General Maintenance - Velleman VTSS4NSET User Manual

6. Care and Maintenance
6.1 Tip Maintenance
The soldering uses extremely high temperatures. Make sure that the unit is switched off
for maintenance purposes.
Remove the tip and clean it after heavy or moderate use. We recommend cleaning the
tip daily if the station is used frequently.
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Always tin the tip before returning it to the holder, prior to turning off the station or
to storing it for long periods of time. Wipe the tip on a wet sponge or use our tip
cleaner before activating the device.
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Using excessive temperatures (more than 400 °C or 750 °F) will shorten the life
span of the tip.
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Do not exercise excessive pressure on the tip while soldering, as this may cause
damage to the tip.
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Never clean the tip with a file or with abrasive materials.
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Do not use flux containing chloride or acid. Use only resinous fluxes.
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If an oxide film has formed, you should remove it by buffing carefully with a 600-
800 grit emery cloth or by using isopropyl alcohol and consequently applying a new
protective layer of solder.
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Set the desired temperature after allowing the unit to idle at 250 °C for three
minutes. The station will be ready for use once the set temperature is reached.
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Wet the sponge with nothing but water.
Remove and clean the tip daily. Remove excess solder from the barrel nut assembly
when installing a new tip.
6.2

General Maintenance

Always shut off the soldering station and disconnect it from the mains before cleaning
and changing the soldering tip. Make sure the soldering iron has cooled down and has
reached room temperature; otherwise it can cause severe burns! Damage to the
soldering station may occur if the system is left on and the removed tip has not been
replaced.
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Unscrew the coupling nut on the soldering iron and remove the soldering tip. Clean
off the rust, which may have formed in the cylinder. Never try to remove the
soldering tip during use (burn hazard). If the soldering tip should loosen during use,
turn off the soldering station and let the soldering iron cool down until it has
reached room temperature. Then tighten the coupling nut.
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After removing the tip, you should blow out any oxide dust that may have formed in
the tip receptacle. Be careful not to get dust in your eyes. Replace the tip and
tighten the screw. Pliers can be used to avoid contact with hot surfaces BUT
SHOULD BE USED WITH CAUTION because over-tightening may cause damage to
the element or fuse the tip to the element.
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The outer cover of the iron and station may be cleaned with a damp cloth using
small amounts of liquid detergent. Never submerse the unit in liquid or allow any
liquid to enter the case of the station. Never use any solvent to clean the case.
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If the iron or station should become faulty or, for some reason does not operate
normally, the system should be returned to the service department of your
authorized dealer or service agent.
V. 02 – 05/07/2019
VTSS4NSET
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