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Repackaging the FabPro 1000
You will have to repackage your printer if:
1. You are moving the printer to another facility. If you suspect that you will ever move the printer to another facility, you
must
retain all packing materials
facility, in this case, would be a separate building that is not within walking distance of the printer's current building.
2. You are sending the printer back to 3D Systems for repairs. If this is the case, 3D Systems will send a replacement
printer to you. When you receive the replacement printer,
packing up the damaged printer.
CAUTION: It is vital to follow these repackaging instructions whenever moving the printer to another
location for any reason, or whenever sending the printer back to 3D Systems. Moving the printer without
its protective packaging, or only following some of these instructions, risks damaging the printer and its
components/accessories. 3D Systems is not responsible for printers that are damaged due to improper
packaging.
Moving the Printer Within Your Building or In the Same Room
You may need to move the printer within your own building. If this is the case, you do not have to repackage it.
However, you must follow these guidelines:
1. Follow the steps in the following section regarding the cleanliness of printer components.
2. Use a pallet jack or a cart to roll the printer around your building if possible, rather than team-carrying it.
3.
Whenever moving the printer any distance, even if only across a table, never move it with resin inside.
4. Keep in mind all the considerations from the
for your printer.
Ensure Cleanliness of Printer Components
Whether you are packing up the printer for movement to a new facility or for advanced exchange, you must clean
all printer components before putting the printer in transit.
ALWAYS WEAR 100% NITRILE GLOVES WHENEVER CLEANING ANY PRINTER COMPONENTS.
1. Remove the print platform, as seen in the section
solvent and a nonabrasive cloth.
a. If you received an advanced-exchanged printer, install the print platform inside it, as seen in the section
Platform.
b. If you are moving your working printer to another facility, do not reinstall the print platform in the machine until you
have unpacked the printer and staged it in your new facility.
CAUTION: Transporting the printer with the print platform installed risks damaging the print
platform, elevator, and possibly other printer components.
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the printer came in, in order to repackage the printer and move it properly. Another
retain that replacement printer's packaging
Facility Requirements
Remove Print
User Guide
section of this manual when selecting a new space
Platform. Clean the print platform with recommended
for reuse in
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