Replace Vacuum Chuck O-Ring
| Model | [•] Hylo.01 | |||
| Category | [•] Preventive | [ ] Corrective | ||
| Frequency | [ ] Weekly | [ ] Quarterly | [ ] Biannually | [•] Yearly |
Summary
This procedure provides instructions on how to replace the silicone seal found on the vacuum chuck outer perimeter on the Hylo machine.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Tools
| Qty | Description | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parts Pick | Non-ferrous, small |
| 1 | Wire Brush | Soft Bristle |
| 1 | Work Light | Portable |
| A/R | Rags | Lint-free |
| A/R | Isopropyl Alcohol | 99% |
Parts Information
| Qty | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | K-000028 | Vacuum Chuck O-Ring |
| 1 | .P-001025 | 0.25in O-Ring 26in ID HT Silicone (Included in kit) |
Personal Protective Equipment
| Qty | Description | Minimum Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Safety Eyewear | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 |
| A/R | Nitrile Gloves | ISO 2859-1 or ASTM D6319 |
Prepare the Machine
Make sure that there are no prints on the build platform. Remove print(s) before the procedure that follows is started. Failure to do so can cause a collision and cause damage to the machine component(s).
- 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.
Remove the Vacuum Chuck O-Ring
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 the build platform.
- Use the non-ferrous parts pick to carefully remove the vacuum chuck O-ring (1).
- Discard the vacuum chuck O-ring.
Clean the Vacuum Chuck Outer Perimeter
AON3D recommends that the vacuum chuck and inlet filter also be cleaned at this point in time. Refer to Clean Vacuum Chuck Components.
- Use the soft bristle wire brush to clean the vacuum chuck outer perimeter.
- Use the isopropyl alcohol and lint-free rag(s) to clean the vacuum chuck outer perimeter.
- Make sure that the vacuum chuck outer perimeter is clean.
Install the Vacuum Chuck O-Ring
- Install the O-ring at the left rear corner radius. Use your hand to put pressure on the O-ring to make sure it does not move.
- Use your other hand to lightly pull on the O-ring, and install it onto the right rear corner radius.
- Release your hand from the O-ring that holds the O-ring in the left rear corner radius.
- Lightly pull and install the O-ring onto the left front corner radius.
- Lightly pull and install the O-ring at the right front corner radius.
- Make sure that the O-ring is correctly installed along the full vacuum chuck outer perimeter.
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.
- Install the build platform. Refer to Install Build Platform.
- Make sure that the build platform seals correctly onto the vacuum chuck.