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Belt Installation
The belts on your laser system are a consumable item and will eventually stretch beyond a usable
length or break. You can contact Full Spectrum Laser support for replacements or purchase them
from various suppliers. The belts are 6mm wide fiberglassreinforced neoprene MXL timing
belts—1/4in wide MXL timing belts will also work. SDPSI (https://sdpsi.com/eStore/) sells
openended 1/4in wide MXL belts by the foot (PN: A 6Z16C025). The Y belts are approximately
34in in length, and the X belt is approximately 49in in length.
ATTENTION! The M3 retaining screws on the gantry can be difficult to
access without removing the bottom of the laser casing. For this reason,
you should contact a trained technician to perform Y belt replacements.
SHOCK WARNING! The capacitors in the power supply retain power even
after turning the laser off. To ensure your safety, turn off the laser, remove
the power cord and wait at least 1 hour before accessing the power supply.
WATER WARNING! You will be disconnecting the water system and
working with the laser upside down. Be sure the machine is dry before
proceeding with this process.
REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS:
2mm Hex key (included with accessories)
2.5mm Hex key (included with accessories)
Scissors
STEPS:
1. Power Off Machine.
Power off and unplug your unit. Wait at least 1 hour for capacitors to
discharge.
2. Disconnect
Water.
Detach the tubes from the rear connectors. Use the small piece of
tubing that shipped with your laser to shunt the two water bulkheads together.
3. Loosen Retaining Screws.
Loosen or remove the M3 retaining screws and washers so
that the old belt can be removed and discarded.
4. Mount Belt.
Run each end of the new belt through the mounting slot with the teeth on the
inside of the closed loop. The ends of the belt should protrude by approximately 3 teeth
(6mm) through the slot. Make sure that the belt forms a flat, closed loop.
Technical Support is available from 8:00 am (PST) to 5:00 pm (PST) Monday through Friday at
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