PACE FUME EXTRACTION User Manual

SOLUTIONS FOR THE ELECTRONICS INTERCONNECTION PROCESS

ARM-EVAC 250

FUME EXTRACTION

REMOVES HARMFUL PARTICULATES AND GASES

FILTER MONITORING

MULTIPLE FILTER OPTIONS

ESD SAFE FLEX ARM

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SOLUTIONS FOR THE ELECTRONICS

INTERCONNECTION PROCESS

A WORLDWIDE COMMITMENT

With offices worldwide, PACE is a recognized world leader in

the development of solutions for the assembly and repair of

highly advanced electronics. Our expertise extends back to

the dawn of the modern electronics industry. In 1958, PACE

introduced training programs for the repair of printed wire

assemblies and soon after, revolutionized the industry by

creating the first self-contained vacuum desoldering system.

Today, PACE continues to provide innovative solutions, products

and training for the rework, repair and testing of printed circuit

assemblies. Our unique capabilities and evolving vision have

provided universal solutions for thru-hole and surface mount

assembly and rework problems for the most advanced

electronics.

Additionally, PACE manufactures Fume Extraction Systems to

reduce exposure to harmful particulates and gases created from

hand soldering operations. PACE Fume Extraction Systems

effectively remove these contaminants from the worker’s

breathing zone thereby reducing or eliminating health risks

and improving productivity.

Our strong commitment and history of achievement has

resulted in an unparalleled range of Assembly, Repair and

Fume Extraction solutions to meet your needs whether working

to IS0-9000, industrial, military or your own internal

specifications. Whatever the challenge, PACE stands ready

to help you set a new standard.

A CUSTOMER COMMITMENT

In 2001 the distinguished Frost & Sullivan Award for the

World Surface Mount Technology Rework and Repair

Equipment Industry was bestowed upon PACE.

The Frost & Sullivan Market Engineering Customer Service

Leadership Award is presented to companies that have

demonstrated superior responsiveness to customer needs

and value-added support in technology and services.

PACE was selected based upon independent research with

customers, key market participants and even our competition.

This award reiterates PACE’s commitment to excellence from

product concept to customer service in the field. Frost &

Sullivan’s research recognizes that the key to PACE’s success

in the industry is our interactive approach with customers to

provide solutions and respond to end-user feedback when

developing products.

In 2002 PACE was awarded World Class Status,

signifying that PACE uses best practices in its design,

development and manufacturing processes to provide

the finest quality products to its customers at the lowest possible

cost. The first Maryland based company to receive this coveted

award, PACE stands alone in its market segment in achieving this

highly regarded status.

PACE FUME EXTRACTION SYSTEMS

WHY IS FUME EXTRACTION NEEDED?

It's a fact... hazardous fumes in the working environment result in increased absenteeism, employee turnover, worker's compensation claims and lost productivity. Medical research has confirmed an increased incidence of occupational asthma, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions, contact dermatitis and other health related effects associated with exposure to flux fumes. The substances in flux fumes are regulated by international health and safet y agencies and many have been designated as Occupational Sensitizers which means that exposure should be eliminated or reduced to as low levels as possible. Where manual soldering is being performed or where solder-pots/fountains are utilized, hazardous fumes are produced and workers need to be protected from them.

FACT: EXPOSURE TO SOLDER FUMES LEADS TO RESPIRATORY ILLNESS

FACT: MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR FLUXES RECOMMEND

THE USE OF LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS

The Health effects caused by exposure to flux fumes tend to be forms of respiratory illness and contact dermatitis. However, since the components of flux fume are of ten designated as occupational sensitizers, chronic or prolonged exposure increases the severity of health effects. PACE Fume Extraction is a key element in protecting workers from being exposed to flux fume!

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PACE FUME EXTRACTION SYSTEMS

0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1

PARTICLE SIZE IN MICRONS

10 100

GAS

MOLECULES

PARTICULATE INHALATION RANGE

SOLDER/FLUX FUME

TOBACCO SMOKE

CARBON BLACK

POLLENS

INSECTICIDE DUST

BACTERIA

COAL DUST

SOURCE:

STANFORD RESEARCH

INSTITUTE, CALIFORNIA

When rosin-based or rosin-containing fluxes are heated, a substance called colophony is produced, which is one of the major causes of occupational asthma. In order to reduce exposure to colophony, rosin-based fluxes have been exchanged for no-clean or synthetic fluxes that contain no rosin or very low percentages. While this reduces or eliminates exposure to colophony, new chemical irritants may be introduced into the work place, many of which pose a more substantial threat to workers. Over 95% of the total fume products from rosin-based fluxes are in the form of particulates. Chemical exposure from flux fume varies widely and is dependent on the chemical composition of the flux. Non-rosin or low-rosin fluxes use chemically aggressive substances such as acids, solvents, or alcohols in place of rosin to improve the cleaning action of the flux. This is also true for

Lead Free solders.

Exposure to these substances is also recognized as hazardous and when flux is heated, the resultant chemical by-products can be even more hazardous. Additionally, the use of cleaners, solvents or adhesives, which are common in electronic soldering applications, expose workers to chemical hazards. The human body has been designed with defense mechanisms such as nasal passageways lined with mucus that will collect larger particles through a process known as impaction and ciliated breathing passageways to remove foreign substances from the main airways of the lungs. Flux fumes contain high levels of respirable particles (less than 3.5 microns in diameter similar in size to cigarette smoke), that can bypass these natural defense mechanisms and deposit themselves in the gas-exchange region of the lungs, thereby posing the greatest exposure hazard.

PACE FUME EXTRACTION SYSTEMS

As the full solution provider in the electronics industry, PACE has set the standards for over 15 years by leading technology development for fume extraction equipment specifically designed to meet the requirements of the electronics industry and by educating the industry on the effects of exposure and how to protect workers.

PACE offers Fume Extraction Systems that feature the latest advancements in filter condition monitoring and process control as well as cost effective solutions that incorporate many of our best features. A variety of collection accessories are available that offer highly effective source capture or wide area extraction to meet virtually any application.

Each system is composed of rugged steel construction and includes a heavy-duty, brushless motor for years of troublefree service. Convenient, disposable filter cartridges are easily changed, eliminating the need for messy cleaning and costly service visits.

THE BENEFITS OF PACE FUME EXTRACTION

1. Fumes are pulled away from the primary solderer.

2. As flux fumes are removed at their source, secondary exposure of other operators is eliminated.

3. Assemblies and the work area are kept clean from flux fume contamination.

4. Filtered air is recirculated back into the work environment instead of being vented to the outside.

Therefore, energy savings in the form of air conditioning and heating costs are realized.

5. Unfiltered air is not exhausted to the outside which may require costly environmental permits

and pollution control devices.

6. PACE Fume Extraction Systems offer the greatest flexibility as they are modular and can be easily

disassembled and reassembled in another location as manufacturing processes and layouts change.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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3 Why is Fume Extraction needed

4 Arm-Evac 50 & FX-50

5 Arm-Evac 105/200

6 Arm-Evac 250/500

7 Fume Extractor Filters

8 ESD Flex-Arm & Metal Flex-Arms

9 Metal FumeFlo Table and Plenum

10 Arm-Evac Configuration Examples

11 Product Page

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