Using the product
Solder sponge
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CAUTION! The hot soldering tip
contact with a dry solder sponge
may be damaged.
T he solder sponge
M oisten the solder sponge
Soldering
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If inhaled, vapours may cause headaches and fatigue as
well as other symptoms.
— The soldering pencil has a rated output of 48 watts and is therefore
ideal for electronics soldering (see Figs. A, B).
— The design of the soldering pencil makes it especially suitable for
use where access is difficult or for fine soldering work.
C lean the soldering tip
A fter cleaning the tip
This is done by melting solder on to the hot soldering tip
G uide the soldering tip
P lace the solder (with flux) between the joint site and the tip
to melt it.
C ontinue to feed further solder until the whole joint has a covering
of solder.
T hen quickly remove the soldering tip in order to avoid overheating
the molten solder.
A llow the solder to harden while not subjecting it to vibration or
movement.
N ote: The flux is either already contained in the solder or applied
separately.
62 GB/MT
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5
is used to clean soldering tips.
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before you use it.
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on the moist solder sponge
7
it must be "tinned" (coated with solder).
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to the intended joint site and heat the joint.
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must never be placed in
, otherwise the solder sponge
.
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.
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