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USER MANUAL
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of
the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not
dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it
should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device
should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling
service. Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before
bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, do
not install or use it and contact your dealer.
2. Safety Instructions
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children shall be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
Do not crimp the power cord and protect it against damage.
Warning! If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid any hazard.
Make sure that the available voltage does not exceed the
voltage stated in the specifications of this manual.
Plug the power cord into a suitable, earthed mains outlet.
Risk of electroshock when opening the cover. Touching live
wires can cause life-threatening electroshocks. Do not
disassemble or open the housing yourself. Have the device
repaired by qualified personnel.
Do not operate the device with wet hands.
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Always disconnect mains power when the device is not in use
or when servicing or maintenance activities are performed.
Handle the power cord by the plug only.
Caution! After switching off, leave the power cord plugged
in for a few minutes. When you switch off the unit, the
automatic cooling function blows cooling air through the heater
pipe for a short period. This protects the heater from damage
and extends its lifetime. Do not disconnect the mains plug
during this cooling process.
Indoor use only. Keep this device away from rain, moisture,
splashing and dripping liquids. Never put objects filled with
liquids on top of or close to the device.
Do not use near inflammable products or in explosive
atmospheres. Heat can cause fire to inflammable products
even when they are not in sight. Only use in properly
ventilated rooms.
Incorrect use may cause fire.
Do not touch the shafts, tips, or hot air gun as this can cause
serious burns. Keep the tips and hot air away from the body,
clothes, or other flammable material. Do not aim the hot air
gun at the eyes. Use gloves and/or heat-resistant tools to pick
up the PCB assembly to prevent burns. Always return the irons
and gun to their stands between uses; always let the device
cool down after use and before storage.
Place the device on a level, stable, and fire resistant working
surface.
Do not inhale solder fumes. The vapours that are released
during soldering are harmful. Therefore, you shall only use the
soldering station in well-ventilated areas or under an exhaust
hood (solder fume extractor). Dispose of fume filters and
solder residue in accordance with local regulations.
Never use the device on live electronic circuits. Make sure
power to the work piece is cut and capacitors are discharged.
Do not block the hot air gun nozzle. This may cause heat
reflection and may damage the heating element.
Warning! This tool must be placed on its stand when not in
use; do not leave the tool unattended when switched on.
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Use the soldering iron on a heatproof workbench.
Place the soldering iron in its holder after use.
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Let a hot soldering iron cool down naturally and do not immerse in
water.
3. General Guidelines
Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages
of this manual.
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Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when
operating the device.
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Keep this device away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping
liquids.
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Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually
using it.
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All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage
caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the
warranty.
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Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an
unauthorised way will void the warranty.
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Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not
covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for
any ensuing defects or problems.
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Nor Velleman nor its dealers can be held responsible for any damage
(extraordinary, incidental or indirect) – of any nature (financial,
physical…) arising from the possession, use or failure of this product.
4. Features
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for general electronics applications and repair
with on-off switch with LED indication
standard tip: Ø 0.5 mm
spare bits:
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0.5 mm: BITC7N1
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1.5 mm: BITC7N2
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3 mm: BITC7N3
5. Overview
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
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ON/OFF switch
temperature control
sponge
iron stand
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6. Instructions
6.1 Preparation
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Put the soldering iron holder in the corresponding hole in the casing of
the soldering station.
Make sure the sponge is completely saturated with clean water and let
it drip off before you put it in the sponge tray.
Put the soldering tip into the shaft and attach it to the soldering iron
with a coupling nut. Only change a soldering tip when the soldering iron
has cooled down. Loosen the coupling nut and gently pull out the
soldering tip. Check the screw fitting regularly and tighten it when
necessary.
Warning: Never use the soldering iron without the soldering tip.
6.2 Electrical Connection
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Put the ON/OFF switch in the 0-position (OFF) and connect the device to
a 230 V~, 50 Hz power supply. The soldering station is now ready for
use.
6.3 Temperature setting
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Switch on the soldering station by putting the ON/OFF switch in the 1position (ON) (the red switch will light). You can set the temperature
between 150 °C and 450 °C.
6.4 Operation
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Prerequisite for clean joints is the use of suited solder and a correct use
of the soldering station. We recommend the use of solder with a resin
flux core. Halogen containing solder should not be used in any case.
Before the first uses, you should tin the new soldering tip. Switch on the
soldering station and apply some solder to the soldering tip at a
temperature of 200 °C. Perfect joints are only possible at the right
soldering temperature. When the soldering temperature is too low, the
solder will not melt enough causing unclean (cold) soldering points. At
too high temperatures, the solder will burn and the tin-solder will not
flow. Moreover, there is the danger of damaging the PCB or the
components. Only when the temperature of the soldering tip is perfectly
adapted to the solder will you have clean joints.
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The most common soldering alloys used in the electronics industry
consist of 60 % tin and 40 % lead. The operating temperature of this
type of solder is detailed below and can vary from manufacturer to
manufacturer. However, to meet RoHS requirements, these solders are
no longer allowed and are replaced by lead-free solders that require a
working temperature which is ±30°C (54°F) higher.
leaded solder
lead-free
melting point
215°C (419°F)
220°C (428°F)
normal operation
270-320°C (518-608°F) 300-360°C (572-680°F)
production line
320-380°C (608-716°F) 360-410°C (680-770°F)
operation
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The included soldering tip consists of copper-plated iron. Used correctly,
the soldering tip has a long durability. Clean the tip immediately before
use by rubbing it on the moist sponge. By doing so residues of
unevaporated solder, oxides or other impurities will be removed.
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Before you put the soldering iron back into the holder, you should clean
it again and apply some fresh solder. It is important to keep the tip
covered with some solder as it will become passive, not accepting any
more solder after a while.
6.5 Use
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Thanks to the user-friendliness and the short soldering times this
soldering station makes for carefree soldering. But please be careful! In
order to ensure safe use and protect against damage, you should heed
the safety instructions and the warning notices as well as the legal VDE
regulations when soldering.
7. Tip maintenance
The soldering uses extremely high temperatures. Make sure that the unit is
switched off for maintenance purposes.
Remove the tip and clean it after heavy or moderate use. We recommend
cleaning the tip daily if the station is used frequently.
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Always tin the tip before returning it to the holder, prior to turning off
the station or to storing it for long periods of time. Wipe the tip on a
wet sponge or use our tip cleaner before activating the device.
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Using excessive temperatures (more than 400°C or 750°F) will shorten
the life span of the tip.
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Do not exercise excessive pressure on the tip while soldering, as this
may cause damage to the tip.
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Never clean the tip with a file or with abrasive materials.
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Do not use flux containing chloride or acid. Use only resinous fluxes.
If an oxide film has formed, you should remove it by buffing carefully
with a 600-800 grit emery cloth or by using isopropyl alcohol and
consequently applying a new protective layer of solder.
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Set the desired temperature after allowing the unit to idle at 250°C for
three minutes. The station will be ready for use once the set
temperature is reached.
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Wet the sponge with nothing but water.
IMPORTANT
Remove and clean the tip daily. Remove excess solder from the barrel nut
assembly when installing a new tip,
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Note: Always shut off the soldering station and disconnect it from the
mains before cleaning and changing the soldering tip. Make sure the
soldering iron has cooled down and has reached room temperature;
otherwise it can cause severe burns! Damage to the soldering station
may occur if the system is left on and the removed tip has not been
replaced.
Unscrew the coupling nut on the soldering iron and remove the
soldering tip. Clean off the rust which may have formed in the cylinder.
Don't ever try to remove the soldering tip during use (burn hazard). If
the soldering tip should loosen during use, turn off the soldering station
and let the soldering iron cool down until it has reached room
temperature. Then tighten the coupling nut.
After removing the tip, you should blow out any oxide dust that may
have formed in the tip receptacle. Be careful not to get dust in your
eyes. Replace the tip and tighten the screw. Pliers can be used to avoid
contact with hot surfaces BUT SHOULD BE USED WITH CAUTION
because over-tightening may cause damage to the element or fuse the
tip to the element.
The outer cover of the iron and station may be cleaned with a damp
cloth using small amounts of liquid detergent. Never submerse the unit
in liquid or allow any liquid to enter the case of the station. Never use
any solvent to clean the case.
If the iron or station should become faulty or, for some reason does not
operate normally, the system should be returned to the service
department of your authorized dealer or service agent.
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9. Technical Specifications
heater power for soldering iron
temperature
voltage supply
weight
48 W
150 °C - 450 °C
220-240 VAC
0.59 kg
Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot
be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulting from
(incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning this product
and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website
www.velleman.eu. The information in this manual is subject to
change without prior notice.
© COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The copyright to this manual is owned by Velleman nv. All
worldwide rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied,
reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or otherwise
without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.
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6. Instructies
6.1 Voorbereiding
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6.2 Aansluiting
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6.3 Temperatuurinstelling
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6.4 Hantering
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6.5 Gebruik
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8. Onderhoud
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6.5 Utilisation
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8. Entretien
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interruptor ON/OFF
ajuste de temperatura
esponja
soporte de soldador
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6.5 Uso
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6.4 Handhabung
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8. Wartung
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Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty
Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman® acquired
extensive experience in the electronics world and currently
distributes its products in over 85 countries.
All our products fulfil strict quality requirements and legal
stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the quality, our
products regularly go through an extra quality check, both
by an internal quality department and by specialized
external organisations. If, all precautionary measures
notwithstanding, problems should occur, please make
appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions).
General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer
Products (for EU):
• All consumer products are subject to a 24-month
warranty on production flaws and defective material as
from the original date of purchase.
• Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an
equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or
partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or
replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses
are out of proportion.
You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the
value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw
occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and
delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase
price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in
case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date
of purchase and delivery.
• Not covered by warranty:
- all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the
article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt,
humidity...), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g.
data loss), compensation for loss of profits;
- consumable goods, parts or accessories that are subject
to an aging process during normal use, such as batteries
(rechargeable, non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable),
lamps, rubber parts, drive belts... (unlimited list);
- flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning,
accident, natural disaster, etc.…;
- flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from
improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or
use contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions;
- damage caused by a commercial, professional or
collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be
reduced to six (6) months when the article is used
professionally);
- damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and
shipping of the article;
- all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration
performed by a third party without written permission by
Velleman®.
• Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your
Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the
original packaging), and be completed with the original
receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.
• Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the
manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes
prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning
a non-defective article can also involve handling costs.
• Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to
shipping costs.