PCB Arts GmbH
Instruction Manual Vapor Phase One
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care must be taken to ensure that the supply and exhaust air of the vapor phase soldering
system is free of obstructions. The cooling system is necessary for the height limitation of
the vapor phase and is consequently a central component of the functionality.
1.10.1
Initial filling of the vapor phase soldering system with distilled water
Step 1:
Unscrew the cover on the back of the Vapor Phase One using the Torx key and remove the
four screws. Remove the cover, now you can fill the cooling system.
Step 2:
Take the enclosed funnel and fill the system
initially with
distilled water
up to the marked
maximum at the filler neck, which is located on
the back of the Vapor Phase One above the hose
. When filling the cooling medium, loosen
the level plastic hose of the upper elbow to
allow for pressure equalization. After the system
has been filled to the maximum, reinsert the
hose into the plastic bracket.
Step 3:
After the first soldering with the vapor phase, fill the water level to the maximum once
again. Repeat step 1. Water is also stored in the radiators, which is why the water reservoir
must be refilled after initial use.
1.10.2
Draining the cooling medium
To drain the water from the water reservoir, you must pull the top end of the level hose off
the plastic elbow and then drain it into a dedicated water container. The distilled water
should be changed
quarterly.
There is always some cooling medium in the radiators or
cooling system, this is normal and can be neglected.
1.11
Transport damage
Please check the vapor phase soldering system directly for visible transport damage. These
are to be noted directly upon delivery and reported to the manufacturer and shipping
company. Transport damage that is discovered later but was not visible must also be
reported directly. If the system shows visible damage, it must not be put into operation
before the manufacturer has given his approval.
Please check also in the process chamber if 4x temperature sensors are fixed to the heater
and 1x temperature sensor is turned away from the heater and hangs in the air. You can
compare this with the following figure:
Figure 1: Filling - nozzle
