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Cleaning the Fuse Blast's media filter mesh

The media filter mesh separates and recycles powder into the media hopper. Over the course of regular use, clumps and hardened material can collect on the mesh and must be removed to ensure the continued collection of recycled powder. The media filter mesh should be cleaned after processing approximately 20 media blasting cycles. If you notice waste powder in the media hopper, clean the media filter mesh more frequently.

Warning:

Dry powders can build static electricity charges when subjected to friction. Do not use brooms or compressed air hoses to clean the media filter mesh. Only use antistatic vacuums that are grounded and bonded (e.g., NFPA 652-compliant vacuums).

Cleaning the Fuse Blast's media filter mesh

If the fan is running, turn it off by clicking the fan icon in the bottom-right corner of the touchscreen, and wait one minute for powder to settle.
Unlatch the waste hopper door on the right hand side of the machine to access the media filter mesh.
Carefully begin to pull out the media filter mesh.
While pulling out the media filter mesh with one hand, vacuum the top of the mesh from left to right with the other hand. Note any loose powder that falls down into the work area.

Move the vacuum down and across until the entire mesh has been vacuumed and loose powder stops falling out.

Notice:

Do not apply pressure or touch the mesh with your hand, vacuum, or any stiff tool. Any force may break the mesh and prevent the component from properly filtering out unusable powder.

Firmly reseat the media filter mesh back into the Fuse Blast.
After reinstalling the media filter mesh, close the waste hopper door. Latch the door and make sure it is fully closed.
Vacuum any loose powder that falls into your workspace.