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