STAGE 7 - Installing the PTFE Exit Tubes

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  1. Grab the Pneumatic Fittings Carefully thread the fittings into the holes of the outer exit plate. You can use needle nose pliers to help screw in the fittings.

    • Grab the Pneumatic Fittings

    • Carefully thread the fittings into the holes of the outer exit plate.

    • You can use needle nose pliers to help screw in the fittings.

    • Do NOT over tighten the fittings! You could strip out the wood holes.

    • Make sure to evenly space the fittings as in the third pic.

    • If you purchased the extra roller kit, you'll install Pneumatic fittings in all of the holes.

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  2. Grab the PTFE Tube Using a ruler, measure out 20CM and cut the PTFE tube square using a razor/craft knife. Avoid using scissors to cut the tubing. It will pinch the ends where it cuts.

    • Grab the PTFE Tube

    • Using a ruler, measure out 20CM and cut the PTFE tube square using a razor/craft knife.

    • Avoid using scissors to cut the tubing. It will pinch the ends where it cuts.

    • You should have 5 even length PTFE tubes.

    • If you have the extra roller upgrade you'll need to cut four more 20CM tubes.

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  3. Using a craft knife, carefully ream out one of the ends of each tube into a 'cone' shape. This will make inserting filament into the tube easier. Using a craft knife, carefully ream out one of the ends of each tube into a 'cone' shape. This will make inserting filament into the tube easier.

    • Using a craft knife, carefully ream out one of the ends of each tube into a 'cone' shape. This will make inserting filament into the tube easier.

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  4. Insert one PTFE tube (with reamed side going IN TO the box) in and through each of the Pneumatic fittings. The PTFE tube will go all the way through the fitting and into the inner compartment. Feed the tube in until it is flush with the inner exit plate (Pic 2)

    • Insert one PTFE tube (with reamed side going IN TO the box) in and through each of the Pneumatic fittings.

    • The PTFE tube will go all the way through the fitting and into the inner compartment.

    • Feed the tube in until it is flush with the inner exit plate (Pic 2)

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  5. If you have the seal kit and have extra holes open, where there are no fittings, you can close these up with the included 3D Printed stoppers. Insert one stopper in to each open hole from the inside of the box (Pic 2)

    • If you have the seal kit and have extra holes open, where there are no fittings, you can close these up with the included 3D Printed stoppers.

    • Insert one stopper in to each open hole from the inside of the box (Pic 2)

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  6. Take the 'D' gasket and remove the protective backing from the adhesive. Carefully adhere the D gasket to the exposed lip of the inner face plate.
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