MICROSWISS M3101 Flow Tech Hotend Installation Guide

MICROSWISS M3101 Flow Tech Hotend

Product Information

Specifications:

• SKU: M3101
• Compatible with: Creality K1, K1 Max, and K1C
• Includes: M3022 Hardware Kit, M3024 Hardware Kit

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the new hotend does not fit my printer model?

A: If the new hotend does not fit, double-check that you have selected the correct Copper Thermal Adapter for your printer model. Contact customer support for further assistance.

Q: Can I reuse the silicone sock from the original hotend?

A: It is recommended to use the new silicone sock provided with the FlowTech kit for optimal performance and compatibility.

Tools Required

• 1.5mm Allen wrench
• 2.0mm Allen wrench
• 7mm wrench

What’s in the box

• M3022 Hardware Kit

  • Short Copper Thermal Adapter
  • Long Titanium Mounting Screws (2x)

• M3024 Hardware Kit

  • Long Copper Thermal Adapter

  • Short Titanium Mounting Screws (2x)

  • Silicone Sock
    Heater Core

  • 0.4mm Nozzle

  • Thermal Paste

  • REMOVE THE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

SAFETY / PREPARATION

• Unload the filament from the printer.
• Allow the hotend to cool down to room temperature.
• Power off the 3D printer.
• Disconnect the power cable.

STEP 2

REMOVE THE FAN SHROUD
(K1 Max Only)

• Remove the two screws holding the LiDAR sensor. (2.0mm Allen wrench)
• Remove the screws from both sides of the fan shroud and then pull the fan shroud off. (2.0mm Allen wrench)
• Disconnect the fan cable from the breakout board.

STEP 3

REMOVE THE SILICONE SOCK
Pull the silicone sock of of the heater core.
There is a ridge near the bottom of the stock hotend so the silicone sock will need to be pinched and pulled over the ridge.

STEP 4

REMOVE THE ORIGINAL HOTEND (Older K1 and K1 Max Only)

• Loosen the set screw in the back of the heatsink. (2.0mm Allen wrench)
• Remove the two screws holding the heater core. (1.5mm Allen wrench)
• Disconnect the heater and thermistor cables and remove the hotend.

STEP 5

PREPARE THE COPPER THERMAL ADAPTER
The FlowTech kit comes with two different Copper Thermal Adapters to accommodate both the old and new variations of K1 series 3D printers.

• Select the Copper Thermal Adapter that matches the diameter of the hole at the bottom of your 3D printer’s heatsink.
• Spread a thin coat of thermal paste onto the selected Copper Thermal Adapte

STEP 6

INSTALL THE COPPER THERMAL ADAPTER

• Insert the Copper Thermal Adapter into the heatsink.
  (Older K1 and K1 Max Only)

• While firmly pushing the Short Copper Thermal Adapter up into the heatsink, tighten the set screw in the back of the heatsink.
  (2.0mm Allen wrench)

• The newer K1 series heatsinks do not have a set screw in the back. The Long Copper Thermal Adapter will be held inside by the O-ring until the nozzle is installed.|

STEP 7

PREPARE THE TITANIUM MOUNTING SCREWS

• The FlowTech kit comes with two different pairs of Titanium Mounting Screws to accommodate both the old and new variations of the K1 series 3D printers.
• Gather the two Titanium Mounting Screws that are similar the length to your original hotend’s screws.
• Do not use the original hotend’s screws with the FlowTech hotend.

STEP 8

INSTALL THE HEATER CORE

• Attach the heater core using the selected Titanium Mounting Screws.
  (1.5mm Allen wrench)

• Position the heater core so that the cables extend towards the back of the printer.

• The heater core will still be free to wobble around after installing the screws.

• Attach both the heater and thermistor connectors to the matching ports on the breakout board.

STEP 9

INSTALL THE NOZZLE

• Install and tighten the nozzle until it is snug. (7mm wrench)
• Recommended torque: 15 inch-pounds / 1.7 Newton Meters.
• There is no need to heat the hotend before tightening the FlowTech nozzle.

STEP 10

INSTALL THE SILICONE SOCK

• Align the cutout slot in the silicone sock with the heater core cables.
• Push the silicone sock up until it wraps around the top of the heater core.

STEP 11

REINSTALL THE FAN SHROUD

• Reattach the part cooling fan connector to the breakout board.

• Attach the fan shroud and fasten using two screws.
  (2.0mm Allen wrench)
  (K1 Max Only)

• Reattach the LiDAR sensor using two screws.
  (2.0mm Allen wrench)

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