PCB Arts GmbH
Instruction Manual Vapor Phase One
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3.
Maintenance
Apart from a regular check of the electrical and mechanical systems for function or damage
and cleaning of the interior, no maintenance work is required.
Caution:
Maintenance work may only be carried out by qualified personnel and
personnel approved by the manufacturer.
Caution:
Cleaning of the machine may only take place when the process chamber is
open, the vapor phase soldering system is not connected to the power supply and
the system is in a cold state.
3.1
Cleaning the machine
The machine should be cleaned from the outside with a dampened cloth. Make sure that the
cloth is not wet in order to avoid unwanted liquids in the vapor phase soldering system. If
various liquids get into the vapor phase soldering system, disconnect it from the power
supply and allow it to dry in a warm room.
3.2
Cleaning the process chamber
During the soldering process, solvents or other residues are often mixed with the galde in
the process chamber, and this gradually settles. Accordingly, the process chamber should be
cleaned regularly. For this purpose, you need suitable solvents such as isopropyl alcohol or
methylated spirit - never use aggressive cleaning agents.
First open the process chamber via the control panel and then switch off the vapor phase
soldering system. Be sure to also remove the power plug.
Always use a brush to clean the temperature sensors and clean them carefully. Do not bend
the temperature sensors or apply any mechanical force to them. The temperature sensors
are welded to the heater and can detach from the heater if force is applied.
You can clean the sides of the vat with a paper or cotton cloth, again be careful of the
temperature sensors and do not pull on their cables.
After cleaning with isopropyl alcohol or methylated spirits, leave the vapor phase soldering
system open so that the explosive vapors produced can escape.
3.3
Temperature sensors disconnected from heater
To guarantee ideal and safe conditions of temperature control, the temperature sensors in
the process chamber must be in direct contact with the heater. The manufacturer welds
them to the heater to provide the best thermal contact. If a temperature sensor no longer
has direct contact with the heater because the welding point is broken, safe operating
conditions are no longer guaranteed. In this case, inform the manufacturer.
