2.2.1 Installation and Service Restrictions
During installation and service of the Gravity, only authorized personnel with adequate training are allowed to handle and be in
close proximity of the machine. The reason for this is to ensure that no unexpected incidents occur which could cause physical
harm to the individual or damage the equipment.
2.3 Material Handling
• Do not use any material without first reviewing its Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
• To prevent injury and equipment damage, be sure to follow all handling guidelines detailed in the appropriate Material
Guide.
The powder packages (tubes) are currently shipped in boxes of nine units and then loaded onto pallets.
POWDER PACKAGES (TUBES)
Weight
2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs
Size
10 x 54 cm / 3.9 x 21.2 inch
Storage Temperature
25 °C ± 10 °C/ 77 °F ± 50 °F
Packaging Material
Cardboard, paper and wood.
Reusable
Yes
Locking Mechanism
Sealed lid with patented refill interface.
2.4 Material Safety
All materials certified by 3D Systems are safe during normal operation. However, you should be aware of the following issues:
• Any material, material-like substance, or airborne cloud of material has a remote chance of rapid combustion.
• Breathing some materials may cause certain people to experience respiratory irritation.
• Material safety hazards are minimized by good industrial housekeeping and ventilation practices.
• Spilled material can cause the floor to become very slippery.
• Material should be sifted in a well-ventilated room.
Refer to the SDS’s and to 3D Systems material guides for information on specific materials.
CAUTION: Using materials that have not been certified for use in the Gravity may cause health or safety
hazards and may damage the equipment and void the warranty.
Material Ignition Information
Powdered materials can be flammable and can be ignited by static electricity in a non-inert environment. Refer to each
material's SDS for specific information.
CAUTION: The operator must use an approved vacuum cleaner to clean up excess material. 3D Systems
recommends an ESD or explosion-proof model. Contact 3D Systems Customer Service for purchasing options.
Finding Material Safety Information
Use the Material Safety Information table to locate references and contacts for information on important material safety topics.
Also check the SDS of the material used for the specific precautions to be observed.
Material Safety Information
TOPIC
REFERENCE/CONTACT
Standard industrial
ventilation practices
US: American Conference of Governmental Hygienists, Committee on Industrial Ventilation
Europe: Maximale Arbeitsplatz Konzentration, January 1990
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