General Guidelines; Preparation - Velleman VTSS5U Mode D'emploi

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Never cool down the soldering station by emerging it in water.
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Do not expose the soldering station and soldering iron to large mechanical loads.
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Because the soldering station heats up during use, it is of paramount importance that you use it only
on a stable, solid and fireproof surface. Never block or cover up the ventilation slots.
3.

General Guidelines

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.
Indoor use only. Keep this device away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping
liquids. Never put objects filled with liquid on top of or close to the device.
Keep this device away from dust and extreme heat. Make sure the ventilation openings
are clear at all times.
Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.
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Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.
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All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications
to the device is not covered by the warranty.
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Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the
warranty.
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Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and
the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
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Do not switch the device on immediately after it has been exposed to changes in temperature.
Protect the device against damage by leaving it switched off until it has reached room temperature.
4. Overview
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
1 power cord
2 temperature controller
3 sponge
4 iron stand
5. Instructions
Warning: this tool must be placed on its stand when not in use; do not leave the tool
unattended when switched on.
5.1

Preparation

1. Put the soldering iron holder [4] in the corresponding hole in the casing of the soldering station.
2. Make sure the sponge [3] is completely saturated with clean water and let it drip off before you put
it in the sponge tray.
3. Put the soldering tip [5] into the shaft [6] and attach it to the soldering iron with a coupling nut.
Only change a soldering tip when the soldering iron has cooled down. Loosen the coupling nut and
gently pull out the soldering tip. Check the screw fitting regularly and tighten it when necessary.
Warning: Never use the soldering iron without the soldering tip.
5.2 Electrical Connection
Connect the power cord [1] to a 115 V power supply. The power LED turns ON and the soldering station
is now ready for use.
5.3 Temperature setting
1. Use the rotary control [2] on the front panel to switch the device on and set the desired
temperature.
2. Set the temperature controller [2] between the second and third scale, wait a few moments and try
to melt some solder. If it doesn't melt fluidly, rotate the temperature controller [2] a little further
clockwise, wait a little while and try again until it does.
V. 04 – 16/04/2018
VTSS5U
5 bit
6 heating element
7 antiskid rubber
8 handle
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