jbc AP250 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AP250
Manual-Feed Soldering Iron

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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. 0031412
Ø1.5 mm Feeder Nozzle
........................................... 1 unit
R ef. 0 019 211
Reel .................................. 1 unit
Ref. 0002801
Precision Crosshead
Screwdriver .................. 1 unit
Ref. 0031444
Packing List
The following items are included:
This manual corresponds to the following references:
AP250-B
Cartridge Extractor Pliers
........................................... 1 unit
Ref. PLR195

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40 mm
50 mm
60 mm
80 mm
100 mm
130 mm 130 mm
para manuales - color gris
200 mm
300 mm
Features and Connections
APS*
Stand for
AP250 Manual-Feed
Soldering Iron
DDE*
AP250 works with DI, DDE, DME Control Units by using APS Stand or optional with CA Manual-
Feed Soldering Station.
* not included, sold separately.
AP250
Manual-Feed Soldering Iron
optional
to CA
or APS
CA*
CA

AP250
AL250
AL250
SF280
SF250
ALE250
AP250
AL250
AL250
SF280
SF250
ALE250
AP250
AL250
AL250
SF280
SF250
ALE250
AP250
AL250
AL250
SF280
SF250
ALE250
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Align the tip of the cartridge with the feeder
nozzle. Use JBC’s PLR195 catridge 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:
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.
Loosen the screw and remove the cartridge.
Use JBC’s PLR195 catridges extractor pliers to
remove it if still hot.

AP250
AL250
AL250
SF280
SF250
ALE250
AP250
AL250
AL250
SF280
SF250
ALE250
AP250
AL250
AL250
SF280
SF250
ALE250
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40 mm
50 mm
60 mm
80 mm
100 mm
130 mm 130 mm
para manuales - color gris
200 mm
300 mm
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

AP250
AL250
AL250
SF280
SF250
ALE250
AP250
AL250
AL250
SF280
SF250
ALE250
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
AL250
AL250
SF280
SF250
ALE250
AP250
AL250
AL250
SF280
SF250
ALE250
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Changing the Feeder Nozzle
Feeder Nozzle
Make sure the tool is unplugged.
3. Remove the Nozzle
Trigger
Take out the feeder nozzle
and replace it with the new
one while holding the following
three highlighted components
in place: the trigger, the lever
and the slider.
Reassemble the handpiece
and tighten the 3 screws.
Note: Do not disassemble
these 3 components. It is
imperative to hold them in its
place.
Slider
Lever

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2
AP250
AL250
AL250
SF280
SF250
ALE250
AP250
AL250
AL250
SF280
SF250
ALE250
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40 mm
50 mm
60 mm
80 mm
100 mm
130 mm 130 mm
para manuales - color gris
200 mm
300 mm
Regulating the Feeder Nozzle
Depending on the components that are being soldered or on the cartridge being used, the length
of the feeder nozzle can be either shortened or lengthened (max 10 mm / 0.394 in).
Loosen the screw (1) to chan-
ge the length of the feeder
nozzle (2).
Adjust the feeder nozzle to the
recommended length (5-7 mm
/ 0.19-0.27 in) and tighten the
screw.
recommended
5-7 mm
Feeder Nozzle

ø 0,6
3,2x1,5
2,2 x 1
ø 3,8
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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 and then guide it into the AP250.
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
www.jbctools.com
Compatible Cartridges*
Conical Bent Chisel Chisel Bent Bevel
* not included, sold separately.
wrap solder
wire twice

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40 mm
50 mm
60 mm
80 mm
100 mm
130 mm 130 mm
para manuales - color gris
200 mm
300 mm
The fume extractor accessory is an easy & safe solution for extracting the fume generated at the
solder joint while soldering.
If you already have a high pressure suction system (filter required) on your workbench, you can
connect it to the AP250 by means of the fume extractor accessory for occasional fume extraction.
Fume Extractor Accessory*
Fume Extractor
Accessory
Ref. F1204
Accessories
to
Soldering
Station
to
Suction Pump
and Filter
* not included, sold separately.

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Notes