Facom 848B.75 Notice D'instructions page 3

Before taking the tool into use make sure of the following:
1. Read operating instuctions and safety instructions completely.
2. Check that the voltage given on the nameplate is the same as your source at the mains.
3. Check that the tip is in position. No air gap should be between the tip and the heating element.
Taking into use for the first time and soldering
1. Connect the high-speed soldering tool to suitable current source.
2. Press the operating button for 15 sec. Put some solder onto the tip – your soldering tool is ready for use.
The soldering tip only heats up when the button is pressed. After the tip has reached the correct soldering
temperature (this depends on the solder and the parts to be soldered) switch the soldering gun off by just
letting go the button. The tool contains the indications 15s ON / 45s OFF which means that it operates only
with intermittent service: after each heating up time of 15 seconds a switch on break of 45 seconds is
necessary. Too high temperatures make soldering more difficult and the tips become prematurely scaled.
3. Always place the soldering gun on a heat resistant surface after use.
Replacement of soldering tips
The soldering tip must be changed in the event of wear or if another shape of soldering tip is desired (see Technical
data).
1. To do this, unhook the spring hook from the hole (No. 1) and pull the tip off with flat pliers (No. 2).
2. Deposit hot tip on heat and fire resistant support.
3. Attach other tip. Please note, when sliding the tip over the heating element, that the slit on the tip shaft slides
directly over the nose on the heating element's metal tube. This positions the soldering tip and ensures that no
twisting is possible.
4. Fix spring hook again with flat pliers into the hole of the tip.
In order to obtain good electrical and heat conductivity, the soldering tip should be taken off on occasion and the
heating element cleaned with a brass brush.
Technical Data:
Power rating cold: aprox. 150 Watt
Power rating when warmed up: aprox. 75 Watt
Heating-up time: aprox. 20 s
Weight without lead: 100 gr
Voltage: ~230 Volt
Lead: 1,5 m PVC
Spare part
Soldering tip : 848.75P1
Warning:
Do not make any repairs or alterations to the soldering tool. Repairs are only to be carried out by FACOM or
authorized and qualified service stations.
The equipment incorporates parts under current and voltage. Inexpert handling can cause death
by shock.
FACOM soldering tools (230 V) are manufactured and tested according to the German Engineering Regulations
VDE 0700.
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