PACE Sodr-X-Tractor Handpiece
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a) Disconnect the 137cm (54 inch) length of air hose from the FLOW IN side of the VisiFilter assembly.
Insert the ribbed end of a male quick connect hose mount fitting (P/N 1259-0087) into the free end of
this air hose.
b) Connect the free end of a 1 inch (2.5cm) length of air hose with an installed female quick connect
hose mount fitting (P/N 1259-0086) to the FLOW IN side of the VisiFilter Assembly.
c) The 137cm (54 inch) length of air hose can now be easily moved between the VisiFilter Assembly
and the Controllable Pressure Port. The VisiFilter assembly remains connected to the Vacuum Port.
4. Additional fittings may also be added to the hose connection at the rear of each air handpiece to ease
changing of handpieces.
Tip Selection
PACE Endura Tips come in three basic types.
1. Desoldering Tips - These tips are tinnable and provide enhanced thermal performance for thru-hole
desoldering on high mass boards.
2. Precision – These tip feature smaller ID sizes with larger mass for improved thermal recovery.
3. Flo-D-Sodr Tips - These tips provide rapid, continuous extraction of old or excess solder from SMT lands.
Size selection of tips is important. For thru-hole desoldering, select a tip with an I.D. just large enough to allow the lead
to freely pass inside. The tip O.D. should not exceed the diameter of the land to minimize risk of damage to the board
substrate.
Tip Installation
Before installing your desoldering tip, Identify your Sodr-X-Tractor heater assembly. Replacement SX-90
heater assemblies utilize part number 6010-0107-P1 (Black connector) and 6010-0163-P1 (Blue
Connector).
SX-70 tips are
NOT
compatible with SX-80 or SX-90 handpieces.
SX-80 (Endura) tips will operate in SX-70, SX-80 and SX-90 handpieces.
SX-90 tips are only compatible with SX-90 handpieces.
For optimal thermal transfer and performance, always use SX-90 tips with SX-90 handpieces and
heater assemblies.
NOTE
When removing any air hose, turn and pull. Do not attempt to pull hose
directly off. Damage to or breakage of fitting or VisiFilter may occur. Use your
Sodr-X-Tractor with a clean VisiFilter element. Otherwise deterioration in
performance or damage to the unit may occur.
