Hints Und Cleaning - Westfalia Wetekom Micro Torch HT-900 Instruction Manual

Hints and Cleaning
Notice
After the unit has been used for extended amounts of time (more than about
200 hours of operation) deposits start to build up on the tip and in the soldering
attachment. The parts corrode and the catalyst becomes deteriorated. This
impairs heat transfer and causes the soldering tip to reach operating tempera-
ture slower.
A spend catalyst causes the flame not to go out after releasing the flame ad-
justment lever (2)
Do not exceed the max. continuous operating time of one hour. Allow the de-
vice to cool down before using it again.
Cleaning
Do not immerse in water, only use a moistened cloth and never use aggres-
sive chemicals or similar substances.
Keep the soldering tip tinned for a long service life.
Regularly clean dirty soldering tips with a wet soldering sponge while hot. Or
with soldering tip cleaner with stand (Art. No. 50 01 40).
If the soldering tip becomes corroded and does not take the solder properly,
clean oxidation with fine emery paper (600-800 grid). After cleaning the solder-
ing tip must be tinned again. Wrap some solder with included flux around the
cold tip and heat the tip until the solder melts. It can be helpful to use some
colophony.
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