The following are safety precautions that personnel must understand and follow when using or servicing
this product.
1. POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD - Repair procedures on PACE products should be performed
by Qualified Service Personnel only. Line voltage parts may be exposed when the
equipment is disassembled. Service personnel must avoid contact with these parts when
troubleshooting the product.
2. To prevent personnel injury, adhere to safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA and other
applicable safety standards.
3. Heater Cartridge Tips are hot when the handpiece is powered on and for a period of time
after power off. DO NOT touch the cartridge. Severe burns may result.
4. PACE Tip & Tool Stands and handpiece cubbies are designed specifically for use with the
associated handpiece and houses it in a manner that protects the user from accidental burns.
Always store the handpiece in its holder. Be sure to place the handpiece in its holder after
use and allow for cooling before storing.
5. Always use PACE systems in a well ventilated area. A fume extraction system such as those
available from PACE are highly recommended to help protect personnel from solder flux
fumes.
6. Exercise proper precautions when using chemicals (e.g., solder paste). Refer to the Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) supplied with each chemical and adhere to all safety precautions
recommended by the manufacturer.
Handpiece Connection
Connect the handpiece connector plug into the Power Receptacle in the following
manner.
1. Align guide on the connector with slot on power receptacle.
2. Insert connector into power receptacle.
3. Turn the connector housing clockwise to lock in place.
Tip Cartridge Installation
Both TD-100 and MT-100 tip cartridges are fitted with a key lock device. This feature ensures that tip
cartridges are held firmly in position and will maintain their orientation. MT-100 tip cartridges CANNOT be
fully inserted into the TD-100 and TD-100 tip cartridges CANNOT be fully inserted into the MT-100. To
install a tip cartridge, please follow the procedure below.
1. Line up the key lock feature on the tip cartridge with the notch on the front
of the handpiece.
2. Push the tip cartridge all the way into the handpiece.
To remove a tip cartridge, use the included hot grip removal pad to grasp the tip cartridge and pull
the tip cartridge out of the handpiece. Be careful when completing this procedure as the tip cartridge
may be hot and direct contact can cause injury.
A wide variety of tip cartridges are available for use with the TD-100 and the MT-100 Handpieces. Please
refer to the table below for available tip cartridge styles.
The TD 100 handpiece features a replaceable O-ring that protects
the contact area from flux fume and other contamination. The Oring may need to be replaced over time. To replace the O-ring
follow the procedure below:
1. Disconnect the TD 100 from the power source
2. Remove the tip cartridge
3. Unscrew the cap from the back of the TD 100
4. Slide the connector assembly out of the handle
5. Remove and replace the old O-ring from the connector
assembly (Old “O-ring” may remain in handle)
6. Reinstall the connector assembly. Be sure to line up the
keyways on the handle and connector assembly. Do not
force the connector assembly into the handle.
7. Reinstall the cap and make sure it is fully seated against
the handle
8. Install a tip cartridge
The O-rings on the MT-100 do not need to be replaced.
Handpiece Troubleshooting
Most malfunctions are simple and easy to correct. Refer to Table 3.
Symptom Probable Cause Solution
Defective Heater Change Tip Cartridge Handpiece will
not heat
Power Source
Malfunction
Contact PACE
Table 3: Troubleshooting
Service
Please contact PACE or your local distributor for service and repair.
PACE Incorporated retains the right to make changes to specifications contained herein at any time,
without notice. Contact your local authorized PACE Distributor or PACE Incorporated to obtain the latest
specifications.
The following are trademarks and/or service marks of PACE, Incorporated, MD, USA:
PACE products meet or exceed all applicable military and civilian EOS/ESD, temperature stability and
other specifications including MIL STD 2000, ANSI/JSTD 001, IPC7711, and IPC A-610.
Additional copies of this manual or other PACE literature may be obtained from:
www.paceworldwide.com
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