How to Power Down and Store Your Smart Soldering Iron

Written By: Kara Piepenbrink
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How to Power Down and Store Your Smart Soldering Iron

Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

6

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

This guide shows you how to properly store your FixHub Smart Soldering Iron when you're done using it. This ensures the iron will stay clean and prevent damage. If you prefer, you can leave the USB-C cable attached to the iron since the locking collar prevents damage to that connector.

For detailed instructions on how to clean your iron before storing, click here.

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    • Put the cap on the Smart Soldering Iron.

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    • The sliding power switch has a built-in color indicator for each position:

    • Orange: ON

    • Blue: OFF

    • Slide the power switch to the blue OFF position.

    • The LED will turn purple and pulse to show the iron is powering down.

    • Leave the soldering iron connected until the indicator ring turns blue, indicating it's now safe to touch the soldering iron tip.

    • Remember: The LED only functions when the soldering iron is connected to a power source—so use caution when handling an unplugged iron if you don't know how hot it is.

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    • Disconnect the iron's USB-C cable from your power source.

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    • Twist the blue cable collar counter-clockwise and pull up to release it from the iron.

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    • Disconnect the USB-C cable from the Smart Soldering Iron.

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    • Your soldering iron and cable are ready to be put away!

    • It's best to store your Smart Soldering Iron in a cool and dry place to prevent rust or corrosion on metal parts.

Conclusion

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