Introduction
There are two vacuums used for the Desktop Metal Shop System. The Nilfisk VHC 110 and the Tiger-Vac. Both are immersion-type explosion-proof vacuums, and no other vacuums should be used for metal powder processes. Each is filled with water and used throughout the printing process.
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Parts
No parts specified.
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Each vacuum has a separable bottom which is filled with water
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Take the vacuum tube out and cover the hole with the attached cover
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To separate push the bar connected to the bottom upward and it should drop the bottom to the ground
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On the "Tiger-Vac" there is a colander that gets stuck to the top. Pull downwards on it slowly until it comes off and sits inside the bottom
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Roll the bottom of the vacuum to an area where it can be filled with tap water
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Fill the tank until the meter on the side reaches the given max level
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Roll the bottom back to the vacuum
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Push the bottom into place making sure the two sides of the bar fit into the slots
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Pull the bar down to bring the bottom into place
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Make sure the seal between the top and bottom is tight
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Take the cover off the vacuum hole and put the vacuum tube back on
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For more information related to vacuum maintenance and cleaning, use the manuals for each vacuum. They can be found on the manufacturer websites.
For more information related to vacuum maintenance and cleaning, use the manuals for each vacuum. They can be found on the manufacturer websites.
