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1.

 Fill Wash Bucket with IPA

Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) is a solvent used to remove uncured resin 
from SLA 3D prints. Open the outer lid. Pour or siphon to fill the wash 
bucket with IPA to reach a level between the minimum (7.8 L) and 
maximum (8.6 L) fill lines. For more information about using a siphon, 
see Changing the IPA on page 9.

NOTE

 

For more information on buying, handling, safe storage, and 

disposal of IPA see:

 

formlabs.com/ipa

2.

 Connect Power Supply

Connect the power cable to Form Wash and a power source.

FORM WASH SET-UP

USB port provided for future updates.

Summary of Contents for Form Wash

Page 1: ...Form Wash Print Wash Cure...

Page 2: ...owing parts to be lowered or raised from the bucket 6 Wash Bucket The removable container holds a maximum of 8 6 L of IPA A rotating impeller at the bottom circulates IPA 7 Display Shows status time a...

Page 3: ...A s resin concentration based on previous calibration in fresh IPA See page 5 D Scraper Can be used to remove parts from the build platform as well as to carefully clean and inspect the resin tank for...

Page 4: ...A to reach a level between the minimum 7 8 L and maximum 8 6 L fill lines For more information about using a siphon see Changing the IPA on page 9 NOTE For more information on buying handling safe sto...

Page 5: ...also be calibrated in a smaller container of fresh IPA To calibrate the hydrometer hold the handle and release the tool in the wash bucket s fresh IPA Slide the O ring along the ribbed stem until the...

Page 6: ...the basket either as an alternative or in addition to the platform mount Place parts directly in the basket after removing them from the build platform using the removal tool scraper or flush cutters...

Page 7: ...g After washing parts on the build platform use the removal tool scraper or flush cutters to remove parts Learn more about part removal and preparing prints for use in Form Cure at formlabs com cure s...

Page 8: ...concentration increases the weight will float higher and the stem and O ring will rise For a smooth dry surface finish replace IPA when the O ring rises above the float s tall wings Checking IPA Resi...

Page 9: ...IPA 1 REMOVE THE WASH BUCKET AND INNER LID Start with the outer lid open the platform mount raised and the basket removed Lift the wash bucket forward and upward to remove it from the base Set the wa...

Page 10: ...check the resin concentration of the IPA For best surface finish use fresh IPA to wash printed parts PRESERVE QUALITY Use separate wash baskets and wash buckets to preserve part color and quality Use...

Page 11: ...A Complete System For Cleaner Stronger Parts Form Wash Form Cure...

Page 12: ...REV 02 12 2017...

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