How to install Ventilating Equipment

WARNING

Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.

Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury or burns.

WARNING

Only insert and remove the rotary axis unit connector when the main power is off or when executing [Rotary Axis Unit Attachment/Removal] from the Utility.

Failure to do so may result in damage to the equipment or electric shock.

MEMO

  • Use the following link to view a reference video for this procedure. We recommend that you view this video to understand the overall flow of work.

    https://vimeo.com/930488449/1feec5d69a

  • Grease may adhere to the rotary axis unit during removal/installation. Use gloves if necessary.
    OA-RA-8_Grease
Procedure
  1. Check that the printer has been set up.
    If the printer has not been set up, refer to the "Installation Guide" and "Installation and Initial Settings" linked to below to perform printer setup and install the printer software.
    https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/BD-8
  2. Close the printer's front cover.
  3. Press the sub power button on the printer.
    The sub power is switched on. When the sub power button indicator changes from flashing blue to steady blue, startup is finished.
    BD-8_SubPowerON
  4. Start Utility from the Roland DG Connect Hub home screen.
    Click Open next to Utility.
    BD-8_Utility_Open
  5. Click BD-8_Utility_MenuButton on the Utility window.
    BD-8_Utility_Home_Menu
  6. Click Preferences.
  7. Click Execute under Rotary Unit Attachment/Removal - Move to Attachment/Removal Position.
    The flat table moves to a position where the rotary axis unit can be attached.
  8. After the flat table stops, open the front cover.
    Cover_open
  9. Open the maintenance cover according to the procedure below.
    1. Hold the underside of the maintenance cover, and pull it approximately 30 mm (1.18 in.) towards you.
    2. Lift the maintenance cover up to remove it.
      To remove the maintenance cover, release the hooks at both ends of the cover.
      BD-8_MaintenanceCover
  10. Attach the rotary axis unit positioning screws to the flat table using the included hexagonal wrench.
    PositionScrew_Install
  11. Attach the machine to the flat table.
    CAUTION

    Exercise caution to prevent the rotary axis unit from falling.

    Failure to do so may result in injury.

    1. Place the machine on the flat table.
    2. Have the machine come into contact with the rotary axis unit positioning screws, as shown in the figure.
      PositionScrew_Contact
    3. With the machine touching the rotary axis unit positioning screws, align the holes on the machine and the flat table threaded holes as shown in the figure.
      FixingScrew_Install
    4. Attach the rotary axis unit fixing screws.
      FixedScrew_Install
  12. Connect the connector on the machine to the printer on the printer side.
    1. Pass the machine cable through the slit on the flat table.
      Cable_Pass
    2. Connect the connector on the machine to the printer on the printer side.
      Align the protruding part (A) on the connector, and insert it firmly until you hear a click.
      Connecter_Install
  13. Click Next on the Utility window.
  14. Attach the maintenance cover according to the following procedure.
    1. Insert the hooks (B) on the maintenance cover into the grooves on the left and right (A).
    2. Secure the maintenance cover in place using the magnets (C).
      BD-8_InstallMaintenanceCover
  15. Close the front cover.
  16. Click Finish on the Utility window.
    If the connector is properly connected, the illustration in the Utility window will change to the rotary axis unit.
    BD-8_UtilityHome
    This completes the machine installation procedure.
  17. If this is your first time installing the machine, adjust the position of the manual cleaning tool.
    Adjust Manual Cleaning Tool Position