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6. Hinged Lid (add-on)

6. Hinged Lid (add-on)
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6. Hinged Lid (add-on)
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Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
This guide will take you through the installation of the Hinged lid on the Original Prusa Enclosure.

Before you start installing the add-on, PRINT OUT ALL NECESSARY PLASTIC PARTS! The parts are available for download at Printables.com.

All necessary fasteners are already included in the Enclosure kit.
Tools necessary for this chapter
Tools necessary for this chapter
Tools necessary for this chapter
For this chapter, please prepare:
2.5mm Allen key
Needle-nose pliers
Pocket knife or snap-off knife (for MMU installation only)
Removing the covers
Removing the covers
Removing the covers
From inside, push out the nylon rivet securing the Top-plug-edge in the front of the enclosure. Use the needle-nose pliers to push on the nylon rivet.
Remove the Top-plug-edge part from the enclosure.
Using the same procedure remove the Top-plug-edge on the rear side.
Remove the Top-plug-center part. Do not discard this part, you will need it later again.
Removing the top panel
Removing the top panel
Removing the top panel
Removing the top panel
Release thirteen screws on the top frame.
Keep the three screws in the positions marked in the picture.
From inside, support the top panel with your hand.
Using the other hand release the three screws securing the top panel while holding the panel.
WARNING: Be careful not to drop the top panel and cause injury or damage!
Push out the top panel through the top frame opening and remove it from the enclosure.
Installing the lid hinges: parts preparation
Installing the lid hinges: parts preparation
Installing the lid hinges: parts preparation
Installing the lid hinges: parts preparation
For the following steps, please prepare:
Hinge-bracket-L (1x)
Hinge-bracket-R (1x)
Note that, after printing, both the hinge brackets have an internal support structure which needs to be removed before use. See the last picture.
Hinge-lever (2x)
Pin 3x20 (2x)
M3x8 screw (8x)
M3n nut (6x)
Assembling the lid hinges
Assembling the lid hinges
Assembling the lid hinges
Assembling the lid hinges
Insert the Hinge-lever into the Hinge-bracket-R.
Align the holes in both parts and push the pin 3 x 20 into the plastic parts.
Against the flat surface, push the pin all the way into the plastic parts. Make sure the pin is flush with the surface of the part.
Proceed the same for the Hinge-bracket-L.
Installing the lid hinges
Installing the lid hinges
Installing the lid hinges
Installing the lid hinges
If you have installed the Advanced filtration system add-on, use the hinge-bracket-Rt available on printables.com
Turn the enclosure with the rear side facing you. And focus on the left top corner.
From inside, push out the first nylon rivet from the left.
Use the needle-nose pliers to push on the nylon rivet.
Into the same hole, insert the M3x8 screw from the inside.
Attach the Hinge-bracket-R assembly to the screw and tighten it.
Installing the lid hinges
Installing the lid hinges
Installing the lid hinges
Installing the lid hinges
Focus on the right top corner on the rear side of the enclosure.
From inside, push out the first nylon rivet from the right.
Use the needle-nose pliers to push on the nylon rivet.
Into the same hole, insert the M3x8 screw from inside.
Attach the Hinge-bracket-L assembly to the screw and tighten it.
Installing the lid hinges
Installing the lid hinges
Installing the lid hinges
Installing the lid hinges
Secure the Hinge-bracket-L with the M3x8 screw from the inside.
Secure the Hinge-bracket-R with the M3x8 screw from the inside.
Open both hinges.
Installing the top panel
Installing the top panel
Installing the top panel
Installing the top panel
Place the top panel on the top of the enclosure and make sure that:
Perforations on the top panel are facing up.
The side with the more distant threaded columns is at the rear (close to the hinges).
Close the hinges and secure each hinge with the M3x8 screw.
Open the lid (top panel) and secure each hinge with the M3x8 screw from the underside.
Installing the covers
Installing the covers
Installing the covers
Place the Top-plug-center on the rectangular hole in the top panel and secure it with two nylon rivets.
Place the Top-plug-rear to the cutout on the rear side of the top panel and secure it with the nylon rivet.
Mounting the handle
Mounting the handle
Mounting the handle
Mounting the handle
Insert the M3nS nut all the way into the Lid-handle.
Attach the Lid-handle to the top panel on the front edge and secure it with two M3x8 screws.
Do not overtighten the screws! It can damage the thread in the metal sheet.
Open the lid and secure the handle from inside using the third M3x8 screw.
Mounting the locks
Mounting the locks
Mounting the locks
Mounting the locks
Turn the enclosure with the front side facing you and focus on the right top corner.
From inside, insert one M3x8 screw through the first hole from the left on the top front profile.
Attach one of the Lid-lock to the screw and tighten it. Do not over tighten the screw. The lock must rotate freely.
Proceed the same with the second Lid-lock.
Locking the locks
Locking the locks
Locking the locks
Close the lid and turn both Lid-lock. If the locks turn stiffly over the lid, slightly loosen the screws on the bottom of the lock (inside the enclosure).
MMU Installation
MMU Installation
MMU Installation
MMU Installation
Great job! You’ve successfully installed the hinged lid. If you're using a single-material printer, your work is complete.
For installing the MMU3 into the Original Prusa Enclosure, continue with the following guide:
For installing the MMU2S into the Original Prusa Enclosure, continue with the following guide:
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