3D Systems ProJet 6000 User Manual - page 11

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WARNING: Untrained personnel should be evacuated from the area .

WARNING: Print materials are flammable. Care should be taken during print material containment and cleanup 

operations .

A supply of dikes and control booms should be stocked so they are available to contain the affected area in the event of a major print 

material spill . The spilled print material should then be absorbed on inert absorbent material and placed into drums for transfer to an 

approved waste disposal site . After cleaning up the spill, individuals should wash thoroughly with soap and cold water . All clothing 

should be washed before reuse . Avoid exposure to sunlight until skin and clothing have been cleaned of print material . Refer to the 

MSDS before using any chemicals . Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause sensitization . Vapor may be harmful .

Shelf Life

VisiJet SL & Accura materials are certified for use for at least 12 months from their date of manufacture. Most materials are certified 

for 18 months from their manufacture dates. The recertification dates are marked on the material cartridge labels. In general, resins 

are usable for several months after their recertification dates provided that the materials have been properly stored, handled and not 

exposed to excess heat. However, use of very old or material past its recertification date may shorten your In-Service material life. It is 

advisable to check the viscosity of any material past its recertification date prior to use.

In-Service Life

In-Service Life of the VisiJet SL materials is defined as the useful life of the material after having been poured into the ProJet 6000 print 

tray . The In-Service Life of the Projet 6000 material greatly varies depending on material type, usage and environmental conditions . The 

more volume built, the more the material is refreshed with newer material . This blends older material with newer material and extends 

the In-Service Live of the materials . If the material is exposed to temperatures outside of the normal operating limits, is exposed to UV 

light, is exposed to particulates or vapors in the air such as dust or fumes, or if contaminates are introduced such as partially cured 

platforms being placed back into the print tray, this will shorten the material In-Service life . The type of patterns and builds performed 

also affect the in-service life of the material . With all this taken into consideration, we would expect the in-Service life of the material to 

be at least two years but can be much longer with proper care and maintenance . The material retains its usefulness until a buildup of 

viscosity or a change in reactivity prevents further processing in the ProJet™ 6000 .

Contamination

Care should be taken when cleaning windows, panels, and other parts of the ProJet™ 6000 . Cleaning products which contain ammonia 

should not be used because they can cause contamination of the material . Instead use a small amount of isopropyl alcohol on a paper 

towel to clean up spills . Accidental contamination of resins may change the material’s performance characteristics to such an extent that 

acceptable parts can no longer be reliably created .

Polymerization

Signs of polymerization of stored resin include container bulging, leaking, and the emission of heat, or an unusual odor from the 

container . If you notice this, do not use the material and dispose of it properly .

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

To prevent electrical shock, the ProJet™ 6000 will not operate unless all external panels are installed and all electrical safety interlock 

circuits are closed . The ProJet™ 6000 was designed to minimize operator exposure to electrical hazards during normal operations . All 

exposed electrical circuits are contained within limited-access cabinets . This is to separate the operator from service and maintenance 

areas .

WARNING: Hazardous voltage exists inside the enclosures of the ProJet™ 6000 . Injury or death from electrical shock 

can result if you remove external panels or try to defeat safety interlocks . Panels should only be removed and safety 

interlocks should only be defeated by certified service personnel.

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