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| c-support@stratasys.com Finishing Touch™ Smoothing Station Site Preparation and Installation Guide September 2012 Part No. 108911-0001 Rev. B...
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Liability Statement The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Stratasys, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Stratasys, Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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The following basic safety tips are given to ensure safe installation, operation, and maintenance of Stratasys equipment and are not to be considered as comprehensive on matters of safety. The Finishing Touch Smoothing Station is designed to be safe and reliable rapid prototyping system. Access to areas of the system are potentially dangerous.
Table of Contents About the Finishing Touch Smoothing Station _____________________________ 1 Welcome to the Stratasys Finishing Touch Smoothing Station___________ 1 Finishing Touch Smoothing Station Components_______________________ 1 Accessory Kit Contents ______________________________________________ 1 Introduction ____________________________________________________________ 2 How To Use This Guide _______________________________________________ 2...
About the Finishing Touch Smoothing Station Welcome to the Stratasys Finishing Touch Smoothing Station The Stratasys Finishing Touch Smoothing Station is a method to reduce and in many cases eliminate the need for manual post finishing. Finishing Touch Smoothing Station Components The following items are included in the shipping crate: •...
Site Prep Tasks Selecting the Site Decide where to install the system based on the following: Space Requirements • Environmental Requirements • Finishing Touch Smoothing Station Site Preparation and Installation Guide...
Operating Environment The smoothing station is for indoor use at temperatures from 60°F (15.6°C) to 85°F (26.7°C) Humidity: <65% non-condensing Finishing Touch Smoothing Station Site Preparation and Installation Guide...
Smoothing Station Figure 1: System Space Requirements Environmental Requirements • The smoothing station is intended for indoor use only. • Operating temperature: 60°F (15.6°C) to 85°F (26.7°C) • Humidity: <65% non-condensing Finishing Touch Smoothing Station Site Preparation and Installation Guide...
The system is equipped with a threaded female fitting (dimensional ¼ NPT standard) for a compressed air connection. The user must supply the necessary connections between the fitting and the customer’s compressed air supply. Finishing Touch Smoothing Station Site Preparation and Installation Guide...
Do not exceed more than 270° worth of bends. 50 ft. (15.24 m) Flexible Exhaust Hose Outside Exhaust Vent Figure 2: Flexible Exhaust Hose Finishing Touch Smoothing Station Site Preparation and Installation Guide...
Inspect Crate for Damage Before opening the shipping crate, inspect the crate for signs of exterior damage. Report evidence of excessive damage to Stratasys and the shipping company. Required Tools and Equipment • Basic hand tools (powered screwdriver or drill with phillips bit).
Caution: Use care when removing the plastic wrap to avoid scratching the system surfaces. Inspect the system exterior for dents and scratches. Immediately report any damage to Stratasys and the shipping company. Finishing Touch Smoothing Station Site Preparation and Installation Guide...
Connect one end of the flexible 4-inch (10.16 cm) exhaust hose to the exhaust port on the back of the system. Connect the other end of the hose to the outside exhaust vent. Finishing Touch Smoothing Station Site Preparation and Installation Guide...
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Make sure the hose is touching the bottom of the container. Connect the power cord to the electrical supply. Refer to the Finishing Touch Smoothing Station User Guide CD located in the accessory kit for instructions on how to smooth models.
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