
12. The soldering iron is now ready to solder. Proceed according to
your standard working practice.
WARNING: Do NOT leave the unit on full power for any long period
of time. This will greatly reduce the life of the soldering iron,
soldering tip, and heating element.
