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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning the SCA ......................... 17 Moving the SCA ........................... 18 Troubleshooting ..........................19 Specifications ..........................23 Customer Support ......................... 24 Contact support ........................... 24 Regulatory Compliance Documents .................... 24 Supplemental Information......................25 SCA 3600 Support Cleaning Apparatus Limited Warranty ............25...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    • Do not allow aluminum or zinc to come into contact with caustic cleaning solutions. • Do not use any liquid other than water and Oryx approved cleaning solution products in the SCA. An approved list of SCA compatible cleaning solution products is available on the Oryx website: www.oryxadditive.com/support.
  • Page 5 • N'utilisez aucun liquide autre que de l'eau et des solutions de nettoyage approuvées par Oryx dans le SCA. Une liste approuvée des solutions de nettoyage compatibles SCA est disponible sur le site Web Oryx: oryxadditive.com/support. • N'UTILISEZ PAS d'eau chaude lors du remplissage du réservoir. L'ajout de concentrés de nettoyage à...
  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview The SCA 3600 Support Cleaning Apparatus (SCA) is designed to remove soluble support from FDM parts (PLA, ABS, PC, nylon) and Material Jetting (MJ) parts (UV Cured Resins) using water or approved caustic cleaning solutions. How it works The SCA removes support material by immersing parts created with soluble support material in a bath consisting of water or cleaning solution.
  • Page 7: Startup Kit Contents

    Startup kit contents The items shown in the figure below are shipped with the SCA 3600. Note: Cleaning solutions are purchased separately and available from your printer reseller or visit www.oryxadditive.com/support for additional information. Figure 1 Startup Kit Contents Large Basket Power Cord Euro - 2 m (6 ft.)
  • Page 8: Major Components

    Major components Figure 2 Major Components Large Parts Basket Drain Strainer Control Panel Cleaning Tank On/Off Switch and Power Cord Receptacle Drain Valve Flow Nozzle Pump Intake Screen...
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Control panel Figure 3 Control Panel Up/Down Arrows (Add/Subtract Time) Set Timer Start/Pause No heat Selection Temperature Selection Silence Alarm Alert Indicator Low Water Level Indicator High Water Level Indicator Temperature LED Display Pump Operating LEDs Progress LEDs Time Remaining LED Display...
  • Page 10: Setup

    Setup Locating the SCA To maximize ease of use and operational safety, make sure the following preparations of the physical site are met: • Shipping carton + pallet dimensions: 105.0 X 70.0 x 129.5 cm (41.3 D x 27.6 W x 51.0 H in).
  • Page 11: Operation

    MIN, tel qu’illustré. Adding cleaning solution Add cleaning solution to the water filled bath in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. A list of Oryx approved cleaning solutions and proper mixing ratios are available on the Oryx website: www.oryxadditive.com/support.
  • Page 12: Preheating And Starting The Cleaning Cycle

    The following are examples of recommended mixing procedures for WaterWorks and EcoWorks in the SCA 3600. If using WaterWorks Soluble Concentrate: While wearing protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye/face shielding, add two bottles (2.1 lbs, 950 grams each) of WaterWorks to the water filled bath. Exercise caution when working with the cleaning solution.
  • Page 13 Connect the power cord to the SCA and then to a suitable grounded receptacle. Power on the SCA using the main power ON/OFF switch located at the rear of the unit. Press one of the four temperature preset buttons or the Heat Off button to select the cleaning temperature.
  • Page 14 Cleaning the parts To activate the cleaning cycle after setting the time and temperature, and adjusting the liquid level, press the button. Illuminated bars will sweep under the temperature display when the pump is operating. Parts can take a few hours or longer to clean. Cleaning time is affected by the size of the part, the amount of support material, part geometry, and the pH level of the cleaning solution.
  • Page 15: Completing The Cleaning Process

    Completing the cleaning process Removing parts from the SCA When the parts are clean, they can be removed from the SCA. Halt the cleaning cycle by pressing the button if removing the parts before the timer has finished count down. Open the SCA lids and slowly lift the large basket from the cleaning solution.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Maintenance Draining the tank For safety reasons, allow the cleaning solution to cool to room temperature before draining and wear protective gloves and eyewear while working with the effluent. Pour des raisons de sécurité, laissez la solution de nettoyage refroidir jusqu’à la température ambiante avant le drainage, et portez des gants et lunettes de protection lorsque vous travaillez avec les effluents.
  • Page 17: Disposing Of Solution

    Open the drain valve. After draining, make sure the valve is closed. Figure 8 Drain Valve Positions Disposing of solution Consult your local regulations regarding disposal of the cleaning solution effluent. Proper disposal requires the alkalinity (pH) of the used solution be reduced to allowable levels before disposal.
  • Page 18: Moving The Sca

    Remove the strainer by using the strainer handle to lift it up and out of the tank drain. Figure 9 Removing the Drain Strainer Scrub debris from the strainer using a nylon brush or toothbrush. Rinse with water. Verify all holes are unplugged before replacing the strainer in the drain. Inspecting and cleaning the pump intake screen The pump intake screen may become clogged with debris.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Risque élevé de choc électrique High Risk of Electrical Shock Débranchez toujours l'appareil de Always disconnect the unit from power l'alimentation Before removing the back panel! Avant de retirer le panneau arrière! • ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYEWEAR WHEN ADDING OR REMOVING LIQUID FROM THE TANK.
  • Page 20 Problem Probable Causes What to Do heater will not panel. If it is off press the button. If still unlit, then start proceed to the “Power Indicator is not Lit” Problem. Timer has not been The system will only run when the timer is counting set and started down.
  • Page 21 Problem Probable Causes What to Do Sensor failure, power If the Alert Indicator light is also illuminated this is supply failure, or indicative of one of several types of failures. pump failure. Contact technical support. Error Codes: r1 = temperature sensor failure r2 = High level sensor failure...
  • Page 22 Problem Probable Causes What to Do After several The cleaning solution Drain the tank and add fresh water and cleaning hours parts is likely saturated solution. don’t appear to with support be much cleaner material. Type of cleaning If using EcoWorks, try switching to WaterWorks. agent.
  • Page 23: Specifications

    Specifications Physical specifications Height 108.6 cm (42.8 in) Width 57.8 cm (22.8 in) Depth 92.7 cm (36.5 in) Tank capacity 102 L (27 gal) Weight (net / gross shipping) 73 kg (160.6 lbs) / 93 kg (204.6 lbs) Large parts basket capacity 40.6 x 40.6 x 35.6 cm (16x16x14 in) Small parts basket capacity 10 x 10 x 10 cm (4x4x4 in)
  • Page 24: Customer Support

    Customer Support Contact support Technical support for this product is provided by Oryx Additive, Inc. Before contacting technical support please do the following: 1. Try the Troubleshooting table in this manual or at www.oryxadditive/support 2. Note the SCA model number, part number, and serial number (found on the back...
  • Page 25: Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information SCA 3600 Support Cleaning Apparatus Limited Warranty Product Limited Warranty Period SCA 3600 Support Cleaning Apparatus 1 year All new Support Cleaning Apparatus (SCA) systems are warranted exclusively by Oryx Additive, Inc.’s (“Manufacturer”) limited warranty as follows: Each Support Cleaning Apparatus system (“System”) and its components (“Components”), except those listed below under limits and exclusions, is warranted...

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