Axiom AR16 ELITE, Manual

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Next, replace the distilled water (Flush) with the new coolant, by repeating the above purge steps.
Once all the distilled water (Flush) has been removed from the system and replaced with the proper coolant, stop
the pump by pressing the ON/OFF button on the controller and move the toggle switch back to the run position.
Remove the temporary section of tube used for flushing and reconnect the black plug.
Continue to fill the reservoir with the proper coolant filling the tank and turn the spindle on by pressing the SPINDLE
button on the controller.
With the pump running top off the tank to approximately ¾ full, using the remaining coolant.
When finished, be sure to reinstall the pump cap and turn the spindle off using the SPINDLE button on the controller
*Entire system holds between 14 and 20oz of fluid. It should not take much to flush and refill the system*
Ball Nut Bearing Service (500-Hour):
On all Elite series machines, it is recommended that the ball-nut bearing assembly be serviced every 500 machine
hours.
The rolled ball screws which are found on each axis of any Axiom CNC machine feature a re-circulating bearing
assembly (ball-nut bearing) which simply rides along the threaded shaft of the rolled ball screws…transferring the
rotation of the stepper motors into linear movement along an axis.
Each of these bearing assemblies includes a grease fitting which can be used for lubrication during your service.
*Most any mineral-oil based grease can be used… Lucas Oil Xtra
Duty is most often recommended* Both the grease gun and
necessary grease are included in the Axiom CNC Maintenance kit
(MK468)
To Lubricate this bearing assembly:
1. Position the Axis near the middle of its travel.
2. Loosen and remove the bearing assembly mounting screws
(4 cap-screws per assembly)
3. Slide the Axis away from the bearing assembly.