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v1.0.4

Minor Versionm

by Guy Elston

Introduction

In this guide you will learn how to:

  • Install the heater module inside an Element printer for high temperature printing

The heater module can remain installed when switching between LT and HT printheads.

Parts

No parts specified.

  1. Lower the bed to the bottom, 4 bolts + washer sets will be installed on the back wall of the chamber
    • Lower the bed to the bottom, 4 bolts + washer sets will be installed on the back wall of the chamber

    • To install the heater, loosen these 4 bolts, keeping the washers also in place and pressed against the stand off

  2. The heater will have 4x slots to align with the positioning of the 4 bolts. Position the heater's slots over the 4x bolts, and slide down to secure them in place, with the washers behind the heater Tighten the 4 bolts using the 2.5mm Allen/Hex key from the toolkit. Avoid over-tightening
    • The heater will have 4x slots to align with the positioning of the 4 bolts. Position the heater's slots over the 4x bolts, and slide down to secure them in place, with the washers behind the heater

    • Tighten the 4 bolts using the 2.5mm Allen/Hex key from the toolkit. Avoid over-tightening

    • Ensure that the heater drops down into place so that no hole is visible above the bolts, and that the washers are behind the heater.

  3. There is a cable on the left for the heater (6-pin connector) and one on the right for the fan (2-pin connector). Plug in each cable to their respective connector
    • There is a cable on the left for the heater (6-pin connector) and one on the right for the fan (2-pin connector). Plug in each cable to their respective connector

    • The clip on the end of the cable will face upwards when inserted

  4. To test that the chamber heater is properly installed, use Canvas' device view or Element's screen to increase the chamber temperature by 10-20°C
    • To test that the chamber heater is properly installed, use Canvas' device view or Element's screen to increase the chamber temperature by 10-20°C

    • If installed properly, the thermistor should successfully indicate the change in temperature, and the fan on the heater will also turn on as the temperature goes up

    • Use the controls to raise the bed off the bottom of the printer

    • Home Z using the controls - the bed should move all the way to the top

    • With a HT Print Head installed, you should now be ready to start printing HT materials

Conclusion

If you have any additional questions, please send us a message at support@mosaicmfg.com

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