General Site Prep Guide
Floor Space
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requirements it em 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") facility requirements docid\ qvbccaueszszatj588zq1 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, product manual & technical drawings docid xztfx2pcmaizpvv d fd contact carbon for more information on seismic anchoring for m3 / m3 max printers to learn more about seismic anchors for l1 printers, technical documents docid 2skhklz4pfbvk8eykk9wl 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