Warnings
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Failure to adhere to any of the warnings below could result in personal injury or damage to equipment. Improper use of PostProcess equipment may void the warranty. Read thoroughly before operating the machine. If the machine appears to be malfunctioning in any way, immediately push the EMERGENCY STOP button and refer to the Troubleshooting section of this guide. If the issue is not able to be resolved, call PostProcess support. |
Caution should be used whenever working with electrically-powered equipment. If there is an emergency situation, it is important to note that hitting the POWER button does not turn off power to the BASE. It turns off the operating cycle only. To shut off power to the BASE, turn off the MASTER DISCONNECT SWITCH. For switch location, see image below under the “Electrical Safety” section.
Ventilation
PostProcess Technologies detergents are specifically formulated chemistry for maximized 3D printed support removal efficiency. The BASE is capable of producing temperatures in excess of 160°F (71.1°C). Specific ventilation requirements can vary widely due to the size of the install room, existing ventilation (positive or negative) and differences in individual sensitivities to airborne scents or fragrances.
The BASE is equipped with two ventilation ducts at the top rear of the machine and it evacuates the chamber atmosphere with a venturi fan through the ventilation duct. The customer is responsible for providing any ventilation ductwork. It is recommended that the equipment be located in a well-ventilated room. The chamber atmosphere from the ventilation duct is to be exhausted externally and is required to be connected to a ducted system to remove it from the room. For more information on the safe use of PostProcess detergents refer to the SDS for the specific detergent used.
Environmental Temperature and Humidity
Operating Environment Requirements:
- Temperature: 15°C to 27°C (60°F to 80 °F)
- Relative humidity: 0% to 80%.
- Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet (3,048 meters)
- Pollution Degree 2
- Overvoltage Category II
Foreseeable Misuse
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Residual Risks
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Wear laboratory-style protective glasses. |
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When working with or near detergents, always wear protective gloves. |
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The overall machine acoustics may exceed 70dB. It is recommended to wear hearing protection. |
- Do not touch the detergent with bare skin. Use protective gloves, laboratory-style eyeglasses, and other necessary personal protective equipment when performing any operations including removing parts where skin could come into contact with the detergent.
- If bare skin comes in contact with detergent, at minimum thoroughly wash the body part with soap and cold, clean water. Always follow safety protocols outlined in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
- It is best practice that an eyewash station is near the BASE and any detergent storage areas.
- The BASE is designed to keep the process chamber locked at the end of its cycle while evacuating residual vapor from the process chamber via the ventilation duct. If an unusual or excessive amount of vapor is present when opening the door, discontinue use and consult the Troubleshooting section of this manual or your PostProcess representative for support.
Electrical Safety
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Caution should be used whenever working with industrial-powered equipment. If there is an emergency situation, it is important to note that hitting the EMERGENCY STOP button does not turn off power to the BASE. It turns off the BASE’s operating cycle only. To shut off power to the BASE, turn off the MASTER DISCONNECT SWITCH, located on the upper right corner of the left-side panel of the BASE as highlighted in green below. |
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| Master Disconnect Switch Location |
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