Model 10557 Medium-Duty Resistance Soldering Plumbing System   

10557

User Information and Instruction Sheet

 

Summary: This American Beauty® Soldering System has been assembled for your convenience, in order to help eliminate confusion when ordering equipment to be used for most of your high capacity soldering and thermal management applications.

 

Description: System Description: This System consists of a Model 105C2 (1800 watt) Power Unit, a Model 10587 Industrial, Dual-Carbon, Pliers Handpiece and a Model 10518 Footswitch.
  • Power Unit Description: The Model 105C2 Power Unit has a low-voltage, high amperage, isolated transformer, with a multi-tapped secondary output. The output power, (500watt – 1300watt – 1800watt) is determined by the two output posts selected, (of the three output posts available). This Power Unit may be adapted to automated and fixtured production tooling. For more detailed information please read the Information/Instruction sheet included with the Power Unit in this Kit.
  • Handpiece Description: The Model 10587 Handpiece is a Heavy-Duty, Pliers style, dual carbon electrode, Handpiece. It is supplied with two 1-1/2” length x 1/2” width x 5/8” height (38.1 x 12.7 x 15.88 mm) concave, carbon block electrodes and a jacking screw for assisting with electrode replacement. These rugged tools feature high-temperature Ultem handles, with through-handle cable connections, for operator comfort. The Handpiece is assembled with Nickel-plated steel heat baffles for cooling and Nickel-plated steel electrode holders for fast efficient heat. Supplied with two ten-foot (3.048 m) high stranded, extra-flexible # 6 AWG cables with ring terminals for sturdy mechanical connection to the 105C2 Power Unit. For more detailed information please read the Information/Instruction sheet included with the Handpiece in this Kit.
  • Footswitch Description: The Model 10518 Footswitch is a rugged, industrial switch, (wired normally open), with a ten-foot, (3.048 m), 18-2 SJO cable and special plug for use with TL type Power Units. This footswitch is often used, to better control the cycle time needed for an application.
Uses:

This System can be used to create accurate, trustworthy solder joints in most plumbing, HVAC, large cable work, battery terminals, motor leads and stator applications. Ideal for sweat soldering thin-wall copper tubing up to 1-1/2” diameter.

Please reference the General Operating Instructions for American Beauty® Resistance Soldering Systems for more detailed operating instructions and guidelines.

 

Replacement Electrodes/Elements: Model 10565

 


Duty Cycle: The Power Unit has been rated to operate at a 50% maximum duty cycle. Do not operate beyond this rating.
WARNING: THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE OF THE POWER UNIT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE POWER UNIT HOUSING FOR ANY REASON, DUE TO THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. ELEMENTS CAN GENERATE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF HEAT WHEN POWER IS APPLIED. USE WITH CAUTION TO AVOID BURNS, FIRE OR OTHER POTENTIAL DAMAGE. NORMAL USE OF THIS PRODUCT IS LIKELY TO EXPOSE THE USER TO SOLDERS CONTAINING LEAD, WHICH IS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS (OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM) OR OTHER PROPOSITION 65 LISTED CHEMICALS.