Summary of Contents for Stratasys Dimension Elite / 768
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Dimension Elite / 768 SITE PREPARATION GUIDE Part No. 400733-0001_REV_A...
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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE DIMENSION ELITE PRINTER..........1 COMPONENTS.......................... 1 HIGHLIGHTS ..........................1 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE....................... 1 SITE PREP TASKS .................. 2 SELECTING THE SITE......................2 SPACE REQUIREMENTS ......................2 Uncrated Dimensions and Weights ........................2 Minimum Clearances ............................2 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS ..................
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Initial release. SAFETY 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. Although the Dimension Elite/768 are designed to be a safe and reliable, access to areas of the printer are potentially dangerous.
ABOUT THE DIMENSION ELITE PRINTER The Dimension Elite/768 printers incorporate the latest in innovative technologies to provide you with precise prototypes from a CAD design. Three-dimensional parts are built by extruding a bead of ABS plastic through a computer-controlled extrusion head, producing high quality parts that are ready to use immediately after completion.
SITE PREP TASKS SELECTING THE SITE Decide where to install the printer based on the following: 1. Space Requirements 2. Workstation Requirements 3. Environmental Requirements 4. Electrical Requirements 5. LAN Requirements SPACE REQUIREMENTS UNCRATED DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Make sure that the installation location can accommodate the printer’s weight and dimensions, plus required clearances.
POWER CONSUMPTION Power Consumption ~1080W (while building) WORKSTATION REQUIREMENTS For details, see the CatalystEX Workstation Requirements document available from the Stratasys website. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AC POWER REQUIREMENTS • 50/60 Hz • 100-240 VAC • 15-7A • 1200W dedicated circuit •...
UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) USE AND INSTALLATION The intent of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) shutdown feature on Dimension and uPrint 3D printers is to prevent required maintenance and/or system damage by safely shutting the system down in the event of an uncontrolled loss of power.
RECEIVING THE PRINTER 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. PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT • Basic hand tools (powered screwdriver or drill with Phillips bit).
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