Basic Troubleshooting Guide; Safety - Metcal MX-500 Guia Del Usuario

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BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem: Solder hand-piece tip cartridge does not heat up.
1. Replace tip cartridge.
2. If problem persists, replace hand-piece with known good hand-piece and insert
new cartridge.
3. If cartridge heats up, replace non-functioning hand-piece.
Problem: Low power operation of the unit.
Check input power to the unit. The unit can draw up to 10A of current at 110V.
Do not plug into power sources such as power strips that are rated less than 10A.
Multiple high current devices plugged into the same electrical circuit can cause low
power operation, distribute high current devices among multiple circuits or increase
the electrical circuit capacity.
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Safety

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With power applied, the tip temperature can be > 300°C. Failure to observe the following
precautions may lead to injury to users or damage the equipment:
Do not touch any metallic parts of the hand-piece
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Do not use near flammable items
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Do not use unit for any function other than described in this manual
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Use only genuine Metcal replacement parts
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Use in a well ventilated area or with fume extraction
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Do not use the equipment with wet hands
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Connect only to properly grounded outlets to prevent risk of electric shock.
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Always place hand-piece back into the work stand to prevent accidental
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burning of oneself or surrounding objects.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
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reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
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appliance.
Although the systems offer superior EOS (Electrical Overstress) protection, periodic
checks of the instrument cord should be incorporated into standard operator
maintenance procedures.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive - WEEE (2002/96/EC).
When this product is no longer required, if it cannot be re-used,
we ask our customers not to dispose of it as unsorted municipal
waste but to appropriately recycle the product. In Europe, please
contact your OK International distributor who can advise the
recycling options available (www.metcal.com).
WARNING
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