General Safety; Operating Environment - Glowforge Compact Filter User Manual

General Safety
● If you detect a strong, sharp smell that also causes eyes, nose, or throat irritation, or
if there is visible smoke escaping your Glowforge printer while the lid is closed, your
Compact Filter is not operating properly. Follow all instructions in this manual. If the
irritation and/or smoke emissions do not abate, discontinue using your Compact
Filter and contact support.
● Do not disconnect the hose, open the case, touch anything inside, or perform any
maintenance or operations while the Compact Filter is plugged in.
● The Compact Filter has sparking parts inside. Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint,
flammable liquids, or gases are used or stored.
● Do not use the Compact Filter without a Filter Cartridge.
● Do not plug in the Compact Filter while the lid is open or the latches are not fully engaged.
Doing so could cause electric shocks or physical harm from moving parts.
● Do not use the Compact Filter when the Filter Cartridge is clogged. This will shorten the life
of the machine and and any resulting damage caused is not covered by your warranty.
● Do not modify a Filter Cartridge for any reason.
● Use only with Filter Cartridges manufactured by Glowforge for use with this Compact Filter.
Operating Environment
To prolong the life of your Compact Filter and to reduce the risk of fire or mechanical failure:
● Do not use if the ambient temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit (5 Celsius) or over
120 degrees Fahrenheit (48 Celsius).
● Do not use if the ambient air is below 40% humidity or above 80% humidity. Air above 80%
humidity can clog the filter which may cause damage.
● Do not use the Compact Filter outdoors.
● Do not use the Compact Filter in an environment where it may come into contact with
liquids, moisture, grease, or excessive dust or small particles.
Materials
● Use your Compact Filter only when printing on material that is laser compatible. Only the
manufacturer or supplier of material can confirm that it is laser compatible. Glowforge
recommends the use of Proofgrade™ materials with the Compact Filter.
● Non-laser compatible materials may contain harmful or toxic chemicals that are not
treated by the Compact Filter and could cause injury or death.
● Non-laser compatible materials may cause damage to your Compact Filter.
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