3. Preparations for brazing/tinning
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- Heat brazed joints to be opened with an autogenous flame. Lift off remaining metal and remove remaining brazing solder with a wire brush.
- Remove the paint and zinc coating in an area of approx. 30 mm around the seam to be soldered.
- Remove the paint and zinc coating in the tin-plating area and approx. 30 mm beyond.