Caution; Description; Commissioning - Weller FT12 Operating Instructions Manual

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1. Caution!

Please read these Operating Instructions and the attached
safety information carefully prior to initial operation. Failure
to observe the safety regulations results in a risk to life and
limb.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage resulting
from misuse of the machine or unauthorised alterations.
The Weller FT12 soldering fume extraction unit corresponds
to the EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the
basic safety requirements of Directives 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC and 2011/65/EU (RoHS).

2. Description

The Weller FT12 soldering fume extraction unit is equipped
with a maintenance-free compressed air converter for vacu-
um generation and is therefore ideally suited to continuous
industrial operation. The compressed air converter is ade-
quately designed to extract the soldering fumes from 2
Weller Fumex-Extraction soldering bits. The vacuum hoses of
the FE soldering bits are connected directly to the FT12 sol-
dering fume extraction unit. To operate the FT12 cleaned, dry
compressed air (3.5 bar - 7 bar) is required. It is possible to
shut off the compressed air using the shut-off valve on the
unit's compressed air connection. The compressed air con-
nection is combined with a control valve, which allows the
compressed air to be regulated.
Note!
The FT12 soldering fume extraction unit is not suitable for the
extraction of flammable gas.
Warning:
Only remove the compressed air hose from the unit in its
unpressurised state.
To remove the compressed air hose, press the unlocking ring
of the rapid-fitting pipe union and pull out the hose.
The 3-stage filter installed, comprising fine particulate air fil-
ter F7 and wide band gas filter (50% activated carbon; 50%
Puratex) is ideally suited in this configuration to the extrac-
tion of soldering fumes. The particulate filter and the gas fil-
ter are contained in the main filter cartridge. Both filter ele-
ments are disposable filters and the fine particulate air filter
(preliminary filter) can be changed several times before the
main filter cartridge has to be replaced.
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Together with the exhaust air filter (activated carbon), which
absorbs odours caused by compressed air, the FT12 is used
as a circulating air unit. It is not necessary to draw off the
exhaust air. Both filter elements are disposable filters, where
the fine dust filter (prefilter) can be changed multiple times.
The main filter cartridge must be replaced after 12 months at
the latest.
Warning:
When using extraction equipment, the legal limits with
regard to contaminants in the workplace must be obser-
ved and regularly checked by the operator of the extrac-
tion equipment.
Technical data
Operating pressure in bar /psi:
Compressed air connection:
Height:
Diameter:
Weight (approx.) in kg/lb:
Noise level (at 1m interval) dB: 37
Air consumption l/min (SCFH):
Main filter:

3. Commissioning

Place the FE soldering bit in the safety rest. The FT12
soldering fume extraction unit is equipped for the connection
of 2 Weller FE soldering bits (1). On connection of an FE
soldering bit, the vacuum hose is attached to the open
connector nipple. The second connector remains closed.
Only take off the closure cap on connection of a second
vacuum hose.
Insert the compressed air hose, external diameter 6 mm
(PUN-6 x 1) into the compressed air connection (5) of the
FT12 as far as it will go.
If the compressed air supply is correct (3.5 - 7 bar, clean
oil-free) connect the FT12 to the compressed air supply
system and, if necessary, open the control valve (6).
Maintenance
Before maintenance work is undertaken, the unit must be
switched to its unpressurised state.
3.5 - 7 bar / 50-100 psi
of clean dry
compressed air
OD 6 mm hose
200 mm / 7.9 inches
120 mm / 4.78 inches
1.5 / 3.3
13 (27)
F7 fine dust filter
Particulate filter
Wide band gas filter
99.95%
50% Activated charcoal,
50% Puratex