Installation – NIStune Soldering User Manual
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Maintenance
Desoldering irons are a high maintenance item. If you don't look after them they will no perform properly/at all
and you'll often damage an ECU if you try to continue.
- Clean the solder chamber regularly
- Run a cleaning rod through the main solder tube as necessary
- Keep the tip tinned - before turning off make sure you apply solder to the tip
- ALWAYS clean the tip on a damp sponge just before you de-solder anything
Installation
Conformal coating
ALWAYS remove conformal coating before doing any solder work. On through-hole chips remove coating on
both sides of the board - use a small bristle brush and acetone.
This is important because it will stop your desoldering gun from getting clogged up with the coating, and will
enable the solder to flow properly through the throughhole.