
Model
Figure 7 – Soldering with Carbon Tips Contacting Fitting
Maintenance
WARNING
Make sure unit is unplugged from power source before performing maintenance or repairs.
CAUTION The carbon tips are brittle. Care should be taken when handling them. Do not
Carbon Tip Replacement
The carbon tips will wear down as the
1.Unplug the
2.Hold the lock nut and
Figure 9 – Cleaning Threaded Stud
3.Clean threads of the threaded stud with a wire brush to ensure good contact with the new carbon tips (Figure 9). Burned threaded studs will not pro- duce good contact and will not heat properly. Replacement threaded studs are also available if they are damaged.
4.Never apply torque to the insulated handles because you can crack the plastic material.
Accessories
Only the following RIDGID products have been designed to function with the
| Catalog No. |
Carbon Tips | 39966 |
Threaded Studs | 39976 |
Tool Storage
WARNING Electrical equipment must be kept indoors or well covered in rainy weather. Store the tool in a locked area that is out of reach of children and people unfamiliar with an Electric Soldering Gun. This tool can cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users.
Figure 8 – Removing Carbon Tips
Ridge Tool Company | 7 |