USING YOUR NEW X-TRONIC Model #6040-PRO SOLDERING STATION This manual is provided to make a safe and effective use of the X-Tronic 6040-PRO soldering station and to maintain this instrument in proper working condition. Be sure to keep this booklet in a handy place near the unit for future reference.
PANEL DIAGRAM X-TRONIC 6040-PRO PROSeries QUICK PRESS PRESS & HOLD MENU 1. °C / °F Indicator for Hot Air Gun 9. Hot Air Gun Power Receptical 2. Hot Air Gun Temperature Display 10. Soldering Iron Temperature Display 3. Hot Air Gun Modes 11.
INITIAL SET-UP 1. Plug the 3-Prong AC cord into a 110/120V grounded outlet to prevent electric shock or injury. 2. Turn the power on by pushing the power switch on the back of the unit. Both LED displays will show “---” and will be blinking. HOT AIR GUN 1.
SOLDERING IRON Note: Before placing the soldering iron in the holder and turning it on, remove the lid of the rosin flux that sits below the soldering iron tip when it is in the holder. 1. Plug the Soldering Iron into the front power receptacle on the right side of the unit and tighten the ring nut.
FUNCTION OPERATIONS HOT AIR GUN COOL MODE When the hot air gun is in use, press the airflow control knob quickly to change the heated air to “COOL” mode. “COOL” will light up on the screen and the hot air gun will stop heating and the air will drop to room temperature.
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SETTING THE SOLDERING IRON SLEEP TIMER 1. Ensure the soldering iron is in the soldering iron holder. 2. Turn on the power switch. 3. Press and hold the aluminum air flow adjustment knob for about 2 seconds. The time options will light up and the option currently selected will blink.
TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION 1. Turn on the power switch for either the hot air gun or the soldering iron, depending on which one you are calibrating. 2. Remove the hot air gun or soldering iron from their holders - they need to be at the temperature you have set and not in sleep mode. Note: The temperature for the hot air gun will vary based on the distance from the source.
MAINTENANCE Do NOT put excess pressure on the tip. It can damage the element. REPLACING SOLDERING IRON TIP 1. Turn off the soldering station, unplug the power cord from the power source and allow the soldering iron to cool down to room temperature.
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SE ERROR MESSAGE When the display shows “SE” this means that the heating element needs to be replaced. The heating element could be worn out or cracked. Note: If you run the soldering iron in the 600°F ~ 650°F / 315°C ~ 343°C range, which is the normal temperature range for most all soldering applications, the heating element should last for 6 to 12 months depending on hours of use.
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REPLACING THE HEATING ELEMENT 1. Turn off the unit and unplug it from the outlet. 2. Allow the soldering iron to cool down to room temperature. Never attempt to remove the tip while the iron is hot. 3. Unscrew the Black “Bakelite Polymer” Retaining Cap and slide off the full tip assembly.
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SOLDERING TIPS PREPARATION & CARE 1. Keep the soldering tip properly tinned. Always use solder with sufficient rosin flux or the tip will de-wet. A well tinned tip will be bright all over when hot, with no dull or discolored spots. 2.
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