Magigoo Coater User manual

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Manual
Coater

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Disclaimer
This user manual describes the intended workflow for the Magigoo Coater.
Please carefully read and understand the contents of this user manual. Failure to
follow instructions set out in the manual may lead to personal injury, poor results
or damage to the Magigoo Coater, 3D Printer or its peripherals.
To make the most out of the Magigoo Coater, study the manual carefully and
make sure that anyone using Magigoo Coater understands instructions laid out
in this user manual.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1Safety
1.1 Important Notices
1.2 Intended Use
1.3 General Safety
1.4 Health and Safety
2Introduction
2.1 Contents of the Starter Kit
2.2 Specifications
3Instructions for Use
3.1 Unboxing and Assembly
3.1.1 Unboxing
3.1.2 Assembling the manifold
3.1.3 Attaching the pump
3.1.4 Preparing for first use
3.2 Recommendations for use
3.2.1 Before Coating
3.2.2 Coating
3.2.3 After Coating
3.2.4 Cleaning the manifold
3.2.5 Cleaning Build Plate from Magigoo
3.3 Adhesive compatibility
4Maintenance
5Warranty
5.1 General
5.2 Exclusions
5.3 Conditions & Limitations
5.4 Lodging Claims
5.5 Applicable law and competent court

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Safety
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Safety
1.1 Important Notices
This user manual contains safety notices
and helpful information.
Warns against situation that may cause
injury or damage if the instructions are not
followed.
Provides helpful information to solve
problems or perform a task easily.
1.2 Intended Use
Magigoo Coater is designed and built for
use in FDM/FFF 3D printing to cover the
build plate of a 3D printer with a thin layer
of Magigoo or Magigoo Pro bed adhesive to
increase the reliability of 3D print, reduce
warping and provide easy release. Best
results are achieved on glass build plates.
1.3 General Safety
- Magigoo Coater is intended to help apply
a build plate adhesive on a build plate of
a 3D printer. Generally 3D printers may
generate high temperatures and have hot
moving parts that can cause injury. Use
Magigoo Coater with caution.
- The Magigoo Coater is intended for
professional use. Use only with adhesives
produced by Thought3D Ltd.
- Use Magigoo Coater indoors only.
- Do not use Magigoo Coater on dusty, dirty
or damaged surfaces.
- Store the product in a safe designated
place to avoid injury.
- Change or adjust only approved parts
of the product in accordance with this
manual.
- This product is not intended for children.
- If the Magigoo Coater and Magigoo
products are used by persons with reduced
mental and/or physical capabilities, or
lack of the knowledge and/or experience,
they must be supervised or have been
given instructions about the use of the
product by a person responsible for their
safety.
1.4 Health and Safety
- Do not point The Coater at a person and/
or animal.
- The Coater components may have sharp
edges – handle with caution to avoid cuts.
- Magigoo Coater is a tool to apply
Magigoo Adhesives. Before using Magigoo
Adhesives follow the safety data sheets
of adhesives for instructions including
but not limited to personal protective
equipment and follow safety instructions.
- Use only on a 3D printer that is in idle
mode.
- Use only on build plate that is at room
temperature.
- Store Magigoo Coater away so it will not
fall, or risk to injure someone.
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2.1 Contents of the
Starter Kit
Parts
Magigoo Original Adhesive x1
Bottle – empty bottle for water x1
Cleaning cloth
Spray Head x1
Pump Head x1
Thin Film Applicator x1
Manifold Cover x1
Valves x20
Manifold Frame
Bolts (M4) x2 for Thin Film Applicator
Square Nuts (M3) x6, Bolts (M3) x6 and
Allen/Hex Key for Manifold Cover
Straw for Spray Head (short) x1
Straw for Spray Head (long) x1
Scraper x1, Plastic Blades x5
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2.2 Specifications
Physical
dimensions
The Case
30,5*35*11,5 cm
Approximately 2kg
The Coater
240mm wide thin film
applicator
15cm high
Bottle 250ml
Compatible with Suitable to use with:
Magigoo Original
Magigoo Pro PP
Magigoo Pro PA
Magigoo Pro PC
Warranty 12 months

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Instructions for Use
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3.1 Unboxing and Assembly
3.1.1 Unboxing
Open the case and inspect that all components are included and are in good condition.
For reference see table below and point 2.1.
Item Quantity
Case 1
Spray Head (nozzle with cap) 1
Pump Head (nozzle without cap) 1
Applicator
- Manifold
- Manifold Cover
- Thin Film Applicator
- Valves
1
1
1
1
20 (13 for applicator, 7 spare)
Bottle with adhesive 1
Bottle for cleaning 1
Straw for Pump Head (short) 1
Straw for Spray Head (long) 1
Cleaning Cloth 1
Scraper Handle 1
Plastic Blades for Scraper 5
Square Nuts for Manifold assembly, size M3 6
Bolts for Manifold assembly, size M3 6
Bolts for Thin Film Applicator, size M4 2
Allen/Hex Keys for tightening bolts 2

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Instructions for Use
3.1.2 Assembling the manifold
Read through all the steps before following step-by-step
instructions. Assemble the manifold by attaching the valves
and installing the thin film applicator.
1. Take the manifold. 2. Place one valve over each of the 13
nozzles present on the manifold frame.
3. Insert 6 square nuts (size M3) into manifold cover.
There are designated nests for square nuts.
4. Place the cover with nuts into its designated place. Use the notches to
make sure it is in the correct orientation. Pull on the valves.

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5. Screw in the M3 size bolts until they tighten slightly. Do not
over tighten to prevent rupture of the manifold structure.
6. Place the thin film applicator to its designated place on the
manifold frame.
7. Hold the thin film applicator in place.
8. Fasten the thin film applicator with M4 sized bolts. One from each side. Tighten
slightly. Do not over tighten to prevent rupture of the manifold structure.
The thin film applicator
is static bar and does not
roll. Attempting to make
the thin film applicator
bar roll may cause
irreversible damage.
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Instructions for Use
3.1.3 Attaching the pump
Attach the assembled manifold (see 3.1.2) to the pump.
9. Take the pump head without the cap. 10. Insert the pump nose into manifold.
11. Screw on the assembled manifold until it is slightly tightened and the manifold is
perpendicular to the trigger. Do not over tighten to prevent rupture of the manifold.
12. Attach the short straw to the pump. 13. Screw on the assembled system to
the Magigoo bottle.

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3.1.4 Preparing for first use
Find a surface that can be easily cleaned.
For the first time use, the Coater system needs to be primed by pumping several times until
the glue starts coming out of the valves consistently. You should see 13 glue dots form on the
surface. Clean the Coater thin film applicator and the valves after priming.
3.2 Recommendations for use
3.2.1 Before Coating
Prepare the build plate area where to apply the adhesive.
- The build plate area has to be thoroughly cleaned.
- The build plate area has to be well levelled.
- Any imperfection on the applied area may decrease the consistency of the applied coating
of adhesive.
How to clean build plate:
Fill the provided spare bottle with water and attach spray head. If possible, remove the bed
from the 3D printer for cleaning. Clean only when 3D printer is not operational and build plate
is at room temperature. If there are solid debris, use plastic scraper to remove. Spray water
on build plate or used Magigoo layer. Clean off with the cloth.
The build surface
has to be very
clean. Any debris
or uneven surface
will disrupt the
application of an
even thin coating.
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Do not use hot
water. Boiling or
hot water may
damage the
bottle for water
or the applicator
system.

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Instructions for Use
3.2.2 Coating
Magigoo Coater is designed and built for use in FDM/FFF 3D printing to cover the build plate
of a 3D print with a thin layer of Magigoo and Magigoo Pro bed adhesive to increase the
reliability of 3D print, reduce warping and provide easy release. Best results are achieved on
glass build plates.
Before coating with Magigoo Adhesives, read through the adhesive safety data sheet for
safe use. Before coating, check that the Coater valves and the thin film applicator are clean
and dry. If necessary, wipe the thin film applicator and valves with a damp cloth and/or wipe
dry. If the valves are clogged, clean the manifold first. See section 3.2.4 for Manifold cleaning
instructions.
How to apply:
1. Place the thin film applicator firmly
at the build surface at the far end
of the surface. Hold the system so
that the position of the valves are
perpendicular to the surface.
You should see 13 adhesive dots on the surface.
3. Press the thin film applicator firmly against the surface and slide across the bed,
spreading the Magigoo.
The thin film applicator is
static bar and does not roll.
Attempting to make the thin
film applicator bar roll may
cause irreversible damage.
2. Pump the coater once. If the new glue
bottle has been attached and not
primed, pump until the glue dots form
on the surface.
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4. Clean the valves and thin film applicator immediately after the use to avoid clogging
and build-up of dry adhesive.
3.2.3 After Coating
Cleaning the thin film applicator and the valves.
The thin film applicator and valves need to be cleaned after each use.
Use a damp cloth to clean the thin film applicator and the valves.
3.2.4 Cleaning the manifold
Manifold needs to be cleaned thoroughly whenever a glue type is changed, to remove residue
of previous glue. If the Magigoo Coater was not is use over longer period of time, manifold
would need to be cleaned for better performance.
Clean the manifold in a safe place away from other people inside a sink or secondary container.
Looking against the light you should see a very thin even coating of Magigoo.
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NB! If changing adhesive type in
between the use of the Coater,
the manifold has to be properly
cleaned. See how to clean in point
3.2.4 Cleaning the Manifold

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Instructions for Use
How to clean manifold:
2. Place the assembled manifold into a bottle with water.
3. Pump at least 15 times or until the water coming out looks clean.
Water may spray in different directions.
If the Coater will not be in use for longer period of time, clean the thin film applicator, valves
and the manifold properly, dismantle and store away in its case.
3.2.5 Cleaning Build Plate from Magigoo
Refer to 3.2.1. Cleaning the build plate.
1. Remove the adhesive bottle and close with a cap.
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Do not use hot water. Boiling
or hot water may damage
the bottle for water or the
applicator system.

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3.3 Adhesive compatibility
The Magigoo Coater should be used only with adhesives produced by Thought3D under the
brand Magigoo or other Thought3D approved adhesives.
Magigoo Coater has been designed to work with Magigoo and Magigoo Pro 3D printing build
plate adhesives. For more information on how to get the best performance out of Magigoo
adhesive products refer to User Manual for Magigoo Products (www.magigoo.com/tested-
materials) “GETTING MOST OUT OF MAGIGOO PRODUCTS”.
For safety, always read the Safety Data Sheet for each glue type before use.
Table of adhesives and material compatibility and performance.
Adhesive Material
Magigoo Original Standard Adhesive PLA, ABS, PETG, HIPS, TPU
Magigoo Pro PP Polypropylene
Magigoo Pro PC Polycarbonate
Magigoo Pro PA Nylon
Surface Original PC PA PP
Regular Glass Good OK Acceptable Good
Borosilicate Glass Good OK OK Good
PEI Good Good OK Good
For more information about Magigoo adhesives see our manual and tested materials
database on www.magigoo.com/tested-materials, “TESTED MATERIALS” and “GETTING
MOST OUT OF MAGIGOO PRODUCTS” respectfully or reach out to [email protected].

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Maintenance
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4 Maintenance
The Coater is designed to be used on a
daily basis. The components like thin film
applicator, valves and pump may lose
original functionality with normal wear and
tear. If the glue dots do not form a consistent
row of 13 dots, check if valves need to be
cleaned or replaced. See illustration number
2 in 3.1.2.
If the Coater is not producing a thin layer
when swiped, check if there is any debris on
the surface or if the thin film applicator has
any damage. Removing the debris from the
surface or replacing the thin film applicator
may be necessary.
Clean the valves and thin film applicator
after each use. Clean the manifold when
storing away for several days or more or
when changing the type of adhesive.