SS-989

2 IN 1 SMD HOT AIR REWORK STATION

99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
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Users Manual
1st Edition, 2012
2012 Copyright by Prokits Industries Co., Ltd.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Warnings and cautions are placed at critical points in this manual to direct
the operator's attention to significant items. They are defined as follows:
WARNING: Failure to comply with a WARNING may result in serious injury
or death.
CAUTION: Failure to comply with a CAUTION may result in injury to the
operator, or damage to the items involved. Two examples are
given below.
NOTE : A NOTE indicates a procedure or point that is important to the process
being describe.
EXAMPLE : AN EXAMPLE is given to demonstrate a particular procedure, point
or process.
_ Be sure to comply with following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS for your
safety.
WARNING
_ Be sure not to operate the unit with any combination of temperature and air
flow settings that makes the thermal protector trip (the heater lamp turns off
during use). This could damage the unit.
CAUTION
When the power is ON, the temperature of the hot air and the nozzle
ranges from 100 to 450C (212 to 842F). To avoid injury to personnel or
damage to items in the work area, observe the following:
_ Do not direct the hot air toward personnel or touch the metal parts near the
nozzle.
_ Do not use the product near combustible gases or flammable materials.
_ Advise those in the work area that the unit can reach very high temperatures
and should be considered potentially dangerous.
_ Turn the power OFF when no longer using the ProsKit SS-989 or when
leaving it unattended.
_ Before replacing parts or storing the unit, allow the unit to cool and then turn
the power OFF.
To prevent accidents and failures, be sure to take the following
precautions:
_ Do not strike the hand piece against hard surfaces or otherwise subject it to
physical shock.
_ Be sure the unit is grounded. Always connect power to a grounded receptacle.

_ Do not disassemble the pump.

_ Do not modify the unit.
_ Use only genuine ProsKit replacement parts.
_ Do not wet the unit or use the unit with wet hands.
_ Remove power cord by holding the plug not the wires.
_ Make sure the work area is well ventilated.
_The ProsKit SS-989 is not intended for use by children or infirm persons
without supervision.
_ Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the SS-989.
I.

Packing list and name of parts

Name of Parts

Packing List
1. 1.SS-989 2 in 1 SMD Hot Air Rework Station
2. Users manual
3. Soldering iron
4. Soldering iron Stand
5. Heat Gun holder
6. Air nozzle x 3

II.

Features and Specifications

Features:
2 in 1 Rework Station to save the cost
Antistatic soldering iron and hot air desoldering 2 in 1 design to save the cost.
Closed Circuit Sensor Design
Closed-loop temperature control for accurate and air-flow-independent
temperature
High Power, Quick Warm Up Times
High heating power, warm up quickly, adjustable temperature and air flow for
easy surface or hole mount components QFP, SOP type IC devices rework.
Individual Function Start Save Energy
Individual function starts save energy, or share function by 2 users at the
same time, three knobs control hot air volume, hot air temperature, and
soldering iron temperature.
LED Digital Display
Digital LED displays for both rework and soldering station
Quiet in operation
Diaphragm pump with maximum capacity at 24L/min, equipment noise less
than 45dB, wind volume and temperature are adjustable, suitable for many
kinds of use
Auto Cool-Off Process
After power switch is turned off, the auto cool-off process leaves the blower
on until the nozzle is cool in order to prolong the life of heating element and to
ensure safety
ESD Safe Design
Prevent static and leakage electric to damage the PCB.
Interchangeable hot air nozzles and tips
Interchangeable hot air nozzles and tips design for different type of surface
mount components. Also applicable to most of branded nozzles and tips.

Specification:
Model

SS-989B

SS-989A

SS-989A7

SS-989B4

SS-989C

AC220V

AC110V

AC127V

AC240V

AC240V

50Hz

60Hz

60Hz

50Hz

50Hz

Fuse

3A 250V

6A 250V

5A 250V

3A 250V

3A 250V

Total power

700W

Overall package
size (mm)

330 (L) * 275 (W) * 195 (H)

Weight

3.7 kg

Input voltage

SS-989H

SMD Rework Specifications

Power
640
consumption
Air pump
Diaphragm type
Volume
24L/min (max)
Temperature of hot
100-450
air
Noise
Noise < 45dB
Scale
LED display
Soldering Iron Specifications
Power consumption of soldering iron
Temperature range of soldering iron
Leakage voltage of soldering iron tip

60W
200-480
<0.5mV

Assembly
A. Station assembly
Attach the Heat Gun holder
Remove the heat gun holder screw
from the side of the station; attach the
heat gun holder to the station (Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

B. Attach the nozzle

Loosen the nozzle mounting screw,
attach the nozzle on heat gun then screw

it.

Show as the figure 2

Fig. 2

C. Electrical Connection and Power ON

Place the heat gun on the holder.(Fig3)

Fig3
Loosen the pump securing screw which on the bottom of control station.
(See below pictures)

Insert the power plug into socket

Turn on the power switch and the lamp will be lit
Dont pull out the power plug instantly after turning off the power switch,
because the fan keeps operating to protect heat element. Until the fan
stops operation completely, the power plug should not be pulled out.
III. Operation instructions (SMD rework)
Remove SMD components (such as QFP, SOP, PLCC and so on)
1. Adjust air flow and heat gun temperature to desired level
2. Slip the pick-up puller (optional part)
under the component lead. (Fig. 4) If
the width of the component does not
match the size of the pick-up, adjust
the width of the pick-up by

Fig. 4

squeezing the wire. In case of PLCC or small components such as chip

resistors, desolder by using tweezers, etc.
3. Hold the heat gun up on the SMD components, but do not touch the
components, and allow the hot air to melt the solder. Be careful not to
touch the leads of the components with nozzle.
4. When the soldering tin is melted, remove the SMD components by
lifting the pick up puller (Fig. 5)

Fig. 5

5. After removing SMD components, remove residual soldering solder tin

with desoldering tool.
SMD rework operation instructions
1. Apply proper quantity of solder paste and install the SMD components
on PCB.
2. Refer to (Fig. 6) to preheating components

Fig. 6
3. Heat the lead frame evenly (Fig. 7)

Fig. 7

4. Cleaning
When soldering is completed, clean the residual flux from the board
with an appropriate cleaner.
IV. Soldering iron operation instructions
1. Soldering iron stand assembly
Install the cleaning sponge into the seat. (Fig. 8)

Fig. 8
***ATTENTION***
Sponge will swell when wet. Dampen the sponge with water and
squeeze dry before using. The tips may be damaged when used
with dry sponge.
2. Insert soldering iron into the stand. (Fig. 9)
3. Take out the protection tube on the top of soldering iron.
4. Connect soldering iron cable to the 5 hole socket on control station. (Fig.
9)
***ATTENTION***
Switch off the power before inserting or pulling out the plug

Fig. 9

5. Insert power plug into power socket then turn on power switch.
6. Adjust temperature with regulation temperature knob.
***ATTENTION***
High temperature shortens tip life and may cause thermal shock to
components. Always use the lowest possible temperature when
soldering. It will also provide better protection for some components
which sensitive to temperature.
***ATTENTION***
Always put soldering iron into holder after use.
***ATTENTION***
Always clean the soldering iron tip after use and coat it with fresh
solder to prevent oxidation and prolong tip life.
7. Soldering iron tip maintenance and operation
Always clean the soldering tip before use to remove any residual
solder or flux adhering to it. Use a clean and moist cleaning sponge.
Contaminants on the tip have many detrimental effects including
reduced heat conductivity which contribute to poor soldering
performance.
If the soldering iron is not in use, do not keep it at high temperature
for long time otherwise the tin flux will become oxidized and reduce
heat conductivity function.
After use, always clean the soldering iron tip after use and coat it with
fresh solder to prevent oxidation and prolong tip life.
Checking and cleaning the soldering iron tip
***ATTENTION***
Never cut the oxide on soldering iron tip by cutter.
Set the temperature at 250or 482..
After the temperature is stable, clean soldering iron tip with
sponge, and check its condition. If the tip is badly worn or
deformed, replace it.
If the tin-plating part of soldering iron tip covered with black oxide,

apply fresh solder containing flux and clean the tip again. Repeat
until all the oxide is removed then coat the tip with fresh solder.
If the soldering iron tip gets deformed, replace it with a new one.
V.

Fuse replacement

When fuse is blown, replace it with the spare fuse. (see below picture)
1.

Unplug the power cord from the power receptacle

2.

Use the Phillip (+) type screwdriver to loosen the fuse holder

3.

Replace the fuse with new one

4.

Put the fuse holder back in place

Trouble shooting
Warning:
Before checking the inside of the SS-989 or replacing parts, be sure to
disconnect the power plug. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
Defect
Situation

Possible Problem

PCB Board broken

Change new fuse

SS-989A(110V) 250V 6A
SS-989B(220V) 250V 3A
SS-989A7(127V) 250V 5A
SS-989H(220V) 250V 3A
SS-989B4(240V) 250V 3A
SS-989C (240V) 250V 3A
Contact vendor for repair

Panel display S-E, plug

didnt connect properly

Reconnect the plug of

Soldering Iron

Heating Element broken

Replacing heating element

Heating Element broken

Replacing heating element

Internal pipe obstruction

or loosen caused air
leakage

Clearing the internal pipe,

reconnect the pipe tightly.

Pump securing screws

havent loosened

Loosen the pump securing

screw which on the bottom of
control station.

Blown fuse

Dead, Doesnt
work

Soldering Iron
doesnt heat up
Heat Gun air
Temperature
doesnt heat up

Heat Gun airflow

level abnormal

Solution

Display shows
abnormal

Transportation caused
inside PCB board didnt
connect properly
Input voltage lower than
standard request

Check with local power service

provider

Temperature unit
display abnormal

IC broken

Contact vendor for repair

Other problems not mentioned:

Contact the vendor

Open the case, reconnect the

PCB board