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Glowforge Air Filter - Troubleshooting; Reducing Odors; Eliminating Smoke and Fumes

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Moving
For protection, the Glowforge Air Filter must be packed in its original packaging when moved to a
new location. Whether it’s for a big move, taking your Glowforge printer and Glowforge Air Filter to
an event, or for warranty service, you’ll need to package your Glowforge Air Filter properly with the
original box and packing materials. The Glowforge Air Filter cannot be shipped safely without the
original packaging materials.
To repack your Glowforge Air Filter, power the unit off and disconnect the power cord. Disconnect
the exhaust hose and hose clamp from the lid. Re-pack in the original packaging.
Troubleshooting
Reducing Odors
The Glowforge Air Air Filter is designed to allow you to safely and comfortably operate your
Glowforge printer indoors. It will dramatically reduce odors, smoke, and fumes to safe levels. You
should smell little to no odor coming from the exhaust vents of the Glowforge Air Filter itself.
Note, however, that even when used properly, odors may still occur from the following:
Opening the lid after a print. Tiny amounts of smoke and fumes remain trapped in the
crumb tray, and will escape when the lid is opened and the material is removed. This can
be reduced by leaving the material in the Glowforge for a minute or two before removal.
The materials themselves. After printing, the materials may have an odor for as long as a
day or two. This can be minimized by using Proofgrade material, removing and disposing
of the protective coating (which has the bulk of the odor), and by setting the materials aside
for a day.
The Glowforge itself. After being used for many hours, tiny particles of dust and resin will
accumulate on the Glowforge itself. To minimize the odor, keep the lid closed when not in
use, clean according to the Glowforge printer user manual, and leave the Glowforge
connected to the Glowforge Air Filter when not in use.
Eliminating smoke and fumes
If you detect a strong, sharp smell that also causes eyes, nose, or throat irritation, or if there is
visible smoke escaping your Glowforge printer while the lid is closed, your Glowforge Air Filter is
not operating properly. Discontinue using your Glowforge Air Filter and follow these instructions.
1) Ensure your Glowforge Air Filter is turned on before every print, and left running until the
print is complete.
2) Check if the exhaust hose is securely connected to the Glowforge printer and the
Glowforge Air Filter.
3) Check if the Glowforge Air Filter is enabled in the Glowforge UI. You will only need to do this
once. After it is enabled, all users will have it enabled from that point forward.
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