Edsyn SOLDAVAC VA175 Operating and maintenance manual

Static Safe
VA175
SOLDAVAC ®
Air and Vacuum
Pick-Up System
A revolutionary pick and place system the uses direct AIR or VACUUM to pick-up and
place parts and components. Using shop air, the VA175 uses AIR or generates VACUUM for
whatever application is necessary. Use as a blower for cleaning and cooling hot components
or with the flip of a switch, use the suction to pick-up even the smallest of parts.
Instructional Manual
Warning: High pressure. Do not point tool at anyone.
Do not block any passages along the air lines.

AIR AND VACUUM
SETTINGS
At AIR setting air
is blown out the
pick-up tool. Air
Input 25-45 PSI
At VAC setting air
is drawn into the
pick-up tool.
Follow these techniques for pick & place
Air Application:
Silicone disk is folded
up or is removed. To
lift and cool down the
component immediately
after the leads are
desoldered from the
pads.*
Pick-up disk
must be fitted
snug to
prevent it
from being
blown off.
air Vacuum Application:
Silicone disk is lowered.
To lift and place a
component in conjunction
with hot air soldering.
vacuum
Place lifting cup over
component before pressing
trigger. Reflow the solder joints.
off
hot air
component
After the solder is
molten press trigger to
lift component off the
circuit board.
on
Component is air lifted and
cooled at the same time.
component
Use hot air to reflow the
solder joints.
Press trigger to pick-up
component.
BE VERY CAREFUL NOT
TO VACUUM MOLTEN
SOLDER, DEBRI, OR ANY
LIQUIDS.
circuit board
circuit board
Main on
off switch
air
vac
*Can also be used for component placement

LP255
SPARE PARTS LIST
OR
NORMALLY
CLOSED
NORMALLY
OPEN
Press trigger to
activate air or vacuum
Press trigger to
release part
LP255 PICK-UP TOOL
ITEM
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY NEEDED
1* LN260 Angled Lifting Needle (includes SP250 suction cup) 1
2* SPA25 OCTAVAC Air suction pick-up disk with .25" hex brass
lifter and .38" static-safe silicone disk 1
3HS305 Static-Safe Silicone Black Hose ID: 3/32in. x 1/25in. .052ft.
4RCA27 Jacking Collar 1
5SR1109 Gap Sleeve (for appearance only) 1
6SR894 O-ring 1
7SR1108 Pick-Up Valve Adapter 1
7A SR398 Set screw 1
8AF631 Felt Filter (set of 10) 0.1
9SR202 O-Ring 1
10 SR700 Trigger Valve Assembly (normally close poppet is standard) 1
10A SR743 Normally Closed Poppet with O-Rings (gold) 1
10B SR825 O-Ring 1
10C SR744 Valve Body 1
10D SR746 Spring 1
10E SR745 Push Knob 1
10F SR742 Normally Open Poppet with O-Rings (blue) 1
11 SR261 Barbed Male Fitting 1
12 SR701 Static-Safe Handle 1
13 HS305 Static-Safe Silicone Black Hose ID: 3/32in. x 1/25in. 3ft.
14 SR402 Female Coupling Quick Disconnect 1
1*
45
6
8910 11 12
13
14
10A
10C
10D
10E
10F
10B
*LN260 comes standard
with the LP255
2*
*SPA25 suction cup and HS305
hose comes installed with the VA175.
SP250 is included in the accessory kit.
3
7A
7

VA175
Exploded View
5
12
11
23
18
13
7
19
21
9
10
6
2 (6ft)
20
22
24 (3 of 4 shown)
4
14
15
2 (.16ft)
2 (0.5ft)
13
16
1
2 (1ft)
3
7
4
8
17
17A
17B
17C
12

VA175
Spare Parts List
ITEM
NO.
PART NO.
DESCRIPTON QTY
NEEDED
1SR823 Male Coupling Quick Disconnect 1
2 HS308 Polyurethane Black Hose ID: 3/32in. x 1/32in. 7.21ft.
3 SR1107 Strain Relief 1
4 SR785 Nut Ring (Includes star washer) 2
5 SR704 Air /Vacuum Mounting Bracket 1
6 SR439 Holder Clip for Tools and Accessories (Set of 2) 2
7 SR170 Hex Cap Nut 3
8 SR1103 Locking Sleeve 2
9 HB359 Quick Disconnect Fitting 1
10 SR1106 Male Barbed Fitting 1
11 SR1105 Tappered Elbow Fitting 1
12 SR705 2-Way Air Toggle Switch (Includes hex nut and internal
star washer) 2
13 SR512 Male Barb Fitting Threded Hose 2
14 SR1104 Venturi Assembly 1
15 SR382 Elbow Connector 1
16 HS307 Static-Safe Silicone Black Hose ID: 1/8in. x 1/16in. .25ft.
17 AF110S Air Exhaust Silencer 1
17A SR533 Clear Barrel 1
17B AF040 Muffler Filter (Set of 10) 0.2
17C SR636 Silencer Element Cap 1
18 PD534 Pick-Up Tool Holder 1
19 SR709 Dovetail Bracket Stand 1
20 SR1100 Base Cover 1
21 SR1101 Base Plate 1
22 SR1102 Pan Head Screw 2
23 SR712 Philips Pan Head Screw 1
24 SR251 Rubber Feet (Set of 4) 4

CHANGING POPPET CONFIGURATION (Recommended for Vacuum setting only)
Sometimes the operator would prefer the LP255 to be in the
“ON” position all the time (continuous air flow output or
vacuum) because more time is actually spent in holding and
positioning the component than in releasing it.
REMOVE
SCREW
REPLACE
SR743
normally closed
poppet
INSTALL
SR742
normally open
poppet TIGHTEN
SCREW
Continuous air flow or
vacuum to hold components
Press to release
component
MAINTENANCE
Keep filter elements clean
Use WT625 to remove AF631 Felt Filter
SR533 Barrel AF040 Foam
Filter Element
(Sold in set of 10)
SR636 Silencer End Cap

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Designed Patented & Assembled in U.S.A.
Edsyn stands behind its products. We warrant that new tools will be free from defects for 18 months from the
date of purchase. During this time period Edsyn will repair or, at its option, replace the tool at no charge.
This warranty does not include tips and accessories. Any tool that appears to have been deliberately abused,
altered, or destroyed is not covered by this warranty.
Technical Support
Contact our Customer Service for assistance related to the purchase of this product or recommendations on a
challenge that you may encounter. There are many replacement parts that are available to keep your tool in
top condition. To speak to someone in Customer Service, call 818-989-2324.
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Design, color, weight, and material subject to change without notice. Components from other designs
may be used with information pertaining to it, but not applicable to another use.
Labels and instructions will supersede this information.
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Form. 956
Rev D
SPA25 OCTAVAC Air suction pick-up disk with .25" hex brass
lifter and .38" static-safe sillicone disk .25" hex
SPB25 OCTAVAC Air suction pick-up disk with .25" hex brass
cup and .38" static-safe sillicone disk (for spherical surfaces)
.25"hex
SPA25-1 Replacement static-safe silicone disk for SPA25 & SPB25 .38" dia.
SP093B OCTAVAC static-safe silicone suction cup 3/32" dia.
SP125 OCTAVAC static-safe silicone suction cup 1/8" dia.
SP250 OCTAVAC staic-safe silicon suction cup 1/4" dia.
SP375 OCTAVAC staic-safe silicon suction cup 3/8" dia.
SP500 OCTAVAC staic-safe silicon suction cup 1/2" dia.
SP625 OCTAVAC staic-safe silicon suction cup 5/8" dia.
SP750 OCTAVAC staic-safe silicon suction cup 3/4" dia.
Warranty
Suction Cups for the LP255
More suction cups are available at our website (www.edsyn.com) or in our General Line Catalog.