What are the essential practices for maintaining a Cooling System?
Warning!
- Disconnect the engraver from power before cleaning.
- If the chiller has antifreeze in it, DO NOT add citric acids/mild detergent or bleach into the liquid. ONLY do so if the chiller has distilled water in it.
- If your chiller has a separate manual for cleaning its internal pipes, follow the manual.
With typical usage, the coolant should remain clear for an extended period. For safety purposes, we recommend keeping a close eye on the clarity of the coolant. If the coolant becomes visibly contaminated, discontinue work, clean the tank, and refill it with new coolant.
Tools Needed:
- Funnel
- Citric acid/Mild detergent and bleach
- Distilled water/laser-safe coolant
- Clean Water
Step 1: Turn off and unplug the engraver.
Step 2: Access the chiller drain port and fully drain the coolant.
Step 3: If you have been using distilled water as the coolant:
- Using a funnel, add a solution of clean, soft water with citric acids or a mild detergent and bleach via the chiller fill port.
- Power on the chiller.
- Run the chiller for about ten minutes to clear the system and drain the liquid.
- Process a few cycles of refilling and draining to clear any remaining residue.
- Once no debris or residue is present in the water, refill the tank with distilled water.
Step 4: If you have been using laser-safe antifreeze:
- Fully drain the chiller.
- Using a funnel, fill the chiller with a solution of clean, soft water with citric acids or a mild detergent and bleach via the chiller fill port.
- Power on the chiller.
- Run the chiller for about ten minutes to clear the system and drain the liquid.
- Process a few cycles of refilling and draining to clear any remaining residue.
- Refill the tank with distilled water once no debris or residue is present in the water.
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