Maintenance; Unit; Soldering Tip Preparation & Care - X-Tronic 5040-XR3 Instructions Manual

UNIT

1. Keep the unit plugged into a grounded outlet at all times while
operating.
2. Keep the unit and all of the components free from dirt, debris, and
liquid at all times.
3. Make sure the power cord is plugged in correctly into a ground
outlet and safely off the floor to prevent accidents.
4. Avoid letting any of the cords hang off the side of the table or
workbench keeping them in the immediate workspace.
5. Wipe the unit down, as needed, with a dry, static-free cloth.
SOLDERING TIP PREPARATION & CARE
1. Keep the soldering tip properly tinned. Always use solder with
sufficient rosin flux or the tip will degrade. A well tinned tip will be
bright all over when hot, with no dull or discolored spots.
2. To tin the iron, do the following:
a. Plug in the iron and allow it to reach solder melt temperature.
b. Flood the tip with solder and let it stand for one minute.
c. Apply more solder to the tip, allow it to idle for one or two more
minutes, wipe it lightly on the sponge. Do not remove all of the
solder, but use the sponge to remove excess solder and wipe
solder onto non-tinned areas.
3. Do not file or attempt to reshape the tip. This will destroy the
plating and shorten tip life. Do not use chloride and acid fluxes;
they will also shorten tip and heater life.
4. For maximum tip life, always apply solder to the heated
connections or joints. Repeated application of solder directly to the
tip will shorten the tip life.
WARNING: Do NOT use anti-seize or any other lubricant on the tip
retainer or heater of the soldering iron.

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