TOOLCRAFT 800W LSH-880 Hot Air Station Instruction Manual

TOOLCRAFT 800W LSH-880 Hot Air Station

Introduction

Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing this product.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements.
To maintain this status and to ensure safe operation, you as the user must observe these operating instructions!
These operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important notes on commissioning and handling. Also consider this if you pass on the product to any third party. Therefore, retain these operating instructions for reference!
If there are any technical questions, please contact: www.conrad.com/contact

Explanation of symbols

• The symbol with the lightning in the triangle is used if there is a risk to your health, e.g. due to an electric shock.
• The symbol with the exclamation mark in the triangle is used to indicate important information in these operating instructions. Always read this information carefully.
• The product must only be used in dry, indoor locations. It must not become damp or wet as this may cause a fatal electric shock!
• The arrow symbol indicates special information and advice on operation.

Intended use

This product is intended to be used as a hot air gun for desoldering surface- mounted electronic components.
It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in bathrooms, must be avoided under all circumstances.
For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper use can result in short circuits, fires, electric shocks or other hazards. Read the instructions carefully and store them in a safe place. Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.
All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Delivery content

• Hot air workstation
• Hot air gun
•  Hot air gun holder
  • Mounting plate
  • 4x holder mounting screws
  • 2x station mounting screws
• Power cable
• 4x nozzle tips
• Operating instructions

Up-to-date operating instructions

Download the latest operating instructions at www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code shown. Follow the instructions on the website.

Features and functions

• 4 nozzles in different sizes
• Large LCD display
• Adjustable temperature/airflow
• Automatic energy saving function
• Brushless vortex fan

Safety instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.

• The appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with impaired physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or lack of knowledge if they are under super-vision or have been given instruction concerning the use if the appliance in a safe way, and understand the hazards involved.
• Do not allow children or unauthorized persons to stay in the work area.
• Do not allow other people to touch the device or hot parts.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• The hot air gun must be placed in the designated holder when not in use.
• As power supply, only use the supplied mains cable.
• A fire may result if the appliance is not used with care, therefore:
  • do not apply heat to the same place for a long time.
  • do not use the workstation in conditions where combustible materials such as flammable gases, vapours, or dust are or may be present! This may cause an explosion!
  • heat may be conducted to combustible materials which are out of sight.
  • place in respective stand when not in use and allow to cool before storage.
  • do not leave the appliance unattended when not in use.

Personal safety

• Wear suitable protective clothing and safety goggles. Splashing “spitting” melted parts may cause serious burns or eye damage.
•  Never work under the influence of alcohol or medication.
• Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation. Vapours can be harmful to your health.

General information

• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. This may become dangerous playing material for children.
• Protect the appliance from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity, moisture, flammable gases, steam and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
  • is visibly damaged,
  •  is no longer working properly,
  • has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
  • has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the product.
•  Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety or connection of the appliance.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs must only be completed by a technician or an authorized repair centre.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
• In schools, educational facilities, hobby and DIY workshops, the product must be operated under the supervision of qualified personnel. Always comply with the accident prevention regulations for electrical equipment when using the product in commercial facilities.

Location

• Place the workstation on a clean, level, non-flammable surface of a sufficient size. Protect the worksta-tion against vibrations. Do not place the workstation on a flammable surface (e.g. rug or tablecloth). Always use a non-flammable, heatproof surface.
• Keep the workstation away from flammable or combustible materials (e.g. curtains).
• Do not place the workstation on valuable furniture without using suitable protection, as this may result in scratch marks, pressure points, discolouration or burn marks.
• Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of strong magnetic/electromagnetic fields, transmitter aerials or HF generators. These may affect the electronic control system.
• Make sure that there is enough space in the direction from which the hot air nozzle discharges hot air. The hot air may cause a fire if there is not enough space!
• Ensure that there is sufficient lighting.
• Keep your work area clean and tidy.

Electrical safety

• The product is built according to protection class I. It must be powered by a standard earthed mains socket.
• The mains socket that you use to connect the power cable must be easily accessible.
• Before connecting the product, make sure that the mains voltage in your region meets the specifications on the name plate. Only connect the product to the mains socket when it is switched off.
• Do not pull the mains plug from the mains socket by pulling on the cable.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the workstation if there are any signs of damage, as this may cause a fatal electric shock!
• If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a new mains cable with the same specifications. Stop using the damaged mains cable and dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner. Do not attempt to repair the damaged mains cable.
• Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold room into a warm one. This may generate condensation, which can cause the product to malfunction or damage the interior components. Moisture on the workstation, mains cable may also cause a fatal electric shock!
• Never work on live electrical components or parts. Always disconnect these components from the power supply beforehand.
• CAUTION!
  If liquid does enter the workstation, switch off the mains voltage to the socket containing the mains plug (switch off at the corresponding circuit breaker or remove the safety fuse and then switch off at the corresponding RCD protective switch). You can then unplug the power cable from the mains socket. Discontinue use immediately and take the product to a specialist repair shop, or dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner.

Connected devices

• Make sure any tips connected to the air gun are correctly attached and cannot become loose during use.

Risk of burns

• Never use the workstation to heat up liquids or gases.
• Never point the flow of hot air at the workstation, mains cable, hose or other parts. In addition, never point the flow of hot air at people or animals, as this may cause burn injuries!
• Never touch the tip of the hot air nozzle.
• Do not attempt to remove a tip from the airgun when it is hot.

Fuse

• A defective fuse must be replaced with a new fuse with the same specifications (see “Replacing the fuse”). Do not repair or bridge a defective fuse, as this may cause a fire or result in fatal electric shock.

Operating elements

Workstation and air gun

1. Hot air gun nozzle
2. Hot air gun holder
3. Hot air gun handle
4. Shortcut 1 / menu up
5. AIR: airflow rate dial
6. Hot air gun cable
7. Display
8. 8 Shortcut 2 / save value and exit settings menu
9. Hot air gun holder mounting points
10. Shortcut 3 / menu down
11. TEMP: Temperature increase ▲
12. TEMP: Temperature decrease ▼
13.  Fuse holder / power socket
14.  Main power switch (I: ON / O: OFF)

Display

• A Locked
• B Set value
• C REAL: actual temperature
• D SET: Settings
• E Actual temperature value
• F Heating power
• G Temperature unit
• H Airflow percentage

Connection and setup

Assemble the hot air gun holder

The hot air gun holder must be attached to the main unit before use.

• The holder can be mounted to the left or right side of the main unit:
• Use 4x screws (included) to attach the mounting plate to the hot air gun holder as shown.
• Use 2x screws (included) to attach the mounting plate to the left or right side of the main unit.
• Before connecting to the power supply, check the attachment is secure by placing the hot air gun into the holder.

Power supply

The power switch must be in the OFF position, and the mains cable should not be connected to the power supply.

• Make sure the main power switch is in the O (OFF) position.
• Connect one end of the power cable into the power socket on the rear of the main unit and the other end to a mains power supply.

Operation

Touching or soldering capacitors (or similar components) or leads/cables that are connected to capacitors may cause a fatal electric shock! Capacitors may stay charged for several hours after you switch off the power supply!

Note

• The hot air gun is equipped with a magnetic safety switch and will not operate when placed in the holder. Remove it from the holder to begin use.
• If the workstation does not function correctly, try placing the handle back onto the holder then removing it again.
• If the hot air gun is placed in the holder after use, non-heated air will flow through until it has been cooled to <100 °C. Allow this cooling to take place before switching the main power off.

Main power ON/OFF
Use the main power switch to switch the power (I: ON / O: OFF).

Temperature quick adjust
Press the TEMP ▲/ ▼ buttons to adjust the temperature.
Press and hold to quick adjust.

Airflow rate adjust
Adjust the AIR – / + dial to adjust the airflow rate.

Attach / remove nozzle tips
Risk of burns! Allow the hot air gun to completely cool before attempting to attach or remove any tips from the nozzle!

• Insert the selected tip over the hot air gun nozzle, making sure it is securely attached.
• Remove the tip by pulling it away from the nozzle.

Tighten or loosen the bolt on the tip if needed.

Temperature / airflow short cut
Default shortcuts

Recall shortcuts:
Press a shortcut button 1, 2, or 3, for quick access to settings.
Saving shortcuts:

• Adjust the temperature by pressing the TEMP ▲/ ▼ buttons.
• Adjust the airflow rate using the AIR – / + dial.
• Press and hold a shortcut button 1, 2, or, 3 for more than 2 seconds. The display will blink to indicate the shortcut has been saved.

Display screen status
The following are examples of various display screens you may encounter while using the product.

After switching on, the display will briefly show the system version number before showing the working display.

| Normal working

•     The set temperature is 300 °C.

•     The temperature is locked

•     Airflow rate is 50 %

| Normal working

•     The factory default setting for shortcut key 1 is the cool air function “C – L”.

•     C – L shows when the temperature is set <100 °C.

•     In this example a timer has been set for 20 seconds.

•     The air gun will stop heating after 20 seconds then blow non-heated air until it has been cooled to <100 °C.

| Standby

•     In this state you can adjust settings without activating the air gun.

•     The air gun will enter standby when the temperature drops <100 °C.

•     The air gun will start working after removing the handle from the holder.

| Auto-sleep

•     The workstation will enter sleep mode after 30 minutes in standby mode.

•     Press any button to resume use.

Adjusting settings

Navigating the settings menu

To enter the settings menu:

1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 at the same time for more than 3 seconds.
   If a passcode has been set, “PSd” will show on the display. You must first enter the passcode to access the
   settings menu. For further information, see section “g) Setting a passcode “PSd”” on page 33.

2. Press shortcut key 1 or 3 to navigate the settings menu.

3.  Press TEMP ▲or ▼to adjust values.

4.  Press shortcut key 2 to save settings and exit the settings menu.

Set a shut off timer “Ht”

Note

• If the set time is too low, heating will stop as soon as the timer reaches working temperature. Experiment with different values to get the best results.
• The air gun will stop heating after the set time. Non-heated air will flow through until it has been cooled to <100 °C.
• Put the handle on the holder and then remove it again to resume use after the timer has run down.
• Enter the settings menu and navigate to “Ht”.
• Choose a timer setting: “OFF”, 10 – 900 seconds.
•  Save the setting and exit.

Lock a temperature / airflow setting “Loc”

You can lock the temperature and airflow at the current settings.

1. First set the desired working temperature and airflow on the workstation.
2. Enter the settings menu and navigate to “Loc”.
3. Choose a setting of “on” or “off”.
4. Save the setting and exit. A lock icon will show to indicate the temperature / airflow is on.

Setting the temperature unit “C-F”

1. Enter the settings menu and navigate to “C – F”.
2. Select a unit of temperature °C or °F.
3. Save the setting and exit.

Calibrating the temperature “CAL”

For maximum temperature accuracy, you should perform a calibration. This offsets the displayed temperature to match the actual temperature.

1.  Set a working temperature on the workstation.

2. After the airflow has reached the set temperature, use a suitable thermometer to record the actual temperature.

3. Note any difference between the actual temperature and the temperature shown on the workstation.

4. Enter the settings menu and navigate to “CAL”.

5. Select an increment [-50 to +50 °C (-90 to +90 °F)] to offset the temperature by.
   For example. If the hot air is 305 °C and the workstation shows 300 °C, you should set a value of -05 °C.

6. Save the setting and exit.

Enabling and disabling system sounds “bL”

1. Enter the settings menu and navigate to “bL”.
2. Choose a setting of “on” or “off”.
3. Save the setting and exit.

Setting a passcode “PSd”

Note

• A passcode only resticts access to the settings menu, all other functions will operate as usual.
• If you forget the passcode, enter the recovery code “906” and then set a new passcode.

To set a passcode:

1. Enter the settings menu and navigate to “Psd”.
2.  Press TEMP ▲or ▼to adjust values.
   • Chose a number between 001 and 999.
   • Disable the passcode by setting the value to “- – -”.
3.  Save the setting and exit.

Restore factory default settings “FAC”

To restore all settings to factory defaults:

1. Enter the settings menu and navigate to “FAC.
2. Choose the “on” setting.
3. Save the setting and exit.

Default settings

Troubleshooting

or other technical personnel.
| The maximum temperature was exceeded.| •     Reduce the temperature setting.

•     Switch the main power OFF , wait 20 minutes then turn back ON.

•     If still receive the error code, please contact technical support service or other technical personnel.

No power to the workstation.

| Power cable is not connected| Make sure it is plugged in correctly.
The fuse has blown| Check the fuse. See “13. Replacing the fuse”

Replacing the fuse

Allow the hot air gun and soldering iron to cool down completely, then switch the main power switch OFF and disconnect the power cord from the socket.

1. Remove the cover over the fuse holder located at the back of the main unit.

2. Use a blunt object such as a flat head screwdriver to gently pry the fuse out.

3. Perform a continuity test on the fuse, e.g. with an appropriate meter (digital multimeter).

4. If the fuse is defective, replace it with a new fuse of the same type. See section “Technical data” for information about the fuse type.
   Never use a fuse with other specifications. Never bridge a defective fuse! This may cause a fire or a fatal electric shock!

5. Insert a replacement fuse until it clicks into place, then replace the protective cover.

6. Connect the workstation to the mains and switch it back on.
   If the fuse blows again, disconnect the workstation from the mains and ask a technician to conduct a thor-ough inspection.

Care and cleaning

Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions as they can cause damage to the housing and malfunctioning.

• The main unit and hot air gun are generally maintenance free. Disconnect the product from the mains, and allow all parts to cool down completely before each cleaning.
• Clean the product with a dry, fibre-free cloth.

Disposal

This symbol must appear on any electrical and electronic equipment placed on the EU market. This symbol indicates that this device should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste at the end of its service life.
Owners of WEEE shall dispose of it separately from unsorted municipal waste. Spent batteries and accumulators, which are not enclosed by the WEEE, as well as lamps that can be removed from the WEEE in a non-destructive manner, must be removed by end users from the WEEE in a non-destructive manner before it is handed over to a collection point. Distributors of electrical and electronic equipment are legally obliged to provide free takeback of waste. Conrad pro- vides the following return options free of charge (more details on our website):

• in our Conrad offices
• at the Conrad collection points
• at the collection points of public waste management authorities or the collection points set up by manufacturers or distributors within the meaning of the ElektroG

End users are responsible for deleting personal data from the WEEE to be disposed of. It should be noted that differ-ent obligations about the return or recycling of WEEE may apply

Technical data

• Operating voltage ………………………………………230 V/AC, 50 Hz
• consumption ……………………………………max. 800 W
• Protection class …………………………………………I
• Airflow rate ………………………………………………..30 – 120 L/min
• air temperature range …………………………..+100 °C to +500 °C
• Heat-up time ……………………………………………..Heats to 300 °C in approx. 35 seconds
• Fuse type ………………………………………………….T5A, 250 V
• Operating conditions …………………………………..0 to +40 °C, <80 % RH (non-condensing)
• conditions ……………………………………..-20 to +80 °C, <80 % RH (non-condensing)
• Power cable ………………………………………………143 cm (without connector and plug)
• Hot air gun cable ……………………………………….93 cm
• Dimensions (W x H x D) …………………………….. 90 x 140 x 210 mm (without holder) 140 x 142 x 210 mm (with gun and holder)
• Weight ……………………………………………………..1.46 kg (with hot air gun and nozzles)

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