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POLYSHER
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Operation Manual
Thank you for purchasing the PolysherTM from Polymaker! With the PolysherTMand PolySmoothTM (purchased separately) you are ready to
transcend the quality of your 3D prints!
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Your PolysherTM package should contain the following:
Nebulizers x2
Power Supply x1
ESSENTIAL PARTS OF THE POLYSHER
ON/OFF: Press the button to power on the PolysherTM. Long press to turn off
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the PolysherTM.
OPEN/CLOSE: Push the button once to raise the platform of the PolysherTM.
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Press again to lower the platform. Press again during the movement to stop
the action.
Control Dial: Twist the dial clockwise to start a polishing cycle. Dial clicks in
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5 minute increments displayed by the lights above. Twist left to decrease the
time or all the way to stop the polishing cycle. Press dial in during a polishing
cycle then twist left or right to change the nebulizer light color.
Chamber Casing: Provides an air tight enclosure around the PolysherTM while
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giving visibility to your part.
Nebulizer: The nebulizer cartridge is where liquid alcohol from the reservoir is
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turned into a ne aerosol that polishes your printed part. Inside the cartridge is
a micromachined metal disc that vibrates hundreds of thousands of times per
second. A sponge wick conducts the liquid solvent to the disc. The nebulizer
unit can be removed by gently pulling up. To insert a replacement nebulizer,
align the pins and gently press down.
Reservoir: Collects and stores alcohol feeding the wicking sponge and nebulizer.
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Reservoir Cover: Your PolysherTM comes with two reservoir covers. One for use during
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operation with slots (“grate” style) to allow alcohol to ow through. The other is for use during
storage to minimize alcohol evaporation.
“Grate” style
reservoir cover x1
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Platforms x2
Solid reservoir
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Suction pipette x1
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Turn Table/Platform: Holds your PolySmoothTM part during polishing. Turn Table rises up with platform to give access to polished parts.
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To remove the platform, use the handles on either side.
Chamber Lights: Press once to turn on the chamber lighting. Press again to turn off the chamber lighting. Chamber lights take 1-2
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seconds to fully dim, press the button during this time to set current illumination.
Nebulizer Warning Light: Indicates a malfunction with the nebulizer, this could mean: not enough alcohol in the reservoir, a bad
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connection between the nebulizer and port, or a broken nebulizer that needs replacing. A polishing cycle cannot be started while this light is
on. See the Troubleshooting section of this User Manual for instructions on how to correct these conditions.
Chamber Seal Warning Light: Indicates an air leak in the chamber. Readjust the chamber casing to ensure that it sits properly on the
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PolysherTM. A polishing cycle cannot be started while this light is on.
DC Power In: The port for the DC power cable is located on the back of the PolysherTM.
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SETTING UP YOUR POLYSHER
Attach the Power Cable
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Ensure to place the PolysherTM on a stable and at
surface. The power supply unit comes with several
different plugs. Please choose the one suited to
your country/region. Attach the power cable to
the power port, which is on the lower back of the
PolysherTM.
Power On the Polysher
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Press the On/Off button on the front panel of the
PolysherTM. A greeting tone should sound, the
timer display should ash briey, and the blue ring
around the On/Off button should illuminate.
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Install the Nebulizer
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Install a Nebulizer by rmly pressing it down
into the socket. Make sure the connection is
satisfactory.
Fill the Reservoir
Fill the reservoir with alcohol to the top edge.
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Isopropyl alcohol with concentrations of 70% or
above can be used; concentrations of 90% or more
are recommended.
Open the Polysher
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Press the Open/Close button. The lift mechanism
should rise to its fully-open position and stop.
Open the Transparent Casing
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Lift up the transparent casing and hook it on the
fan brim as shown on the picture.
OPERATING YOUR POLYSHER
Place a PolySmooth
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To ensure even polishing, place the part in the center of the platform.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button
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The lift mechanism will lower the part into the chamber and seal the top of the chamber. The Chamber Seal warning light should turn off
when the lift mechanism reaches its lower closed position. If it doesn’t, check to see that the casing is properly seated.
Run the polishing cycle
Rotate the control knob clockwise to the desired polishing time. A stream of solvent mist will come from the nebulizer and the part will
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begin rotating on the platform. In a few minutes the mist should ll the entire chamber. You can adjust the polishing time any time during
the polishing cycle (remember that each illuminated segment represents 5 minutes).The optimal time depends on the concentration of
alcohol used, ambient temperature, the size of your part, the condition of your nebulizer, etc. Generally speaking 20-40 minutes is a good
starting range. You can turn the chamber lighting on and off by pressing the Chamber Light button. The color of the mist lighting can
also be adjusted by pressing the control knob and then rotating it until you see the desired color.
Open the chamber
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Once the clearing cycle has completed, you can press the Open/Close button to raise the lift mechanism and your smoothed part.
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Install the Reservoir Cover
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Place the “grate” cover over the reservoir.
Install the Platform
Place the platform on the raised platform tray when
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the PolysherTM is fully open. You can then push the
open/close button to lower the platform into the
PolysherTM.
Dry the part
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You can now remove the platform from the PolysherTM. Do not touch the part yet as the surface may be sticky and you may leave nger
marks on the part. The part should be left to dry for about an hour before gentle handling. You can use the other platform to polish
another part, if needed. The part will slowly harden after a couple of weeks, to speed up the process you can use a fan.
Install the Reservoir Cover
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If you do not plan to use your Polysher
inhibit solvent evaporation, avoid vapor buildup in the chamber, and prevent the nebulizer sponge from drying out.
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again in the near future, we recommend exchanging the grate cover with the solid cover to
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
What shall I do if the Nebulizer Warning Light is on?
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Check the nebulizer unit to see if it is installed properly. Make sure the nebulizer is fully seated in its socket.
What shall I do if the mist volume is abnormally low?
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If the mist volume is observed to be low, or not reaching the full height, check the reservoir to see if it is running low or empty, and rell it if necessary.
Draining the reservoir
A 30 mL pipette is provided for removing alcohol from the reservoir. Avoid any heat source, open ames or sparks when draining the reservoir. The alcohol, unless
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contaminated, can be repeatedly used for polishing.
Removing the casing
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The PolysherTM can be operated without the need to remove the casing. However, if it is needed to fully remove the casing, follow the instructions below:
-Raise the platform to the upmost position;
-Lift the casing all the way up, gently ex the thin section outward and pull it off the machine;
-To put the casing back on, ex the thin section the same way and slide it through the moving post. Make sure it seats exactly on the rubber seal of the base.
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