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CONFIDENTAL. DO NOT DUPLICATE OR REDISTRIBUTE

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Pre-Install Guide_2.0.0 | September 11, 2018

PRE-INSTALLATION GUIDE : METAL X SYSTEM

2X

304.8

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2X

812.8

32

609.6

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3X

203.2

8

ALL 6 UPPER MOUNTING HOLES ARE IN-LINE HORIZONTALLY

SUPPLY PANEL CAN SLIDE 2 INCHES EACH DIRECTION ON THE WALL BRACKET TO ALLOW EASIER ALIGNMENT OF PANEL MOUNTING HOLES WITH WALL STUDS

Gas

Supply

Panel

(rear view)

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Summary of Contents for Metal X

Page 1: ...Pre Install Guide_2 0 0 September 11 2018 CONFIDENTAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR REDISTRIBUTE METAL X SYSTEM MARKFORGED PRE INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...eiving and uncrating your Metal X devices you should consult with your Markforged Installer and decide together whether you or the Installer will configure your Metal X printer and print your initial test part This document details the steps necessary to prepare your site for the Installer and refers you to the Markforged support website support markforged com for any additional steps You should r...

Page 3: ...site requirements in the Metal X System Facilities Guide Exercise caution when moving the device the printer weighs approximately 130lbs and must be placed on an appropriate table desk or stand with appropriate clearance on all four sides See the Facilities Guide for details Before uncrating your Metal X printer make sure you have a clear path from the 10 x10 uncrating area to the install location...

Page 4: ...ls to remove them from the shipping crate and set them aside 4 Remove the two clear plastic sheets covering the printer This step requires two people Note Do not yet remove the sheet of blue plastic securing the print chamber door The print chamber contains the accessory kit which should be removed when the printer reaches its permanent location Note For your safety and to avoid damaging the print...

Page 5: ...he Metal X printer from its crate The printer weighs approximately 130lbs and is slightly top heavy we recommend that two people lift the printer from the bottom while a third steadies it near the middle The printer is solid across its bottom face with no ridges or protrusions You should not need work gloves to lift it Be mindful of the bottom block in the crate lift the printer straight up to avo...

Page 6: ...the print head take care not to scratch or otherwise damage the print head when doing so Note The Metal X printer ships with both its metal and release material nozzles installed STOP HERE At this point you have completed the mandatory Metal X Printer pre install procedure If you have made arrangements with your Installer to complete the printer installation and configuration yourself proceed to p...

Page 7: ...ring local network and Internet access 3 Power up the Metal X unit 4 Carry out a Metal X printer firmware update 5 Set up your Markforged software account and Eiger organization at https eiger io 6 Register your printer online then power cycle the printer 7 When you power up the Metal X printer the upper chamber will automatically heat This entire process can take up to an hour 8 Perform the Bed L...

Page 8: ...ll also need to provide 4 flexible ducting to connect the Wash 1 to your facility exhaust The Wash 1 is much heavier than the Metal X approximately 300lbs but sits directly on the floor during operation and can be rolled to its permanent location once removed from its shipping crate You should allocate space for separately storing clearly marked green newly printed and brown washed parts which are...

Page 9: ...rating area to allow full freedom of movement 2 Unscrew and remove the top and side walls from the shipping crate 3 Use a pry bar to remove the wood block securing the lower portion of the Wash 1 unit This will enable you to slide the Wash 1 forward and tip it carefully out of the crate 4 Cut the plastic straps securing the Wash 1 to the pallet 5 Unscrew the plastic metal tie securing the power co...

Page 10: ...sh 1 to its final operating location with screen facing outward and water drain in rear near its facility exhaust connection Use an elevator when moving between floors 9 Engage the wheel locks when the Wash 1 is in its operating location or when leaving it unattended 10 Remove the accessories and documentation from inside the unit and set aside for the Installer Store the Wash 1 packing crate and ...

Page 11: ...thal furnace tube which is secured in a foam cradle beneath the furnace The entire pallet with the tube inside must be laid flat in a secure location to await final installation Be sure to allocate space to store the pallet and tube when planning the pre install procedure Use safe lifting techniques when moving the pallet Along with space to store the tube pallet and the remaining boxes you must p...

Page 12: ...r removing the front crate wall remove box 9 bakeout ducts and box 1 containing the gas panel both of which rest at the bottom of the crate in front of the Sinter 1 see image 4 Slide the upper shelf out of the shipping crate and set it aside Remove boxes 5 and 6 from the cubby at the bottom of the crate and set them aside for the Installer 5 Now unscrew and lift out the rear crate wall Then remove...

Page 13: ...3 6m 12 horizontal travel of the furnace according to the Facilities Guide specifications Note that the gas supply panel weighs more than 40lbs exercise caution when lifting and mounting it A mounting bracket is included in the gas supply panel shipping box The bracket will be affixed to the wall above the gas supply cylinder rack and the supply panel suspended from it 1 Before mounting the panel ...

Page 14: ...RE INSTALLATION GUIDE METAL X SYSTEM 2X 304 8 12 2X 812 8 32 609 6 24 3X 203 2 8 ALL 6 UPPER MOUNTING HOLES ARE IN LINE HORIZONTALLY SUPPLY PANEL CAN SLIDE 2 INCHES EACH DIRECTION ON THE WALL BRACKET TO ALLOW EASIER ALIGNMENT OF PANEL MOUNTING HOLES WITH WALL STUDS Gas Supply Panel rear view ...

Page 15: ...eutral to the right grey terminal block and ground to the green yellow block according to these specifications EQUIPMENT GROUNDING TERMINAL Copper conductors only 10AWG 4AWG 5 5mm flat head screwdriver torque to 1 4 N m 12 in lb PHASE CONDUCTOR TERMINAL Copper conductors only 6AWG 2AWG 4mm Allen hex drive torque to 5 1 N m 45 in lb STOP HERE At this point you should contact your Installer to sched...

Page 16: ...cally or in original packaging and in a cool location Print sheets on hand WASH 1 Uncrate and move wash to final location Installation location is environmentally controlled for temperature and humidity No excessive air movement fans blowers open doors etc at wash location Wash 1 location has adequate space to meet clearance requirements Wash 1 location can support the fully loaded weight of wash ...

Page 17: ...pace to install gas lines Furnace location can support the fully loaded weight of the furnace Furnace location is level Compatible Wi Fi or Ethernet network connection Dedicated circuit for furnace see Facilities Guide for specifications Furnace permanently wired into circuit 4 or 6 round exhaust hookup at furnace loc ation Measure exhaust and confirm it is at least 100CFM Record CFM ________ Gas ...

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