Description

Formlabs Fuse 1

Replacement Air Intake Filter

The Fuse 1 uses an intake filter to remove potential contaminants from air being drawn into the printer.

Replacement Air Intake Filter for Formlabs Fuse series SLS 3D Printers.

• The Fuse 1 uses an intake filter to remove potential contaminants from air being drawn into the printer.
• 1 filter per pack.
• Compatible with: Formlabs Fuse 1 and Fuse 1+ 30W SLS 3D printers

Cleaning the Fuse 1’s air filters

This article applies to Fuse 1 Generation

The Fuse 1 contains two filters: an intake filter and an exhaust filter.

The intake filter keeps the air within the print enclosure free of contaminants that may adversely affect print quality.

Both the filters and surrounding components should be cleaned frequently to prevent print failures.

The rate of cleaning is dependent on the age of the filter:

• Both the intake and exhaust filters should be cleaned after every one to two full build volume prints or 30 hours of printing, whichever comes first.
• Purge the exhaust line after 10–15 full build volume prints or 500 hours of printing, whichever comes first, to remove blockages.
• Cleaning the exhaust fan after laurolactam buildup
• Old filters that have experienced 2400 hours of printing should be replaced.

Cleaning the air filter system on the Fuse 1 consists of three different tasks:

• Cleaning the exhaust filter
• Purging the exhaust line
• Cleaning the exhaust fan and exhaust tube
• Cleaning the intake filter

Steps for Cleaning
the Formlabs Fuse 1 air intake filter

The intake filter is located behind a cabinet door on the right side of the printer.

Turn off the fans and vacuum the filter after 30 hours of printing.

• Step 1: Turn off the filter system
• Step 2: Open the filter cabinet door
• Step 3: Remove the intake filter
• Step 4: Vacuum the intake filter
• Step 5: Vacuum the area surrounding the intake filter
• Step 6: Turn off the vacuum
• Step 7: Reinstall the intake filter
• Step 8: Reinstall vacuum hose
• Step 9: Close the filter cabinet door

Do not use compressed air or an air gun to clean the print enclosure, build chamber, or any other component.

Mobilizing loose particles increases the risk of unintentional inhalation or ingestion.