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Crate Contents & Unpacking
Crate Contents
• 3DP Workbench printer with LCD screen
• Filament guide and spool holder
• 3DP Workbench User Manual
• 2 Spools of PLA filament
• SD card with start-up configuration
and calibration files
Unpacking the Printer
• The 3DP Workbench printer will arrive in two industrial
strength wood crates. Please take a moment to review
the unpacking procedure to ensure the safety of the
unpacker, as well as the printer.
Tools Required
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• 3 mm Allen Wrench or Hex Key
1. Open the Base Unit Crate—Crate A
Unscrew the end panel to open the crate.
2. Release Supports
Carefully remove bracing, supports, and/or tie-downs that
are used to secure the product for shipping.
3. Remove Base Cart from Crate A
Roll the printer forward and out of the crate.
Use extreme caution when moving heavy machinery,
such as the 3DP Workbench printer.
4. Remove the Lifting Beam from Crate A
The lifting beam is used for lifting the print bed portion of
the 3DP Workbench printer.
5. Remove the Filament Bar from Crate A
To be attached later in the assembly process.
6. Open the Print Bed Crate—Crate B
Unscrew and lift the top portion of the crate.
7. Release Supports
Carefully remove bracing, supports, and/or tie-downs that
are used to secure the product for shipping.
Rear view of printer
Filament bar bracket
Filament sensors
Filament bar base
Filament bar
8. Insert the Lifting Beam
Insert the lifting beam through the designated lifting beam
port located at the front and rear of the print bed.
9. Lift the Print Bed and Place on the Base
This step requires two people. Using extreme caution and
proper lifting techniques, lift the print bed unit and place
on the base unit.
Caution!
The unit is heavy. Care must be taken to assure
safety of machinery and operators.
Avoid contact with actuators and motors on either side of
the print bed unit.
Position the print bed unit on the base unit. Place the
rear of the print bed toward the rear of the base unit. The
larger metal space on the bed surface denotes the rear of
the print bed. The location of the filament spools denotes
the rear of the cart. Leave ample work space toward the
front of the base unit.
10. Unfold and Position the Gantry
This step requires two people. Remove four bolts on
either side—total eight bolts—of the gantry unit. Keep the
bolts for re-engagement. With the bolts removed, rotate
the gantry to the upright position. Replace all bolts and
tighten to secure the gantry into position.
11. Install the Filament Bar
Unfold the filament bar to suspend the filament feed
above the print bed. Attach the base end of the filament
bar to the rear of the machine. Insert the bar through
the filament bar bracket. Slide the filament sensor into
position prior to inserting the bar into the filament bar
base. Tighten into position.
See
Initial Installation
instructions on
page 7
for initial
setup guidelines.
