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commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at their own expense.
Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Formlabs could void the electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate the product.
This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use
of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is
important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system
components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and other
electronic devices.
3.2
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Safe operation of the Fuse Sift can be achieved by implementing the following equipment:
•
Particulate filtering respiratory protection (N95 or better)
Wear a respirator (N95 or better) if the occupational threshold limit value for airborne
particle concentration has been exceeded, if you are sensitive to dust or pollen, or you are
concerned about your respiratory health.
•
Non-reactive nitrile gloves
Recommended when handling loose or unsintered powder, as it may draw moisture and
oils out of skin. If powder is handled at room temperature, it is not necessary to wear
protective gloves.
•
Safety glasses
Required when performing maintenance on the Fuse Sift, as well as handling loose or
unsintered powder at any time. Polycarbonate-based lenses, including prescription glasses,
are acceptable so long as they provide peripheral protection.
3.3
Specification of tools to be used
The Fuse Sift shall only be used with supplied accessories and additional tools recommended
by Formlabs or a certified service provider. Third-party accessories and materials may cause
damage. Refer to sections
3.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
and
6.1 Tools and
supplies
for more information.
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Nylon wire brushes
Various sizes and shapes are provided to ease in the removal of parts from a cake. Avoid using
any metallic or ceramic tools for post-processing, as they may damage parts in the process.
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Compliant vacuum that is grounded and bonded (e.g., Class II, Division 2 vacuum)
Certified for use with materials whose finite particles present an explosive risk when in the
vicinity of potentially malfunctioning electrical equipment.
3.4
Emergency and exceptional situations
Formlabs has made every effort to provide updated safety data sheets (SDS) for every powder
product, in accordance with the latest government guidelines. Always consult the safety data
sheet (SDS) as the primary source of information to understand safety and handling of Formlabs
materials and required accessories.
