1. Connect the small
diameter vacuum hose
to the vacuum fitting on
the front of the SMD-
VAC. Make sure the
hose is pushed all the
way on. Connect the
other end of the
vacuum hose to the
rear of the vacuum
handle, again make
sure the hoses pushed
all the way on.
2. Select a probe with a
vacuum cup that is
slightly smaller in
diameter to the outline
of the parts that you
want to pick and place.
Securely install it on
the tapered end of the
vacuum handle.
Selecting a vacuum
cup that is too large or
too small will result in
improper operation.
3. Connect the 3 wire
SMD-VAC power cord
to input power. Turn the
ON/OFF switch to the
on position.
4. To pick and place a
part:
a. Gently place the
vacuum cup on top
of the part that you
wish to pick up. The
part should now be
firmly grasped by
the vacuum cup.
b. Now move the part
to where you want it.
c. To release the part
simply depress the
button with your
finger, the part
should now be
released.
5. Remember to turn the
unit off when you are
finished.
Operation of the
SMD-VAC™-HP
Using the optional foot switch P/N VFS-1
PRECISION PARTS PLACEMENT
1. Connect the small diameter vacuum hose to the vacuum fitting on the front of the
SMD-VAC. Make sure the hose is pushed all the way on. Connect the other end of
the vacuum hose to the rear of the vacuum handle that has NO control hole (V3021
or V3121-RF), again make sure the hose is pushed all the way on.
2. Plug the foot switch connector into the jack on the rear of the SMD-VAC-HP that is
labeled as EXTERNAL SWITCH.
3. Select a probe with a vacuum cup that is slightly smaller in diameter to the outline of
the parts that you want to pick and place. Securely install it on the tapered end of the
vacuum handle. Selecting a vacuum cup that is too large or too small will result in
improper operation.
4. Connect the SMD-VAC to input power. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the on position.
Adjust the flow control for your particular operation.
4. To pick and place a part:
a. Gently place the vacuum cup on top of the part that you wish to pick up. The part
should now be firmly grasped by the vacuum cup.
b. Now move the part to where you want it.
c. Depress the foot switch, the part should now be released.
5. Remember to turn the unit off when you are finished.
ON/OFF
SWITCH
Variable
Air Flow
Control
VACUUM
INTERRUPTER
BUTTON
SIDE MOUNT
VACUUM PEN
HOLDER
VACUUM FITTING
FOR HOSE
VACUUM PEN
FOOT SWITCH
