Weekly Maintenance; Vacuum The Build Envelope; Clean/Inspect Tip Wipe Assembly - Stratasys Fortus 360mc User Manual

Weekly Maintenance

Vacuum the Build Envelope

Vacuum the build envelope to remove build material waste and dust.

Clean/Inspect Tip Wipe Assembly

You should inspect the tip wipe assembly once a week. Replace parts as
necessary when wear is detected.
• The brush and flicker can be replaced as an assembly or the flicker can be
replaced individually.
• The purge ledge assembly is replaced as a single unit.
1.
Remove (lift and pull) the upper funnel chute.
Kapton
Tape
Remove Upper Funnel Chute
2.
Remove the purge ledge assembly - lift to clear locating pins.
Note: There are two versions of the purge ledge available; one
for PPSF (labeled "PPSF") and one for all other materials.
3.
Remove the 2 flicker/brush assemblies - lift to clear locating pins.
4.
Use cleaning brush (in system start-up kit) to remove debris from inside of
the chute (including removed top).
5.
Clean the
6.
Clean and inspect the surface around the locating pins - make sure that the
purge ledge and flicker/brush assemblies can sit flush on the surface.
7.
Inspect the Kapton tape around the upper funnel chute. Replace the Kapton
tape if wear or tears are evident.
Figure 7-3: Chute Cleaning
purge ledge assembly
7-5
(Figure
Clean with Brush
flicker/brush assemblies
and the
7-3)
(Figure 7-5)
(Figure 7-5)
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