L1 Cassette Cart
The cassette cart is a Carbon accessory designed to safely transport and install the cassette on the L1 printer.
- It uses a mechanical foot pedal to lift or lower the cassette into position.
- The cart is only designed for use with Carbon L1 Printer cassettes and should not be used for any other purpose.
- Carbon will install and service the cart.
- The cassette is heavy (20.4 kg/45.0 lbs) and needs two people to lift. The cart allows one person to install and remove the cassette from the printer.
- The cart is necessary to protect the cassette while transporting, except when lifting it into a drawer in the cassette hotel.
- The cart holds the cassette properly for a full inspection.
- Optionally, the cart may hold the cassette during resin dispensing or cassette cleaning (over a workbench).
- The cart provides options to enhance the production process, such as periodically swapping cassettes for regular maintenance during continuous printer usage.
- Multiple carts may be used in a production setting.
Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)
Requires 2 people to unpack from the shipping crate.
Dimensions Raised (W x D x H): 933 x 752 x 1138 mm (36.7 x 29.6 x 44.8 in)
Dimensions Lowered (W x D x H): 933 x 752 x 1094 mm (36.7 x 29.6 x 43.0 in)
The lift forks support the cassette by sliding into the guide slots under the handles.
The large foot pedal raises the cart, the small pedal lowers it.
The required 1500 mm (59") of space in front of the L1 printer provides ample room for maneuvering the 930 mm (36.7") long cassette cart around and into position to load and remove the cassette. Here is an example of the space required to maneuver and park the cart.
Safe operation of the cassette cart requires that you read and understand the warnings below. This machine to be operated ONLY by trained personnel in accordance with the manual, safety procedures, and instructions for safe machine operation. Failure to comply with these specified procedures and instructions may impair the safety features of the machine.
- ⚠️ DO NOT exceed the rated load of 32 kg (70.5 lbs).
- ⚠️ DO NOT modify or service the cassette cart. For all service and maintenance, contact Carbon.
- ⚠️ The cassette cart should only be used as directed with the Carbon L1 Printer cassette.
- ⚠️ NEVER attempt to use the cassette cart to lift or transport more than one (1) cassette at a time.
- ⚠️ NEVER put your head or torso under a lifted cassette.
- ⚠️ AVOID putting your hand below the cassette unless needed for inspection or maintenance.
- ⚠️ ALWAYS verify that the cassette is seated securely on lift fork nubs.
- When the cart is loaded with a cassette, the cassette may impair visibility. Proceed with caution when pushing the cart.
- Clean up resin spills (including drips) immediately to avoid slippery floors and prevent spreading of resin contamination.
- When lifting the cassette by hand, use two people and lift using the handles on the sides of the cassette.
- Lock cart casters when the cart is unattended.
- Monitor the cart when loading and during all movements.
- Using the cassette cart to move a cassette that contains resin increases the risk of spills. Ensure the cassette is fully seated on the lift forks and use caution when handling the cassette cart.
- ⚠️ PINCH HAZARD: Internal moving parts can cause severe injury. Watch out for pinch points and bump hazards. Only move the cassette cart using the cart’s handle.
- Keep both hands on the cart handle when raising and lowering the lift forks. Keep hands away from the bar under the lift forks.
- ⚠️ The cassette cart should only be operated on a flat, smooth floor such as troweled concrete or epoxy.
If the cassette is not seated securely, do not attempt to adjust it by hand. Instead, lower the lift forks using the foot pedal release, make sure the cart is properly aligned and pushed fully into the printer, and lift the cassette again using the foot pedal.
When lifting the cassette by hand, use two people, and lift using the handles on the sides of the cassette. Only load or remove a cassette with the cassette cart in the lowered position.
- Lower the lift forks using the foot pedal release if necessary.
- With one person holding the handle on each side of the cassette, carefully lift the cassette off the nubs on the lift forks and slide the cassette off.
- Lower the lift forks using the foot pedal release if necessary.
- With one person holding the handle on each side of the cassette, slide the guide slots on the sides of the cassette onto the lift forks. Carefully lower the cassette, seating the nubs on top of the lift forks into the holes on the underside of the cassette rails.
- Verify that the cassette is fully seated on the lift forks.
Wipe down cassette cart
- Remove resin or dust with IPA and acetone as needed. Pay particular attention to the handle.
Inspect cassette cart for damage
- Fork nubs (missing or damaged)
- Fork tips (missing, cracked, chipped, jagged edges, etc.)
- Casters (resin build-up, worn rubber, etc.)
Inspect vertical beam
If the lift mechanism becomes stuck or inoperable with a cassette on the cart, remove the cassette as follows:
- If possible, lower the cassette using the foot pedal release.
- Using two people, one holding the handle on each side of the cassette, carefully lift and slide the cassette off the lift forks.
Uncrating and crating requires 2 people