Heated Bed Installation Instructions

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Heated Bed Installation Instructions Overview The glass panel is heated by way of a heater element which is bonded to the glass panel and controlled by a digital temperature controller.

To prevent overheating a thermal switch has been installed which will cut power to the heating element if the temperature exceeds 145c.

1 Heated Bed Installation Instructions Overview The glass panel is heated by way of a heater element which is bonded to the glass panel and controlled by a digital temperature controller. The temperature controller has been programmed and calibrated before shipping to insure ease of installation and proper operation. To prevent overheating a thermal switch has been installed which will cut power to the heating element if the temperature exceeds 145c. The switch will reset itself when the temperature drops below 144c. When a print finishes the heater will turn off by way of a micro switch (Bed Switch) which will detect the low position of the bed. Please Note the glass panel used on this device is not regular glass, it has been custom formulated to withstand the high temperature and long duration that these printers require. If the panel becomes damaged please contact me for a replacement. (Using regular glass as a substitute could result in glass breakage and injury) Contents 3 Wire ties Heated Bed Assembly Bed Switch Control Box

Tools Needed 3mm Hex Driver 8mm Wrench Wire Cutters Hardware Needed 3 Screws (Reuse

2 Installation Please take your time and install carefully to insure trouble free operation. Installation should take no more than 30 minutes so no need to rush. Tools Needed 3mm Hex Driver 8mm Wrench Wire Cutters Hardware Needed 3 Screws (Reuse original ) 3 Nuts (Reuse original) 2 Springs (Reuse original) (No additional hardware is needed)

Step 1 Remove the original bed, screws, springs and washers.

Use you index finger as a gauge to determine the screw length.

puncture the insulation Nut (Original) Screw (Original) Step 3 Install the back support

3 Step 1 Remove the original bed, screws, springs and washers. Step 2 On the front support install the screw and nut from the bottom up as shown. Use you index finger as a gauge to determine the screw length. Note There is a metal plate affixed to the insulation panel to insure the screw does not puncture the insulation Nut (Original) Screw (Original) Step 3 Install the back support hardware as shown below for each side. Black Plastic Bushing (Installed before shipping) Spring Screw Using the 3mm hex driver thread the screw in until 5 threads are showing

Step 4 Raise the bed to allow access to the back corner of the printer. Remove the backing on the double sided tape and affix the Bed Switch as shown below.

Step 5 Print a small part and allow the bed to lower when the print completes.

4 Step 4 Raise the bed to allow access to the back corner of the printer. Remove the backing on the double sided tape and affix the Bed Switch as shown below. Note The switch is resting on the lower support rod. Adjustment will be made by bending the metal lever, if needed. Step 5 Print a small part and allow the bed to lower when the print completes. When the bed reaches its lower home position you should hear a click from the Bed Switch confirming that the metal lever is adjusted correctly. If you do not hear a click, press down on the metal lever, if a click is heard bend the lever up slightly. If a click is not heard the Bed Switch has been activated and no further adjustment is needed. Metal lever on Bed Switch

printer support rod. Cut the tails off the wire ties and rotate the cut end to a safe position.

5 Step 6 Place the temperature control box in the desired location. Step 7 Raise the bed to the highest position and use the supplied wire ties to secure the wiring to the printer support rod. Cut the tails off the wire ties and rotate the cut end to a safe position. Step 8 Level the print bed per the manufacturers instructions Step 9 Adjust the Z Height per the manufacturers instructions. Step 10 Enjoy your 3D Printer s new capabilities!

6 Operation Step 1 Turn on the printer and raise the bed enough to deactivate the Bed Switch which will allow the heater to turn on. (Use the manual move function on the printer control panel) Step 2 Adjust the bed temperature to the desired setting using the buttons. Start with these settings ABS 110c PLA 70c Step 3 Load the print file in the printer as usual and run the print. Step 4 When the print job is finished the Bed Switch will sense the bed at the low position and turn the heater and accessory (if connected) off. Raft Information Although a part can be printed directly on the glass panel it is recommended that blue painters tape is used to enhance the bond to the glass. ABS Part No Raft Due to the durable and smooth surface of the glass panel, a raft is not needed for most parts ABS Raft An ABS raft can be used and the raft can be separated from the part with some effort due to the different extruder temperatures for the raft and the first part layer. PLA Raft Using a PLA Raft isn t recommended since the heater temperature will need to be reduced to 70c which will provide little benefit to the ABS part. PLA Part No Raft In most cases the heater isn t required for PLA but if you feel the part geometry is susceptible to warping, use the heater and reduce the temperature to 70c. ABS Raft PLA has low shrink/warping but if you feel the part geometry is susceptible to warping, use the heater and reduce the temperature to 70c which will enhance the bond of the ABS to the bed and control the warping.

7 Safety Precautions Use great care when working near the heated bed to avoid injury The bed reaches 110c (230 F) within minutes Do NOT supply more than the rated voltage to the system Do allow the bed to cool down before attempting to remove the part Do NOT allow the cables to get caught or get pinched Do NOT alter the system in any way Specifications Power Supply Requirement 110 VAC 50/60 Hz Fuse Protection 10 Amp Circuit Breaker Accessory Receptacle 110 VAC, 10 amps Max. Maximum Bed Temperature 135c Average Bed Heat Times Ambient (42c) 60c 1:04 Minutes 75c 2:08 Minutes 90c 3:23 Minutes 105c 4:50 Minutes 120c 6:20 Minutes

for temperature Heater On/Off Accessory On/Off Circuit Breaker 110 vac

8 Control Box Temperature Controller Heater element on indicator Set button Auto/Manual button Actual Temperature Desired Temperature Up/Down buttons for temperature Heater On/Off Accessory On/Off Circuit Breaker 110 vac accessory output This outlet is switched by the Bed Switch and is ideal for a light.

Installation and Operation Manual CLEARVIEW DAY COVER CAUTION: To view a video scan the QR code above

Installation and Operation Manual CLEARVIEW DAY COVER To view a video scan the QR code above CAUTION: Please read this manual completely before attempting to install, operate or service this equipment