Waste Disposal - Stratasys Connex500/350 User Manual

Waste Disposal

Printing Materials
UV Lamps UV lamps used by the printer to cure printing materials contain a small
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Fully cured printed models can be disposed of as ordinary office trash.
However, special care is required when handling printer waste (uncured
printing material).
When removing the waste container from the Connex printer, wear
neoprene or nitrile gloves.
To prevent liquid waste from splashing into the eyes, wear safety
goggles.
Liquid waste from the Connex printer is classified as hazardous
industrial waste. Therefore, printing‐material waste must be packaged
and disposed of in a manner that prevents human contact with it and
contamination of water sources.
Empty model‐material and support‐material cartridges contain residue
of their contents. Some leakage of this residue may occur through the
broken cartridge seal. Therefore, handle and store empty cartridges
with care.
Do not attempt to reuse empty cartridges, and do not puncture them.
Dispose of used cartridges and waste containers in accordance with
local regulations.
Discard contaminated clothing, shoes, empty containers, etc., in
accordance with any applicable regulations.
amount of mercury, and are considered "Universal Waste." Recycle or
discard used lamps in accordance with applicable regulations.
Broken lamps:
After ventilating the area, use protective gloves and carefully remove
spilled mercury with a method that prevents the generation of mercury
vapor, such as a syringe, packing tape or paper. Place the broken lamp,
mercury and contaminated materials in an air‐tight, non‐metallic container.
Dispose of the container in accordance with applicable regulations.
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