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BEST PCBVac Users Guide Revision 0.1 December 30, 2013 Page 1

PCBVac-Dry, wet or hot vacuum tool for PCB rework

Users Guide

www.solder.net BEST Inc (847)797-9250

3603 Edison Place Rolling Meadows IL [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Table of Contents

Page Description

1 Title Page

2 Table of Contents

3 Introduction

4 Safety

5 Specifications

6 Features and Controls

7-9 Getting Started

10 Replacement Parts

11 Troubleshooting Guide

12 Warranty


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Introduction

You have selected a high quality, highly reliable BEST PCBVacsystem. This system is

designed specifically for picking up the remnants from the PCB rework and repair

processes including cleaning out solder from plated throughholes, cleaning off scraped

solder mask or coating or remnant flux of cleaning solvents. In addition, liquids such as

cleaning solvents and fluxes can be vacuumed off the PCB.

This users guide will help you maximize the he usefulness of the PCBVac.

Please take a few minutes to become familiar with the controls and features of the

device. Follow our recommended testing procedures. Review the helpful information we

have included which is based on a combined 150+ years of PCB rework and repair

experience.

In the USA please call us at 847-797-9250 between 7:30AM-5:30 PM CST or visitsolder.net to send us an e-mail.


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Safety

Maximum Air Pressure

Maximum air input pressure 6.9bar (100psi). Excessive input air pressure may damage

the equipment

Read Manual

Read the Userss Guidefor proper use of this equipment. Follow all safety instructions.Task and equipment specific warnings, cautions and instructions are included in the

equipment documentation when appropriate. Make sure these instructions and all other

equipment documents are accessible to persons operating or servicing the equipment.


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Specifications

Cabinet dimensions: 4 L X 3 W X 2D ( 101.6 x 76.2 x 50.8 mm)

Weight: 0.65lbs (1.0 kG)

Cycle initiate: ON/OFF Switch

Air input requirements: 7 bar (100psi) maximum

Vaccum output 0-110 inches H2O dependent on user potentiometer setting

Ambient Operating Conditions

Temperature: C to 45 C (41F to 113F)

Humidity: 85% RH at 30C non-condensing

RoHS, WEEE Compliance: Yes

Product Class Installation category II

Pollution degree 2


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Features and Controls

Vacuum air regulator adjustment knob-control vacuum level. Clockwise rotation creates

more negative pressure

On/Off switch turns air to unit on and off

Output Quick Connector-vacuum pick up wand with removable Teflon tip

Air input push-in fittingmain filtered air supply via 1/4FNPT

Vacuum Exhaust Port-vacuum air exit


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Getting Started

1)

Unpack Unit

2)

Connect Air Supply

3)Attach and configure the nozzle

4)

Attach and configure nozzle


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5)Attach the glass handpiece

6) Turn on pneumatic switch


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7)

Adjust vacuum until desired affect is reached

Begin moving hand piece to areas on PCB to remove wet and dry particles.


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Replacement Parts

Item# Part # Part Description

1 PCBV-CP Quick Disconnect Coupler Plug FNPT, Body

2 PCBV-QCA Quick Connect x plastic compression adaptor

3 PCBV-PVCT x 0.170 PE Tubing hose, ft

4 PCBV-TN Teflon nozzle

5 PCBV-FSF Front silicone fitting

6 PCBV-GT 6 glass handpiece

7 PCBV-MT Metal trap

8 PCBV-FE Filter element

9 PCBV-RSF Rear silicone fitting

10 PCBV-BGSA Brass gap suction adaptor

11 PCBV-PT ft, x 1/8 PVC tubing

12 PCBV-IAF In-line control air filter, 25 microns


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Troubleshooting Guide

If there is little or no vacuum pressure are the work piece check the following:

1. Make sure the input air source is on and is between 40-100psi

2.

Make sure the PCBVac ON/OFF switch is turned to the ON position3. Make sure the vacuum ouput control knob is turned CW(+)

4. Make sure the Teflon nozzle is free and clear of debris. Clean the tip out with asmall dental tool or paper clip

5. Make sure the air lines are no kinked and they are not pinched off

6. Mae sure the metal trap and filter element are clear


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Warranty

This BEST PCBVac is warranted to the original end user for one year from date of

purchase. Within the period of this warranty BEST will repair or replace and defective

component r the entire assembly at BESTs option on authorized return of the part or

the complete vacuum system, prepaid to the factory.

In no event shall any liability or obligation of BEST arising from this warranty exceed

the purchase price of the equipment. Before using , user shall determine the suitability

of the product for its intended use assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in the

connection therewith.

BEST makes no warranty whatsoever of merchantability of fitness for a particular

purpose. In no event shall BEST be liable for incidental or consequential damages.

To register your warranty in the USA, please send an email to [email protected].

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