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Micron T 2162 Soldering Iron Starter Kit

The lead free solder working temperature is detailed below and can vary among manufacturers.

Melting point ..........................................220°C (428°F)

Normal operation......................300-360°C (572-680°F)

Production line operation..........360-410°C (680-770°F)

IMPORTANT: The temperature above 410°C (770°F) is not recommended for normal soldering functions.

Please note that the lead free solder alloys require a higher soldering temperature which shortens tip life.

COMMON CAUSES OF TIP UNWETTING: (solder not taking)

1. Tip temperature higher than 410°C (770°F).

2. The tip working surfaces are not well tinned while the iron is idling.

3. Lack of flux in soldering, wicking, repairing, and touch-up operation etc.

4. Wiping tip on a high sulphur content sponge, dirty or dry sponge, and/or rag.

5. Contact with organic materials such as plastic resins, silicone grease and other chemicals.

6. Impurities in solder and low tin content.

Remember to tin all new tips before use. For tip first time use, the tip should be tinned immediately after

switching on and warm up of the tip. The optimum temperature for tip tinning is 250°C (482°F).

1. Always keep tips tinned before returning to the holder, switching off or storing for any period of time.

Wipe only before using.

2. Don't keep iron set at a high temperature for long periods of time as this will break down the surfaces

of the tip.

3. Don't put any excessive pressure on a tip or rub a tip on a joint. It does not improve the heat transfer

but only damages the tip.

4. Never clean the tip with abrasive materials or a file.

5. Don't use a flux containing chloride or acid. Use only rosin or activated resin fluxes.

6. If any oxide does form, it can be cleaned by lightly rubbing with a 600-800 grit emery cloth, or cleaning

with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent. After cleaning, wet the tip and wrap rosin-core solder completely

around the newly exposed surfaces.

NOT FIELD SERVICEABLE.

Distributed By: Altronic Distributors Pty Ltd. Perth W.A. 6000,

Phone: 1300 780 999 Fax: 1300 790 999

Internet: www.altronics.com.au

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