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5 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
The purpose of this section is to provide all the information on the maintenance procedures
and frequency that the Soldering iron requires.
INTERVENTION
Frequency
Daily Weekly
1. General visual inspection X
2. General cleaning X
3. Maintenance of the tip X
1. General visual inspection: check the overall status of the device and, in particular, the
flexible power cable and the presence of any damage or missing parts.
Condition of the Power Supply Cord
The power cord will only resist contact with the hot metal parts for a brief moment. The
soldering iron can no longer be used if the cable has been damaged. Due to its special
design, the power cord can not be replaced.
2. General cleaning: cleaning is necessary to rid the soldering iron of deposits of tin, dust
or dirt which accumulate.
Risks associated with cleaning
Wait for the soldering iron to cool and gently wipe clean using a dry soft cloth. Do not use
organic solvents for cleaning.
3. Maintenance of the tip: the tip supplied is made of copper-plated metal. If it is used
properly it will have a long life:
Always keep the soldering iron tip on a suitable support after switching it off or before
storage until it reaches room temperature, only clean the tip before heating;
Do not keep the soldering iron at a high temperature for a long period of time, so as
not to damage the surface of the tip;
Remove the tip and clean it every week or every 20 hours of use and remove any
residue that forms on the stem, do not use cleaning fluids containing chlorine or acidic
fluids but rather resins or active resin fluids. Only clean the tip when it is cold, do not
ever clean it with abrasive coarse materials or with a file;
If an oxide layer has formed, it can be eliminated by gently rubbing it with No. 600-
800 sandpaper, or applying isopropyl alcohol or equivalent, and then immediately heat
and cover the tip with tin to prevent the rusting of the cleaned surface.