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Pro2 Hotend Installation Instruction 

 

 

Pro2 Hotend Installation Instruction 

 

Step 1: Drop the build plate 

  Lower the Z-Axis platform by using the onboard touchscreen. This menu can be found in the 

Utilities tab. 

  Lower the plate until you have enough clearance to comfortably maneuver tools within the area 

(5-12 inches) 

 

         

 

 

Step 2: Unload filament 

 

In the ‘Utilities’ tab, verify that the temperature is set for your material. (215

 for Raise3D PLA) 

 

Use the arrows to adjust the temperature if required. Press the ‘unload’ button to begin. 

  The printer will begin to heat up to the designated temperature. Once the temperature is reached 

the Unload button will become available. 

  Press Unload to withdraw the filament. 

      

       

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Pro2 Hotend

Page 1: ...l you have enough clearance to comfortably maneuver tools within the area 5 12 inches Step 2 Unload filament In the Utilities tab verify that the temperature is set for your material 215 for Raise3D PLA Use the arrows to adjust the temperature if required Press the unload button to begin The printer will begin to heat up to the designated temperature Once the temperature is reached the Unload butt...

Page 2: ...zzle temperature In the new window set the temperature at 0 and press OK Do this for both nozzles Allow the components to cool down completely before continuing When the extruders reach an ambient temperature power off the printer Step 4 Remove Cooling Fan Remove the two fixing screws of the cooling fan with a 2 5mm hex wrench ...

Page 3: ...tend Loosen the 4 set screws inside the heating block This will release the hotend from the wiring which will be removed in the next step Loosen the fixing screw to release the hotend from the machine Remove the heater rod and thermocouple wires from the heater block to fully remove the hotend ...

Page 4: ...m of the larger cylinder If the heat sink is improperly positioned refer to the Nozzle Replacement document for additional instructions Step 7 Wiring Insert the heater rod Red Wire into the bottom hole of the heater block Insert it completely so that it reaches the other end of the hotend and secure into place with the two set screws Insert the silver thermocouple into the upper hole on the heater...

Page 5: ...y up Secure it by tightening the fixing screw If replacing multiple hotends repeat steps 4 8 with the second hotend before continuing to the alignment procedures Step 9 Adjust the other Hotend Loose the fixing screw marked in red with 2 5mm hex wrench Insert the hotend and push it all the way up Secure it by tightening the fixing screw ...

Page 6: ...er on your unit Cooling fans will not be attached by this stage Exercise caution when operating around spinning parts In the Home tab of the touchscreen select the Left nozzle and set the temperature to 180 This will ensure that the left nozzle is enabled and in the proper position In the Utilities tab select the Z Axis Home button to move the bed into the origin position ...

Page 7: ...u to freely reposition the extruder by hand Move the extruder head along the rods into the center position When physically moving the extruder avoid touching high temperature components Perform all motions via the upper section of the extruder head STEP 12 Left Nozzle Calibration Select the Left Nozzle Icon and press the down arrow to ensure the left nozzle is enabled ...

Page 8: ...ozzle height rotate the large thumbscrew as depicted in the diagram DO NOT adjust the small side mounted screw Home the Z Axis then verify the new height using the feeler gauge Homing is required each time the knob is adjusted Repeat until desired result is achieved Adjustments should be made incrementally Changes in height will NOT be visible until after homing Closer Further ...

Page 9: ... them to cool completely before continuing Once the hotend has cooled completely Inset the feeler gauge under the right nozzle and check for proper height If the nozzle needs further adjustments loosen the setting screw and manually move the hotend until it is able to come in contact with the feeler gauge DO NOT adjust the bed height Adjusting the bed will affect the left nozzle which will require...

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