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Printer safety and manuals
General Usage
When operating an Asiga printer be sure to always wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required.
The following symbols are used frequently on our Customer Support pages.
Flammable chemical.
UV light shown is harmful. Always wear protective glasses.
Uncured resin is classified as hazardous to aquatic life.
Eye or skin contact with uncured resin may cause irritation.
Always wear disposable nitrile gloves.
LED
UV light shown is harmful.
Always wear protective glasses when undergoing maintenance or service of the LED.
Asiga 3D printers house high-powered UV LED’s.
Protective eyewear must be worn at all times when switching on the LED manually.
Never look directly into the light source as this could cause vision loss.
Solvents
98% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) is recommended for washing parts after printing.
Flammable chemical.
Resin
Uncured photopolymer resin is classified as hazardous to aquatic life.
Eye or skin contact with uncured resin may cause irritation.
Always wear nitrile gloves.
Asiga printers require photo reactive liquid polymer resin.
When handling 3D printing material (photopolymers) refer to the material Safety Datasheet (SDS) and Instructions For Use (IFU) for correct material handling.
Please see our Materials tab for more information on ASIGA resin before printing.
General safety: Always consult the SDS as the primary source of information to understand safety and handling of Asiga materials.
Seek medical attention if eye contact occurs.
If skin contact occurs, wash the area thoroughly with cold soapy water.
Maintenance
Asiga printers require little preventative maintenance. Follow all instructions and safety advisories before attempting any maintenance on a printer.
Supervision: Asiga provides instructions to advise skilled and non-skilled persons in operating Asiga printers. Do not attempt to open or investigate internal components unless under the guidance of Asiga or an authorised reseller.
Modification: Do not open Asiga printers and/or investigate internal components unless under the guidance of Asiga or an authorised reseller. Contact Asiga Support (INSERT LINK) or an Authorised reseller (INSERT LINK) for any additional guidance. All steps that involve opening a printer and/ or investigating internal components should be done by skilled persons under the guidance of Asiga Support or an authorised reseller.
Unauthorised maintenance: Unauthorised disassembly or repair procedures may damage the printer and void the warranty.
Personal protective equipment: Wear personal protective equipment when performing maintenance tasks. Use tools only as described.
Moving parts: Disconnect the power cable before maintenance. Moving parts present crushing and tangling hazards.
