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==Specs==
==Specs==


* 120V AC
*120V AC
* Separate hot air & soldering iron
*Separate hot air & soldering iron
* Separate controls: air temp, air speed, iron temp
*Separate controls: air temp, air speed, iron temp
* 270W
*270W
* 200–480° C/390–900° F
*200–480° C/390–900° F
* Air capacity 24L/min max
*Air capacity 24L/min max
* 4 air nozzle sizes
*4 air nozzle sizes
* 12 soldering iron tips
*12 soldering iron tips


==Usage Notes==
==Usage Notes==


* Max temperature is usually far too hot for normal soldering, keep at reasonable temperature to extend tip life
*Max temperature is usually far too hot for normal soldering, keep at reasonable temperature to extend tip life
* Do not unplug unit prior to cooldown below 60° C/140° F, fan stays on to cool air after switches turned off
*Do not unplug unit prior to cooldown below 60° C/140° F, fan stays on to cool air after switches turned off
* Careful where hot air tip is pointed, is scalding hot air capable of lighting fires
*Careful where hot air tip is pointed, is scalding hot air capable of lighting fires
* Keep sponge wet and regularly tin and wipe tip to keep clean
*Keep sponge wet and regularly tin and wipe tip to keep clean
* Do not bend air or soldering cords excessively, will ruin unit
*Do not bend air or soldering cords excessively, will ruin unit
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKv7b3FXeHY Watch the Demo]