Formlabs Fuse Blast - Page 25

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• one (1) ramp, wooden and foam • two (2) ramp adhesives, plastic
• one (1) accessory box, cardboard • one (1) power cable box, cardboard
• two (2) accessory box inserts, foam
4.8.1 Preparing for transportation
Before repackaging, vacuum the workspace and empty the hoppers. Remove the tumbler
basket and blast gun and re-package as received. Safely tuck the pedals away. Refer to section
4.3.1 Receiving for product weight and dimensions. Keep the packaging for transportation
or shipping.
The Fuse Blast is a heavy object. If the machine can not be rolled, a two person lift is
required to prevent injury and avoid damage to the machine.
Do not ship the machine with the blasting media inserted in the chamber or hopper, or
with powder and media in the waste hopper. Powder or media left inside the machine
can leak during transit, which may lead to additional fees or void the warranty.
To prepare the machine:
1. Vacuum the Fuse Blast’s work surface and chamber interior, or wipe down with a wet cloth.
2. Place a container with at least 9 L capacity under the media hopper valve. Open the media
hopper valve to drain the hopper. Unused blasting media can be reused for future blasting.
Vacuum the media hopper valve.
3. Place a container or bag with a least 11 L capacity under the waste hopper outlet. Open the
waste hopper knife gate to drain the hopper. Dispose of the waste hopper contents. Open the
waste hopper door, and vacuum the interior of the waste hopper and the media filter mesh.
4. Remove the tumbler basket from the back of the machine.
5. Remove the blast gun from the blast arm.
6. Open the HEPA filter door and vacuum the filter. Close the HEPA filter door.
7. Unplug the compressed air supply from the air compressor inlet.
8. Flip the breaker switch on the back of the unit to the OFF position to turn o the machine.
9.
Unplug all cables and peripherals (manual control pedals, power, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi
antenna) from the back of the unit. Place inside the accessories box with the accessory
box foam inserts for shipping.
4.8.2 Packaging
Thoroughly read and follow the instructions to properly package the machine. Skipping any
of the following steps may result in shipping damage and void the warranty.
To package the machine:
1. Unplug all cables and hoses from the machine. Unscrew and remove the Wi-Fi antenna
and hose coupling.
2. Place the pallet and the ramp near the Fuse Blast.
3. Unlock the caster wheels on each of the Fuse Blast’s leveling feet.
4. Push the machine into position near the pallet. Align the right side of the pallet with the
right side of the machine.
CAUTION
NOTICE