¶ Silicone Sock for Hotend and Hotend
¶ Safety Warning
IMPORTANT!
It's crucial to power off the printer before conducting any maintenance work, including work on the printer's electronics and tool head wires. Performing tasks with the printer on can result in a short circuit, leading to electronic damage and safety hazards.
During maintenance or troubleshooting, you may need to disassemble parts, including the hotend. This exposes wires and electrical components that could short circuit if they contact each other, other metal, or electronic components while the printer is still on. This can result in damage to the printer's electronics and additional issues.
Therefore, it's crucial to turn off the printer and disconnect it from the power source before conducting any maintenance. This prevents short circuits or damage to the printer's electronics, ensuring safe and effective maintenance. For any concerns or questions about following this guide, we recommend submitting a technical ticket regarding your issue and we will do our best to respond promptly and provide the assistance you need.
¶ Replace Silicone Sock for Hotend and Hotend
¶ Step 1 - Remove the toolhead front cover
Press the bottom of the toolhead front cover firmly and gently pull forward to remove the toolhead front cover.
¶ Step 2 - Remove the silicone sock
Hold both sides of the high temperature mark on the silicone sock with your hands, pull it downward with force, and remove the silicone sock.
¶ Step 3 - Remove the hotend
Make sure the hotend has cooled to room temperature and the filament has been cut off; if not, press the cutter to cut the filament.
Unlock the hotend buckle, hold the upper and lower ends of the hotend heat sink, and remove the hotend.
If the filament is adhered and the hot end cannot be easily removed from the heating base, you can heat it appropriately. Remember to wear gloves when operating to prevent burns.
¶ Install the Hotend and Silicone Sock for Hotend
¶ Step 1 - Install the hotend
Make sure the hotend clip is fully open and install the hotend onto the hotend heating assembly.
After checking that the hotend fits the base completely, close the left metal plate first, then press the right pressure ring and lock the clip.
¶ Step 2 - Install the silicone sock
Install the silicone sock onto the hotend from bottom to top.
Make sure the silicone sleeve is installed flat and does not come into contact with the surrounding plastic parts.
¶ Step 3 - Install the toolhead front cover
Align the top clips of the toolhead front cover and press gently down. Make sure it is in place and you will hear a crisp sound.
¶ Step 4 (optional) - Synchronize nozzle information on the printer
If you have replaced the hotend with a different size or material, please refer to the following figure to modify the information on the screen:
¶ How to verify success
The hotend is not loose and can extrude normally.
¶ End Notes
We hope the detailed guide provided has been helpful and informative.
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