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--- f270_sop [2020/08/27 16:39] – [Ultimaker 3 Quick Review] furst
+++ f270_sop [2022/07/01 17:13] (current) – [Part Removal and Cleaning] haley
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   * If support was used, submerge print in warm water for several hours to dissolve PVA filament. (prints can warp if submerged in water for over 24 hours) \\
 **F270**
-  * Don gloves, face shield, and lab coat
+  * Remove the build tray and flex it to break the bond between the material and the tray.
-  * Carefully, slowly and without splashing cleaning solution open the support removal tank lid, remove and open the tank
+  * Separate your part from the build tray with a spatula and scrape off any debris so they tray can be reused.
+  * Put on the appropriate PPE: don gloves, a face shield, and a lab coat.
+  * Carefully, slowly, and without splashing cleaning solution, open the support removal tank lid and remove and open the tank.
   * Place large parts directly in the tank, small parts may be put in the SS box and placed into the main basket.
-  * Carefully, slowly and without splashing lower the basket back into the tank and close the lid.
+  * Carefully, slowly, and without splashing lower the basket back into the tank and close the lid.
-  * Set timer for 6 hours setting the temperature to 80 degrees C.
+  * Set timer for 8 hours using the "set" button.
-  * After cleaning time has elapsed follow the instructions above for opening and removing parts.
+  * Select the temperature to be 70 degrees C and push the power button to warm the tank.
-  * Rinse part in warm water
+  * After cleaning time has elapsed, follow the instructions above for opening and removing parts.
+  * Rinse part in warm water.
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 ====Safety Concerns====
   * Both print heads and bed are heated during operation. Do not attempt to clean, remove, or adjust without allowing for adequate cool down time.
-  * Keep hands clear of printer during operation. Pause print before clearing or adjusting print.
+  * Keep hands clear of printer during operation. Pause print before clearing or adjusting part.
  ====Safe Operating Procedures Review====
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 ====Post Processing====
-  * If support was constructed from ABS carefully break away with pliers
+  * If support was constructed from dissoluble filament clean using the F270 Support Removal Apparatus which is filled with heated caustic chemicals. GLOVES, LAB COAT, AND FACE SHIELD MUST BE WORN
-  * If support was constructed from PVA soak part in warm water for several hours to dissolve support structure
+  * Build tray should be scraped clean and free of any support or build material then placed in the USED F270 tray drawer if printable space is left. Any material protruding from the build tray will damage print heads during the next print.
-====Maintenance====
+====Maintenance Schedule (see user maintenance page 80):====
-  * Bed should be cleaned with IPA between prints
+  * Clean oven chamber weekly
-  * Print heads and silicone head protector should be cleaned as needed
+  * Clean platen weekly
-  * Filament should be dried before use if printer has been idle for several weeks
+  * Inspect, wipe, and clean tip wipe assemblies monthly
-  * Bed leveling should be completed every time print cores are swapped
+  * Clean exterior of printer as needed
-  * Print cores should be swapped  or purged after clog or to change print line width. Used print heads should be kept for spare parts
+  * Clean touchscreen as needed
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