MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the pump
1. Disassemble the pump heads.
• Unplug the power cord.
• Remove the cover screws. (right/left)
• Remove the cover.
• Remove the pump head from each side of
the pump.
2. Clean the pump head.
• Remove the valve plate and fixing plate.
• Remove any flux adhering to the plates.
• If the valve plate is bent or stiff, replace it.
• If the exhaust filter is dirty, replace it.
CAUTION:
• If the fixing plate is difficult to remove, apply hot air
to it to warm it up.
• Never use excessive force to remove the plate as it
is easy to bend, and a bent plate will allow a leak,
which reduces the efficiency of solder extraction.
• Clean the plates only with alcohol or thinner.
3. Assemble the pump heads.
Reassemble the valve plate and fixing
plate.
CAUTION:
When assembling the pump, be sure to check for air
leaks.
Clean the pump head
and fixing plate.
Exhaust filter
Pump head
Pump head
Fixing plate
Fixing plate
Valve plate
Valve plate
Be sure the parts are
aligned correctly.
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