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| * The following guidelines should be followed when soldering: | * The following guidelines should be followed when soldering: | ||
| - Inspect the soldering tip before starting a project, if it is heavily oxidized, it may need to be replaced (spare tips are available in the electronics bins) | - Inspect the soldering tip before starting a project, if it is heavily oxidized, it may need to be replaced (spare tips are available in the electronics bins) | ||
| + | - Turn on the filtered soldering fan on the workbench to collect smoke generated during soldering | ||
| - Set the temperature on the Weller station to between 650-750 F (some experimentation is required) | - Set the temperature on the Weller station to between 650-750 F (some experimentation is required) | ||
| - Use the solder stored in the wheeled cabinets to tin the tip of the soldering iron (it is good practice to tin the tip regularly to avoid oxidation) | - Use the solder stored in the wheeled cabinets to tin the tip of the soldering iron (it is good practice to tin the tip regularly to avoid oxidation) | ||
| - If the solder is not melting, the tip is likely oxidized, or the temperature of the iron is too low | - If the solder is not melting, the tip is likely oxidized, or the temperature of the iron is too low | ||
| - **TURN OFF** the soldering iron after every use, leaving it on unattended presents a fire hazard | - **TURN OFF** the soldering iron after every use, leaving it on unattended presents a fire hazard | ||
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