Head Replacement; Replacing A Standard Head - Stratasys F170 User Manual

HEAD REPLACEMENT

When a head reaches 1500 build hours (odometer limit), a warning will be displayed on the User Interface and
the head's Head Status Icon will be highlighted in red on the Materials page. You can continue using a head
which has exceeded its odometer limit, but it is highly recommended that you change the head as part quality
will be unpredictable.

REPLACING A STANDARD HEAD

The information within this section is meant to guide you through the process of changing a standard head.
Although the instructions below depict the replacement of the model head, the same procedure applies to both
the model and support head. The process for replacing a PLA head varies slightly from the process for replacing
a standard head; "Replacing a PLA Head" on page 119
procedures.
1. Unload material from the head that will be replaced (see
instructions).
2. With the printer powered ON, open the top cover (see
Note: Replacing a head while the printer is powered ON will ensure that an
Automatic Tip Calibration is performed after the replacement process is compete.
Power is automatically removed from the head and all motors when the top cover
is opened.
3. Depress the release tab and unclip the head ribbon cable for the head that will be replaced
(model head is on the left, support head is on the right).
4. Disconnect the material tube for the head that will be replaced.
5. Unlock the head release lever for the head that will be replaced.
Figure 5-11: Head Connections
highlights the differences between these replacement
"Unloading Material" on page 113
Figure 3-1 on page
117
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