Notice:
Turn off the Fuse Blast before emptying the waste hopper. Always close the waste hopper valve before operating the Fuse Blast. Failure to do so will cause particulates to bypass the waste hopper and saturate the HEPA filter.
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Inspecting and emptying the Fuse Blast waste hopper
Inspecting and emptying the Fuse Blast waste hopper
There are two windows on the bottom front of the Fuse Blast:
- The clear window is the media hopper window, which shows the media level
- The orange window is the waste hopper window, which shows the waste level
Check the waste hopper window before using the Fuse Blast and empty the waste hopper as needed. The Fuse Blast will not run if the waste hopper is full. Do not reuse media blasting materials from the waste hopper.
To empty the waste hopper:
- Place a 11 L (3 gal) container or disposal bag flush against the Fuse Blast under the waste hopper and the blue waste hopper valve.
- Pull out the blue waste hopper knife valve to drain the hopper. If no waste flows out, use a blunt implement to make sure there is no internal obstruction.
Caution:
The waste hopper valve is a pinching hazard. Keep hands clear when opening and closing the knife valve.
- Allow the waste to drain out of the hopper into the container.
- Close the waste hopper knife valve.
- Dispose of the waste according to local waste disposal regulations.
Notice:
Dispose of unsintered SLS powder in accordance with applicable ordinances and environmental regulations for plastic waste. Take particular caution with powdered plastic, as it is a microplastic and poses severe environmental repercussions.