General Site Prep Guide

Floor Space

2min

Requirements

Item

M1/M2 Printers

M3 / M3 Max Printers

L1 Printers

Smart Part Washer

Printer Dimensions (W x D x H)

W: 543 mm (21.4") D: 655 mm (25.8") H: 1733 mm (68.2")

W: 760 mm (30") D: 696 mm (27.5") H: 1762 mm (69.5")

W: 930 mm (37") D: 1140 mm (45") H (door open): 1970 mm (76") H (door closed): 2730 mm (107")

W: 887 mm (34.9") D: 667 mm (26.3") H: 1245 mm (49")

Minimum Clearances Side - S Front - F Back - B

S: 480 mm (18.9") F: 480 mm (18.9") B: 380 mm (15.0")

S: 240 mm (9.4") F: 561 mm (22.1") B: 380 mm (15")

*All minimum facilities connections must have 3+' of slack

S: 150 mm (6") F: 1500 mm (59") B: 1000 mm (40")

S: 375 mm (14.8") F: 375 mm (14.8") B: 375 mm (14.8")

Recommended Clearances

Side - S Front - F Back - B



S: 240 mm (9.4") F: 561 mm (22.1") B: 610 mm (24")



S: 300 mm (12") F: 2000 mm (79") B: 1200 mm (47")



Installation Surface

FF 25/FL 20 (moderately flat)

Hard, level, non-porous, easily cleanable surface

No carpet.

No foam tiles.

Concrete must be sealed

FF 25/FL 20 (moderately flat)

Hard, level, non-porous, easily cleanable surface

No carpet.

No foam tiles.

Concrete must be sealed

FF 25/FL 20 (moderately flat)

Must withstand weight > 730 kg (1600 lbs) per printer

Hard, level, non-porous, easily cleanable surface

No carpet.

No foam tiles.

Concrete must be sealed

FF 25/FL 20 (moderately flat)

Hard, level, non-porous, easily cleanable surface

No carpet.

No foam tiles.

Concrete must be sealed

Item

All printers

Seismic Anchors

  • Your facility may need seismic anchors to comply with local safety regulations. If using seismic floor anchors, the floor must be sealed concrete rated to at least 20.5 MPa (3,000 psi).
  • To learn more about Seismic Anchors for M1/M2 Printers, download M1/M2 Seismic Anchor Installation.
  • Contact Carbon for more information on seismic anchoring for M3 / M3 Max printers.
  • To learn more about Seismic Anchors for L1 Printers, download L1 Seismic Restraint Kit Installation.
  • Carbon has seismic floor anchors available for purchase, contact your Sales Director or Sales Operations.

HVAC Requirements

  • Controlled environment
  • Humidity: 30-60%
  • Humidity Stability: Less than ± 5% change per hour
  • Temperature: 18-24° C (64-75° F)
  • Temperature Stability: Less than 2° C (3.8° F) change per hour

Location Requirements (Other)

  • The printer should be placed far from vibration-producing equipment. Extreme vibration (e.g., near heavy machinery or train tracks) can cause print failures. Avoid such areas.
  • Elevation: Your facility must be between 0-2000 m (0-6560 ft) for proper operation.
  • UV Exposure: Limit UV exposure by placing Printer, resin, and work areas away from windows and UV light sources.
    • Recommendations:
      • LED lighting is recommended.
      • Nearby exterior windows should be coated to minimize transmission of wavelengths < 420 nm.