3D Systems ProJet 6000, User Manual

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SAFETY
You must be properly trained before operating the ProJet™ 6000 . Also, anyone assisting you must be properly trained .
After you are trained, always follow the safety guidelines and procedures in this section before operating the ProJet™ 6000 .
CUSTOMER SAFETY PROGRAM
Before using the ProJet™ 6000, customers must have a safety program in place . The safety program should do the following:
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Label and point out hazardous equipment, materials, and procedures .
• Explain what to do in an emergency situation .
• Provide information about the hazards of equipment and materials in the form of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) . The
MSDSs are provided with all materials supplied by 3D Systems .
The information in this chapter supplements the customer’s existing safety program. It points out safety considerations that specifically
concern the ProJet™ 6000 .
LEVELS OF USER
WARNING: Do not attempt to perform any procedures described in this manual unless you have been specifically
trained to do so .
There are two levels of users of the ProJet™ 6000, based on the amount and type of training the user has received . The two levels of
users (operators and certified service personnel), are described below.
Operators
Operators are trained to operate the system and perform all the necessary tasks to build a part .
Certified Service Personnel
Certified service personnel are those who have completed the 3D Systems service training package and are certified to perform service
tasks. Certification may occur at various levels, and certified service personnel should only perform tasks they are authorized and
certified to complete.
SAFETY DESIGN FEATURES IN THE ProJet™ 6000
The following design features are provided to reduce potentially hazardous operating conditions:
WARNING: If any of the following safety features fail, your actions may be all that will prevent potentially hazardous
operating conditions .
• Safety interlocks at the ProJet™ 6000 process chamber door and limited access to cabinets are intended to prevent accidental
exposure of the user to the laser beam, thermal hazards, pinch points, or to electrical shock .
• The design of the beam delivery system is intended to prevent the laser from being aimed outside the area of the process chamber .
• Limited access to service areas prevents accidental exposure to electrical shock hazards or pinch points .
• The viewing window to the process chamber prevents operator exposure to laser emission while observing operation .
• If the ProJet™ 6000 detects certain unsafe conditions during operation, it is designed to shut down immediately .
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