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.
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• The purge ledge assembly is replaced as a single unit.
1. Remove (lift and pull) the upper funnel chute.
Figure 7-3: Chute Cleaning
Kapton
Tape
2. Remove the purge ledge assembly - lift to clear locating pins.
Note:
(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. purge ledge assembly
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.
• The Kapton tape is secured to the upper funnel chute with self-adhesive material. To replace the
tape, peel the tape from the chute.
Clean the area around the top of the upper funnel chute with Isopropyl alcohol and a clean, lint-
•
free cloth.
• Peel the backing material from the new Kapton tape and carefully position the shield in place on
the upper funnel chute - the top edge of the adhesive area should be even with the top of the
chute.
Press the Kapton tape in place to secure.
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Remove Upper Funnel Chute
There are two versions of the purge ledge available; one for PPSF
and the
(Figure 7-3)
flicker/brush assemblies
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Clean with Brush
(Figure 7-5)
(Figure 7-5)
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