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1. Set a tip temperature of 343°C (650°F) for lead-free or 316°C (600°F) for leaded alloys and adjust as necessary. 

2. Install selected Mini-Wave® tip into the PS-90 using Tip Tool. 

3. Position the component ensuring proper lead-to-land alignment. Hold the component in place using the HandiPik® or tweezers. (A)

4. Apply flux and tack solder opposing corner leads. (B)

5. Apply flux to ALL lead/land areas. (C)

6. Clean tip on Tip & Tool Stand Sponge. 

7. Apply solder to the cupped portion of tip to create a convex bead of molten solder. (D)

8. Position Mini-Wave® tip so the solder bead contacts the top portion of leads. Slowly move tip over one row of leads to form proper solder fillets at each joint. (E)

9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 on remaining sides of component. 

10. Re-tin Mini-Wave® tip with solder. Return PS-90 to its Tip & Tool Stand. 

11. Clean, if required, and inspect.