PLS 48 C1 - Soldering iron PARKSIDE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Soldering Station
Brand	Parkside (Kompernass)
Model	PLS 48 C1
Rated Voltage	230 V~
Nominal Frequency	50 Hz
Nominal Power	48 W
Temperature Range	100 – 500°C (5 levels)
Power Cord Length (plug to station)	1.85 m
Power Cord Length (iron to station)	1.00 m
Included Solder	∅ 1.0 mm, 10 g and ∅ 1.5 mm, 10 g
Soldering Sponge	Included (must be dampened before use)
Soldering Tip	Replaceable, screw thread, 2 standard tips included (1 pre-fitted)
Coil Spring	Included for holding iron
Temperature Control	Rotary knob, levels min to 5 (room temp to 500°C)
On/Off Switch	Yes
Storage Compartment	For soldering tips
Intended Use	Electronic soldering for leisure and DIY
Maintenance	Clean housing with cloth and mild detergent; allow to cool before cleaning
Safety Features	Risk of burns; use fireproof surface; avoid inhaling vapours; keep away from children
Spare Parts Availability	Solder tips orderable via service hotline
Warranty	3 years from date of purchase
Service Contact (GB)	0871 5000 720 (£0.10/min)
Service Contact (IE)	1890 930 034 (0.08/0.06 EUR/min)
Disposal	Do not dispose in household waste; recycle per local regulations

Frequently Asked Questions - PLS 48 C1 PARKSIDE

What is the temperature range of the Parkside PLS 48 C1 soldering station?

The temperature range is 100°C to 500°C, adjustable via a 5-level rotary control (min, level 1-5 corresponding to approx. 100°C, 200°C, 300°C, 400°C, 500°C).

How do I change the soldering tip on the PLS 48 C1?

Only when the iron is cool and switched off. Unscrew the tip anticlockwise and screw the new tip in clockwise. Always tin a new tip before first use by melting a little solder onto it at level 3.

What should I do if the soldering iron does not heat up?

First check that the ON/OFF switch is set to 'I' and the temperature control is not at 'min'. Ensure the power cord is properly plugged in. If the problem persists, contact the service hotline (GB: 0871 5000 720).

Can I use the PLS 48 C1 for lead-free soldering?

Yes, it is suitable for lead-free solder. For normal operation with lead-free solder, set the temperature to level 3 (approx. 300°C). Always ensure proper ventilation.

How do I clean the soldering tip properly?

Wipe the hot tip on the damp soldering sponge (never dry). Then re-tin the tip by melting a little solder onto it. Avoid using abrasive materials.

Is it safe to leave the soldering station unattended?

No. Never leave a switched-on appliance unsupervised. Always place the iron in the coil spring holder on a fireproof surface and turn off the station at the switch when not in use.

What type of solder is included with the PLS 48 C1?

The package includes two solder wires: ∅ 1.0 mm, 10 g and ∅ 1.5 mm, 10 g. Both are suitable for general electronic soldering.

How do I adjust the temperature for different soldering applications?

Use the rotary control: Level 1 (~100°C) for low-melting solders, Level 2 (~200°C) for common soft solders, Level 3 (~300°C) for lead-free, Level 4 (~400°C) for desoldering small joints, Level 5 (~500°C) for larger joints. Consult solder manufacturer data for exact recommendations.

What should I do if I inhale soldering fumes?

Immediately move to fresh air. Avoid inhaling vapours by ensuring adequate ventilation. Use a fume extractor if working for extended periods. After soldering, wash hands thoroughly.

Where can I get replacement soldering tips for the PLS 48 C1?

Replacement tips can be ordered via the service hotline (GB: 0871 5000 720, IE: 1890 930 034). Always use genuine parts to maintain safety and performance.

USER MANUAL PLS 48 C1 PARKSIDE

SOLDERING STATION PLS 48 C1

GB IE

SOLDERING STATION

Translation of the original instructions

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LÖDSTATION INSTÄLLBAR

Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of the device.

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GB / IE Translation of the original instructions Page 1

General power tool safety warnings 4

1. Work area safety ..... 4
2. Electrical safety 4
3. Personal safety 5
4. Power tool use and care 7
5. Service 7
   Original accessories/auxiliary equipment 7

Before first use 8

Fitting the coil spring 8

Inserting/replacing the soldering tip 8

Operation 9

Switching on/off and setting the temperature 9

Soldering sponge 10

Soldering 10

Maintenance and cleaning....11

Disposal....12

Disposal of the appliance 12

Warranty 12

Service 13

Importer....13

Translation of the original Conformity Declaration . 14

SOLDERING STATION PLS 48 C1

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance. You have selected a high quality product. The operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important information on safety, usage and disposal. Before using the product, familiarise yourself with all handling and safety guidelines. Use the product only as described and for the range of applications specified. Please also pass these operating instructions on to any future owner.

Intended use

This appliance is intended for electronic soldering for leisure and DIY purposes. It is designed for applications such as soldering, welding of plastics and the application of ornamentation. Use this product only as described and for the areas of applications specified. The appliance is not meant for commercial use. Any other usage of or modification to the appliance is deemed to be improper and carries a significant risk of accidents. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage(s) attributable to misuse.

Features

① Soldering iron
2 Solder
3 Storage compartment for soldering tips
4 Temperature control
5 ON/OFF switch
6 Soldering sponge
7 Soldering tip
8 Coil spring

Package contents

1 soldering station incl. PLS 48 C1 soldering iron with 2 standard soldering tips (1 pre-fitted)
1 solder, ∅ 1.0 mm, 10 g
1 solder, ∅ 1.5 mm, 10 g
1 soldering sponge
1 operating instructions

Technical data

Rated voltage: 230 V \~

Nominal frequency: 50 Hz

Nominal power: 48 W

Temperature range: 100-500°C

Power cord: 1.85 m from the power plug to the station;

1.00 m from the soldering iron to the station

General power tool safety war- nings

WARNING!

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded/mains adapter) power tools or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1. Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2. Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
g) Always hold the power cord away from the working area of the appliance and run it to the rear away from the appliance.
h) Always pull out the plug if you leave the appliance unattended or carry out work on the appliance.

3. Personal safety

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, provided that they are under supervision or have been told how to use the appliance safely and are aware of the potential risks. Children must not use the appliance as a plaything. Cleaning and user maintenance tasks may not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

RISK OF BURNS! Do not touch the heated soldering tip or the molten solder. There is a risk of being burnt. Always allow the appliance to cool down completely before changing components, cleaning or checking it.

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■ After work, allow the soldering iron to cool down in the air only. Do not attempt to quench it with water.

■ CAUTION! RISK OF FIRE! Use only the special multi-functional holder or another fireproof surface when putting down the soldering iron.

During breaks in work, the soldering iron must be placed in the multi-functional holder.

- Keep the appliance away from flammable material.

■ Never leave a switched-on appliance unsupervised.

■ CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY! Keep your hands away from the heated workpiece. The heat can be emitted through the workpiece.

■ Avoid contact between the hot soldering tip and the plastic parts of the multi-functional holder. Otherwise, the appliance might be damaged.

In case of danger, remove the plug from the socket immediately.

■ CAUTION! RISK OF POISONING! Avoid inhaling vapours!

During work over an extended period in which hazardous vapours can be created, always ensure sufficient ventilation of the workplace. In addition, protective gloves, a face mask and work apron are recommended.

■ Avoid eating, drinking and smoking in rooms where soldering work is taking place.

Otherwise, lead residues on your hands might contaminate the food or cigarettes and be absorbed into your body.

■ Always wash your hands thoroughly after soldering.

■ Do not dispose of solder waste in normal domestic waste! Solder waste should be disposed of with hazardous waste.

4. Power tool use and care

a) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
b) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
c) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5. Service

■ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

■Always ensure that the power plug or the power cord is replaced only by the manufacturer of the appliance or by an approved customer service provider. This will ensure that the safety of the appliance is maintained.

Original accessories/auxiliary equipment

■ Use only the additional equipment and accessories specified in the operating instructions. Using attachments or accessory tools other than those recommended in the operating instructions can lead to a risk of injury.

Before first use

Fitting the coil spring

◆ Push the bracket of the coil spring 8 up to the stop into the slot provided on the soldering station (see fold out page).

Inserting/replacing the soldering tip

CAUTION! RISK OF BURNS!

▶ Never heat the soldering iron ^1 without a soldering tip ^7

■ The soldering tip may only be removed when the appliance is switched off and the soldering tip is cooled down.

■ The soldering tip has a screw thread and can thus be removed quickly from the soldering iron.

• Unscrew the soldering tip anticlockwise.
  ♦ Screw the soldering tip in clockwise.

NOTE

Before use remove the protective cap from the soldering tip 7.
Before using the soldering station for the first time and also before using a new soldering tip, the soldering tip must be tinned.

Procedure:

◆ Plug the mains plug into a wall socket and press the ON/OFF switch 5 to position "1".
- Set the temperature control ^4 to level 3 and wait until the appliance has heated up. Allow a little bit of solder ^2 to melt into a thin film on the soldering tip.

Operation

Switching on/off and setting the temperature

Switching on and setting the temperature:

◆ Plug the mains plug into an appropriate wall socket and press the ON/OFF switch 5 to position "I".

♦ Turn the temperature control ^4 to set the desired temperature.

NOTE

The prerequisite for perfect soldering is to use appropriate solder. Furthermore, it is not possible to make perfect soldered joints unless the correct soldering temperature is used. If the soldering temperature is too low, the solder is not sufficiently fluid and causes dirty solder joints (so-called cold solder joints). If the soldering temperature is too high, the soldering agent can burn and the solder does not flow. In addition, the materials to be processed can be destroyed.

Use the temperature settings below for the most common applications. These may vary depending on the solder/manufacturer.

Level "min" = room temperature

Level 1 = approx. 100^ C - warm-up level and for solders with correspondingly low melting point

Level 2 = 200°C melting point of the most frequently used soft solders

Level 3 = 300°C normal operation, e.g. when using lead-free solder

Level 4 = 400°C high soldering temperature, e.g. for de-soldering small solder joints

Level 5 = 500°C maximum soldering temperature, e.g. for de-soldering larger solder joints

Switching off:

NOTE

▶ After use, always replace the soldering iron 1 in the coil spring 8

- Move the ON/OFF switch 5 into the "0" position. Always remove the plug from the socket when not in use.

Soldering sponge

NOTICE!

The hot soldering tip must never come into contact with a dry soldering sponge 6. Otherwise, the soldering sponge can be damaged.

NOTE

The soldering sponge is used to clean the soldering tip.
▶ Dampen the soldering sponge before use.

Soldering

Vapours can lead to headaches and fatigue if inhaled.

■ The soldering iron has a rated power output of 48 watts and is ideal for electronic solders.
- Its design makes it especially suitable for difficult-to-access and fine soldering work.

◆ Clean the soldering tip⑦ on the moist soldering sponge⑥
After cleaning, the soldering tip must be tinned. Tin the hot soldering iron tip by melting the solder ②.
◆ Guide the soldering tip to the solder joint and heat it.

◆ Place the solder (with flux) between the solder joint and soldering tip to melt it.
◆ Keep feeding in solder until the entire solder joint is covered.
- Then withdraw the soldering tip immediately to prevent overheating the molten solder.
◆ Allow the solder to harden and avoid vibrations.

NOTE

The flux is either included in the solder or it is applied separately. When buying the solder ask about its use and the appropriate flux.

Maintenance and cleaning

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! Always pull the plug out of the socket and let the appliance cool down before you carry out any work on the appliance.

■ Always clean the appliance after completion of work.
■ To clean the housing, use a cloth and a mild detergent if necessary.
■ Never use sharp objects, petrol, solvents or cleaning agents that can damage plastic.
- Do not allow any liquids to get into the interior of the appliance.

NOTE

▶ You can order spare parts (such as solder tips) via our service hotline.

Disposal

Disposal of the appliance

The packaging is made of environmentally friendly material and can be disposed of at your local recycling centre.

Do not dispose of power tools in the normal domestic waste!

European Directive 2012/19/EU requires that worn-out power tools be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally compatible manner.

Your local community or municipal authorities can provide information on how to dispose of the worn-out appliance.

Warranty

This appliance is provided with a 3-year warranty valid from the date of purchase. This appliance has been manufactured with care and inspected meticulously prior to delivery.

Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase. In the event of a warranty claim, please contact your Customer Service unit by telephone. This is the only way to guarantee free return of your goods.

NOTE

This warranty is valid only for material or manufacturing faults, not for damage sustained during carriage, parts subject to wear and tear or damage to fragile parts, e.g. switches.

This product is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purposes. The warranty shall be deemed void in the case of misuse or improper handling, use of force or modifications which have not carried out by one of our authorised Service centres.

Your statutory rights are not restricted by this warranty. The warranty period is not prolonged by repairs effected under the warranty. This

also applies to replaced and repaired components.

Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after unpacking, but no later than two days after the date of purchase.

Repairs carried out after expiry of the warranty period shall be subject to charge.

Service

Service Great Britain

Tel.: [phone] (£ 0.10/Min.)

E-Mail: [e-mail]

IAN 270214

Service Ireland

Tel.: [phone]

(0,08 EUR/Min., (peak))

(0,06 EUR/Min., (off peak))

E-Mail: [e-mail]

IAN 270214

Hotline availability: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CET)

Importer

KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

Translation of the original Conformity Declaration

We, KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH, documents officer: Mr. Semi Uguzlu, BURGSTR. 21, 44867 BOCHUM, GERMANY, hereby declare that this product complies with the following standards, normative documents and EC directives:

EC Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)

EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) (2004/108/EC)

RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)

Applied harmonised standards:

EN 60335-2-45: 2002 / A2: 2012

EN 60335-1: 2012 / A11: 2014

EN 62233: 2008

EN 55014-1: 2006 / A2: 2011

EN 55014-2: 1997 / A2: 2008

EN 61000-3-2: 2014

EN 61000-3-3: 2013

Type designation of machine:

Soldering station PLS 48 C1

Year of manufacture: 06 - 2015

Serial number: IAN 270214

Bochum, 09/04/2015

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Semi Uguzlu

- Quality Manager -

The right to effect technical changes in the context of further development is reserved.

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KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

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BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

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BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

GERMANY

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BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

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