Prokit's Industries SS-55 User Manual

SS-55 series SOLDER POT

Thank you for purchasing the Pro’sKit solder pot. The
Pro’sKit solder pot is a temperature controlled soldering pot
which comes with ceramic heater insulated tube providing
better protection. Please read this manual before operating.
Keep this manual for reference.

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

Warnings and cautions are placed at critical points in this
manual to direct the operator’s attention to significant items.
Failure to comply with a WARNING or CAUTION may result
in an injury to the user, or damage to the unit.

WARNING
This entire device becomes hot in use. DO NOT TOUCH the
metal surfaces or contents.
ALWAYS wear eye protection. Guard against accidental
spills or splatter.
MOLTEN SOLDER can cause serious burns.
Be sure the pot has cooled down when changing the part s.
Please unplug the power cord when not in use.

CAUTION
The molten solder in the solder pot is dangerous since it
reaches about 550℃.The pot cover also becomes very hot
when the power is on. Improper handling may cause burns or
fire. Be sure to observe the following precautions.

1. Use this solder pot on a highly stable metal workbench,

never use it near paper or other flammable and explosive

articles.

2. Provide warning notice of hot pot in the area of use.

3. Never permit an inexperienced person unfamiliar with

heated solder pots and the characteristics of molten

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Do not modify the solder pot.

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5. The presence of moisture can cause molten solder to

explode and splatter. Keep workplace and work clean

and dry.

6. Don’t operate with wet hands, it will increase the risk of

electric shock.

FEATURES

1. Designed with electronic control board and high quality

components providing temperature adjustment function

and steady performance.

2. Crucible is made by stainless steel with titanium plating,

featuring corrosion resistance and prolonged service life.

3. Comes with iron chromium aluminum wire heater and

aluminosilicate heat preservation material provides

excellent thermal stability.

4. Ceramic heater insulated tube provides better protection

from high temperature operation.

5. Suitable for melting solder, plastic, resin and more.

SPECIFICATIONS

Solder Pot

Power Switch

Temperature
re

ulator Knob

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Model No.
Power

Consumption
Temperature

Range
Crucible Size

(mm)

Crucible material Stainless steel with titanium plating
Melting Time

(Max.setting)
Solder capacity 0.3kg 0.5kg 1.6kg 2.2kg

Voltage 220V~240V 50/60Hz
Standard plug

Dimension

(LxWxH)(mm)

SS-551B SS-552B SS-553B SS-554B
SS-551H SS-552H SS-553H SS-554H

150W 200W 250W 300W

250~550℃ 250~550℃ 230~450℃ 230~450℃

ψ38x35H ψ50x35H ψ80x40H ψ100x40H

pprox. 10mins

B series:

150x90x60 150x90x60 210x140x65 210x140x65

Approx.

10mins

Approx. 20mins

B type; H series: H type

Approx.

20mins

CAUTION

 Keep the solder pot temperature as low as possible to

prolong its service life.

 Do not scrub or hit the solder pot with sharp or hard

objects, the surface could be scratched which will cause
corrosion and damage.

OPERATION

When used the first time, the electric heating core could
smoke a little, this is normal.
Before using, be sure the power source contains a “ground
wire”, working without that is not allowed.
Use a sand tray or insulation under the pot. Anchor the pot to
the work surface.

1. Turning on the power, adjust the temperature regulator

knob to the high-temperature position, after one minute,

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