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SET-UP & OPERATION
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. Place the soldering iron in the soldering iron holder on the unit.
3. Solder can be secured in the solder roll holder found on the main
unit by placing the provided tube through the solder roll and
placing it in the holder.
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 back of the
control module.
6. Once the power is on the LED Screen located on the front of
the control module will light up. The screen will initially show
which temperature unit (Fahrenheit or Celsius) is being used by
displaying “F - F” or “C - C” briefly.
7. The screen will then change to show the Set Temperature on the
left side of the display and the Actual Temperature of the soldering
iron on the right side of the display. Then the unit will proceed to
heat up to the last temperature set before it was turned off.
8.
Set the desired working temperature by pressing the ▲ and ▼
temperature adjustment buttons 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.
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 8).
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.
