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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ITS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
ATMOSPHERE. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Customer Safety Program
Before using the Atmosphere, customers must have a safety program in place. The safety program should do the following:
• Label and point out hazardous equipment, materials, and procedures.
• Explain what to do in an emergency situation.
• Provide information about the hazards of equipment and materials in the form of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). The SDSs are
provided with all materials supplied by 3D Systems
The information in this chapter supplements the customer's existing safety program. It points out safety considerations that
specifically concern the Atmosphere system.
Safety Symbols and Definitions
The following are safety symbols that are common to 3D Systems guides. Some or all of these symbols may appear in this guide
and/or in other Atmosphere documentation.
CAUTION: Indicates the possibility of loss of data or damage to equipment.
WARNING: INDICATES THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONNEL.
Electrical Shock: High voltage electricity is accessible in the vicinity of this sign or behind the access panel.
High voltage can cause severe burns or death, as well as fires. Access panels are for service only and should be
opened only by certified service personnel or trained maintenance personnel.
Wear Eye Protection: Indicates the need for eye protection.
Wear Protective Mask: Indicates the need to wear an appropriate face mask.
Wear Protective Gloves: Wear the appropriate gloves when required. For example, when touching surfaces
that may contain or have been exposed to materials, wear nitrile gloves. Heat gloves are necessary when
touching surfaces that may be hot to ensure burns don't occur.
Hot Surface: A hot surface is accessible in the vicinity of this sign or behind the access panel. Avoid contact.
Hot surfaces can cause burn injury or fire. Allow surface to cool before touching. Access panels are for service
only and should be opened only by certified service personnel or trained maintenance personnel.
Note: A note signifies important information but not information of a critical content.
2.1 Intended Use
The Atmosphere is a commercial tool intended for use in the additive manufacturing process of polymeric powders. The final
performance characteristics of the fused powder may vary according to your compliance with the instructions for use, design
guidelines, application, operating conditions, fluids combined with, end-use, or other factors.
The machine should only be operated by trained personnel and as described in this document.
Do not carry out any disassembly or tampering with the machine that is not described in the manual.
In case of any machine breakdown contact 3D Systems for service and maintenance.
3D Systems, Inc.
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