Tip Care And Use; Maintenance; Calibrating The Iron Temperature - HAKO 936 Instruction Manual

D. Turn on the Power Switch.
The heater lamp blinks on and off when the tip
temperature reaches the set temperature. The unit is
now ready to perform soldering work.
For greater convenience, and soldering efficiency, two
stations can be securely stacked as shown.
CAUTION
The soldering iron must be placed in the iron holder
when not in use.

Tip Care and Use

 Tip Temperature ----------
 Cleaning ---------------------
 When Not in Use ----------
 After Use --------------------

Maintenance

Inspect and Clean the Tip
CAUTION
Never file the Tip to remove oxide.

Calibrating the Iron Temperature

The soldering iron should be recalibrated after
changing the iron, or replacing the heating
element or tip.
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High soldering temperatures can degrade the tip.
Use the lowest possible soldering temperature.
The excellent thermal recovery characteristics ensure efficient and effective
soldering even at low temperatures.
This also protects the soldered items from thermal damage.
Clean the tip regularly with a cleaning sponge, as oxides and carbides from the
solder and flux can form impurities on the tip.
These impurities can result in defective joints or reduce the tipʼs heat conductivity.
When using the soldering iron continuously, be sure to loosen the tip and remove
all oxides at least once a week.
This helps prevent seizure and reduction of the tip temperature.
Never leave the soldering iron sitting at high temperature for long periods of time,
as the tipʼs solder plating will become covered with oxide, which can greatly reduce
the tipʼs heat conductivity.
Wipe the tip clean and coat the tip with fresh solder.
This helps prevent tip oxidation.
1. Set the temperature to 250°C (482°F).
2. When the temperature stabilizes, clean the tip with the
cleaning sponge and check the condition of the tip.
3. If there is black oxide on the solder-plated portion of the
tip, apply new solder (containing flux) and wipe the tip on
the cleaning sponge. Repeat until the oxide is completely
removed. Coat with new solder.
4. If the tip is deformed or heavily eroded, replace it with a new
one.
1) Connect the cord assembly plug to the receptacle on the
station.
2) Set the temperature control knob to 400°C (750°F).
3) Turn the power switch to ʻONʼ and wait until the temperature
stabilizes. Remove the CAL pot plug.
4) When the temperature stabilizes, use a straight-edge (-)
screwdriver or small plus (+) screwdriver to adjust the
screw (market CAL at the station) until the tip thermometer
indicates a temperature of 400°C (750°F). Turn the screw
clockwise to increase the temperature and counterclockwise
to reduce the temperature. Replace the CAL pot plug.
* We recommend the HAKKO 191/192 thermometer for measuring the tip
temperature.