Powerplus POW726 User Manual

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1 APPLICATION ........................................................................................................2

2 DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................2

3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ...................................................................................2

4 SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS ............................................................................2

5 OPERATION ...........................................................................................................3

5.1 Connection ............................................................................................................3

5.2 Switching on ..........................................................................................................3

5.2.1 Replacement of thesoldering tip ..............................................................................4

5.3 Working indications ..............................................................................................4

5.3.1 For good soldering ..................................................................................................4

5.3.2 Soldering tin-solder .................................................................................................4

5.3.3 Flux .........................................................................................................................5

5.3.4 Printed circuits.........................................................................................................5

5.3.5 Handling of plastic ...................................................................................................5

5.3.6 Burning work on wood or leather.............................................................................5

6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................5

7 TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................................5

8 WARRANTY ...........................................................................................................6

9 ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................................6

SOLDERING GUN

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POW726 1 APPLICATION

Soldering gun is suitable for soldering on printed circuit boards, soldering of plastic and for burning work on wood and leather. All other applications are specifically excluded. It is not designed for commercial use.

WARNING! For your own safety, read this manual and the general safety instructions carefully before using the appliance. Your power tool should only be given to other users together with these instructions.

2 DESCRIPTION (FIG 1)

1. Tip

2. Fixing screw

3. LED work light

3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST

 Remove all packing materials  Remove remaining packaging and transit supports (if existing)  Check the completeness of the packing content  Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for

transportation damages.

 Keep the packaging materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period.

Dispose it into your local waste disposal system afterwards.

WARNING Packing materials are no toys! Children must not play with plastic bags! Danger of suffocation!

4. Switch

5. Handle

6. Power supply lead

Fig 2 1pc machine 1pc manual 1pc soldering reel (A)

1pc flux (B) 2pcs soldering tips (C) 1pc cutting tip (D)

When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.

4 SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS

Safe handing of the machine is only possible when you read the safely and operating instructions thoroughly and rigorously follow the instructions which are included inside

 For all work on the soldering gun, pull the plug out of the socket.  The power supply lead and the plug must be in perfect condition. Always keep the

power supply lead away from the area of work.

 Do not drill into housing of the machine, as otherwise the double insulation will be

broken (use adhesive shields).

 The voltage of the electric power source must tally with the instructions on the type

plate of the appliance.

 Always fasten the nut tightly when attaching the tip. This ensures a good electric

connection. Ventilate the place of work sufficiently in order to take unwanted vapors quickly away from melting material.

 The mains power supply lead for the soldering gun may only be replaced by a

specialist electrician.

 Use only original accessories which are supplied or recommended by the

manufacturer.

 This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

 Children shall not play with the appliance.  Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision

5 OPERATION

5.1 Connection

This soldering gun may only be connected to single phase alternating current. The voltage of the electric power supply on the network must correspond with the instructions on the type plate of the machine. Connection to a socket without an earthed contact is also possible since the double insulation complies with the standard requirements according to DIN EN60335-1:2002.

5.2 Switching on

CAUTION’ Use this appliance only for work which is included in the

established operative range

 Switch-on: press switch 4 and Leave: approx.l000g pressed. Status indicator 3

lights up when the appliance is switched on.

 Switch-off: release switch 4.  The duration of the current supply determines the heat of the solder (longer current

supply = higher solder temperature). While soldering, do not keep the switch pressed for too long. Determine the necessary duration for current supply in practice through control of the temperature of the solder. In order to achieve a constant temperature, avoid constant current for more than 12 seconds and cutoff current of over48 seconds. As soon as you release the switch, the temperature of the solder is automatically reduced. A subsequent turning on of the switch ensures a fast increase in temperature. Constant solder temperature guarantees optimum solder quality, avoids running the soldering tip at temperatures which are too high and extends the service life of the appliance.

Below, we give you some examples of poorly soldered joints:

 It the soldering tin is tear-shaped, the soldering coagulate was too cold.  If the soldering tin is dull and slightly porous or crystalline, the parts were probably

moved during the cooling process.

 If too little soldering tin has been left in the joint, the soldering was too warm or the

soldering tin was not melted sufficiently.

 If the soldering tin is yellow or black, this means that too much soldering paste has

been used or that the inner core of the tin solder wire has become overheated during soldering.

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 You must avoid this above all in electronic circuits since most acid pastes are

corrosive and reduce the service life of electronic wiring.

5.2.1 Replacement of thesoldering tip

Pull out the mains plug!

 The tip and housing of the soldering gun are connected by means of a contact piece

so that the soldering gun can be comfortably repaired and changed. Wear and tear of the tip after longer periods of use makes replacement necessary at regular intervals.

 To replace the soldering tip:

 a. Unscrew the 2 fixing screws, which hold the tip and the housing together, and

remove the old tip.

 b. Put in the new tip 1 and tighten up the two screws 2 again. The appliance is now

ready for work again.

5.3 Working indications

5.3.1 For good soldering  The soldering joint must be reguline. Remove oxidation, grease and so forth by

means of mechanical (abrasive paper, brushes, and file) or chemical cleaners (alcohol, fluxing agent).

 The soldering tip  Give a good plating of soldering tin.  Remove corrosion and scaling with a wet sponge.  Never work on it with a file.  Pre-tinplating of the parts which are to be tinplated makes the soldering easier and

ensures a perfect electrical contact

 Ensure that the wires are mechanically connected before soldering (twist together,

hook into place, attach round eyelets).

 First heat up the soldering joint and then melt the solder over the soldering joint and

allow it to flow in.

 Melt as little solder as possible  Keep the heat load (soldering time) as short as possible.  A perfect soldering joint is shiny and smooth .The edge shows a clean, bonding join

to the metal.

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5.3.2 Soldering tin-solder Soldering tin is essentially an alloy of tin and lead. The designation of 60/40 means a

combination of 60% tin with 40% lead. For electrically soldered joints, use only non-acid solder and fluxing agent. For information on special solder for specific work, consult the manufacturer.

5.3.3 Flux

Voltage / frequency

220-240V / 50Hz

Power input

175W

Intermittent service :

12s/48s

Type of protection :

The melting of the solder is improved with the use of flux while, at the same time, impurities such as grease or metal oxide are removed and evaporate during soldering.

 Organic fluxing agents like colophon and resins for acid-free soldering.  Inorganic fluxing agents, which are highly effective these are effective but corrosive.

Use only for larger joints and clean the soldering joint thoroughly afterwards.

5.3.4 Printed circuits The strip conductors and the miniature component parts are very temperature-sensitive

and can therefore be easily damaged. Pay attention to the following:

 Prepare the soldering work well.  Pre-assemble the component parts.  Secure the printed circuit board or soldering joint against shifts.  Use only first class solder with anticorrosive flux.  Do not apply any surplus solder.  Keep the soldering time (heat load) as short as possible.

5.3.5 Handling of plastic As it is used for many household items, flooring materials and toys, plastic can be worked

on with the soldering gun. The shape of the cutting point is specially designed for this.

 Warm up the cutting point carefully and check until the material becomes pasty.  Temperatures which are too high will harden or bum the material. Plastic may

therefore separate or a point of rupture Join together again.

5.3.6 Burning work on wood or leather If you enjoy burning work then the cutting point offers you a special accessory specially

prepared for engraving. The rapid adaptation of the working temperature to the material allows for work without interruptions.

6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

 Always keep the ventilation ducts and the housing of the appliance clean.  Clean the appliance housing only with a damp cloth. Do not use any solvents.

Afterwards dry properly.

 Use only original accessories and replacement parts.

7 TECHNICAL DATA

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8 WARRANTY

 This product is warranted as provided by law for a 24 -month period effective from

the date of purchase by the first user.

 This warranty covers all material or production flaws excluding : batteries, chargers,

defective parts subject to normal wear & tear such as bearings, brushes, cables, and plugs, or accessories such as drills, drill bits, saw blades, etc. ; damage or defects resulting from maltreatment, accidents or alterations; nor the cost of transportation.

 Damage and/or defects resulting from inappropriate use also do not fall under the

warranty provisions.

 We also disclaim all liability for any bodily injury resulting from inappropriate use of

the tool.

 Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised customer service centre for

Powerplus tools.

 You can always obtain more information at the number 00 32 3 292 92 90.  Any transportation costs shall always be borne by the customer, unless agreed

otherwise in writing.

 At the same time, no claim can be made on the warranty if the damage of the device

is the result of negligent maintenance or overload.

 Definitely excluded from the warranty is damage resulting from fluid permeation,

excessive dust penetration, intentional damage (on purpose or by gross carelessness), inappropriate usage (use for purposes for which the device is not suitable), incompetent usage (e.g. not following the instructions given in the manual), inexpert assembly, lightning strike, erroneus net voltage. This list is not exhaustive.

 Acceptance of claims under warranty can never lead to the prolongation of the

warranty period nor commencement of a new warranty period in case of a device replacement.

 Devices or parts which are replaced under the warranty therefore remain the

property of Varo NV.

 We reserve the right to reject a claim whenever the purchase cannot be verified or

when it is clear that the product has not been properly maintained. (Clean ventilation slots, carbon brushes serviced regularly, etc.).

 Your purchase receipt must be kept as proof of date of purchase.  Your appliance must be returned undismantled to your dealer in an acceptably clean

state, (in its original blow-moulded case if applicable to the unit), accompanied by proof of purchase.

9 ENVIRONMENT

Should your appliance need replacement after extended use, do not dispose of it with the household refuse, but in an environmentally safe way. Waste produced by electrical machine items should not be handled like normal household rubbish. Please recycle where recycle facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

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