Inspect Air Dryer Filters
| Model | [•] Hylo.01 | |||
| Category | [•] Preventive | [ ] Corrective | ||
| Frequency | [ ] Weekly | [ ] Quarterly | [•] Biannually | [ ] Yearly |
Summary
The procedure that follows gives the instructions on how to inspect the filter elements of the air dryer.
Estimated time: 40 minutes
Tools
| Qty | Description | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hex Key | 3 mm |
Parts Information
None required.
Personal Protective Equipment
| Qty | Description | Minimum Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Safety Eyewear | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 |
Prepare the Machine
- Home XYZ.
- Lower the Z-axis by 300 mm.
- Wait until the build chamber, build platform, and hot ends are at room temperature.
- Open the build chamber door.
- Push the E-stop button.
- Turn the power OFF with the ON/OFF switch found on the front panel of the machine.
- Turn the main disconnect switch in the OFF (O) position.
Replace Air Filters
Wait until all machine components are at room temperature before you continue. Some machine components can be hot if the machine was recently used. Failure to do so can cause injuries.
Remove Left Side Panel
- Remove the lower left side panel. Refer to Remove Lower Left Panel.
Inspect Filters
This unit may be serviced without removing the unit from the compressed air line.
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- Locate the two-stage compressed air filter (3).
- Inspect the two plastic bowls for damage and replace if necessary.
- Inspect the differential pressure indicator (4). A differential pressure indicator (4) that is RED indicates that the filter element requires servicing. Refer to Replace Air Filters.
Install Left Side Panel
q. Install the lower left side panel. Refer to Install Lower Left Panel.
Test and Return to Service
- Make sure that you remove all the tools from the machine enclosure.
- Close the build chamber door.
- Turn the main disconnect switch in the ON (1) position.
- Turn the power ON with the ON/OFF switch found on the rear panel of the machine.
- Release the E-stop button.
- Home XYZ.