Cleaning And Maintenance; Cleaning; Lubricating - CraftBot CB4 FLOW Series User Manual

12. Cleaning and maintenance

IMPORTANT!
Cleaning and lubrication should only be conducted while the extruder and
built plate are cold. Please allow the CraftBot 3D printer to cool down at least 30
minutes before cleaning or maintenance. It neccecery to clean the printer after every
1000 hour. After every 1000 hour we need to change the used and worn parts in the
printer. The printer will warn the user.
9.1.

Cleaning

Clean the metal housing of the CraftBot by wiping with a damp cloth.
Cleaning the build plate Remove the build plate by unscrewing the 2 white
screws located in the front of the plate. Clean the plate with window cleaner. Wipe
clean with a dry cloth or paper towel.
9.2.

Lubricating

The CraftBot printer should be lubricated at least once after every 50 hours of
use or every 6 months.
Tools needed for lubrication:
• PTFE based spray lubricant or grease
• 2 separate lint-free rags or thicker stronger paper towels
• personal protection such as gloves and safety glasses/goggles
• lighting to see the interior of the CraftBot correctly (lamp)
1. Move the build plate and the extruder to the „Home" position.
2. Once the extruder and bed are in the home position, turn the CraftBot
3. If you look beneath the build plate you will see three rods that run
4. Place a folded paper towel or a lint-free rag behind the center rod. This
5. LUBRICATE ONLY THE PARTS RECOMMENDED IN THIS MANUAL!
6. Spray the threaded Z-axis rod at a relatively close distance to reduce
printer off and unplug it from the electrical outlet.
vertically in which the build platform moves up and down on. The two
outside rods are smooth and the center rod is threaded. These three rods
are known as the "Z-axis rods".
rag is used to protect other areas of the printer from any overspray that
may occur.
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