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GENERAL LIFTING AND MOVING SAFETY
When moving the SLS process equipment, observe the general lifting and moving safety guidelines below . Then, follow the separate
moving instructions for each machine later in this section .
Before you move and place your equipment, be sure your layout provides sufficient clearance in front of the facility
electrical supply panels to meet local electrical code .
Lifting Safety Guidelines
Always follow standard lifting practices, one person per 23 kg (50 lb), when moving any equipment or material container . If you are not
accustomed to lifting this much weight, or if you have back problems, do any or all of the following to protect yourself:
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Use additional people to lift the items
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Remove mass to reduce weight
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Use mechanical assistance such as a jack, crane, or lift cart
Never try to lift more than weight than you are accustomed to . Get assistance!
Equipment-Specific Manual Lifting Safety Guidelines
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The SLS system is designed to be lifted and moved with a pallet jack or forklift . Do not try to lift or move it manually .
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Have an assistant help you if you choose to remove the Nitrogen Generator, or SLS system frame risers from their shipping
crates for inspection before installation .
Do not attempt to mount the Nitrogen Generator, SLS system frame risers, or stacklights yourself . These must only
be mounted by your 3D CSE .
UNCRATING THE SYSTEM
Crating and uncrating the system is usually performed by 3D Systems service personnel . If it is necessary for the customer to perform
these procedures, refer to the following steps . The procedure for uncrating both the ProX 500 SLS System and the MQC System are
the same .
1 . The crates are sealed with wood screws which must be removed using a Torx 20 screwdriver .
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Remove the screws from the lid first, and remove the lid.
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Remove the top crossbar on the crate .
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Remove the screws from the sides and remove the sides .
2 . Remove the transportation lag bolts from the shipping tie downs using a 9/16” or 15mm hex driver .
3 . Cut off the plastic wrapping .
To recrate the system, follow the reverse of the uncrating procedures above .