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1 Safety Information
1.1 General Safety Information
Please review the entire Brinter® user manual, as well as the appended manuals of any relevant print
heads and modules, before you start using Brinter® bioprinter. Any misuse can lead to equipment
damage or serious injury.
Brinter
®
One is intended only for research use by trained professionals familiar with the 3D
(bio)printing processes and their related risks. Use Brinter
®
One for its intended purposes only.
Brinter
®
One and its print heads and modules are for indoor use only. Always keep the Brinter
®
One
and its accessories in a dry environment at room temperature, in a well-ventilated place, and at a
minimum distance of 50 cm from other objects.
Do not try to modify its print heads, modules, or accessories. Do not open or disassemble Brinter
®
One or attempt any service other than the instructions described in the Maintenance chapter.
Brinter
®
platform and other optional modules, such as print heads, include
moving parts that can cause injury. Never place your fingers inside the Brinter
®
or near any moving parts while the printer is in operation. Tie back long hair or
clothing that can get caught in the moving parts. Never remove any parts from
the machine or from the optional modules when using.
Never clean or service Brinter
®
while the machine is on. Always turn off the power
by disconnecting the external power source and air pressure before cleaning or
servicing Brinter
®
One.
Brinter
®
uses UV light for disinfection and curing. Never look directly at UV light
or expose skin to UV light. Eye or skin exposure can result in serious personal
injury. This symbol indicates the presence of UV light in the print head.
Brinter
®
has heated surfaces. Never touch heated surfaces (e.g., the nozzle and
the barrel of the Granu Tool) when using the heating function. The heated
surfaces can reach very high temperatures of up to 300 °C, which are harmful
to the human body. Always allow time for the print heads and print bed to cool
before handling. It can take up to 30 minutes for the heated surfaces to cool
down completely. Never remove the barrel cover of the Granu Tool, i.e. the cover