Tradeflame 218023 User manual

18 W VARIABLE TEMPERATURE - Soldering Iron
Part No. 218023
PRODUCT MANUAL
Fig. 1
i. Metal stand ii. Solder
iii. Long-life conical tip
iv. On / off power switch
v. Ergonomic comfort grip handle
NOTE CONTENTS FOR EACH SOLDERING IRON MIGHT VARY
PLEASE CHECK PACKAGING FOR EXACT DESCRIPTION
vi. Blue LED display
vii. “+” Button to adjust heat display
viii. “-” Button to adjust heat display
Fig. 4 - WARNING - hot tip when in use, do not touch, keep Soldering Iron
clean and away from oils and lubricants. Do not immerse Soldering Iron in
water
Fig. 2 - Correct storage of Soldering Iron when not in use Fig. 3 - Do not place in coil holder
Fig. 5 - Do not modify or attempt to repair the Soldering Iron except as
indicated in the instructions for use and care.

SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specications
provided with this Soldering Iron. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference. The term “Soldering Iron” in the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (corded) Soldering Irons or battery-operated
(cordless) Soldering Irons.
WORK AREA SAFETY
zKeep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
zDo not operate Soldering Iron in explosive atmo-liquids, gases or dust.
Soldering Irons create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
zKeep children and bystanders away while operating
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
zIndoor use. Do not expose Soldering Iron to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a Soldering Iron will increase the risk of electric shock (Fig. 4)
PERSONAL SAFETY
zStay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
a Soldering Iron. Do not use a Soldering Iron while you are tired/distracted or
under the inuence. A moment of inattention while operating a Soldering Iron
may result in serious personal injury.
zUse personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
zPrevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position
before connecting to power source, picking up or carrying the Soldering
Iron.
zDo not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the Soldering Iron in unexpected situations.
zDress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and
clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
zDo not let familiarity gained from frequent use of the Soldering Irons allow
you to become complacent and ignore Soldering Iron safety principles. A
careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
SOLDERING USE AND CARE
zDo not force the Soldering Iron. Use the correct Soldering Iron for your
application. The correct Soldering Iron will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
zDo not use the Soldering Iron if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any
Soldering Iron that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be replaced.
zDisconnect the plug from the power source and/or turn off the battery, from
the Soldering Iron before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing Soldering Iron. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the Soldering Iron accidentally.
zStore idle Soldering Iron out of the reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the Soldering Iron or these instructions to operate
the Soldering Iron. Soldering Iron are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
zMaintain Soldering Iron and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect
the Soldering Iron’s operation. If damaged, have the Soldering Iron repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained Soldering Iron.
zUse the Soldering Iron, accessories and Soldering Iron bits etc. in accordance
with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the Soldering Iron for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
zKeep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
(Fig. 4) Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling
and control of the Soldering Iron in unexpected situations.
zDo not expose a Soldering Iron to re or excessive temperature. Exposure to
re or temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR SOLDERING IRONS
zContact with a hot tip could ignite ammable materials. Contact with a hot
tip could ignite a re.
zWhile in use do not stand or store Soldering Iron on its side. Soldering Iron
could tip resulting in contact between hot tip and ammable materials.
Always set/store Soldering Iron on metal stand provided (Fig. 2)
zDo not place Soldering Iron in coil stand (Fig. 3).
zKeep hands clear of the tip serious burns can occur if skin contacts tip
(Fig. 4)
zWork in well ventilated areas. Soldering can produce fumes and smoke.
zUse personal protective equipment when using
zThis Soldering Iron 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.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN
zTo reduce the risk of re, personal injury, and product damage due to a short
circuit, never immerse your Soldering Iron, battery pack or charger in uid
or allow a uid to ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive uids, such as
seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing
products, etc., can cause a short circuit. (Fig. 4)
zTo reduce the risk of injury, always wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields. Keep hands and ngers behind nger guard (Fig.1 / vii). Serious
burns could occur if skin contacts a hot tip.(Fig. 4)
ACCESSORIES
Use only recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to www.tradeame.com

CHANGING THE SOLDERING TIP
Ensure the tip is cool and Soldering Iron is switched off and unplugged from
mains current and the tip temp indicator off before touching the tip as serious
burns could occur to skin if touched
1. Loosen the sleeve - counter clockwise (Fig. 6)
2. Remove the tip and replace. (Fig.7)
3. Tighten the sleeve securely. - clock wise (Fig. 6)
SOLDERING HINTS
zEnsure the soldering tip and work items are clean.
zRe-tin the tip (cover the heated tip with solder) prior to use.
zUse the soldering iron to heat the work items and apply solder directly to the
work items – not to the soldering iron tip.
zClean the tip with a damp sponge or Tradeame’s Brass Tip Cleaning brass
wire (part number: 218167). after use – do not le tip.
zUse the metal stand when Soldering Iron not in use
OPERATING 218023
1. Prepare the work area and piece
2. Make sure Soldering Iron tip is xed in position andtightened.
3. Connect Soldering Iron to mains current and place on the metal stand
provided. (Fig. 2)
4. Turn the Soldering Iron on by pressing the ON/OFF button for 2seconds.
(Fig. 1 / iv)
5. Default temperature is 350ºC.
6. LED display will ash until the target temperature is reached. (Fig. 1 / vi)
7. Surfaces of the connection points must be clean.
8. “Tin” the tip by covering the heated tip with rosin core solder.
9. Use the Soldering Iron to heat the connection points, not the solder.
10. Apply only enough solder to the heated parts.
11. Allow the joint to cool undisturbed.
12. To turn off the Soldering Iron, press the ON/OFF button for 2seconds
(Fig. 1 / iv).
13. While still hot, clean the tip with a lightly damp sponge or Tradeame’s
Brass Tip Cleaning Brass Wire (Part Number: 218167).
WARNING! Avoid contact, tip is hot and could cause serious burns.
14. Place Soldering Iron on Metal Stand provided on its side with the tip away
from working area (Fig. 2)
15. Turn the mains current off and unplug the Soldering Iron.
16. Let the Soldering Iron to cool down naturally
17. Once tip has cooled store is a safe and dry space.
HOW TO SET A DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE
1. To set a temperature other than the default temperature, simply press the
“+” button to increase (Fig. 1 / vii), or the “-” button to decrease toreach
your target temperature. (Fig. 1 / viii)
2. Pressing “+” or “-” each time will adjust 1ºC.
3. Keep pressing “+” or “-” will adjust in 10ºC increments.
4. The display will show the target temperature for 2seconds,
andwill resume to ashing mode until the Soldering Iron reaches
thetarget temperature.
HOW TO CALIBRATE THE TIP TEMPERATURE
1. This Soldering Iron is equipped with PID and can be calibrated to reect
actual tip temperature.
2. An external tip temperature sensor is required (notincluded).
3. Clean off excess solder from the tip with brass wire or a damp sponge.
4. Tin new solder to the tip.
5. Set your desired temperature on the Soldering Iron LED display, and wait
until the display stops ashing (i.e. Soldering Iron has reached the target
temperature).
6. Gently place the soldering tip at on the external tip temperature sensor
and record the temperature reading onthe sensor.
7. To enter calibration mode, press the ON/OFF button and the “+” button
simultaneously . (Fig. 1 / iv & vii),
8. Use the “+” or “-” buttons to adjust display to be the same as the
temperature sensor reading. (Fig. 1 / vii & viii)
9. Press the ON/OFF button to save the calibration. (Fig. 1 / iv)
10. The display will display the adjusted temperature, but will start ashing to
reect the Soldering Iron is cooling off or heating up to reach the pre-set
temperature.
ENERGY SAVING MODE AND AUTO SHUT-OFF MODE
zThis Soldering Iron is equipped with an energy saving mode to enhance the
life of the soldering tip and heater.
zSoldering Iron will enter energy saving mode if inactive for 15minutes.
Tip temperature will lower to 200ºC.
zSoldering Iron will further enter auto shut-off mode if inactive after
30 minutes. Display will also shut off.
zOnce the Soldering Iron is picked up physically, the SolderingIron will start
heating up again to reach the pre-set temperature.
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