Chicago Electric 96531 operating instructions Maintenance And Servicing

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2.Check to be sure the objects being joined will not be damaged by the heat of soldering. This tool generates a temperature up to 896°F. Test a scrap piece or inconspicuous area of your work piece with the soldering tip before proceeding.

3.Be sure the surfaces being soldered are clean before beginning. If necessary, use a soldering flux (not included) for cleaning. Apply the flux to the parts being joined, and heat the parts until the flux burns away.

4.Heat the parts being joined with the soldering tool, not the solder. Once the parts being joined are sufficiently heated, touch the solder to the work pieces. The solder will melt and adhere to the work pieces. Remove the soldering tip from the work pieces, and hold the pieces together until they have cooled enough for the solder to solidify.

5.Solder will “follow the heat”. Once a workpiece is sufficiently hot to melt the sol- der, the solder can be dragged along the workpiece by moving the soldering tip.

The solder will follow the heat. This technique is helpful when soldering joints, such as a tube in a coupling. By applying solder to the edge of the coupling and then moving the soldering tip away from the edge, solder can be dragged into a concealed joint as it follows the heat.

WARNING: Some solders contain lead and some do not. Be extremely careful not to breathe vapors from any solder, especially ones containing lead. Lead is a heavy metal which can accumulate in the body and cause serious health problems. Remember to use in a well-ventilated work area and wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty work gloves, and a dust mask/respirator during use.

6.Solder is available in various types. Some solders have a flux core and some do not. Flux core solders contain flux and reduce the need to clean the work pieces before joining. Solid core solders do not contain flux, and require careful clean- ing of the work material, and application of flux for additional cleaning.

7.Solder is available in various melting points. The heat range of solder may be expressed in temperature, or may be expressed as “easy,” “medium” or “hard”. “Easy” solder will melt before “medium”, “medium” will melt before “hard”, and “hard” will melt at only the highest temperatures. When making several solder joints on a single workpiece, you may use a mix of solder temperatures.

Note: The Anti-Static Ground on the unit is not utilized when the Soldering Station is equipped with a 3-prong plug.

 

Maintenance And Servicing

WARNING

Risk of serious personal injury from accidental starting or

electric shock. Turn the Power Switch of the tool to its “OFF”

position, as marked with an “O” below the Power Switch

SKU 96531

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Contents For technical questions or replacement parts, please call Digital soldering stationContents Important Safety Information Save This ManualGeneral Safety Rules Power tool use and care Specific Safety Rules GroundingGrounded Tools Tools with Three Prong Plugs Double Insulated Tools Tools with Two Prong PlugsExtension Cords See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet Outlets for 2-Prong PlugSee Table a FeetSpecifications Set Up InstructionsSymbology List of contentsTool set up Operating InstructionsFunctions Work piece set up General operating instructionsSoldering Tips SKU For technical questions, please callMaintenance And Servicing Position, as marked with an O below the Power SwitchRisk of serious personal injury from accidental starting or Cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication Replacing the Soldering IronReplacing the Fuse Parts List & assembly diagram Part Description QtyLimited 90 DAY Warranty Record Product’s Serial Number Here