formlabs Form Cure L, Installation And Usage Instructions

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6.2 Inspection and maintenance
6.2.1 Before each use
Inspect Refer to Section
Installation environment Location and environs 4.1
Turntable Maintaining the turntable 6.3.1
Parts to be post-cured Considerations for specific geometries
Drying parts and keeping equipment clean
5.3
6.3.2
6.2.2 Periodic maintenance
Inspect Refer to Section
Interior surfaces Maintaining interior surfaces 6.4.1
Light diffusers Maintaining the light diffusers 6.4.2
Door Maintaining the door 6.4.3
Touchscreen Maintaining the touchscreen 6.4.4
6.3 Tasks between uses
Over time, debris or contaminants may collect in the Form Cure L or on its internal surfaces,
particularly if printed parts are not fully dried before post-curing. In order to preserve the reliability of
the Form Cure L, it is important to regularly inspect and clean its various components and assemblies.
6.3.1 Maintaining the turntable
The Form Cure L relies on the turntable’s rotation to expose part surfaces to even amounts of
light and heat. The turntable must have sufficient clearance to continue rotating.
To maintain the turntable:
• Periodically lift the turntable to inspect underneath it for small pieces of cured resin. Remove
particles of cured resin from above and below the turntable to ensure the turntable can
rotate without interruption.
• Clean the turntable and the surface underneath as needed.
• Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the turntable or the base if necessary, and allow isopropyl
alcohol to fully evaporate before starting a post-cure cycle.
6.3.2 Drying parts and keeping equipment clean
Completely wash and dry all parts before post-curing in the Form Cure L. Do not operate the
Form Cure L with uncured resin, partially cured resin, or other liquids on the turntable.
6.4 Periodic maintenance
The Form Cure L requires regular maintenance and care. The standard cycle for the following
procedures is every one to three months of use.
Task Frequency Refer to Section
Interior surfaces Monthly Maintaining interior surfaces 6.4.1
Light diffusers Monthly Maintaining the light diffusers 6.4.2
Door Every three months Maintaining the door 6.4.3
Touchscreen Every three months Maintaining the touchscreen 6.4.4