2PrintBeta Beta Prusa Basic User manual

Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Minimal 30/05/13
Assembly Instructions
Beta Prusa Basic
3D Printer
Version 1.5
Date: 30/05/13
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Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Minimal 30/05/13
General data about the assembly instructions for an incomplete machine
according to annex VI of the EG machinery directive 006/4 /EG
Manu acturer:
Wenger & Krautwasser GbR - 2PrintBeta
Sche elstrasse 8
78462 Konstanz
Description o the machine:
Identi ication: Beta Prusa 3D printer
Type: Minimal with bushings
Year: 2012
Conditions that must be met or the incomplete machine so that it can properly, and
without compromising the sa ety and health o peoples, be assembled with other
parts to orm a complete machine:
Condition 1: Let an expert check the electrical connections o the machine.
In ormation over the undersigned:
Name: Dominik Wenger
Function: Shareholder Wenger & Krautwasser GbR
01 11 2012
_________________________________________
Date, Signature
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Germany License
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Congratulations on purchasing a Beta Prusa 3D Printer!
Please read the ollowing assembly instructions care ully and keep the document on a sa e
place. Please ollow care ully all instructions and lookout or the warning symbols.
Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................................4
ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME..............................................................................................................................5
STEP 1 1 6
STEP 1 2 7
STEP 1 3 9
STEP 1 4 10
STEP 1 5 11
STEP 1 6 12
STEP 1 7 13
STEP 1 8 14
STEP 1 9 17
ASSEMBLY OF THE AXES................................................................................................................................18
STEP 2 1 19
STEP 2 2 21
STEP 2 3 24
STEP 2 4 26
STEP 2 5 28
STEP 2 6 30
STEP 2 7 32
ASSEMBLY OF THE EXTRUDER....................................................................................................................34
STEP 3 1 35
STEP 3 2 37
STEP 3 3 39
STEP 3 4 40
STEP 3 5 42
ASSEMBLY OF THE PRINT BED.....................................................................................................................43
STEP 4 1 44
ASSEMBLY OF THE ELECTRONICS..............................................................................................................45
STEP 5 1 46
STEP 5 2 48
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Safety Instructions
Only assemble a Beta Prusa 3D printer according to the assembly instructions written here.
Please take notice o the ollowing Symbols and Notices. They are structured into danger
levels according to ISO 3864-2.
DANGER
Refers to an imminent Danger.
If the information is not followed, it can result in death or serious injury
(invalidity).
Indicates a possible dangerous situation.
If the information is not followed, it can result in death or serious injury
(invalidity).
ATTENTION
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation.
If the information is not followed, damage to property or light to
medium personal injuries are possible.
NOTICE
Indicates general notes, useful operator tips and operating
recommendations which do not affect the safety and health of
personnel.
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WARNING

Assembly Instructions Beta Prusa Minimal 30/05/13
Chapter I
Assembly of the Frame
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Step 1.1
Needed parts for step 1.1
The ollowing parts are needed or this step:
2x Frame vertex with oot
1x Bar clamp
6x Washer M8
6x Nut M8
1x Threaded rod M8 x 370 mm
Assembly Step 1.1
Assemble the bar clamp between two rame vertices like its shown in the picture above.
Don't completely asten the nuts yet.
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Step 1.2
Needed parts for step 1.2
The ollowing parts are needed or this step:
1x Pre-assembled part rom step 1.1
1x Frame vertex without oot
8x Washer M8
8x Nut M8
2x Threaded rod M8 x 370 mm
Assembly Step 1.2
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Connect the part rom step 1.1 with the rame vertex and the rods to a triangle.
Make sure that all sides o the triangle are exactly the same length. The distance between
the outer edges o the plastic parts should be 291 mm.
Repeat the previous two steps and build a second triangle.
NOTICE
Make sure all sides of both triangles are exactly the same length.
Now asten all nuts on the rame vertices.
Assembly of step 1.2 repeated
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Step 1.3
Needed parts for step 1.3
The ollowing parts are needed or this step:
4x Washer M8
4x Nut M8
1x Threaded rod M8 x 294 mm
Assembly Step 1.3
Position the nuts and washer on the threaded rod as shown in the picture above.
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Step 1.4
Needed parts for step 1.4
The ollowing parts are needed or this step:
1x Belt guide
2x Bar clamp
10x Washer M8
8x Nut M8
1x Bearing 608ZZ
1x Threaded rod M8 x 294 mm
Bearing 608zz in belt guide
Press the 608ZZ bearing into the belt guide until it's lush with one side o the guide.
Assembly step 1.4
Position the parts on the threaded rod as shown in the picture above.
Notice
Place the bearing with the belt guide so that the protruding side of the
belt guide points to the M8 nut.
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