Canister Installation - Stratasys FORTUS 360mc Manual

FORTUS 360mc/400mc and FDM 360mc/400mc User Guide

Canister Installation

1.
Install the Canister (refer to
A.
For new canisters, peel back the foil tape (item 1) on the side of the
canister.
B.
Remove and discard the anti-rotation plug (item 2).
C.
Reseal the canister hole with the reusable foil tape by pressing it
firmly against the canister to establish an airtight seal
D.
Pick up the canister by grasping the plastic snout (item 4).
E.
Rest the canister on the edge of the bay - do not push the canister
fully into the bay.
Caution: Do not remove the plastic cap until you are ready to
preload the filament into the drive block.
F.
Remove the plastic plug (6A) on top of the snout.
G.
Snap the plastic plug into the storage slot (6B).
H.
For new canisters, prepare the filament (5) for loading:
a.
Open the thumbwheel (3) door on the front of the canister.
b.
Cut the filament below its bend so that the filament end is flush
with the top filament outlet of the snout.
Note: The cut end of the filament must be square.
c.
Close the thumbwheel door (do not remove foam center from
gasket yet).
I.
Push canister all the way into the canister bay.
Figure 4-3 for referenced item numbers):
4-15