Replace Build Chamber Halogen Light Bulbs
| Model | [ ] AON M2+ (CE) | [ ] AON M2+ (R-NZ) | [ ] AON M2+ | [•] AON-M2 2020 | [ ] AON-M2 |
| Category | [ ] Preventive | [•] Corrective |
Summary
The procedure that follows gives the instructions on how replace the build chamber halogen light bulbs.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Tools
| Qty | Description | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pliers | 90 degree angle |
| 1 | Work Light | Portable |
| 1 | Sitting Stool | N/A |
Parts Information
| Qty | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A/R | BDC7A7BA | WGB-3 blue halogen Bulb G5.3, 230V, 50W (Color 5,000K) |
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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
- Take note of the quantity of halogen bulb(s), and their location, that need to be replaced.
- Home XYZ.
- Lower the Z-axis by 300 mm.
- Push the E-stop button.
- Open the build chamber door.
- Turn the power OFF with the ON/OFF switch found behind the machine.
- Disconnect the main power cord from the receptacle.
Dangerous voltages continue to be found in the electrical panel when the ON/OFF switch is set to OFF. Disconnect the main power cord from the machine while maintenance is done. Failure to do so can cause electric shock.
- Wait until the build chamber, build platform, hot ends, and halogen bulbs are at room temperature.
Remove Halogen Light Bulb(s)
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.
Be careful not to break the glass base of the halogen light bulb. The halogen light bulbs can shatter if not carefully handled.
Do not remove the halogen light bulb housing when the halogen light bulbs are replaced. Removal of the halogen light bulb housing can cause personal injury and/or cause damage to the machine component(s).
Do the steps that follow to remove the burnt halogen light bulb(s) from the halogen light bulb housing:
- Carefully remove the halogen light bulb cover.
- Carefully hold the base of the halogen light bulb with the use the pliers.
- Carefully pull out the burnt halogen light bulb towards the front of the machine. Do not twist and/or turn the halogen light bulb to remove.
- Discard of the burnt halogen light bulb in accordance within local laws and regulations.
Install Halogen Light Bulb(s)
Do not touch the halogen light bulb(s) with your bare hands. The solvents found on our skin can cause damage to the halogen bulb(s).
- Align the end of the new halogen light bulb with the halogen light bulb socket.
- Carefully press the halogen light bulb into the halogen light bulb socket.
- Make sure the metal clip is correctly positioned on the halogen light bulb cover.
- Put the end of the halogen light bulb cover without a clip in the metal bracket on the halogen light bulb housing.
- Lightly press the halogen light bulb cover towards the light box until a click is heard.
AON3D recommends that the Automatic Light Shutoff Feature is enabled to help improve the lifespan of the halogen light bulbs. Refer to Automatic Light Shutoff Feature.
Test and Return to Service
- Make sure that you remove all the tools from the build chamber.
- Close the build chamber door.
- Connect the main power cord to the receptacle.
- Turn the power ON with the ON/OFF switch found on the rear panel of the machine.
- Release the E-stop button.
- Home XYZ.