Soldering - TOOLCRAFT ST-100HF Mode D'emploi

• Switch off the soldering station and disconnect it from the mains (remove the plug from the mains socket). Then
disconnect the mains cable from the power-in socket on the soldering station.
• Disconnect the two contacts.
• Place the front panel back onto the soldering station. Take care not to pinch any cables. Replace the plastic ring in
the correct position and screw it in place.
Always remember to disconnect the two contacts first!
• Connect the soldering station to the mains voltage and switch it on.
• The soldering station is now ready for use and the password is reset to the factory default ("000").

11. Soldering

• Select an appropriate temperature for the desired soldering process. The temperature must always be higher than
the melting point of the solder.
To ensure that the solder melts quickly and flows smoothly, the temperature of the soldering station should be set
to at least 50 °C higher than the melting point of the solder.
Soldering for excessively long periods may damage many types of components due to prolonged heat ex-
posure. It is therefore advisable to select a higher soldering tip temperature to keep the soldering process
as short as possible.
However, selecting an excessive temperature can also cause problems (e.g. damage components).
• If you need to heat large quantities of solder (e.g. for a large soldering joint or a soldering joint that dissipates heat
(such as a cooling plate)), you can set a higher temperature.
• After you set the desired temperature, the soldering tip will take a few seconds to heat up and reach the target
temperature.
• Remove the soldering iron from the soldering iron holder (11).
Always use the plastic grips to hold the soldering iron. Never touch the hot tip or the metal shaft, as this
may cause burns/injury!
• The solder should melt instantly upon contact with the soldering tip. If smoke is emitted, this is due to evaporating
flux contained inside the solder.
• For larger soldering joints, increase the temperature to speed up the soldering process.
Only use the highest temperature setting for as long as necessary to avoid overloading the soldering tip.
• Reduce the temperature of the soldering iron during breaks. This saves energy and prolongs the lifespan of the
soldering tip. The soldering station automatically switches to standby mode after 20 minutes of inactivity (see sec-
tion 8. C) and to power saving mode after 40 minutes of inactivity (see section 8. d).
• Always place the soldering iron into the soldering iron holder (11) when it is heating up and cooling down and when
you are not soldering.
• Make sure that the soldering tip is well coated with tin when taking breaks or before switching the soldering station
off.
• Ensure that the soldering contacts on the workpiece are clean. Only use solder designed for electronic work. Acidic
solder may damage the soldering tip or the work piece.
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