jbc AP250 User manual

AP250
Manual-Feed Soldering Iron
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Manual-Feed Soldering Iron ................. 1 unit
Feeder Nozzle Ø1 mm (Ref. 0019212), Cartridge
C250403 and Solder Reel (Ref. SN5450) already
assembled
Manual ............................ 1 unit
Ref. 0028350
Ø1.5 mm Feeder Nozzle ......................... 1 unit
R ef. 0 019 211
Reel .................................. 1 unit
Ref. 0002801
Hexagon
Screw Driver .................. 1 unit
Ref. 0023792
Packing List
The following items are included:
This manual corresponds to the following references:
AP250-A
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Features and Connections
APS*
Stand for
AP250 Manual-Feed
Soldering Iron
Control Unit*
AP250 works with DIU, DDU, DMU Control Units by using APS Stand or optional with CDA
Manual-Feed Soldering Station.
* not included, sold separately.
AP250
Manual-Feed Soldering Iron
optional
to CDA
or APS
CDA*
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Align the tip of the cartridge with the feeder
nozzle. Use JBCs PLR195 catridges
extractor pliers for a correct tip alignment.
Changing Cartridges
For a safe cartridge change, unplug the tool or turn the station off before following these guidelines:
Loosen the screw and remove the cartridge.
Use JBCs PLR195 catridges extractor pliers
to remove it if still hot.
1. Removing
Alignment
Important: Tighten the screw again. This is
necessary for the tool to function.
3. Aligning
2. Inserting
4. Fixing
Mark
Important: Insert the cartridge as far as
the mark for a correct connection.
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Pull out the remaining solder wire from inside
the feeder nozzle. Use a pliers if necessary.
Insert the solder wire while pushing the trigger
repeatedly until the solder wire appears at the
nozzle.
Note: Use solder wire ø0.8 - 1.0 mm with
Nozzle Ref. 0019212 and ø1.1 - 1.5 mm with
R ef. 0 019 211
Solder Wire Replacement
Remove the empty reel as shown and fit the
new one in the same direction.
1. Removing Remaining Solder Wire
2. Replacing Solder Reel
3. Inserting New Solder Wire
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Open and take out the back
side screw to remove the reel
and to take out the solder wire
from the nozzle.
1. Remove the Reel 2. Remove the Cover
Then remove the two front side screws and lift the cover off.
AP250
Changing the Feeder Nozzle
Feeder Nozzle
Make sure the tool is unplugged.
3. Remove the Nozzle
The 3 Components
Take out the feeder nozzle and
replace it with the new one
while holding the following 3
components inplace.
Reassemble the handpiece
and tighten the 3 screws.
Note: Do not disassemble
these 3 components and it is
imperative to hold them in its
place.
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AP250
Regulating the Feeder Nozzle
Depending on the component are soldered or the cartridge being used, the length of the feeder
nozzle can be either shorten or lengthen (max 10 mm / 0.394 in).
Loosen the screw to chan-
ge the length of the feeder
nozzle.
Adjust the feeder nozzle
length to the required length
(max 10 mm / 0.394 in) and
tighten the screw.
max.
10 mm
Feeder Nozzle
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For production line work, BES Solder Reel
Stand is the ideal solution for easy solder wire
supply. Suitable for Solder Reels up to 2.5 kg
/ 5.512 lb.
Wrap the solder wire twice around the empty
reel as shown.
Solder Reel Stand*
Accessories
BES
Solder Reel Stand
Ref. BE-SA
AP250
Manual-Feed
Soldering Iron
Ref. AP250-A
AP250 Solder Feed works with C250 cartridges. Find the model that best suits your soldering needs in
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Compatible Cartridges*
Conical Bent Chisel Chisel Bent Bevel
* not included, sold separately.
wrap solder
wire twice
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The fume extractor is an easy & safe solution extract the fume generated at the solder joint while
soldering.
Note: Suction pump and filter required.
Fume Extractor*
Fume Extractor
Ref. F1204
Accessories
to
Soldering
Station
to
Suction Pump
and Filter
* not included, sold separately.
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Notes
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