6
pump may occur.
8. Follow the steps outlined in the OPERATIOING PROCEDURE section of this
manual if a new tip is to be installed.
SOLDERING
1.
Temperature above 410
℃
(770
℉
) should not be used for normal soldering
purposes. However, irons can be used for short periods of time when occasion
demands, but should be used with caution.
2.
See the OPERATING PROCEDURES section of this manual for tip replacement.
COMMON CAUSES FOR TIP FAILURES
1.
Tip temperatures higher than 410
℃
(770
℉
).
2.
The tip working surfaces are not tinned while the iron idling.
3.
Lack of flux in soldering, wicking, repair, and touch-up operations.
4.
Wiping the tip on a high sulfur content, dirty or dry sponge.
5.
Contact with organic substances such as plastic, resin, silicone, grease and other
chemicals.
6.
Impurities in the solder and/or low tin content.
CARE OF TIPS
CAUTION: The soldering, desoldering irons can reach very high temperature. Be
sure to turn the unit off prior to carrying out any maintenance or trouble shooting
steps listed below!
IMPORATNT:
Remove the tip and clean after each moderate to heavy use or daily for light usage.
Remove any loose build up in the tip retaining assembly to prevent tip freezing.
Both solder, desolder tips supplied are iron clad copper and if used properly should
maintain optimum life.
1. Always tin the tip before returning it to the holder, turning off the station, or storing
it for long periods of time. Wipe the tip on a wet sponge or our tip cleaner 460 prior
to use.
2. Keeping the iron set at high temperatures (more than 400
℃
or 750
℉
) will shorten
tip life.
3.
Do not use excessive pressure on the tip or rub the joint with the tip while
soldering and/or desoldering, it does not improve the heat transfer and may
damage the tip.
4.
Never clean the tip with a file or abrasive materials.
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