JBC RHS Articulated Hand Rest Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

RHS
Articulated Hand Rest for PHSEK Preheater Set

This manual corresponds to the following reference:
RHS-A

Packing List

The following items are included:

Features

Assembly

Setting up the Articulated Hand Rest
Fit the shaft into the base bushing (1) and tighten the headless screw (2). Then assemble first the height adjustment flange (3) and finally the hand rest arm (4) onto the shaft.
The hand rest arm position should be as shown in the image. The right hand rest is marked at its bottom side with the letter “R”.

Height Adjustment

According to your work needs the articulated hand rest allows adjustment for different heights through the vertical axis.
Slide the arm to the appropriate height (1) and secure it by tightening the knob (2) to guarantee stability.

Work Position Adjustment
RHN arm allows adjustment for different positions according to your work needs. The articulated arm covers all work areas.

The correct hand work position is shown in the following images:

Preheater Positioning

RHS has been designed to work together with PHS
Fit PHSE onto the positioning bolts (1) for proper alignment. The four corner guides (2) help to place the heater unit in its position.

Note: for each preheater size, there are different articulated hand rests with different base dimensions available.

Preheater	Articulated Hand Rest	Base Dimension
PHNE	RHN	310 x 239 mm / 12.20 x 9.41 in
PHSE	RHS	410 x 270 mm / 16.14 x 10.63 in
PHBE	RHB	550 x 480 mm / 21.65 x 18.90 in

Accessories*
If a second hand rest ist needed, Articulated Left Hand Rest HRL is available. HRL also allows adjustment for different positions.
In the case of using both left and right arms, assemble both as shown in the illustration according to the letters on the back of the hand rest, to keep the hand supports at the same level. The right hand rest should be assembled below the left hand rest.

Compatible JBC Articles*

HRR and HRL can be combined with:
RWT Adjustable Rework Arm,
RWS Adjustable Rework Arm for PHSE and
RWB Adjustable Rework Arm for PHBE.
Assemble first the height adjustment flange (1), then the HRR (2) and afterward the HRL (3). Assemble the second height adjustment flange (4) and finally the RWT (5).
4 different sizes for PCB Supports are available:
– PHNS Support for PCBs up to 11×7 cm / 4×3”
– PHSS Support for PCBs up to 13×13 cm / 5×5”
– PHBS Support for PCBs up to 36×28 cm / 14×11”
– PHXLS Support for PCBs up to 51×61 cm / 20×24”

Maintenance

– Check periodically that RHS is clean, especially the sliding parts and the shaft.
– Use a damp cloth when cleaning. Alcohol can only be used to clean the metal parts.
– Replace any defective damaged parts.
Use original JBC spare parts only.

Do not leave HRR over the preheater when the preheater is working.
Safety
It is imperative to follow safety guidelines to prevent electric shock, injury, fire or explosions.

• Do not use the equipment for any purpose other than PCB rework.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may remain high after the unit is turned off. Handle with care.
• Be careful with the fumes produced when soldering.
• Keep your workplace clean and tidy. Wear appropriate protection glasses and gloves when working to avoid personal harm.
• Do not leave up the arms directly above heat surfaces.
• Utmost care must be taken with liquid tin waste which can cause burns.
• This appliance can be used by children over the age of eight as well as persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lacking experience provided that they have been given adequate supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and understand the hazards involved. Children must not play with the appliance.
• Maintenance must not be carried out by children unless supervised.

Notes

Specifications

RHS
Articulated Hand Rest for PHSEK Preheater Set
Ref.: RHS-A

– Base Dimensions: – Total Height: – Arm Height: – Arm Lenght: – ESD Connector

270 x 410 mm / 10.6 x 16.2 in 205 mm / 8.07 in 200 mm / 7.87 in 498 mm / 19.61 in

– Total Net Weight: – Package Dimension / Weight: (L x W x H)

6.03 kg / 13.29 lb 474 x 368 x 195 mm / 7.14 kg 18.66 x 14.49 x 7.68 / 15.73 lb

Complies with CE standards ESD Safe

Warranty
JBC’s 2 year warranty covers this equipment against all manufacturing defects, including the replacement of defective parts and labour. Warranty does not cover product wear or misuse. In order for the warranty to be valid, equipment must be returned, postage paid, to the dealer where it was purchased.
This product should not be thrown in the garbage.
In accordance with the European directive 2012/19/EU, electronic equipment at the end of its life must be collected and returned to an authorized recycling facility.

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