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AOYUE
INT 738H
(Centigrade / Fahrenheit switchable)

Multi-Function
Re-Working System

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Jishui Industrial Zone, Nantou, Zhongshan City,

Thank you for purchasing Aoyue Int738H Multi-Function
Re-Working System.
It is important to read the manual before using the equipment.
AOYUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Please keep manual in accessible place for future reference.

Replacement
Air Nozzles

Guangdong Province, P.R.China

http://www.aoyue.com
Manufacturer:

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 This manual is designed to familiarize and instruct the BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
operator with the proper usage and maintenance of the
PROBLEM 7: AIR PRESSURE LEVEL IS SIGNIFICANTLY LOW NO
equipment. The “Care and Safety Precautions” section
MATTER HOW HIGH THE AIRFLOW LEVEL IS CALIBRATED
explains the hazards of using any type of soldering or Case 1: Check the mains voltage (AC power source). If the voltage level falls
reworking device. Please read carefully and observe the significantly low, about 15-20% lower than the standard, there will also be a
guidelines in order to maximize usage and minimize the noticeable drop in the air pressure level.
risk of injury or accidents . SOLUTION: Please refer to your local power service provider.

Case 2: The microcontroller might have detected the operating frequency

incorrectly. The user will notice that airflow level is weaker with reference to the
airflow gauge compared with the displayed value.
SOLUTION: Turn off the unit and on again to let the device re-detect the
proper operating frequency.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Case 3: The Suction Vacuum cap is connected to the Smoke Absorber
Terminal or Vacuum cap instead of the Wire mesh cap.
Product Description ………………………………………… 3 SOLUTION: Change the cap to the Wire mesh cap. This allows more air to
pass through the system. Make sure as well that the vacuum tube of the
Specifications ………………………………………………… 3 soldering iron or desoldering gun is not connected.

Package Inclusion …………………………………………… 4 Case 4: The Wire mesh cap is connected but airflow level is still low.
Functions and Features …………………………………. 5 SOLUTION: Check the filter pad inside for dirt that can block the air passage.
Clean or replace if necessary.
Safety Precautions ………………………………………… 6
ADDITIONAL SOLUTION: Check for any tangles in the tube of the hot air
Assembly and Preparation ……………………………… 7 gun that can cause the air blockage.
Control Panel Guide ……………………………………….. 8
PROBLEM 8: UNIT SHOWS UNCONVENTIONAL BEHAVIOR
Operating Guidelines ………………………………...…… 9—11 Description: Unit operates erratically.

Auto-Sleep Functions …………………………………..… 12—13 SOLUTION1: Try to switch OFF the device and switch ON again. Unplug the
Digital Calibration ……………………………………..…… 14—15 system from the main power source and plug in again when necessary

Centigrade/Fahrenheit switching…………………………. 16 SOLUTION2: Restore unit to default factory setting. switch OFF/ON the unit
while holding the hot-air temperature down button until the banner finishes
Care and Maintenance …………………………………… 17 scrolling, the unit would revert to its default factory setting.
Basic Troubleshooting Guide …………………..……… 18—19
OTHER PROBLEMS NOT MENTIONED:
Air Nozzles ……………………………………………….…… 20 Contact the vendor.

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 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PROBLEM 1: THE UNIT HAS NO POWER The Aoyue INT738H Lead-Free Repairing System is a reworking
1. Check if the unit is switched ON.
2. Check the fuse. Replace with the same type if fuse is blown. equipment that combines the functionality of Hot Air Gun, 70 watts
3. Check the power cord and make sure there are no disconnections. Soldering Iron and Smoke Absorber in one package.
4. Verify that the unit is properly connected to the power source.
It has several safety features such as the auto-cooling process of
PROBLEM 2: HOT-AIR GUN TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IS ALWAYS the Hot Air Gun. This functionality protects the device (and its
ABOVE 500oC components) from excessive heat upon reaching any of the following
Description: Constant display of above 500oC temperature from the panel
then displays an “Err1” on the panel after a few minutes. conditions: (1) when the soldering gun remained idle on its resting
SOLUTION: The thermal sensor may be broken and needs to be replaced. handle after a certain period and (2) when the temperature of the
device is above a safe threshold upon turning off. It has several
PROBLEM 3: HOT-AIR GUN ACTUAL AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOT
INCREASING advanced features such as solder iron digital calibration, configurable
Description: Actual temperature reading is not increasing or decreasing based auto sleep for hot-air and soldering iron and switchable centigrade or
on desired level.
SOLUTION: The heating element may be broken or is at the end of its life and Fahrenheit readout.
needs to be replaced.

PROBLEM 4: THE UNIT IS VIBRATING TOO MUCH SPECIFICATION

SOLUTION: Check if the 4 screws that hold the pump in place are properly and
tightly connected. Unplug the system from the main power source before
opening the case to check inside the station. MAIN STATION
Power Input : available in 110V / 220V
PROBLEM 5: THE UNIT IS VERY NOISY Station Dimensions: 188(w) x 126(h) x 250(d) mm
SOLUTION: Make sure the screw at the center of the base of the main unit has Weight: 5.6Kg
been removed. This holds the pump in place during transportation and needs to
be removed before using the equipment. SOLDERING IRON
Power Consumption: 70W
PROBLEM 6: SOLDERING IRON TEMPERATURE DISPLAY PANEL Temperature Range: 200°C - 480°C
SHOWS “PLUG” CHARACTERS Heating Element: Ceramic Heater
Case 1: The system shows “PLUG” from the soldering iron temperature
Output Voltage: 24V
display panel .
HOT AIR GUN
SOLUTION 1: Check if the soldering iron connection assembly is properly Power Consumption: 500W
connected and secured to the receptacle on the control panel. Temperature Range: 100°C - 480°C
Heating Element Metal Heating Core
SOLUTION 2: Make sure the soldering iron tip is properly inserted and secured
inside the handle. Loose contacts between the tip and handle can also cause Pump/Motor Type: Diaphragm Pump
this error message. Air Capacity: 23 l /min (max)

SOLUTION 3: See “Soldering Iron Error Messages” on page 21 for further

details.

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 PACCKAGE INCLUSIONS CARE and MAINTENANCE
Blower/Vacuum Air Terminal Filters
1 unit Int738H Main Station with Hot Air Gun and holder. Filters should be cleaned and replaced regularly to avoid dirt which can
1 pc. T1124 Air Nozzle (Single ø2.5mm) clog the air passage. More importantly, this will also effectively clean
the toxic fumes produced during soldering process.
1 pc. T1130 Air Nozzle (Single ø4.4mm)
1 pc. T1197 Air Nozzle (Single ø9 mm) Soldering Iron Tip
1 pc. T1010 Air Nozzle Always keep the solder-plated section of the tip/nozzle coated with a
1 pc. T1313 Air Nozzle small amount of solder. Oxide coating on the tip of the nozzle reduces
its heat conductivity. Coating the tip with a small amount of fresh solder
1 pc. T1919 Air Nozzle
ensures maximum heat conductivity is obtained.
1 pc. 30202X Plastic Mesh Cover
1 pc. 30181X Black Filter Pads Replacing the heating element of the Hot Air Gun
The heating element is found in the middle part of the hot air gun.
1 pc. Soldering Iron with Smoke Absorbing function
The normal life of a heating element is 1 year under normal operating
1 pc. 2660 Soldering Iron Stand** conditions.
1 pc. 2660 Soldering Iron Stand** Steps:
1 pc. G001 IC Popper 1. Loosen the 3 screws that secure the handle.
2. Slide off the plastic tube.
1 pc. Power Cord 3. Disconnect the ground wire sleeve.
1 pc. Instruction Manual 4. Inside the pipe, the quartz glass and heat insulation are
1 pc. Soldering Iron Stand Assembly Guide installed. Loosen the cable and take out the heating element.
5. Insert new heating element and reconnect the terminal. Be
careful not to rub Heating Element wire.
6. Reconnect the ground wire after replacing the element.
* Type of soldering tip included might change depending on availability. 7. Assemble the handle again.
** Kindly refer to soldering iron stand installation insert for parts and
instructions.
Soldering Iron Error Messages
1. Soldering Iron connection assembly is not connected
or not properly connected to the receptacle on the
control panel.
2. Soldering iron tip is damaged and needs to be
replaced. The device will display “PLUG”.
3. Indicating a problem with the contacts of the
soldering iron or the tip.

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 CENTIGRADE /FAHRENHEIT FUNCTION and FEATURES
To switch between the centigrade and Fahrenheit scale
● Microprocessor-controlled ESD safe equipment.
By default, the system is set to the centigrade scale, if the
● 3-in-1 repairing system combining Hot Air Gun, Soldering Iron, and
Fahrenheit scale is preferred proceed with the following
Smoke Absorber in one sophisticated package.
procedures .
● Digital control and display of hot air temperature, soldering iron
1. Turn OFF power to the main unit.
temperature, and air pressure with touch type panel controls for
2. Make sure all function switches are in the OFF position.
precision and ease of use.
3. Press and hold the down button of the soldering iron
● Switchable temperature readout between Fahrenheit and
temperature adjustment button while switch the main switch
Centigrade.
ON.
● Integrated smoke absorber functionality with filter pad to
4. The initial display would show a scrolling “AOYUE” name and
efficiently absorb and filter harmful fumes.
“768F” the “F” at the end of the model number indicates that
● User configurable 1 to 30 minute idle-to-auto-stand-by mode (with
current settings are in the Fahrenheit mode.
5 minutes as default) for additional device protection and power
5. To switch back to using the Centigrade mode, Press and hold the
saving.
up button of the soldering iron temperature adjustment button
● Built-in auto-cooling process that protects the system and its
while switch the main switch ON.
components from excessive heat, prolonging usage life.
6. The initial display would show a scrolling “AOYUE” name and
● Built-in auto-sleep mode for soldering iron and desoldering gun.
“768C” the “C” at the end of the model number indicates that
● Compatibility with air nozzles of various types.
current system settings are in the Centigrade scale.
● Compatibility with different kind of soldering tips.

Spare Parts Guide

Part No. Description
20094 Hot air gun heating element
30106S Plastic handle of hot air gun
S009 Hot air gun complete handle
20962 Hot air gun metal pipe
B012 Soldering Iron complete handle

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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DIGITAL CALIBRATION

Solder Iron Digital Temperature Calibration Example

CAUTION: Improper usage can cause serious injury to personnel
and/or damage to equipment. For your own safety, please observe ● The external temperature sensor displays 248 to 252 degrees.
the ff. precautions. ● The set temperature and displayed actual temperature of the
● Check each component after opening the package to make sure soldering iron is 300 degrees.
everything is in good condition. If there are any suspected damage, ● 300 — 248 = 52. An additional adjustment of 52 degrees is
do not use the item and report the issue to your vendor. required.
● Turn OFF the Main Power Switch and unplug the device when ● Enter calibration mode
moving the device from one location to another. ● We increase from “0000” to “0052”.
● Do not strike or subject the main unit to physical shock. Use ● Exit calibration mode.
carefully to avoid injury and damage to any part. ● The external temperature sensor would now display 298 to 302
● Handle with care. degrees.
- Never drop or sharply jolt the unit.
- Contains delicate parts that may break if the unit is dropped. NOTES:
● Make sure the equipment is always grounded. Always connect ● The calibrated data is saved into the memory an shall remain
power to a grounded receptacle. effective until it is recalibrated again or new data is entered.
● Temperature may reach as high as 480°C when switched ON. ● Calibration will only make the newly calibrated point the most
- Do not use the device near flammable gases, paper and other
accurate. Other temperature points may be a little off.
flammable materials.
● The soldering Iron has a lowest temperature limit such that when
- Do not touch heated parts, which can cause severe burns.
the temperature has been set to 200 degrees with external actual
- Do not touch metallic parts near the tip.
temperature also showing 200 degrees, further decreasing the
● Disconnect the plug from the power source if the unit will not be
temperature offset would be only have minimal effect to the
used for a long period.
actual temperature.
- Turn OFF power during breaks, if possible.
● To reset the calibration settings to factory setting, switch
● Use only genuine replacement parts.
OFF and ON the unit and while holding the hot-air temperature
- Turn OFF power and let the unit cool before replacing parts.
● The unit may produce a small amount of smoke and unusual odor up button until the banner finishes scrolling, the Set
during initial usage. This is normal and should not yield any temperature / Temperature calibration of the unit would revert to
negative result when reworking. its default factory setting.
● Soldering process produces smoke — use on well ventilated place.
● Do not alter the unit, specifically the internal circuitry, in any
manner.

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 DIGITAL CALIBRATION ASSEMBLY and PREPARATIONS
Utilizing the Solder Iron Digital Temperature Calibration A. Main Station
By default, the system is properly calibrated but for cases when a As soon as the equipment has been removed from the package,
little adjustment of the soldering iron calibration is required the following REMOVE THE SCREW located at the center of the bottom of the
procedure can be done. main unit. This screw holds the pump in place during transportation.
1. Turn ON the Soldering Iron Function Switch.
2. Set to appropriate temperature you want to calibrate. Place the WARNING: Failure to remove the screw before using the
equipment can cause damage to the system.
tip of the soldering iron on an external temperature sensor.
3. The readings on the external temperature sensor should be B. Soldering Iron
more or less equal to the displayed temperature. 1. Follow instructions on “Soldering Iron Stand Assembly guide”.
4. If there are large discrepancy in the temperature reading we 2. Connect the soldering iron cord assembly to the soldering iron
can re-calibrate the temperature setting. output terminal found at the lower middle portion of the main
5. While the solder iron is operating make sure the hot air gun is in unit.
OFF mode (“0FF” is displayed on the panels “6” and “7”), hold 3. Place the soldering iron to the soldering iron stand.
the air pressure UP button for a few seconds until four zeroes C. Smoke Absorber
are displayed “0000” . 1. Attach the smoke absorbing tube to the suction vacuum cap.
6. Adjust the temperature compensation using the UP and DOWN Make sure the cord connections are free from tangles.
buttons of the Soldering Iron Temperature Adjustment Buttons.
D. Hot Air Gun
7. A zero “0” on the first digit signifies addition to the current
The Hot Air Gun holder was installed on the station upside down for
temperature and a minus “-” on the first digit will subtract the
packaging purpose. To set up the Hot Air Gun holder:
displayed value from the current settings.
1. Loosen the two screws that secure the holder to the station.
8. Confirm the change by pressing the air pressure down button.
2. Turn the holder right side up.
3. Re-fasten the two screws.
4. Place the hot air gun onto the holder in preparation for usage.

Initial display when Increase Decrease

in calibration mode temperature by 38 temperature by 30

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 CONTROL PANEL GUIDE AUTO SLEEP FUNCTIONS

NOTES:
1 14 ● The sleep mode timer is configurable between 1 and 30 minutes.
2 13 ● Sleep mode settings for Hot-Air Gun and Soldering Iron is saved
3 12 into the memory an shall remain effective until it is reset or new
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data is entered.
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C. Activating Soldering Iron Auto-Sleep Mode
The Soldering Iron’s SLEEP mode is deactivated by default. Follow
8 the set of procedures below to activate this feature.
CONDITION: SOLDERING IRON function is inactive.
1. While soldering iron is displaying “OFF” or in stand-by mode, push
5 6 7
both UP and DOWN buttons of the Soldering Iron Temperature
LEGEND:
1 — Air Pressure Gauge Adjustment Buttons (“4” from the CONTROL PANEL GUIDE page).
2 — Hot Air Gun Temperature Adjustment Buttons 2. Wait until “t0FF” appears from soldering iron temperature display
3 — Air Pressure Adjustment Buttons panel. This means sleep mode is currently turned OFF.
4 — Soldering Iron Temperature Adjustment Buttons 3. Release the two buttons after the change in display.
5 — Hot Air Gun Output Terminal 4. Use the same two buttons to adjust the countdown time. “t001”
6 — Smoke Absorber Terminal or Vacuum Cap means solder iron will go to sleep in 1 minute. Timer is adjustable
7 — Soldering Iron Receptacle
from 1 to 60minutes.
8 — Main Power Switch
9 — Soldering Iron Function Switch 5. Confirm the change by activating the SOLDERING IRON switch.
10 — Soldering Iron Temperature Display 6. To DEACTIVATE this feature, simply follow the above procedures.
This time, select “tOFF” .
Prefixes and “H” - actual temperature
7. During sleep mode, the soldering iron temperature display panel
meanings: “h” - temperature being set
will show an all-dash, “- - - - ” .
11 — Smoke Absorber Function Switch 8. To wake the soldering iron from sleep mode, press the soldering
12 — Air Pressure Display
iron temperature adjustment buttons.
13 — Hot Air Gun Temperature Display

“H” - actual temperature

Prefixes “h” - temperature being set
and “C” - cooling down
meanings: “---” - sleep mode display
“OFF” - function deactivated display

14 — Hot Air Gun Function Switch

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 AUTO SLEEP FUNCTIONS OPERATING GUIDELINES
A. Auto-Sleep Mode (Hot Air Gun)
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
The device has a built-in auto-sleep mode feature such that if the
1. Make sure the equipment is placed on a flat stable surface
Hot Air Gun sits on its handle and remained idle after a certain period
and all the heat-generating components are placed on their
(the prefix of the display for Hot Air Gun air temperature will also
respective holders or stands.
change from “H” to “L”) , the device will switch to sleep mode. This
2. Ensure all function switches are OFF prior to reworking.
mechanism is triggered by a countdown timer so when the time has
3. Ensure all terminal connections are properly secured.
elapsed, the system will blow air (at room temperature) at maximum
rate in order to bring down the temperature. During this time, the prefix IMPORTANT: Please refer to the CONTROL PANEL GUIDE
of the display for Hot Air Gun air temperature will also change from “L” page for buttons and display panel directory.
to “C”. Once the temperature drops to approximately 90°C, the Hot Air
A. INITIAL PROCEDURES
Gun will automatically stop and show an all-dash “- - - -” display
1. Plug the device to the main power source using the power cord
indicating that the system is now on sleep mode.
provided in the package.
B. Changing SLEEP Mode Timer (HOT AIR GUN)
2. With all function switches deactivated and all terminal connections
By default, the system has 5-minute countdown time before the
properly secured, switch ON the device using the Main Power Switch
hot air gun goes to sleep mode. This can be altered by the following
(“8” from the control panel).
procedure.
3. The display panels, “10” and “12” will temporarily show the product
1. While the hot air gun is on stand-by mode (“OFF” is displayed
name in a scrolling manner and then display “OFF” on all rows once
on the panels “13” and “12”), hold both UP and DOWN
the scroll is finished. The system will remain in this state until the user
buttons of the Hot Air Gun Temperature Adjustment Buttons.
activates a function.
2. Wait until “t005” is displayed on the Hot Air Gun Temperature
display panel, “13”.
B. HOT AIR GUN
3. Release the buttons when “t005” appears.
1. Follow the initial procedures above, “A. INITIAL PROCEDURES”.
4. Adjust the time using the same UP and DOWN buttons of the
2. Activate Hot Air Gun Function Switch (“14” from the control panel).
Hot Air Gun Temperature Adjustment Buttons.
3. The system will immediately start to blow air at an airflow rate of 50
5. Confirm the change by activating the Hot Air Gun Function
while rapidly and safely increasing the air temperature to 100°C
Switch.
(default system operating parameters). These values will be reflected
6. The system will immediately switch back to operation and use
on the Hot Air Gun Air Temperature and Air Pressure display panels,
the defined countdown parameter for the entire usage.
“13” and “12” from the control panel, respectively. The metal ball
inside the air pressure gauge (“1” from the control panel) will also
settle somewhere in the middle of the visible area indicating that the
system is blowing air at an average or normal rate.

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 OPERATING GUIDELINES OPERATING GUIDELINES

4. Adjust the air pressure level using the Air Pressure Adjustment Buttons NOTES:
(“3” from the control panel). 1. Hot Air Gun Temperature is adjustable between 100°
5. Adjust the hot air gun air temperature using the Hot Air Gun and 480°C with an increment of 2° on each step.
2. Hot Air Gun Airflow Rate is adjustable between 10
Temperature Adjustment Buttons (“2” from the control panel). The
and 100 with an increment of 2 on each step.
prefix of the display for Hot Air Gun Temperature will change from
“H” to “h” indicating that temperature is being adjusted. It will return C. SOLDERING IRON
to “H” (indicating actual temperature) while the temperature is 1. Connect the Soldering Iron connection assembly to the 6-pin
gradually increasing or decreasing until the set temperature is Soldering Iron Receptacle located at the front of the control panel
reached. (“7” from the control panel).
2. Follow the initial procedures (“A. INITIAL PROCEDURES”).
IMPORTANT: When adjusting the hot air gun temperature, it is
strongly advised to initially increase the airflow level in order to 3. Connect the vacuum tube to the Smoke Absorber Terminal or
manage the system temperature. This is to protect the heating Vacuum Cap (“6” from the control panel). If smoke absorber
element inside the handle from excessive heat and avoid the
possibility of subjecting adjacent components to thermal shock.
function is to be used.
4. Activate the Soldering Iron Function Switch (“9” from control panel).
6. Reworking task can be started 1 minute after the desired hot air This will automatically start to increase the temperature of the
temperature and airflow level are reached, indicated on display soldering iron to 350°C (default).
panels “10” and “12”, respectively. 5. Adjust the soldering iron temperature using the Soldering Iron
7. When reworking is complete, return the Hot Air Gun to its holder Temperature Adjustment Buttons (“4” from the control panel).
and DO NOT immediately turn OFF the Main Power Switch. 6. If smoke absorber function is to be used. Activate the Smoke
8. Turn OFF the Hot Air Gun Function Switch first in order to activate Absorber Function Switch (“11” from the control panel).
the auto-cooling process. The system will start to blow air (at room 7. Start using the soldering iron as soon as desired temperature is
temperature) at a fast rate to reduce heat from the hot air gun and reached.
bring down the temperature to a reasonable safe level of 90°C. 8. When the task is finished, deactivate the Smoke Absorber Function
During this time, the prefix of the display for hot air gun Switch.
temperature will also change from “H” to “C” while temperature is 9. Deactivate the Soldering Iron Function Switch .
gradually decreasing. Likewise, the air pressure level is at its highest 10. Allow sufficient time for the soldering iron to cool down before
reading as indicated from the display panel. Once the temperature keeping in a safe storage.
drops to approximately 90°C the system will halt and display “OFF”
on the panel. It is now safe to switch OFF the Main Power Switch.
9. Turn OFF the Main Power Switch.
10. Unplug the device from the main power source.

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