Manual

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The soldering tip is subjected to a mechanical and thermal load during use. Over time, the soldering tip will
becomeblunt(especiallywithverynesolderingtips),meaningthatyouwillnotbeabletosolderprecisely
on small components.
The lifespan of the soldering tip depends on several factors. For example, high soldering temperatures
signicantlyreducethelifespan.
Proceed as follows to change the soldering tip:
• Turn off the soldering station and let the soldering iron cool down completely.
• Loosentheknurledcapnutonthemetalshaftofthesolderingiron.Removethecapnutandthemetalsleeve.
The heating/cooling process may cause the cap nut to become very tight.
If so, loosen the cap nut with a pair of pliers. However, do not use any force, as this may damage the
heating element. This leads to a loss of the warranty.
• Removethesolderingtipfromtheheatingelement.
• Install a new soldering tip on the heating element.
• Replacethemetalsleeveandthecapnut.Tightenthettingsmanually.Donotuseanyforcewhenscrewingtight.
12. Care and cleaning
Never use aggressive detergents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions, as these could damage the
casing or stop the product from functioning properly.
• Always disconnect the product from the power supply before cleaning it. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains
socket.
• Before cleaning, let all components cool down completely.
• Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the station.
• Donotusealeorsandpapertocleanthesolderingtip.Thismaydamagethesolderingtip.
• Cleanthesolderingtipwithadampspongetoremoveuxandsolderresidue.
• Before turning off the product, the soldering tip must be well coated in tin. This prevents corrosion on the soldering
tip and prolongs its lifespan.