Maintenance; Tools And Supplies - formlabs Form 4B Manual

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Maintenance

Formlabs provides instructions to advise in installing, operating, and maintaining the machine.
It shall only be maintained by a qualified and trained person. Unauthorized disassembly or
repair procedures may damage the machine.
There are two groups of maintenance procedures: regular, which should be done after every
print, and intermittent maintenance, which only needs to be done occasionally. Please keep a
log detailing when each intermittent maintenance procedure was last performed. For detailed
guidance and visual assistance, visit support.formlabs.com.
Formlabs provides instructions to advise skilled and unskilled persons in installing,
operating, and maintaining the Form 4B. The Form 4B shall only be maintained by a
WARNING
qualified and trained person.
• Do not open the machine and/or investigate internal components unless under the
guidance of Formlabs or a certified service provider. Contact Formlabs Support or a
certified service provider for any additional guidance.
• Unauthorized disassembly or repair procedures may damage the machine and void
the warranty.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing maintenance tasks.
Use tools only as described.
• Disconnect the machine from its power source before maintenance. Moving parts
present crushing and tangling hazards.
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Tools and supplies

Only use tools, chemicals, or procedures to maintain the Form 4B that are outlined in this
manual, by prompts on the printer's touchscreen, and support.formlabs.com.
Do not use any tools, chemicals, or unapproved procedures with the Form 4B unless otherwise
instructed to do so by Formlabs Support or a certified service provider.
• Cleaning sheet
° For cleaning the interior of the resin tank.
• Cotton swabs
° For cleaning small resin spills.
• General purpose cleaner (e.g., glass cleaner) and/or soapy water
° For cleaning the printer's cover, outer shells, and display.
• Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), 90% or higher
° For cleaning the printer's optical components and build platform.
° For cleaning the work surface and tools.
• Lithium grease for ball bearings
° For lubricating the Z-axis screw.
• Low-fiber paper towels
° For cleaning the work surface and tools.
° For protecting sensitive components.
° For wiping residue grease, resin, or solvent.
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