TrakPower TK950 User Manual

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Soldering Iron

TIP RETAINER NUT IRON HOLDER POWER INDICATOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB

TIP RETAINER

TIP

CLEANING SPONGE

For best results read the entire manual before operating.

Precautions

Mishandling the iron could lead to

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burns or fi re. Tip temperature can reach
480°C/896°F.

Do not use the iron for applications

•

other than soldering.

The soldering process produces smoke.

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Make sure the area is well ventilated.

Always store the iron in the holder when

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not in use.

Set-up

CORD

RECEPTACLE

RETAINING NUT 1.5 mm WRENCH

• Do not leave a hot iron
unattended.

• Do not touch any of the iron’s
metal parts while operating.

• Let the iron cool to room
temperature before replacing
tips.

• Do not use or store the iron
near fl ammable items.

POWER SWITCH

• Let the iron cool to room
temperature before storing.

• Do not over tighten the
temperature control lock screw.

• Do not adjust the temperature
control knob if it is in the locked
position.

• Turn the power off when
fi nished using the unit.

1. If desired, place the included optional
graphics wrap on the iron. Use the box and
manual pictures as a guide.

2. Connect the cord assembly to the receptacle. Secure it by
rotating the retaining clip clock-wise.

TURN THE RETAINING NUT

2

CLOCKWISE TO TIGHTEN

ALIGN THE PINS AND

1

PUSH STRAIGHT IN

3. Saturate the cleaning sponge with water, and place it into

TURN CLOCKWISE TO LOCK

the holder.

4. Set the control knob to the desired temperature.

5. Turn on the power switch. The light on the front of the unit
blinks when the tip reaches the set temperature.

6. If needing to set the soldering station to the same temperature
for multiple jobs the temperature control knob can be locked.
Once the correct temperature has been selected, tighten the
screw on the underside of the temperature control knob with
the provided 1.5mm wrench.

1.5 mm SCREW

Use

1. For the longest tip life select the lowest temperature required to properly do the job.

2. Once the iron has reached the desired temperature, wipe the tip on the cleaning sponge to remove any build up.

3. Once the tip has been cleaned, coat it with a thin layer of fresh solder. This is called “tinning the tip.”

4. Use the smallest amount of solder needed to properly do the job. Extra solder requires extra heat, increasing the
chances of overheating the item being soldered.

5. When fi nished, wipe the tip clean and tin it with fresh solder. Turn the iron off and let it cool before storing.

Care

1. Clean the tip regularly using the cleaning sponge. This removes impurities and reduces the oxidation that can limit heat
transfer.

2. After every 4 hours of use: Allow the iron to cool. Remove the tip holder retaining nut, and wipe the threads clean with a
dry rag. Re-install the retaining nut fi nger tight. This will reduce the oxidation build-up that could cause the nut to seize
onto the retainer.

3. Do not leave the unit turned on for long periods of time when not in use. Prolonged heating can degrade the tip even
when not in use.

4. Always keep the cleaning sponge moist when using the iron. If the sponge is dry it will not clean the tip properly and
can burn.

5. To help reduce oxidation always wipe and tin the tip with fresh solder when done soldering.

6. Check the condition of the tip. Tip life can vary greatly depending on the temperature used. Replace the tip if it becomes
deformed, or if solder will no longer stick to it.

Replacing the Tip

1. Turn off, unplug and allow the iron to cool

to room temperature.

RETAINING NUT

THREADS

TIP HOLDER

TIP

THREADS

2. Loosen and remove the retaining nut.

3. Remove the tip holder.

4. Remove and dispose of the old tip.

5. Wipe the threaded section of the iron and retaining nut clean with a dry rag.

6. Install the new tip, holder, and retaining nut. The nut should only be set “fi nger” tight.

7. Plug in, and turn on the iron. When it reaches the desired temperature wipe the new
tip clean on the cleaning sponge, and tin it with fresh solder.

Replacement Parts

TKPR0960 908 iron
TKPR0965 Cleaning sponge

TrakPower warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years on the base unit and 1 year on the
iron handle from the date of purchase. During that period, TrakPower will, at its option, repair or replace without service charge any product deemed
defective due to those causes. You will be required to provide proof of purchase (invoice or receipt). This warranty does not cover damage caused by
abuse, misuse, alteration or accident. If there is damage stemming from these causes within the stated warranty period, TrakPower will, at its option,
repair or replace it for a service charge not greater than 50% of its then current retail list price. Be sure to include your daytime telephone number in
case we need to contact you about your repair. This warranty gives you specifi c rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

For service on your TrakPower
product, warranty or non-warranty,
send it post-paid and insured to:

TKPR0968 3.2mm chisel tip
TKPR0969 2.4mm chisel tip (optional)

HOBBY SERVICES

3002 N. Apollo Drive Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822

[phone]
[e-mail]

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