Cleaning And Maintenance - Velleman VTSS7 Mode D'emploi

3. Mount the appropriate soldering tip according to the soldering job (see
below Replacing the Tip).
4. Place the station onto a heatproof, flat and solid surface. Connect the
soldering station to the mains and switch on with the on-off
switch [1].
5. Turn the temperature-setting knob [2] and select the desired
temperature setting according to the colour codes:
yellow:
orange:
red:
6. Wait 2 to 3 minutes until the soldering tip has reached the selected
temperature. Test the tip temperature by touching it with solder. The
tip is hot enough when the solder melts away easily.
7. Tin the hot tip with solder and wipe any excess solder by brushing the
tip slightly onto the moist sponge.
8. Heat up the soldering point with the solder-covered tip and add some
solder. Let the soldering point cool down.
9. Clean the soldering tip on the sponge after each soldering. Place the
soldering iron back in its holder, switch off and unplug from the mains
after use. Let the soldering iron cool down, store away in a dry place
and in its original packaging.
7. Replacing the Tip
1. Switch off the soldering station and disconnect from the mains. Let the
soldering iron and tip cool down and come to room temperature before
handling.
2. Unscrew the knurled nut barrel assembly. Pull out the tip from the iron
and remove any oxide that may have formed on the barrel. Be careful
to avoid getting dust in your eyes.
3. Replace the tip with another tip and screw the knurled nut barrel
assembly onto the iron using only hand pressure to tighten. Do not
apply excessive pressure to avoid damage.
4. Only use pliers to retighten slightly if the tip is loosening with a hot
iron.

8. Cleaning and Maintenance

 Clean the housing with a damp cloth and some mild detergent if
necessary. Never submerge the soldering station in liquid or allow any
liquid enter the housing. Do not use solvents.
V. 02 – 17/11/2014
VTSS7
± 150 °C
± 150 °C to 270 °C
± 150 °C to 500 °C
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