1 please observe the following guidelines – Weller WX120 User Manual
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WXP 120
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Always pass on the WXP 120 soldering iron to third parties
together with these operating instructions.
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The manufacturer accepts no liability for improper use of the tool
or for unauthorised modifications.
2.1 Please observe the following guidelines:
General
information
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Always place the WXP 120 soldering iron in the intended safety
rest.
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Remove all inflammable articles from around the hot soldering
iron.
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Always wear suitable protective clothing when using the
WXP 120.
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Never leave a hot WXP 120 unattended.
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Do not work on electrically live parts.
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Antistatic plastics are provided with conductive fillers to prevent
the build-up of static charge. This also reduces the insulating
properties of the plastic.
Do not work on electrically live parts.
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Always wear eye protection when working with soldering and
desoldering applications.
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Read and follow the operating instructions for the Weller WX
supply unit.
Handling
soldering/de
soldering
tips
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Do not place or leave hot soldering/desoldering tips on the
worktop or on plastic surfaces.
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Wet the tinned soldering/desoldering tips with solder once they
have heated up in order to remove oxide layers that form during
storage or contamination from the soldering/desoldering tips.
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Ensure the soldering/desoldering tips are well wetted during
intervals between soldering and desoldering and prior to storage
of the device.
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Do not use aggressive fluxing agents.
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Always make sure that the soldering/desoldering tips are
properly seated.
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Select the lowest possible working temperature.
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Select the largest possible soldering/desoldering tip shape for
the application (roughly as large as the soldering pad).
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Wet the soldering/desoldering tips well to ensure efficient heat
transfer between the soldering/desoldering tips and the soldering
spot.
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Switch off the system if you do not intend to use the
soldering/desoldering tool for prolonged periods.
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Wet the tips before placing the soldering/desoldering tool in the
safety rest.
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Apply the solder directly at the soldering point, not on the
soldering/
desoldering tips.
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Do not apply excessive force to the soldering/desoldering tips.
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Always make sure that the soldering iron is placed properly in the
safety rest.