Ultimaker PVA Removal Station, Installation And User Manual

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Mechanical safety
The PVA Removal Station complies with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EU. The EC declaration of conformity can
be found on our website and in this user manual ( 1.5 EC Declaration of Conformity ).
The PVA Removal Station has a movable component in the form of a rotor. Although the force of the rotor is
limited, do not touch the rotor during operation. When cleaning a printed product in the PVA Removal Station,
make sure the product is placed inside the rinsing basket. Without the basket, printed products could come in
contact with the rotor and cause damage. Turn off the PVA Removal Station or rotor when removing the rinsing
basket from the container.
The PVA Removal Station uses magnetic force to drive the removable rotor. Be aware of the magnetic force
when handling the rotor close to other metal or magnetic objects.
The scratch tool has sharp edges. Use this tool with caution. Protective gloves are advised.
Always unplug the PVA Removal Station before doing maintenance.
Radiation
The PVA Removal Station does not emit high levels of radiation. However, it is advised not to look into the container
illumination for longer periods of time.
1.4 Health and safety
Water contamination
As Ultimaker wishes to ensure the safety and quality of our products, we conduct different tests throughout our
research and product development process. In this respect, Ultimaker has engaged a third-party research partner
to conduct water contamination studies to verify the health and safety requirements around the usage of the PVA
Removal Station within the normal use boundaries, taking into account that PVA is known to be a nutrient to certain
types of microorganisms.
Based on the test results received, Ultimaker has verified that the growth of such microorganisms is very limited
(and therefore does not impose a health risk) when using the PVA Removal Station in accordance with the user
manual and in particular when (i) using tap water that complies with the minimum quality requirements for
drinking water as established by the World Health Organization and (ii) changing the water in the PVA Removal
Station when so shown by the indicator (which also keeps the speed optimal).
Using gloves or washing hands with soap after using the PVA Removal Station is advised as a
common hygiene practice.
Food and beverages should be kept away from the device.
Use of liquids
Only use cold water in the PVA Removal Station. Filling the container with warm or hot water may damage the
printed objects. Chemicals, including but not limited to acetone, organic solvents, and alkalis, should never be used
in the PVA Removal Station. The use of chemicals can deteriorate the material of the container, thereby damaging
the product and creating possible health and safety risks.