The Fuse Blast parts catcher is a fine mesh located beneath the work surface grate in the blasting chamber. The parts catcher prevents small parts and debris that fall through the work surface from entering the air handling system.

Over time, the parts catcher may become clogged. If that happens, powder and blasting media will not be able to drain from the chamber, causing the media supply to run out. Inspect the parts catcher and clean it as needed to keep your Fuse Blast working optimally.

During use, blasting media and loose powder drop through the grated work surface and pass through the parts catcher into either the waste hopper or blasting media hopper. Similarly, new blasting media poured onto the grate falls through into the blasting media hopper. A clogged parts catcher restricts those flows and prevents media from being recycled for further use.

To inspect the parts catcher:

1. If the Fuse Blast was recently in use, wait for any powder plumes to settle.
2. Unlatch and open the blast door to access the work area.

3. Lift the access hatch in the work surface grate and inspect the bottom of the blasting chamber. The parts catcher grate should be visible at the bottom of the chamber.

4. If there is significant build-up obstructing your view of the parts catcher, the parts catcher is clogged and must be cleared of debris.

If debris on the parts catcher is impeding the flow of powder or blasting media through the grate, clean it.

To clean the parts catcher:

1. If the Fuse Blast was recently in use, wait for any powder plumes to settle.
2. Tap the fan icon on the Fuse Blast touchscreen to turn on the blower fan.

3. Unlatch and open the blast door.
4. Lift the access hatch on the work surface grate to access the parts catcher.
5. If there is visible debris on the parts catcher but no accumulated blasting media, remove the debris from the parts catcher with a gloved hand. If the blasting media has accumulated and obscures the parts catcher, proceed to the next step.
6. Using a gloved hand, feel through the media to the parts catcher mesh at the bottom. Run your hand over the parts catcher to dislodge any debris. The blasting media should drain freely when the obstructions are cleared.
7. If the blasting media still is not draining freely, use a scoop to remove the majority of the accumulated media and transfer it to a container. Continue doing so until you can see and dislodge the debris on the parts catcher.
8. If a scoop is not available, an anti-static grounded vacuum cleaner (such as an NFPA-652 compliant vacuum) can be used to clear the accumulated media.
9. When you next add fresh blasting media to the Fuse Blast or use it to clean printed parts, ensure that blasting media and powder flow easily through the parts catcher.