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VTSSD4 General Guidelines Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual. Keep this device away from dust and extreme temperatures. 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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VTSSD4 Leaded solder Lead-free solder Melting point 215 °C (419 °F) 220 °C (428 °F) Normal operation 270–320 °C (518–608 °F) 300–360 °C (572–680 °F) Production line operation 320–380 °C (608–716 °F) 360–410 °C (680–770 °F) A good joint is assured if the iron's operating temperature is set within the parameters suitable for the type of solder being used.
VTSSD4 hot air function UP button (▲) to increase temperature SET button DOWN button (▼) to decrease temperature UP button (▲) to increase airflow temperature display airflow display heating indication DOWN button (▼) to decrease airflow Installation Installing the Fume Extractor This device comes with a fume extractor.
VTSSD4 Switching On and Off To switch the device on, set the power switch [1] in the on position (1). The switch lights up. The device activates all functions (soldering, desoldering, and hot air) and starts heating up. The heating indications [10,15,20] light up during warming up.
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VTSSD4 There are 3 ways to exit sleep mode: Soldering iron: shake it gently. Desoldering iron: press the suction button on the iron. Press any button under the flashing display. Switch the station off and on again. In power off mode, the display flashes and shows “— — —”. To start the iron again, press the ▼ button, or switch the station off and on again.
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VTSSD4 Tip Maintenance The soldering uses extremely high temperatures. Make sure that the unit is switched off and has cooled down for maintenance purposes. Remove the tip and clean it after heavy or moderate use. We recommend cleaning the tip daily if the station is used frequently.
VTSSD4 F-2: unit of temperature Press the SET button [21] once to enter temperature mode. Press the ▲ [17] or ▼ [18] button to switch between °C and °F. Press the SET button [21] to return to the setup menu.
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VTSSD4 Replace cotton filters at least once every 3 to 5 days if you use the station 8 hours per day. Replace charcoal filters at least every 3 weeks if you use the station 8 hours per day.
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VTSSD4 11.4 Cleaning the Solder Collector 1. Warning! Switch off the unit and allow it to cool first. 2. Hold the desoldering iron as indicated. Press and turn the red knob on the butt of the iron. 3. Slide out the solder collector. Warning! The solder collector is made of glass and retains heat. Be careful not to burn your fingers.
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VTSSD4 4. Disassemble the solder collector. 5. Remove the old filter and replace it with a new one. In-line Filters 1. Unscrew the in-line filter and pull the two pieces apart. 2. Replace the fillings of both filters. Fume Extractor Filter Only use the fume extractor with the filter installed.
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• Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion.