FAULT FINDING

Fault

Cause

Action

Does not ignite.

Tank empty.

Refill tank.

Does not ignite.

Adjuster incorrectly set.

Refer

to

(Adjust

Gas

Flow)

Instructions

Does not ignite.

Loose ceramic.

Tighten ceramic by hand.

Does not ignite.

Clogged nozzle.

Refer

to

(Nozzle

Maintenance)

Instructions

Tip does not heat up.

Catalyst used up.

Replace with new tip.

Tip ignites but glow is intermittent.

Soldering Iron too cold

Warm Gas Tank in hand.

Gas flow appears to be pulsing, not

smooth.

Gas setting too high.

Refer

to

(Adjust

Gas

Flow)

Instructions

Reduced gas flow at maximum setting.

Vapour pressure is too low.

Blocked Nozzle

Refer

to

(Adjust

Gas

Flow)

Instructions

Refer

to

(Nozzle

Maintenance)

Instructions

HINT:

Some of the above symptoms may occur if your Vulkan Iron has been stored in very cold conditions or

if you have just filled the unit with Butane Gas.

Before igniting, warm the Gas Tank of your Vulkan Iron in your hand, for about 1 minute.