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Locate the two magnet latches, one for each door, and attach them to the latch 
mounts.  Make sure the magnet part of the latch is on the same side of the mount as 
the 3DUpfitters logo.  Note that the colors of the magnet latches may vary between 
production runs.  

  

 

 

           

Attach the latches to the latch mounts using the provided small wood screws.  Do not 
over tighten or they may strip.  The distance from the edge of the metal pieces in the 
latch to the front edge of the latch mount should be 1/4”.  

Once the latches are attached to the latch mounts they can be attached to the 
horizontal 20x20 pieces using 10mm M5 bolts and M5 nuts as shown.  

7. Finishing the Doors 

Now that the latches are mounted its time to connect the strike plates.  Each plate 
comes with a squishy adhesive covering the same size of the plate.  Carefully attach 
the adhesive side to the acrylic at the top of the door.  Then, adjust the width of the 
metal strike plate so that it is held on by the pressure of the two sides of the plate.  The 
adhesive covering will keep the metal of the strike plate from scratching the acrylic.  

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Summary of Contents for FT-5 Enclosure Kit

Page 1: ...FT 5 Enclosure Kit Installation Manual 1 2 Copyright 2018 3DUpfitters 1 ...

Page 2: ...e customized the printer you should examine any modifications to make sure they don t block the 20x20 slots where the panels will go OR change the size required Common customizations include idlers and end stops If part of one of the panels is blocked you ll need to use a jigsaw or equivalent to customization one or more panels so they can be inserted This should be done before removing the plasti...

Page 3: ...ther a paper brown colored or plastic white covering to protect against scratches Follow the directions below to remove the cover and discover the beautiful plastic underneath The basic process follows this iterative pattern for the acrylic panels The wood panels don t have covers and so you can just connect those directly Take the acrylic panel out and lay it down flat on a table Then CAREFULLY S...

Page 4: ...ether 2 Remove the Panel Covers Remove the clear plastic or paper sheets covering the acrylic Remember do not do this step if you want to customize the panel by making holes This step will not be repeated in subsequent instructions simply remember to remove the covers before inserting the panels Do not remove the panels before insertion to protect against scratches 3 Insert the Panels Carefully in...

Page 5: ... piece using the provided countersunk hex screws Loosely tighten since the door will be adjusted in a later step 5 Attach Doors Each door has holes to fit two hinges each Using the same countersunk screws attach the doors to the hinges This time securely tighten the screws but do not over tighten as the acrylic may crack 6 Upper and Lower Latch Mounts The doors will be held shut by magnet style la...

Page 6: ... the latch mount should be 1 4 Once the latches are attached to the latch mounts they can be attached to the horizontal 20x20 pieces using 10mm M5 bolts and M5 nuts as shown 7 Finishing the Doors Now that the latches are mounted its time to connect the strike plates Each plate comes with a squishy adhesive covering the same size of the plate Carefully attach the adhesive side to the acrylic at the...

Page 7: ...nobs using M5 10mm screws Once the latch plates and latches are attached you can then close the doors and tighten the screws on the hinges from Step 4 so that the doors open and close freely Copyright 2018 3DUpfitters 7 ...

Page 8: ...e loosened vertical 20x20 panel out of the way so there is enough room to slide the panel into place You may have to loosen or remove other parts of the braces to make it fit both horizontally and vertically Do not confuse this panel with the one for the opposite side which has a square hole for the USB port They are similar but not identical Bottom Left Side Panel Outline The bottom of this panel...

Page 9: ...te the cutout on the bottom left which is designed to fit the R1 design If you have the newer design where this isn t needed the corner brace will simply cover it up Left Top Side Panel with Filament Slot This is the first 1 8 panel to fit inside the 20x20 slots Since 1 8 is much smaller than slot to prevent rattling while printing use the included rubber trim to seat the acrylic Copyright 2018 3D...

Page 10: ...u d want to do this on the horizontal 20x20 beams although theoretically it would work just as well using the vertical beams Rubber Trim Piece Distribution 3 Tight the t nuts on the Braces Assembly of the front and left side panels is now complete so any t nuts that were loosed during those steps can now to be rightened The printer should now have the front and left side panels installed Copyright...

Page 11: ...rear and right side panels FT 5 Back View 2 Top Rear Panel The rear panel has an access circle that by default is covered by a circular plastic cover which is attached via M5 8mm screws If you purchased the optional filter fan options do not attach the cover Note that the access hole can be placed on either side Remember to cut and place the rubber trim pieces to avoid rattling Copyright 2018 3DUp...

Page 12: ... fan fits next to the acrylic on the outside and the filter goes on top of that Attach using the provided M4 28mm cap screws 3 Bottom Rear Panel The bottom rear panel is distinguishable by the cutouts at the top on the left and right Copyright 2018 3DUpfitters 12 ...

Page 13: ...cal to the left because of the location of the USB access port At this point there is only one panel left that is big enough 3 Tight the t nuts on the Braces Assembly of the back and right side panels is now complete so any t nuts that were loosed during those steps can now to be rightened Top Panel The one remaining panel is for the top Attach the knob in the middle using an M5 screw Then use the...

Page 14: ...de of the enclosure at the right temperature Optional Installations Filament Guide Reverse Bowden This is designed to allow a side or top mount filament spool holder guiding the filament from outside of the enclosure to the extruder There are two pieces one to guide the filament into the extruder and another external piece to guide the filament into the PTFE tube First remove the screws from the e...

Page 15: ...ext step is to attach the external PTFE mount Its designed to go on the left side because of the way the FT 5 s carriage is oriented but you can also ditch that part and make your own top mounted filament holder Attach to the top and middle rails as shown below using the standard bolts and t nuts Some will be included but you can also use any left over from assembling the FT 5 kit Copyright 2018 3...

Page 16: ... as short as possible but not so short that it causes undo bending of the filament as it travels to the hot end Once you cut the hot end of the PTFE tube it can be inserted into the brass fitting The PTFE tube should now be inserted into fittings on both ends You can now insert filament from the outside of the enclosure and push it through until it appears right above the extruder where you can fe...

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