The Fuse X1printer is a Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printer that uses plastic powder as material. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is recommended when interacting with Fuse X1 printers, and regular maintenance is required to ensure that the printer continues to run in proper working order.

The following tools and consumable supplies are necessary for cleaning and maintaining Fuse X1 printers. Non-abrasive microfiber cleaning cloths, polyester cloth swabs and a telescoping mirror are included with each Fuse 1 generation printer. Purchase additional cleaning cloths and swabs as needed to maintain your printer.

• PEC*PADs or other similar non-abrasive microfiber cleaning cloths
  Disposable lint-free microfiber cloths used for cleaning optical components on the Fuse X1. Do NOT reuse a PEC*PAD, even when cleaning the windows on the optical cassette with the same cleaning agent; dispose after each use.
• Polyester cloth swabs
  Disposable lint-free polyester swabs that are used for cleaning the printer's optical windows and purge bodies. Do NOT reuse a swab; dispose after each use.
• Alconox
  A recommended cleaning agent for removing deposits of laurolactam and other off-gassing stains from the printer's optical components.
• Distilled water
  A recommended cleaning agent for cleaning Alconox residue from the printer's optical components.
• Ethanol
  A recommended cleaning agent for cleaning the printer's optical and powder-handling components.

• Class II Division 2 vacuum
  These vacuums are certified for use with materials whose finite particles present an explosive risk when in the vicinity of potentially malfunctioning electrical equipment.
• Telescoping mirror
  A tool used to visually inspect windows, lenses, and optical components located within the print enclosure.

Use the following equipment to ensure safe operation of the Fuse X1 printers.

• Particulate filtering respiratory protection (N95 or better)
  The primary concern with respiratory protection is to avoid irritation, similar to other dusty environments. None is required with correct and proper use and under normal processing conditions. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid breathing processing fumes or vapors. Wear a properly fitted respirator approved by NIOSH if local exhaust does not keep the particulate concentration below ACGIH Threshold Limit Value or irritation occurs.
• Non-reactive nitrile gloves
  In the case of prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact, wear impermeable gloves. Before using, check glove leak tightness/impermeability. In the case of wanting to reuse the gloves, clean the gloves before taking off and air them well.
• Safety glasses
  Safety glasses or dust protection goggles are recommended to prevent particulate matter from entering eyes when handling product.
• Suitable protective clothing
  Long-sleeved shirts and long pants when handling the product are recommended. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants.