Archived:Hot Air Introduction: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 17:45, 3 May 2018

This is the content required for an introduction to our heat gun and hot air soldering station - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it even quicker though ;-)

Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the tool's manual, if available.

Safety

Dangers

very hot air is produced (over 500 °C)
the nozzle stays hot for a while after turning off
noxic fumes can be generated when heating certain materials

Precautions

don't point the nozzle at body parts or other people
use a well-insulated glove if you have to hold the workpiece in your hand
take care of good ventilation and don't inhale the fumes
get familiar with the type of solder you're using or the kind of paint you're removing - for instance, does it contain poisonous lead?
allow time for the nozzle to cool down before touching it or placing the tool into its case

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 This is the content required for an introduction to our [[Heat Gun|heat gun]] and [[Hot Air Soldering Station|hot air soldering station]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it even quicker though ;-)
-Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the tool's manual (should be linked from the respective wiki page).
+Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the tool's manual, ''if available''.
 == Safety ==