5.8 Placing of instructions ..................................................................................................................... 27
6 Operating manual .................................................................................................................................... 28
6.1 Normal function............................................................................................................................... 28
6.1.1 Connection to computer ......................................................................................................... 28
6.1.2 Manual operation .................................................................................................................... 29
6.1.3 Automatic operation ............................................................................................................... 31
6.1.4 User interface .......................................................................................................................... 31
6.2 Error situations ................................................................................................................................ 37
6.3 Signals to be observed ..................................................................................................................... 38
6.4 Accessories ...................................................................................................................................... 38
6.5 Disposal of waste materials ............................................................................................................. 38
7 Maintenance and cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 39
7.1 Precautionary measures .................................................................................................................. 39
7.2 Maintenance made by the operator ............................................................................................... 39
7.2.1 1 – Test axis movement ........................................................................................................... 40
7.2.2 2 – Test end-stops.................................................................................................................... 40
7.2.3 3 – Test Load cells .................................................................................................................... 40
7.2.4 4 – Test pump controller (OPTIONAL: only if pump controller is attached) ........................... 41
7.2.5 5 – Test all E-stops ................................................................................................................... 41
7.2.6 6 – Test downwards pinch safety ............................................................................................ 41
7.2.7 7 – Test safety door (Optional, if safety door is installed and connected) .............................. 42
7.2.8 8 – Inspect Extruder pump ...................................................................................................... 42
7.2.9 9 – Inspect hoses ..................................................................................................................... 43
7.2.10 10 – Inspect mixing shaft ......................................................................................................... 43
7.2.11 11 – Inspect cables .................................................................................................................. 43
7.2.12 12 – Grease tooth rack ............................................................................................................ 43
7.3 Maintenance and cleaning made by the cleaning personnel .......................................................... 43
7.3.1 1 – All parts of the printhead ................................................................................................... 44
7.3.2 2 – Material hose ..................................................................................................................... 44
7.3.3 3 – Mixer pump ....................................................................................................................... 44
7.3.4 4 – Printing area....................................................................................................................... 45
7.3.5 5 – Other equipment ............................................................................................................... 45
7.3.6 6 – Excess / waste material ..................................................................................................... 45