Zodiac Nozzle Hot Tightening Guide

Using the onboard LCD or web interface heat the assembly 20°C above the print temperature you will be using. Wait roughly a minute at temperature to allow the different materials to equalise in temperature. 

Using a 7mm spanner and an adjustable wrench tightening the unit.

You are aiming for 2Nm of torque here; if you apply too much pressure at this stage, you will risk shearing either the nozzle or HeatBreak. If you are concerned, we recommend the use of a torque wrench set to 2Nm. 

Using the onboard LCD or web interface heat the assembly 20°C above the print temperature you will be using. Wait roughly a minute at temperature to allow the different materials to equalise in temperature.

Using a 7mm spanner and an adjustable wrench tightening the unit.

You are aiming for 2Nm of torque here; if you apply too much pressure at this stage, you will risk shearing either the nozzle or HeatBreak. If you are concerned, we recommend the use of a torque wrench set to 2Nm.