Stratasys F3300 Site Preparation Manual

Stratasys F3300 Site Preparation Manual

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Site Preparation Guide
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F3300
3D Printer
Part No. 413183-0001_REV_A

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  • Page 1 Site Preparation Guide ® F3300 3D Printer Part No. 413183-0001_REV_A...
  • Page 2 This documentation contains proprietary information of Stratasys Ltd. This information is supplied solely to assist authorized users of this Stratasys 3D printing system. No part of this document may be used for other purposes, and it may not be disclosed to other parties. The specifications on which this document is based are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Revision Log ....................iv Safety......................iv Safe Environment........................ iv About the F3300 Printer................. 1 Components ........................1 Highlights..........................1 How to Use This Guide......................1 Site Preparation Tasks ................... 2 Selecting the Installation Site ....................2 Physical Specifications and Space Requirements .............. 2 Environmental Requirements ....................
  • Page 4: Revision Log

    The following basic safety tips are given to ensure safe installation, operation, and maintenance of Stratasys equipment and are not to be considered as comprehensive on matters of safety. Although the F3300 printers are designed to be safe and reliable, access to areas of the printer are potentially dangerous.
  • Page 5: About The F3300 Printer

    About the F3300 Printer About the F3300 Printer The Stratasys F3300 3D printer is the first product in a new F3000 series platform. The F3300 is a multi-extruder Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) printer designed for the smart manufacturing floor. It incorporates the latest in innovative technology to provide leading FDM performance in throughput, part quality and reliability.
  • Page 6: Site Preparation Tasks

    The installation location must be a flat level surface that is stable and capable of holding 1452 kg (3200 lbs). Warning: Due to the physical size and weight of the F3300 printer, it is required to use a forklift or pallet jack when moving the printer. Description...
  • Page 7 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Tasks Figure 1: F3300 Printer Overall Dimensions Figure 2: Printer Center of Mass Page 3...
  • Page 8 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Tasks Minimum Operational Clearances Sufficient side clearances allow for proper air circulation and maintenance access, while the recommended front and rear clearances also allows enough room to open doors to the oven and electronics bay. The top hinged covers require additional overhead clearance to fully open. Side Clearance Minimum 36 inches (91.4 cm) on each side Rear Clearance...
  • Page 9: Environmental Requirements

    Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Tasks Environmental Requirements • Printer shipping temperature shall be in the range of -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F). In freezing temperatures, bring the printer indoors and leave crated until the it reaches room temperature. •...
  • Page 10: Electrical Requirements

    Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Tasks Electrical Requirements The facility power is required to meet the following power quality and nominal voltage requirements: • 50 Hz/ 60 Hz dedicated circuit (47 to 63 Hz) • 3-phase, 5-wire wye (L-L-L-N-G), 208VAC, 30A circuit with frequency range (47-63Hz.) •...
  • Page 11: Compressed Air Requirements

    Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Tasks Compressed Air Requirements The system has an onboard pressure regulator. The system has onboard particle filtration, water, and oil separation. • Supply pressure at the system: 90-110 psi • Minimum flow of 13 SCFM •...
  • Page 12 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Tasks Figure 4: Compressed Air Connection Location 3/8” Compressed Air Fitting Female Fitting (Included with Welcome Kit) There are 3 options for coupling the compressed air source: • Clamp a 3/8 inch ID hose to the installed female removable fitting (the female has a 3/8 inch hose barb).
  • Page 13: Lan Requirements

    Welcome Kit. The printer will function in either DHCP or Static IP configurations. Figure 5: LAN Connection Location RJ45 Lan Cable Connection Workstation Requirements For GrabCAD Print workstation requirements please visit: http://help.grabcad.com/article/195-system-requirements-for-grabcad-print. For Insight workstation requirements please visit the Stratasys website. Page 9...
  • Page 14: Preparing For Installation

    The crated printer weighs 1724 kg (3800 lbs). Make sure that equipment and personnel are capable of moving the system. The F3300 shipping crate is designed to be lifted and moved by forklift from the designated locations on the sides of the shipping base (Figure 6).
  • Page 15: Unpacking The Printer

    Site Preparation Guide Preparing for Installation Unpacking the Printer Make sure that there is at least 254 cm (100 inches) of clearance around the base of the shipping crate for removing shipping materials. 1. Remove each of the individual crate panels (one at a time) from the crate assembly using the sequential procedure described below.
  • Page 16 Site Preparation Guide Preparing for Installation c. Remove the screws (15) securing panel #1 to the front of the crate. Carefully lift and remove the panel. d. Remove the screws (10) securing panel #2 to the front of the crate. Remove the panel. Figure 8: Removing the front crate panels (printer bag not shown) e.
  • Page 17 Site Preparation Guide Preparing for Installation g. Moving counter-clockwise around the crate, remove the screws (10) securing panel #1 to the back of the crate. Slide the panel away and remove it from the crate. h. Remove the screws (10) securing panel #2 to the back of the crate. Remove the panel. Figure 10: Removing the back crate panels (printer bag not shown) Moving counter-clockwise around the crate, remove the screws (10) securing panel #1 to the remaining side of the crate.
  • Page 18 Site Preparation Guide Preparing for Installation 3. Remove the screws (20) and retention boards (4) securing the protective printer bag to the shipping base. Carefully remove the bag and from the printer. Figure 12: Removing the protective printer bag 4. Remove all protective foam pieces from the top of the printer and the touchscreen display. Figure 13: Removing protective foam Page 14...
  • Page 19 Site Preparation Guide Preparing for Installation 5. Using a 13 mm socket wrench, remove the screws (16) securing the printer’s structural lifting channels (2) to the shipping base retention brackets (4). Figure 14: Removing the printer retention screws from the lifting channels Printer Structural Lifting Channel (Qty 2) Shipping Base Retention Bracket (Qty 4) 6.
  • Page 20 10. Gently lower the printer to the floor. 11. Remove any remaining tape on the external surfaces of the printer. 12. Inspect the printer’s exterior for dents and scratches. Immediately report any damage to Stratasys and the shipping company. Page 16...
  • Page 21 Position the printer to allow at least three feet of clearance on all sides until the installation process is complete, see “Physical Specifications and Space Requirements” (page 2). Refer to Chapter 2 of the F3300 User Guide for final setup instructions. Page 17...
  • Page 22 Site Preparation Guide Preparing for Installation 16. By hand, rotate the printer stabilizing foot clockwise until it firmly makes contact with the floor. If it is difficult to turn, verify that the locking nut is loose. Use a 35 mm wrench to loosen if necessary.
  • Page 23 Site Preparation Guide Preparing for Installation 21. Using 10 inch channel locks, rotate the lock-nut counter-clockwise to secure the position of the foot. If necessary, temporarily remove the front right corner foot panel and use the 35 mm wrench to access the printer stabilizing foot lock-nut. 22.
  • Page 24 Site Preparation Guide Preparing for Installation 27. Using a 5 mm hex wrench, remove the screws (2) and the red blocks (2) that secure the X bridge to the back of the gantry. Retain the red blocks and screws for shipping purposes. Hold the red blocks while removing the screws to prevent them from falling into the gantry.
  • Page 25 Site Preparation Guide Preparing for Installation 28. Open the left gantry service access door. 29. Remove the tie wrap that secures the local Z assembly X-motion carriage to the end of the X bridge. See Figure 30. Remove the tie wraps (2) that secure the local Z-motion carriage. See Figure Figure 23: Local Z Assembly Shipping Tie Wrap Locations Local Z Motion...
  • Page 26: Electrical Service Connection

    Site Preparation Guide Electrical Service Connection Electrical Service Connection Warning: A licensed electrician must perform all wiring from the service connection to the system - including all connectors, cables, and proper strain relief. Comply with all applicable local and national electric codes. 1.
  • Page 27 Site Preparation Guide Electrical Service Connection 3. Connect the power cable wires to the line filter as described below: a. Connect the ground wire to the printer grounding lug. b. Connect the supply wires. • Line A connects to terminal L1. •...
  • Page 28: Site Preparation Checklist

    Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Checklist Site Preparation Checklist Electrical Installation Requirements • A dedicated 120/208V 3 phase 50/60hz 30A circuit has been installed. • An electrical wire with bare leads has been supplied by the customer to connect the printer to the facility power.
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