Faithfull Iron Soldering Gun Instruction manual

100 Watt Gun, 30 Watt Iron 

Soldering Gun and Iron Kit

Instruction Manual

For your own safety, please read these instructions carefully

1.   Check that the voltage displayed on the nameplate is 

the same as the mains power source.

2.  Before switching on, make sure the soldering tip is 

properly in position and that the tip clamp screws are 

tight.

3.  Connect to an appropriate 230 volt mains outlet 

socket, and switch the socket on (if applicable).

4.  Press the trigger and the operating light will illuminate 

indicating that the gun is heating. The temperature 

will rise to 300 degrees in 20 seconds, the gun is now 

at is operating temperature. 

5.  Never try to lock the trigger in the ‘On’ position by any 

means. This will cause overheating and burn out the 

tip, resulting in permanent damage to the gun and to 

the transformer.

6.  Soldering tips must only be removed when the 

soldering gun is cool and disconnected from the 

mains supply. Loosen the two clamping screws and 

slide the soldering tip out carefully, 

without using excess force. 

Insert the new tip fully 

into the gun and tighten 

the two retaining screws.

7.    Do not heat up the soldering gun 

  withoutthesolderingtipfittedinplace.

8.    After use, allow the soldering gun to cool down 

naturally in the air (do not attempt to speed up the 

    cooling process by applying water or any other liquid).

9.  Thepowerleadfittedtothesolderinggunisa

special high quality cable, and it is resistant against 

short-time contacts with hot metal parts. In the event 

of damage to the power lead, it cannot be exchanged 

due to the special construction of the soldering gun. 

The gun can then no longer be used according to the 

safety prescriptions.

Operating Instructions For The Soldering Gun

Before using the soldering gun please carry out 

the following checks:

Operating Instructions For The Soldering Iron

Before using the soldering iron, it is recommended 

that the following checks are carried out: 

1.   Check that the voltage displayed on the nameplate is 

the same as the mains power source.

2.  Before switching on, make sure the soldering tip is 

properly in position and that the tip clamp screw is 

tight.

3.  Connect to an appropriate 230 volt mains outlet 

socket, and switch the socket on (if applicable).

4.  Soldering tips must only be removed when the 

soldering iron is cool and disconnected from the 

mains supply. Loosen the clamping screw and 

remove the soldering tip carefully, without using 

excess force. Insert the new tip fully into the iron and 

tighten the retaining screw.

5.  Do not heat up the soldering iron without the 

solderingtipfittedinplace.

6.  After use, allow the soldering iron to cool down 

naturally in the air (do not attempt to speed up the 

cooling process by applying water or any other liquid).

7.  When in use, always place the soldering iron on is 

metal holder for safe storage.

8. Thepowerleadfittedtothesolderingironisaspecial

high quality cable, and it is resistant against short-

time contacts with hot metal parts. In the event of 

damage to the power lead, it cannot be exchanged 

due to the special construction of the soldering iron. 

The iron can then no longer be used according to the 

safety prescriptions.

Replacement tips are available from your local Faithfull Tools stockist or online from www.toolbank.com

Please ensure that these instructions are read by the operator before using the product, and that all the safety guidelines 

are understood. Please keep these instructions for future reference.

Soldering is a process for joining two metals by the 

application of molten material. Nearly all metals and 

metal alloys, brass, copper, iron etc, can be soldered.

There are two types of soldering: hard soldering and soft 

soldering.

Hard soldering is a process carried out at temperatures 

over 450ºC. The hard soldering alloys (for hard soldering, 

brazing and solver soldering) are made of metal alloys 

thatarefirstmeltedattemperaturesthatcannotbe

achieved by a soldering iron. 

Soft soldering is a process carried out at temperatures 

below 400ºC, and this appliance is designed for soft.

The surfaces to be soldered should be kept clean and 

free from oil and dirt. Never use household detergents 

since they often contain silicon. The oxide coating can 

be removed by using either the chemical corrosion 

method,emerypaper,orbyfilingorscraping.Ifthe

corrosion method is used, avoid using hydrochloric, 

sulphuric or nitric acid. Citric acid, at a 10% dilution ratio, 

isrecommended.Whencleaningisfinished,donot

touch surfaces to be soldered. The correct temperature 

is attained when tin deposited on the tips forms a smooth 

coat. The formation of small clots means the correct 

temperature has not been attained. If tin ‘pearls’ are 

formed, the tip is not properly clean.

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CautIon

1.  Always use an appropriate soldering stand, and any other 

soldering aids which are designed to avoid burns.

2. Alwayscheckthatthesolderingtipisfittedfirmlyinplace

before switching on. The soldering tip must be pushed 

fully into the heating unit, and tightly fastened with its 

clamping screw. 

3.   After use, allow the soldering iron to cool down naturally 

in the air (do not attempt to speed up the cooling process 

by applying water or any other liquid).