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Balco WaterJet

Cleaning Models

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Spray Nozzle

Use the spray nozzle for cleaning—

•  delicate parts

•  parts with thin walls or fragile areas

•  models made from TangoPlus, TangoBlack and TangoGray materials

Examples of models suitable for cleaning with the spray nozzle are: jewelry and dental appliances.

Caution:

Lack of water or insufficient water pressure can cause the pump to operate improperly, 
overheat, or fail.

• 

Always

 open the water supply source 

before

 activating the WaterJet. The water 

supply must remain open while the WaterJet is being used.

•  Ensure that the water supply to the water pressure pump provides the required 

pressure. (A typical water pressure pump requires a supply pressure of at least 2 
bar.)

Operating the WaterJet

To operate the WaterJet:

1.  Turn on the main power switch on the front panel of the WaterJet (see 

"On/Off Switch" on page 10

).

2.  Open the WaterJet cabinet side door.

3.  Place a model in the WaterJet cabinet.

4.  Close the side door.

Note:

Do not continue until you make sure that you closed the side door.

5.  Insert your hands in the built-in gloves.

6.  Select a suitable cleaning nozzle (see 

"Nozzle Selection" on page 12

).

7.  Make sure you grasp the nozzle before you activate the WaterJet.

8.  Activate the WaterJet using the foot pedal (see 

"Foot Pedal" on page 13

) and clean the model.

Note:

For optimum results, press the foot pedal down completely and continuously.

9.  When you have finished removing the support material, open the side door and remove the model.

10.  If there are no more models to be cleaned at this time, switch off the WaterJet.

11.  Turn off the water supply to the WaterJet.

Summary of Contents for Balco WaterJet

Page 1: ...DOC 09237 Rev C Balco WaterJet Installation and User Guide Cleaning System...

Page 2: ...merchantability fitness for a particular purpose and non infringement You understand and agree that Stratasys Ltd shall not be liable for any direct indirect incidental special consequential or exemp...

Page 3: ...Off Switch 10 Side Door 12 Nozzle Selection 12 Foot Pedal 13 Waste Filter 13 Waste Collector 14 Installation 15 Configuring the WaterJet 15 Assembling the Stand 15 Leveling the WaterJet Unit 16 Attach...

Page 4: ...Removing Support Material with Caustic Soda 22 Maintenance 23 Replacing a Fuse 23 Maintaining the Water Pressure Pump 23 Maintenance 23 Troubleshooting 25 4...

Page 5: ...10 V WaterJet Standard Size OBJ 03006 110 V WaterJet Large Body For More Information Visit http www stratasys com for information on Stratasys its technologies products and application methods If you...

Page 6: ...on Do not operate the WaterJet if a hose is damaged or crimped Never operate the WaterJet while the cabinet cover is open Wear earplugs for protection against loud noise The power cable should be conn...

Page 7: ...on In any case if irritation persists seek medical attention Avoid the accidental transfer of printing material from the hands to other areas of the body especially to the eyes If protective cream was...

Page 8: ...ed anything by mouth to an unconscious person Oxygen should be administered by authorized personnel only If the victim has stopped breathing perform artificial respiration or cardiopulmonary resuscita...

Page 9: ...ration The Balco WaterJet system consists of the following main components Balco WaterJet cabinet stand Figure 1 Balco WaterJet system components The following figure shows the WaterJet unit set up Fi...

Page 10: ...place in each cabinet for cleaning Standard This cabinet is suitable for cleaning models printed on Objet260 Objet350 Eden260V Eden350 Eden350V Connex260 and Connex350 printers It is not suitable for...

Page 11: ...WaterJet off when not in use If the WaterJet is not used for an extended period of time shut the water supply to the water pressure pump to prevent leaks Make sure to open the water supply to the wate...

Page 12: ...the side door open tighten the locking screw on the side Before starting to clean a model make sure the side door is closed Figure 4 WaterJet side door Nozzle Selection You select which nozzle to use...

Page 13: ...the foot pedal For optimum results press the foot pedal down completely and continuously Figure 6 Foot pedal Waste Filter The Support material removed during the cleaning process washes down the wate...

Page 14: ...e waste and waste water It is made up of two buckets round and square The round bucket sits inside the square bucket When the round bucket fills up the water spills into the square bucket and empties...

Page 15: ...1 Prepare a screwdriver 35 mm x M6 bolts supplied M6 nuts supplied M6 washers supplied 2 Attach the top shelf to one of the metal feet see Figure 9 Figure 9 Assembling the top shelf 3 Attach washers t...

Page 16: ...e stand adjust the WaterJet feet so that the machine tilts slightly backwards This ensures that the waste water flows to the water outlet at the back of the cabinet Attaching the Foot Pedal and Gloves...

Page 17: ...Balco WaterJet Installation 17 WaterJet Connections The following figure shows the water supply and drain connections Figure 12 WaterJet connections...

Page 18: ...connections Connecting the Drain To connect the drain 1 Prepare two 40 mm 90 elbows supplied two short 40 mm drain pipes supplied a drain hose waste collector round bucket inserted in the square buck...

Page 19: ...ter pressure pump 18 A for 110 120 V system for running load 15 A for 220 240 V system for running load 1 Make sure the main power switch on the front panel of the WaterJet cabinet is turned off see O...

Page 20: ...Support Material with the WaterJet For most models the most efficient way to remove support material is by using the high water pressure using the jet or spray nozzles Jet Nozzle Use the jet nozzle l...

Page 21: ...st 2 bar Operating the WaterJet To operate the WaterJet 1 Turn on the main power switch on the front panel of the WaterJet see On Off Switch on page 10 2 Open the WaterJet cabinet side door 3 Place a...

Page 22: ...es to protect the your hands handling caustic soda and models soaked in it To remove thin layers of support material and to give the model a smooth clean finish soak the model in a solution of sodium...

Page 23: ...ng off the power switch and disconnecting the power cable 3 Carefully remove the fuse Figure 14 Balco WaterJet Fuse 4 Replace the fuse with a fuse of the same type and rating Maintaining the Water Pre...

Page 24: ...ector Oil The oil level should be no lower than the middle of the sight glass With high atmospheric humidity and temperature fluctuation there might be condensation if the oil has a grayish color If t...

Page 25: ...water supply hose 2 Check that the nozzle tip is not blocked or damaged 3 Reattach the spray nozzle tip Note A clogged nozzle can prevent the WaterJet from operating The pump stops working Check the w...

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