3D Systems ProX DMP 300 User Manual - User Maintenance

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3D SYSTEMS, INC

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PN:80-D27 Rev.B

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  USER MAINTENANCE

Described here are the servicing and preventive maintenance procedures that are required in the day to day operation of 

the ProX DMP 300 printer . The following safety rules are applicable for all procedures .

Caution : the machine is not allowed to run a job during a maintenance .

Caution : perform only tasks you are authorized and certified to complete.

Caution : presence of metal powder. Do not use or manipulate any material without first reading the 

safety datasheet (SDS) for that specific material.

Caution : Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be used to protect the user against health or 

safety risks during working tasks . Wear disposable rubber gloves, anti-static coverall, anti-static safety 

shoes and safety glass . Wear disposable dust mask rated FFP3 or N99 level protection at minimum ; we 

recommend the use of powered air-purifying respirator .

WARNING : FINE METAL DUST IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE . AVOID USING ANY IGNITION SOURCE NEAR THE 

MACHINE (OPEN FLAME, SPARKING, ELEVATED TEMPERATURE PARTS) .

SERVICING : REPLACEMENT FILTERS PROCEDURES

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

ONCE A 

MONTH

1500 

HOURS

Filters 

Vacuum+Recycling

Replace

X

External Filter 

vessel

Replace

X

Recycling filter and vacuum filter replacement

These filters must be changed 

once a month .

Part:

• 

Filter element (part number : 1002235T00)

Procedure :

1 .  Make sure the recycling and the vacuum cleaner are not running .

2 . 

For the recycling filter, open the left side acess door. For the vacumm filter, open the right side acess door.

When the side door is opened, the status of the interlock prevents the printer to operate during the 

maintenance (see "DMP System Response if an Interlock Fails" on page 9) .

4 .  Open the access door .

5 . 

Loosen the filter and remove it from the module. Make sure to fully loosen the locking system to avoid any damage on 

the seal during the filter removal.

6 . 

Dispose of filter in accordance with all local/national, state and federal regulations.

WARNING : FLAMMABLE POWDERS .

PLACE THE USED FILTER IN A CLOSED METALLIC CONTAINER IN A ROOM WITH FIRE DETECTION .

7 . 

Insert the new clean filter without rotating it, making sure it is correctly positioned, centered in the slot and tightened.

8 .  Close the access door .

9 .  Reset the corresponding timer : see section "Machine Status menu" on page 50 for details .