5. Consumables Handling
Warning
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Do not burn the Cartridge unit or filament. It may be a cause of big fire or burn by ignition.
Caution
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Keep them out of the reach of children.
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If skin irritation occurs after touching the filament, please see a doctor.
Important
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Do not keep the cartridge unit in the following places.
Exposed to fire
Exposed to direct sunlight;
Where temperature or humidity may rise;
Where sharp change of temperature may occur;
Covered with dust;
Inside a vehicle for extended time.
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Keep cartridges away from physical impact or vibration.
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Do not unpack cartridges until you are just ready to use them.
How to Remove and Store a PVA Filament
1
Remove the printed model from the bed, and dip it in water.
Once the output with PVA is dipped in water, the PVA will start to be dissolved.
Note
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If the water is warm, the dissolution time can be shorter.
Make sure that the water doesnot exceed 35°C; otherwise, the shape of the PLA can be deformed.
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Stir the water to lessen the dissolution time.
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After 10 min of dipping the output in water, the PVA support will become soft and easy to remove.
Use a tweezer to remove it.
2
Remove anyremaining PVA from the output by washing it.
3
Wastewater Handling
- The water with dissolved PVA can cause clogging in the drain. Pour it into the drain, followed by hot water
for 30 sec or more to remove any possible PVA residue. (PVA is biodegradable, so it will not cause water
pollution.)
4
Storage
- PVA filament is water-soluble, so it is vulnerable to humidity, and its characteristics may change if it is
exposed to air for a long time. Thus, make sure to observe the following steps in storing a PVA filament.
① Unload the nozzle if the printing of the PVA filament is finished or if it is not being used anymore.
② Remove the PVA filament and the silica gel from the cartridge.
③ Put the PVA filament and the silica gel in the zipperbag provided so that they would not be exposed to air
during storage.
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